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Government minister's adviser among Australians arrested for stripping at Malaysian Grand Prix
A government political adviser is among nine Australians arrested in Malaysia for stripping down to their briefs and drinking beer from shoes at the country's Formula One Grand Prix.
Jack Walker, adviser to Defence Industry Minister Chris Pyne, was detained along with eight other Australian men, aged 25 to 29, as their compatriot Daniel Ricciardo won the race on Sunday.
They stripped down to Budgy Smuggler-brand swimsuits decorated with the Malaysian flag at the Sepang race track - an act that caused offence in the country.
Mr Pyne's office said the matter was being "handled appropriately" by the Australian High Commissioner in Malaysia.
The men were reportedly being investigated for "intentional insult" and a possible breach of the peace.
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