Malaysian diplomat: Bail conditions finalised

Malaysian diplomat Muhammed Rizalman, centre, leaving after his appearance at the District Court in Wellington today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Bail conditions for a Malaysian diplomat facing assault and burglary charges have been finalised today.

Muhammad Rizalman, 38, appeared at Wellington District Court this morning charged with burglary and assault with intent to commit sexual violation.

The charges related to events that allegedly happened at the home of Tania Billingsley on May 9.

Last week Rizalman was granted bail and today Judge Bruce Davidson finalised his bail conditions.

Rizalman was remanded on bail to an undisclosed address and was also required to surrender his passport, have an overnight curfew, have no contact with the complainant and not travel to Newtown, Berhampore or Cuba St.

Rizalman was a defence staff assistant at the High Commission of Malaysia when the alleged offences took place.

Following Rizalman's arrest on May 10, New Zealand asked Malaysia to waive diplomatic immunity but on May 22 he left the country after a mix-up between officials.

At the end of June the case was made public and an inquiry began over how the diplomat was allowed to leave.

Malaysia confirmed on July 2 that Rizalman would be returned to New Zealand after psychiatric assessments.

Rizalman arrived in the country late last month and first appeared in court just over a week ago.

He is due to to appear in court again later this month.