Japan must clarify the RM207bil ‘Death Railway’ controversy

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Reveal outcome of probe into RM207bil ‘Death Railway’ compensation, govt told

KUALA LUMPUR: A DAP MP has urged the government to reveal the findings of a police investigation into the alleged RM207 billion compensation paid by the Japanese government to Malaysia for the loss of lives in the construction of the infamous “Death Railway” during World War II.

M Kula Segaran (PH-Ipoh Barat) had asked the finance ministry yesterday to explain the status of the payment, following claims that victims and their next of kin have not received the compensation.

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