M’sia to negotiate with N. Korea

Calming fears: Anifah (centre) assuring family members of Malaysians trapped in Pyongyang that everything is being done to bring them home.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will deal directly with North Korea to secure the return of its embassy staff and their families, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman.

Although there were offers from many countries to mediate, Anifah said, channels of communication between Malaysia and North Korea remained open and both countries would hold direct negotiations.