To the UN representative of Mongolia and all Mongolians,

As a Malaysian, I offer my condolences on the tragic death of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu in Malaysia recently.

As a Malaysian, I feel ashamed that a national of my country has allegedly committed a barbaric act of murder against a beautiful and innocent lady from your country.

As a Malaysian, I pray that no barbaric, criminal acts against Mongolians and other foreign nationals will take place again in my country.

Centuries ago, when the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty ruled China, Mongolian imperial troops tried to invade ancient Malaysia which was then under the rule of the Srivijaya Malay Empire of Johor.

The less-than-disciplined Yuan troops were ambushed and killed by the King of Johor's forces.

Today, several Malaysians who are law-enforcing elements of the Malaysian government have been arrested in connection with the Mongolian woman's murder. And as a Malaysian, I convey my sympathy and apologies to the people and government of Mongolia.

I pray that the late woman's family will be strong in their moment of grief, and that Mongolia and Malaysia will continue to maintain close diplomatic ties.

And that Mongolia beats Malaysia in the coming Asian Games.