Malaysia delays extradition request pending Indonesia probe
By The BriefBrief
Malaysia’s home minister says Malaysia will wait for Indonesian drug investigations before deciding on an extradition request.
WHO:Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail
WHAT:Said Malaysia will wait for Indonesia’s NCID investigations before deciding whether to file an extradition request for a pilot arrested in Indonesia
WHEN:Aug 18, 2026
WHERE:Malaysia
WHY:Malaysia wants Indonesia’s Narcotics Crime Investigation Department to complete investigations before deciding on extradition.