Malaysia should send Muhammed Rizalman Ismail back to New Zealand for trial on charges of alleged sexual assault and burglary.
It is reported that the New Zealand government has made a formal request for him to be sent back, diplomatic immunity waived and for him to be charged and tried there.
These are very serious offences which could not have possibly been intended to be condoned by diplomatic immunity afforded to diplomats working abroad.
Malaysia must set an example. We should be firm, waive diplomatic immunity and send out a clear signal that we abhor offences of such nature and that we will not offer any of our officers or staff protection if accused of committing such offences whilst on duty abroad.
Whether or not there is any truth in the allegations remains for the courts to decide. But what is important now is to ensure that due process is not blocked and has its way and that ultimately there is justice for both the victim and the person accused of such crimes in a court of law.