PUTRAJAYA: The Foreign Ministry today confirmed that 17-year-old Muhammad Haziq Mohd Tarmizi is among the 50 victims killed during the Christchurch shootings last Friday.
"With deep sorrow and with consent from the family, the ministry wished to confirm that Muhammad Haziq bin Mohd Tarmizi, 17 was among the 50 victims who lost their lives in the tragic
shooting incident in Christchurch," the ministry said in a statement today.
He is the son of 46-year-old Mohd Tarmizi Shuib who was also injured in the attack.
Other injured Malaysians are Muhammad Nazril Hisham Omar, 46 and Rahimi Ahmad, 39.
"The Government of Malaysia conveys its heartfelt condolences to the family of the Allahyarham Muhammad Haziq bin Mohd Tarmizi.
"The High Commission of Malaysia will render its assistance to
the family in the burial process," the statement read.
The ministry also said that Minister in the Prime Minister's Department
Datuk Seri Dr. Mujahid Yusof Rawa will fly to Christchurch to represent the government in giving support to the Malaysians affected by this tragic incident.
The ministry also sought the understanding of the media and the public to respect the feelings of
the family members during this difficult period.
In a news report yesterday, Penang State Welfare and Caring Society committee chairman Phee Boon Poh confirmed that Muhammad Haziq had died.
Muhammad Haziq was at the Masjid Al Noor mosque with his father and younger brother when a gunman opened fire.