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Malaysian gov't condemns Orlando shootings

Xinhua, June 13, 2016 Adjust font size:

Malaysian government on Monday condemned the shootings in Orlando, Florida, the deadliest in U.S. history.

"Malaysia strongly condemns the shooting incident in Orlando, Florida on June 12, which killed 50 people, and injured as many as 53 others," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

"The government of Malaysia extends its condolences to the government and people of the United States of America, and particularly to the families of the victims," it said.

No Malaysian casualties were reported so far.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak tweeted in social media that he was "horrified by Orlando shootings", condemning the attacker.

"Islam abhors killing of innocent people," he said. Enditem