It was a frank meeting with Brian Nelson, says Saifuddin

LENGGONG: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail described his meeting with the United States Treasury Department’s under secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian Nelson, as a frank discussion.

Saifuddin Nasution said the meeting was based on facts, and the government appreciates the long history of cooperation between Malaysia and the United States.

"It (the history of cooperation) involves diplomatic, trade, economic, and security cooperation. That is why we appreciate it.

"I presented on behalf of the government. Whether he accepted it or not, you have to ask Brian Nelson," he said at a press conference after launching the Madani Adopted Village of the Home Ministry in Kampung Beng on Sunday (May 12).

He said this when asked if the US had accepted the country's official explanation on all matters raised in the meeting.

On May 9, the media reported Malaysia's firm stance of not supporting the activities of terrorist groups and remains committed to combating the financing of terrorist activities.

Saifuddin Nasution conveyed this stance during his meeting with Brian Nelson.

Meanwhile, regarding media reports on MCA asking the Home Ministry to investigate and ban NewJeansNim, a DJ from Korea, from performing at various locations in the country after he was found dressed up as a Buddhist monk during his performance here, Saifuddin Nasution said the authorities have ordered that further activities be stopped.

"He had been called. I will let the regulatory agency issue a statement," he said.

On May 10, the media reported that MCA President Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said the actions of a DJ who recently performed dressed as a monk at a nightclub in Kuala Lumpur were completely inappropriate and should be stopped. – Bernama