Review diplomatic ties with North Korea, BN Youth urges govt
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth has urged the Malaysian goverment to review its diplomatic ties with North Korea following the continuous disrespect and questioning of Malaysian rule of law.
Its deputy chairman, Khairul Azwan Harun said the demand demonstrated the deep anger and dissatisfaction felt by Malaysians when the country’s own law was questioned by a foreign party.
According to him, it was evident that the North Korean Embassy in Malaysia had blatantly and undiplomatically defamed Malaysia.
“The numerous statements released ( by North Korea) contain serious and unfounded defamatory accusations to the effect of painting our rule of law as susceptible to foreign interventions, manipulations and incapable of delivering a right and fair result.
“Malaysia, as a sovereign state will never tolerate any act of intrusions and disrespect towards our institution, leadership and the people of Malaysia,” he told reporters after handing over a two-page note of protest to the embassy’s representative, here yesterday.
Khairul Azwan also urged the Malaysian government to withdraw from the visa- free agreement with North Korea.
“Notwithstanding, we wish to remind the Embassy of North Korea that both our countries have benefited from bilateral diplomatic and economic relations,” he added.
Tension between Malaysia and North Korea has been on the rise since the probe into Kim Jongnam’s killing started.
The North Korean Ambassador, Kang Chol had continuously condemned the Malaysian government and the investigation by the Royal Malaysia Police ( PDRM). He claimed the police had only targeted and pinned the suspicion on North Korean citizens and accused Malaysia of colluding with South Korea. — Bernama