Britain expresses concern over damage to 'war graves'


PETALING JAYA: The British government has expressed its concern over the damage that was done to the HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse wrecks by illegal salvagers looking for scrap metal from old sunken ships.

Acting British High Commissioner to Malaysia Ray Kyles said that they were deeply concerned about anyone tampering with the wrecks of British warships.

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