3 Nov 2014

Malaysian diplomat reappears in court

12:01 pm on 3 November 2014

A former Malaysian defence attaché Muhammad Rizalman, accused of committing a sex crime in Wellington, has appeared in Court to apply for a change of his bail address.

Muhammad Rizalman (right) coming out of the Wellington District Court.

Mr Rizalman (right) emerging from the Wellington District Court this morning. Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski

Mr Rizalman, who is 38, appeared in the Wellington District Court on charges of assault with intent to commit sexual violation and burglary.

Judge Bruce Davidson granted the change of bail address request but ordered that the address be suppressed.

The Judge also extended the hours of Mr Rizalman's curfew. The new curfew hours - from 7 at night until 7 in the morning - will come into effect later this week.

Muhammad Rizalman (left) coming out of the Wellington District Court.

Muhammad Rizalman Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski

Mr Rizalman will reappear in Court later this month.

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