Malaysia condemns North Korea's nuke test

Malaysia strongly condemns North Korea’s nuclear test yesterday which is a direct violation of previous United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said Malaysia deeply regrets the action by the North Korea to conduct the nuclear test despite the concern expressed by the international community.

“We urge all relevant parties to exercise utmost restraint and avoid actions that would aggravate the situation in the Northeast Asia region,” said Anifah.

Malaysia joins the international community in calling upon the North Korea to fully comply with the relevant UNSC resolutions namely the UNSC Resolution 1718, 1874 and 2087.

“We strongly believe that all efforts should aim at reaffirming the commitment to maintaining regional peace and security, and establishing a peaceful environment in the Korean Peninsula in particular and the world in general,” he said.