Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said he was deeply concerned about the graves found on Malaysian soil purportedly connected to people smuggling activities.
"We will find those responsible," he vowed via his Twitter account.
Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday confirmed the discovery of mass graves near 17 tents believed to have been used to accommodate refugees in Padang Besar, Perlis.
- Bernama
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