FM summons Malaysian envoy to register protest

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The Foreign Ministry today summoned the Malaysian envoy and registered its protest on Sunday's assault of Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in Malaysia, I. S. Ansar at the Kuala Lumpur Airport when he had come to send off a visiting Sri Lankan delegation, officials said today.

Foreign Secretary Esala Weerakoon said the Malaysian envoy expressed regret over what happened and informed him of the arrest of five individuals in this connection. (Kelum Bandara)

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Hiran Monday, 05 September 2016 07:39 PM

Malaysia be ready to give eelam soon if you let these tigers walk free in your beautiful country via DM iOS App

Sri Lankan Monday, 05 September 2016 07:52 PM

Why didnt the Malaysian government take immediate action Why did they wait till our Foreign Ministry complained via DM Android App

Sim Monday, 05 September 2016 08:54 PM

Protocol not followed by our HC so why blame Malaysia.

sach Monday, 05 September 2016 08:59 PM

If SLG had taken actions after the monk's incident this could have been avoided

Aba Jayasekera Monday, 05 September 2016 09:31 PM

Nonsense. What do you know what the did or didn't do

LW Tuesday, 06 September 2016 10:16 AM

Not following protocol give rights to thugs to assault a diplomat?

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