Malaysia offers condolences, aid to Turkiye after quake


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has extended its deepest sympathies and condolences to the victims and families as well as to the government and people of Turkiye following the deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the country.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said he conveyed the message to his Turkyish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu during a phone call yesterday.

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