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
NZ sex assault: Wellington satisfied with Putrajaya's commitment
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says he has clarified with M'sian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman on any misunderstanding relating to the case.
Wed Jul 02 2014
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
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Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024