North Korea said today it has temporarily banned Malaysians from leaving the country to ensure the safety of its diplomats and citizens in Malaysia amid an escalating row over the killing of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother, Kim Jong-nam, Reuters reported.
Its foreign ministry has notified the Malaysian embassy in Pyongyang of the reason for the measure and said it had hoped the case would be swiftly and fairly resolved in order to develop bilateral ties with Malaysia, the North's KCNA news agency reported.
According to Bernama, nine Malaysians believed to be in North Korea, three embassy staff and six family members.
In response, Putrajaya said all North Korean embassy staff will similarly not be allowed to leave Malaysia.
North Korean civilians are spared, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told media in Parliament today.- Mkini
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