PETALING JAYA: The Foreign Ministry confirmed that Malaysian journalist Mok Choy Lin (pic) has been sentenced to two months jail for committing an offence under the Myanmar Aerodrome Act 1934.

In a statement on Saturday (Nov 11), Wisma Putra said the Malaysian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, has undertaken a consular visit on Mok and she was reported to be in good health.

“The Embassy is closely cooperating with the Myanmar authorities, as well as the Embassies of Singapore and Turkey in Myanmar, to monitor and render the necessary consular assistance to their respective nationals involved,” it added.

The ministry also reiterated the need for Malaysians to understand thoroughly the rules of regulations of the host country prior to their visit.

“Every effort should be made to ensure adherence.”

Mok, a producer for Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), was detained by Myanmar authorities along with Singaporean cameraman Lau Hon Meng while on assignment for the Turkish state broadcaster.