Home Ministry confirms discovery of mass grave in Padang Besar


KAJANG: The Home Ministry has confirmed the shocking unearthing of a mass grave near 17 human trafficking detention camps in Padang Besar.

The camps have been here for awhile, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic). “Maybe even five-years. I am shocked!” he said.

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