Jakarta, Jan. 31 -- Indonesia has sent a diplomatic note to Malaysia, requesting a thorough investigation into the recent shooting of Indonesian migrant workers by Malaysian authorities, spokesperson of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO), Philips Vermonte, confirmed on Friday.

The diplomatic note was sent through the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, he said.

"Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono has also requested a thorough investigation. We are waiting for the investigation by the Malaysian authorities," the spokesperson added.

In response to a proposal from the House of Representatives (DPR) for Indonesia to form its own investigation team, he said that the measure will still depend on the progress of the probe carried out b...