Malaysia to allow Thaksin to pass through

The Nation, 19 Nov 2008

Putrajaya - Malaysia will have no objection if former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose visa has been revoked by the British authorities, wants to "pass through" the country.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said Malaysia would not take a prejudiced stand against Thaksin who is facing corruption charges in Thailand.

However, if he wants to stay here after leaving London, the merits will have to be studied," he told reporters after chairing the Seventh Meeting of the Joint Commission between Malaysia and Iran yesterday.

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