KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Malaysian government on Friday condemned the terror attacks in New Zealand's Christchurch mosques.
"Malaysia condemns in the strongest term, this senseless act of terror on innocent civilians and hopes that those responsible for this barbaric crime be brought to justice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families of the shooting incident," Malaysia's foreign ministry said in a statement.
The ministry said that two Malaysians were injured in the terror attacks and are receiving treatment.
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad joined other world leaders in offering sympathy for the victims, urging justice for them.
"I regret very much the incident occurring in Christchurch where 40 people were shot dead by gunmen in two mosques while they were performing Friday prayers. I hope that the New Zealand government will arrest these terrorists and do the necessary under the law of the country," he said in a brief statement.
New Zealand police have confirmed that 49 people were killed and 48 others injured in the terror attacks on two mosques in Christchurch.
