Disturbing Dubai debacle


THE punishment was quick. Being recalled, especially when the higher ups think you have done wrong, is much dreaded by any diplomats. The recall of the two Malaysian diplomats from the United Arab Emirates is another dark episode in the otherwise once proud Foreign Ministry.

Sure, there have been cases of our ambassadors or lower ranking diplomats sent home in the past for various problems including disciplinary. Tough actions have been taken but all these were done away from the glare of public scrutiny.

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