Hisham on NZ sexual assault case: Action will be taken without fear or favour


PETALING JAYA: Action will be taken on allegations that a defence staff assistant with the Malaysian High Commission in New Zealand sexually assaulted a 21-year-old woman, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein on Tuesday.

"Under my leadership at @1MinDef, anyone who is in the wrong will not be above the law. Stern action will be taken without fear or favour," said Hishammuddin on his official Twitter account, @HishamuddinH20. 

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