PM Anwar Extends Condolences Over Plane Crash In Russia's Far East
'I was saddened to learn of the plane crash in Russia's Far East. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones.
'In times like this, we are reminded of how fragile life is, and how connected we all are, across distance and borders. It also reminds us that our shared humanity matters more than geopolitics,' he said in a Facebook post, today.
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