Nine Australian men who provoked anger in Malaysia by donning skimpy swimwear bearing the Muslim country's national flag at a Formula 1 race were released without charge yesterday
Australian men celebrate in Budgy Smuggler-brand swimsuits decorated with the Malaysian flag at the conclusion of the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix in Sepang on Oct 2. Pic/AP,PTI
Australian men celebrate in Budgy Smuggler-brand swimsuits decorated with the Malaysian flag at the conclusion of the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix in Sepang on Oct 2. Pic/AP,PTI
Sepang: Nine Australian men who provoked anger in Malaysia by donning skimpy swimwear bearing the Muslim country's national flag at a Formula 1 race were released without charge yesterday.
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Four days after their arrest, the nine racing fans were brought to court to face potential charges of public indecency and national insult.
But after apologising — and a dressing-down by a judge — they were released. The stunt offended some Malaysians and sparked a debate back home over boorish behaviour by Aussie sports fans abroad.
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