More disturbing, in the recent past, the influential PNG Petroleum Minister, Jimmy Maladina, faced the Polls after being charged with assault resulting from a reported domestic incident in Australia. BY SYDNEY COURT DOCUMENTATION, The event occurred on Saturday in the morning, Sydney time, where a 31-year-old female was said to have been assaulted by a 58-year-old male, a family friend.
The case of Maladina, who was recently given conditional bail, will be back in court on 11th July. Responding to these publications, the minister said that he knew about the “recent media releases” and assured the authorities that he would assist them in the matter.
“Let me make it clear that I respect the regrettable situation and the apprehensions invoked,” Maladina was keen to stress. ”I am a civil servant, and I try my best to be ethical in all my official and private deeds. I want to emphasize that the use of force is inadmissible in any given circumstances, and I will do my best to protect the voters and be honest to the results.”
The claimed female victim is still anonymous; however, it is mentioned that she sustained minor facial injuries during the attack. This case has significant roles that Maladina played as the Petroleum Minister, being a close friend of President James Marape, and his engagement in the nation’s lucrative natural gas ventures.
Depending on the situation, further investigation will continue, and the public and the authorities will watch the next steps with concern for justice to be served and the necessary actions to be taken regarding this problematic issue.
