Ex-Malaysian envoy Rizalman Ismail gets nine-months detention for indecent assault
A disgraced Malaysian diplomat who "terrorised" and indecently assaulted a woman in New Zealand was sentenced Thursday to nine months home detention.
Thu Feb 04 2016
Muhammad Rizalman succeeds in having address changed
The NZ court, however, extended the curfew hours imposed on the ex-Malaysian diplomat, from the original 10pm-7am to 7pm-7am.
Mon Nov 03 2014
ATM sends two personnel to accompany Rizalman to NZ
Muhammad Rizalman was detained by New Zealand police in May and brought to court the following day to face charges of house break-in and sexual assault with intention to rape a 21-year-old woman.
Fri Oct 24 2014
Accused Malaysian diplomat deported to NZ to face trial
The Malaysian defence envoy, Muhammad Rizalman Ismail has been deported to New Zealand to face trial for his allegations on burglary and assault.
Fri Oct 24 2014
Muhammad Rizalman to be sent back to New Zealand - Wisma Putra
Malaysia and New Zealand are discussing the required legal procedures to enable this to be done according to the applicable international and domestic laws.
Tue Aug 05 2014
Alleged victim of NZ diplomat sex assault case speaks out
Tania Billingsley criticised New Zealand's poor handling of the case and its lackadaisical attitude towards sexual violence in the country.
Wed Jul 09 2014
Malaysian diplomat's alleged victim wants NZ's foreign minister to quit
Tania Billingsley called Wednesday for New Zealand's foreign minister to resign over his handling of the affair.
Wed Jul 09 2014
No plans to send Rizalman back yet, says Armed Forces chief
Tan Sri Zulkefli Mohd Zin says Muhammad Rizalman Ismail will not be sent back to New Zealand anytime soon.
Mon Jul 07 2014
Date to send back Rizalman to New Zealand in discussion
The Attorney-General is working with the New Zealand authorities on when to send the official accused of an attack on a young woman in Wellington, back to the country.
Sun Jul 06 2014
Diplomat's return uncertain, more psychiatric tests ordered
Muhammad Rizalman Ismail may not be able to travel just yet as doctors have ordered for more psychiatric tests.
Sun Jul 06 2014
Malaysian diplomat cannot be tried in Malaysian court, says lawyers
Under the Extra-territorial Offences Act 1976, the offences committed does not apply to warrant him to be tried in the Malaysian Court.
Fri Jul 04 2014
Malaysia's decision to return official to New Zealand welcomed
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully thanked the Malaysian government for the very welcome development in this issue.
Wed Jul 02 2014
Malaysian to be sent back to New Zealand to face charges
The Government has decided it will send back to New Zealand the Malaysian accused of sexual assault to face charges in that country.
Wed Jul 02 2014
MFAT apologises over handling of Malaysian sexual assault case
New Zealand's foreign ministry has apologised for its management in the case of a Malaysian diplomat accused of sexual assault.
Wed Jul 02 2014
POLL: Should Muhammad Rizalman be tried in Malaysia or New Zealand?
Should Muhammad Rizalman Ismail, the Malaysian envoy accused of sexual assault, be tried in Malaysia or New Zealand?
Wed Jul 02 2014
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Tue Nov 26 2024
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Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
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Tue Nov 26 2024
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Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
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Tue Nov 26 2024