KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (Reuters) — The autopsy results for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s estranged half-brother, who was murdered last week in Kuala Lumpur, could be released as early as Wednesday, Malaysia’s health minister said on Monday (February 20).
“We are talking about the normal period of time to complete most post mortem and give results, so on this basis, yes,” Health Minister Subramaniam Sathasivam told reporters in response to a question about when results would be released.
“Once theforensic is comfortable that they’ve identified the cause which they think could have contributed to his death then they will convey the message to the police. Once we have the thing we’ll convey, there is no reason for us to withold any information,” he added.
Malaysian authorities have given the victim Kim Jong Nam’s next of kin two weeks to come forward to help in the investigation.
North Korean officials have sought to prevent Malaysia from carrying out an autopsy on the victim and demanded the body be handed over directly.