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Jong Nam's murder: 'Ignore Kang Chol - Anifah
Malaysia's foreign minister says a North Korean envoy was "delusional" over remarks made about Kuala Lumpur's handling of a probe on the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of Pyongyang's leader. - Photo Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR
There is no requirement for anybody to entertain any statements or allegations made by North Korea Ambassador to Malaysia, Kang Chol towards the Malaysian government.
Malaysia's foreign minister says a North Korean envoy was "delusional" over remarks made about Kuala Lumpur's handling of a probe on the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of Pyongyang's leader
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman stressed that at this point, the Royal Malaysian Police must be given adequate space to focus on the investigation in identifying the cause of death and those responsible in the killing of Kim Jong Nam.
“The world knows that a fair and transparent investigation is being taken. In fact, Ambassador Kang Chol has been notified that the process that takes place in the investigation, but he seemed to be dreaming and had committed lies as well accusations against the Malaysian government,” said Anifah at the curtain-raiser event in conjunction with Arab Saudi King, Raja Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud to Malaysia at Wisma Putra here today.
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Anifah also explained that Malaysia’s foreign policies are geared towards maintaining a good relationship with other countries and the latter must reciprocate.
As a responsible country, Anifah said, Malaysia shoulders the responsibility based on international law and existing diplomatic practice.
Anifah stressed that Kang Chol should respect and understand the intention of not just the Malaysian government but its people.
READ: Kim Jong Nam's death: Chemical weapon 'VX Nerve Agent' in exhibit - IGP
“The Ambassador should realise that he needs to ‘enjoy’ the faith pf the Malaysian government,” he said.
Kang Chol claimed that the Malaysian government and police are seen to ‘hide’ some facts and in ‘cahoots’ with its allies in the Jong Nam’s investigations.\
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein viewed the statement as ‘rude’.
Kim Jong Nam died on Feb.13 after being assaulted by two women who wiped the chemical on his face as he prepared to board a flight to Macau.
North Korea has said the Southeast Asian nation should be held responsible for the killing of one of its citizens, though it has not acknowledged that the victim is the half brother of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Malaysian police said on Friday that VX was found on the body of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong UN, and they are investigating how the chemical entered the country.
VX and other nerve agents were believed to have been used in chemical warfare during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s. In 2015, traces of VX and sarin - another nerve agent - were found at a military research site in Syria that had not been declared to the global chemical weapons watchdog.
Malaysia's foreign minister says a North Korean envoy was "delusional" over remarks made about Kuala Lumpur's handling of a probe on the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of Pyongyang's leader
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman stressed that at this point, the Royal Malaysian Police must be given adequate space to focus on the investigation in identifying the cause of death and those responsible in the killing of Kim Jong Nam.
“The world knows that a fair and transparent investigation is being taken. In fact, Ambassador Kang Chol has been notified that the process that takes place in the investigation, but he seemed to be dreaming and had committed lies as well accusations against the Malaysian government,” said Anifah at the curtain-raiser event in conjunction with Arab Saudi King, Raja Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud to Malaysia at Wisma Putra here today.
READ: VX used in airport murder of Kim Jong Nam kills in minutes
READ: Malaysia to sweep Kuala Lumpur airport for "radioactive" material
Anifah also explained that Malaysia’s foreign policies are geared towards maintaining a good relationship with other countries and the latter must reciprocate.
As a responsible country, Anifah said, Malaysia shoulders the responsibility based on international law and existing diplomatic practice.
Anifah stressed that Kang Chol should respect and understand the intention of not just the Malaysian government but its people.
READ: Kim Jong Nam's death: Chemical weapon 'VX Nerve Agent' in exhibit - IGP
“The Ambassador should realise that he needs to ‘enjoy’ the faith pf the Malaysian government,” he said.
Kang Chol claimed that the Malaysian government and police are seen to ‘hide’ some facts and in ‘cahoots’ with its allies in the Jong Nam’s investigations.\
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein viewed the statement as ‘rude’.
Kim Jong Nam died on Feb.13 after being assaulted by two women who wiped the chemical on his face as he prepared to board a flight to Macau.
North Korea has said the Southeast Asian nation should be held responsible for the killing of one of its citizens, though it has not acknowledged that the victim is the half brother of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Malaysian police said on Friday that VX was found on the body of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong UN, and they are investigating how the chemical entered the country.
VX and other nerve agents were believed to have been used in chemical warfare during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s. In 2015, traces of VX and sarin - another nerve agent - were found at a military research site in Syria that had not been declared to the global chemical weapons watchdog.