So we’re now being lectured on human rights by N Korea

Envoy: M’sian cops threatened suspect’s family at gunpoint, beat his son

Vijay47: Your Excellency Ambassador of North Korea to Malaysia Kang Chol, as a Malaysian I am very offended with your accusation that the Malaysian police did not conduct themselves in a professional manner when they visited the residence of your citizen to discuss the killing of your other citizen at KLIA2.

As to your allegations that the first citizen’s son was assaulted, you should know that the police are firm and will allegedly assault anyone, young or old, who stands in their way.

In fact, you should be glad that the police team did not accord that youth the treatment usually reserved for our own citizens, especially those of Indian origin. Had they done so, there may have been need for another post-mortem on another North Korean.

Further, I would advise your ‘Great Person Born of Heaven’ leader Kim Jong-un learn to carry himself in a manner befitting the head of a country.

In that way, he may earn himself at least a little of the huge international respect and admiration our Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and the ‘First Lady’ enjoy.

VP Biden: I don’t know which is worse, being accused by of all people, Kim Jong-un, for human rights abuses or the lack of trust by Joe Public for the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).

Both scenarios paint a dark picture of Malaysia.

Anonymous #28648954: North Korea accusing us of grave human rights abuse? How laughable and how utterly hypocritical.

Fairman: So now the North Korean envoy is running down our police. In the past, the inspector-general of police (IGP) paid no heed to local criticism for allegedly abusing his investigative powers.

Given this, I doubt the people will sympathise with the force for it did not earn the goodwill of Malaysians.

At all times, the IGP and police should uphold the law without fear or favour. I feel so sad that a foreigner is humiliating our Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).

Quigonbond: You know, I’m sure to some extent the Malaysian police deserve some of the brickbats – I mean, eight days of investigation and going nowhere.

They should have made clear the legal procedures and requirements for anyone stepping up to claim the body.

At the same time, seeing the reaction of North Korea, one wonders whether it is their sign of desperation.

I’m curious who amongst the North Korean family members have stepped forward. Question now is whether Malaysia have the guts to stick to their guns.

A diplomatic crisis could actually be good for the embattled government. There is nothing like pitting the country against a ‘pariah commie’ to rile up a sense of patriotism. It might even push elections earlier.

Anonymous #13114320: There is a death wish on the late Kim Jong-nam’s immediate family members, which explain the delay.

Their whereabouts would be exposed once they come over, and the country that is protecting them now cannot offer them protection once they are out of the country.

I believe they are sorting out that now. And North Korea is trying hard to put up a show. PDRM can do a good job – if they want to.

Vela: While I don’t agree with the alleged police treatment of the North Korean they arrested (this just might be silly talk from North Korea though), I also would take extra precautions, especially if you’ve raided a North Korean intelligence hub/house.

Now if only both countries continue their war with words and North Korea brings up 1MDB. That would be priceless.

Dont Just Talk: Just get red-shirt leader Jamal Md Yunos to wear his towel and stand in front of the North Korean embassy and demand that the rogue regime not to threaten Malaysia.

Abasir: Yes, the ambassador does not realise that Malaysia has at its disposal, the famed red-shirts, the powerful purple-shirts as well as Umno.

On top of these formidable forces, there is that intrepid tweeter who has yet to unleash a ‘Tangkap Dia’ tweet.

And if that isn’t all, His Excellency has not factored in the power of the First Lady of Malaysia (Flom). So bring it on, let’s see what happens.

Anonymous #37634848: I remember reading an article professing that this ‘half-brother’ murder has “no effect” on the diplomatic relations with North Korea. So, what is happening?

The one murdered here is the closest blood relation to the dictator of North Korea. Anything is possible.

Tpn: If this had happened in North Korea, the regime there would have assassinated the whole family. So, stop talking nonsense about human rights. Send back this fellow to North Korea.

James_3392: Let’s put the arrest in proper perspective – the suspect was believed to be involved in an extremely high-profile murder case. He may have a high level of training, and the operation involved great coordination, planning and execution.

This no ordinary murder carried out by normal criminals. The extend of the suspect capability to resist or retaliate during the arrest operation is unknown. In short, it was a highly dangerous situation to arrest him.

Certainly the envoy can’t expect our police to invite the suspect for a cup of coffee before arresting him, right?

Vent: It is patently clear that the North Koreans are aware of the disrespect Malaysians have for PDRM and the current regime.

But who are the North Koreans to speak of human rights when their podgy moronic-looking allegedly cold-blooded murderer of a leader doesn’t even understand what his people’s rights are, let alone human rights.

I’m glad Malaysia is standing the ground and hope it doesn’t waver. Viva Malaysia!

Macau Rice: I find it so hilarious reading through all the comments posted.

It only goes to show how much respect or trust that the rakyat have for the present government and its institutions.

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