‘Stop spewing lies’: Malaysia warns North Korean ambassador he will be expelled if he repeats ‘baseless allegations’

Malaysia warned North Korea’s outspoken ambassador on Friday he would be thrown out of the country if he continues to “spew lies” over the investigation into the assassination of Kim Jong-nam.

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Anifah Aman lashed out at Kang Chol, the envoy of the Stalinist state, who has said “we cannot trust the investigation by the Malaysian police”.

Kang has also claimed the probe is politically motivated and that Malaysia had conspired with South Korea to frame the North. But Anifah cautioned Kang he should watch what he says.

“He must enjoy the confidence of the government of Malaysia,” Anifah said. “I hope he understands by what I mean by he must enjoy the confidence of the government of Malaysia.”

Anifah added: “The ambassador has been informed of the process involved [in the police investigation] but he continues to be delusional and spew lies and accusations against the government of Malaysia.”