Mass Graves: Uncovering the Killing Fields of Wang Kelian

Mass Graves: Uncovering the Killing Fields of Wang Kelian is a tale of how a hardened veteran journalist combed through jungle coverings, steep terrain, bureaucratic officials in high positions, and uncooperative security personnel to uncover one of the most chilling findings of recent decades—Malaysia’s own killing fields. The victims are the world’s forgotten community of the Rohingya, where some 139 souls lost their lives in a most dreadful manner. Their remains were found in Wang Kelian, the often-overlooked border township of Perlis. The circumstances of their deaths highlight the struggle of regional neighbors to collectively attain peace, security, and mutual prosperity. This book explores the difficulties the author faced in sourcing sensitive information, his trek through jungle coverings, and his grisly finding weeks later. The content also intertwines with newspaper clippings illustrating how investigative journalism works in Malaysia at its best. The author shared that the reporting done on the mass graves was the epitome of his career.