Papua New Guinea Minister Jimmy Maladina Charged with Assault in Sydney

The petroleum minister faces allegations of domestic violence involving a 31-year-old woman and will appear in court on July 11.

Jimmy Maladina, Papua New Guinea's petroleum minister, has been charged with assault in Sydney.
The incident allegedly involved a domestic dispute with a woman who sustained facial injuries.
Maladina has been granted conditional bail and is set to appear in court on July 11.
He has stated his commitment to handling the situation with integrity and transparency.
Maladina is a key figure in Papua New Guinea's natural gas negotiations.