PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia strongly condemns the heinous attack at the Shiite Cultural Centre in Kabul, Afghanistan that killed at least 41 people and injured numerous others on Thursday (Dec 28). Wisma Putra said Malaysia also expressed its deepest condolences and sympathies to the government of Afghanistan and to the bereaved families. "It is our hope that the perpetrators of the despicable crime would be expeditiously identified and brought to justice," it said in a statement on Saturday. CNN reported that the attack rocked the centre, located in the basement of a building in the west of the city, at around 10.30am on Thursday. Related stories:Islamic State claims Kabul suicide bomb attack - online statementSuicide bombers kill dozens at Shi'ite centre in Afghan capitalHours after Afghan blast, confused families searched desperately for news

Source: The Star December 30, 2017 04:52 UTC