Jong-nam murder: Two accused arrive at Sepang court complex under heavy security


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 13 Apr 2017

Vietnamese national Doan Thi Huong (centre) being escorted by Malaysian police for a court appearance with Indonesian national Siti Aisyah (not pictured) at the magistrates' court in Sepang on April 13, 2017, for their alleged role in the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. - AFP

SEPANG: The two accused in the murder of North Korean citizen Kim Jong-nam arrived at the Sepang court complex for the start of proceedings on Thursday.   

The pair are expected to be produced before the magistrate's court at 9am, where it is believed that the case could be transferred to the Shah Alam High Court for a joint trial.  

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Marine police seize nearly 79,000 litres of diesel in Pasir Gudang raid
Duo crushed to death by 10-tonne lorry while attempting brake repair
Teen drowns while saving friend at Langkawi waterfall
MCMC-X meeting scheduled for Jan 21, says Fahmi
Umno likely to hold polls after GE16, says Zahid
Historical portrait of Kapitan Li Wei King to return to Melaka
Appointment of individual facing corruption charges as SDB chair undermines public trust, says Warisan
Defence Ministry seeking clarification on PM's freeze directive
Umno AGM: Party must win over urban-minded voters, says delegate
AGC withdraws bid to review Apex Court decision on Peaceful Assembly Act

Others Also Read