Malaysia bans N. Korean diplomatic staff from leaving country


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 07 Mar 2017

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Government has banned North Korean embassy staff and officers from leaving the country, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Speaking at an emergency press conference, the Home Minister said this was in response to Pyongyang temporarily banning all Malaysian citizens from leaving North Korea.

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