Australia ‘deeply concerned’ over arrest of two journalists in Malaysia


PETALING JAYA: The Australian government is "deeply concerned" and has contacted its Malaysian counterparts over the arrest of two journalists.  

“We are deeply concerned about this. We are providing consular support to the ABC crew and we are certainly raising the issue at the appropriate level within the Malaysian government," Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop (pic) said, according to The Guardian 

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