New Zealand: Malaysia refused to waive immunity for aide in sex molest case


PETALING JAYA: New Zealand was asked to drop all charges against a Malaysian diplomatic aide accused of sexual assault, according to correspondence released by the New Zealand government Tuesday.

This came after its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Mofat) had requested that diplomatic immunity be waived for Muhammed Rizalman Ismail, 38, a defence staff assistant with the Malaysian High Commission.

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