Is it wrong to say 'requested for'?

[Tan Elaine]

PUTRAJAYA (Feb 23, 2012): Thai authorities have formally requested for the extradition of the Iranian suspect in the recent Bangkok bombings from Malaysia, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

Is 'for' needed?

Thanks.

 

[SirGod]

* Not a teacher

It is not necessary, you can leave it out.

 

[J&K Tutoring]

SG is correct, but I'll expand. We could also say, '...authorities have submitted a formal request for the extradition of...'

 

[emsr2d2]

"To request" means "to ask for" so the "for" in that piece is redundant.

The authorities have requested the extradition of ...
The authorities have asked for the extradition of ...

 

[BobK]

"To request" means "to ask for" so the "for" in that piece is redundant.

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:up: (Although in the contextless subject the answer is not clear: In 'The food was requested for his daughter' it's OK, of course.)

 

[BobK]

"To request" means "to ask for" so the "for" in that piece is redundant.

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:up: (Although in the contextless subject the answer is not clear: in 'The food was requested for his daughter' it's OK, of course.)