LETTERS: We extend our condolences to the government and people of Turkey for the deaths caused by forest fires raging across Turkey over the past few days.
Our condolences to the family of the people killed and those affected by the massive fire. It is painful tragedy that we want to share with Turkey.
We express our grievences and pray for all people of Turkey to be safe and hope that the tragedy will be over and the fire is finally put off.
It is indeed a trying time for Turkey to endure the fire together with the pandemic that is still raging.
However, we are confident that in the capable hands of a strong and able leadership of Turkey, the challenge will be met effectively.
We hope that resources from friendly nations will assist Turkey to overcome the calamity.
With the impact of the global climate change, extreme weather conditions will pose a challenge to all nations to be wary of the potential environmental implications that ensues.
We pray that the Turkish authorites will be able to contain the more than 50 forest fires raging in different parts of Southern Turkey at 1,140 points as reported.
We hope the government and the people of Turkey will be strong and resilient to face the multitude challenges of the global crisis besieging the world.
Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid
President, Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations
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