Malaysia strongly condemns Norway attacks

Malaysia strongly condemned the bombing of the government offices and shootings at a youth camp in Oslo and Utoeya in Norway, calling it a heinous crime. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry expressed shock and sadness at the incidents and said that Malaysia sent its deepest condolences to the Norwegian government in its hour of bereavement, Malaysia's news agency (Bernama) reported. As of now there were no Malaysians involved in the incident. The Malaysian Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden was monitoring the situation, it said. "The government of Malaysia hopes the people responsible for this heinous crime will be brought to justice. Both the incidents have highlighted to the international community on the need to take the path to democracy and moderation, and the importance of strengthening cooperation in order to face any type of terrorism and violent extremism," the statement said.