Controversy over Malaysian Envoy to Indonesia

Dato’ Noor Farida Ariffin, G25 member and former Ambassador

19-May-22 07:15

Controversy over Malaysian Envoy to Indonesia

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The appointment of the MP for Pasir Salak, Dato' Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman as the next Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia has sparked controversy, with MPs, civil society, and the public expressing disbelief over the decision. We speak to former diplomat and G25 member Dato' Noor Farida Ariffin on reactions to the appointment.

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Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Tan Chen Li, Khoo Hsu Chuang

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Categories: politics

Tags: ambassador, indonesia, tajuddin,

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