Malaysia’s economy has been on a rollercoaster over the last decade, with political transitions, policy shifts, and external shocks all contributing to periods of instability. However, there is growing optimism that Malaysia is finally turning the corner.
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens reacting with Edison Gwijangge, the acting head of Nduga regency, after being released from captivity by rebels in Indonesia 's restive Papua region on Sept 21. - AFP
Sebby Sambom, a spokesman for the group, said the Indonesian government gave money to the acting chief of the Papuan district where Mehrtens was freed, accusing him of then paying the rebels, without providing evidence. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters quickly rubbished any suggestion that Wellington was involved in payment for Mehrtens' release, saying it was diplomacy that secured his freedom.
The spokesman for the joint Indonesian task force of police and military that collected Mehrtens said no money was given directly to the rebels.
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