PARLIAMENT The Dewan Rakyat has approved an emergency motion to debate the mass graves found along the Malaysian border with Thailand.

 

The remains of at least 139 people have been found in dozens of human trafficking camps there.

 

Deputy Speaker Ismail Mohamed Said has allocated one hour for the debate, to be held at 4.30pm today.

 

The emergency motion was submitted by Gooi Hsiao Leung (PKR-Alor Setar), who said it was a matter of grave importance.

 

"This is a matter of public importance because it shows the government's failure to manage the country's borders, resulting in the deaths of hundreds," said Gooi ( photo ).

 

Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has said there is a possibility that Malaysian enforcement officers may have been complicit in, or even directly responsible for the deaths.

 

Police have so far arrested at least 37 people in relation to the case.