Kim Jong Nam's body set to be flown to Beijing today

The remains of North Korean, Kim Jong Nam is believed to have left the National Forensic Medicine Institute at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (KLH) in a van at approximately 1.40pm today.

It is understood that a grey Toyota Hiace had left the premises of the forensic department escorted by three units of police patrol cars.

Prior to that, a vehicle boasting the words ‘Van Jenazah’ on its rear window entering the premises of the forensic department at approximately 1.35pm.

The van left after five minutes carrying the coffin containing Jong Nam’s remains.

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According to source close to the case, Jong Nam’s remains would be flown to Beijing at 6pm today.

The remains arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Cargo Complex at approximately 12.30pm before it departs at 6.25pm today.

Jong Nam was murdered around mid-morning on Feb. 13, when Malaysian police say two women smeared super toxic VX nerve agent on his face at the budget terminal of Kuala Lumpur International Airport.