Focus

Fishermen lodge police report over incident with Singapore coast guard

24 Oct 2022 10:46pm
Malaysian fishermen claimed to have evicted by Singapore's coast guard on Monday. - Photo: Johor police
Malaysian fishermen claimed to have evicted by Singapore's coast guard on Monday. - Photo: Johor police
A
A
A
JOHOR BAHRU - Several local fishermen lodged a police report via their representatives today following a verbal altercation with Singapore Coast Guard which went viral on social media yesterday evening.

Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP Rahmat Ariffin said his department received the report at 2.30 pm today and further investigations are underway.

Rahmat also advised the public not to make any speculations that could disturb public order.

Earlier, the media reported that a group of 10 local fishermen claimed they were chased away by the Singaporean authorities while setting up shrimp nets in Pasir Laba area, near the Second Link Bridge, Iskandar Puteri, at 5.30 pm yesterday.

Kota Iskandar assemblyman Datuk Pandak Ahmad was reported as saying that he regretted the actions of the Singaporean authorities when the group of fishermen claimed they were chased away with harsh words. - BERNAMA
Related Articles:


fishermen
Coast Guard
singapore
police
Iskandar Puteri
More Like This
Anwar said that the subsidy would involve 10 types of public transport vehicles and 23 types of goods transportation vehicles under the diesel subsidy control system. - Photo by Bernama
Anwar said that the subsidy would involve 10 types of public transport vehicles and 23 types of goods transportation vehicles under the diesel subsidy control system. - Photo by Bernama
National Government to implement targeted diesel subsidy involving consumers in Peninsular Malaysia - PM
He added that the targeted subsidy will not involve consumers in Sabah and Sarawak as it was used in nearly every family’s vehicle in both states.
Anwar - Screenshot courtesy of RTM live broadcast.
Anwar - Screenshot courtesy of RTM live broadcast.
National Government to act firmly against perpetrators of violence - PM
The prime minister said there have been attempts to disrupt peace in the nation and its thriving economy.
Azmin - File photo
Azmin - File photo
National Investigation underway as Azmin provides statement on leaked documents - Police
15 witnesses have been called to provide statements for the case.
M Noor Azman (left) presenting the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) to a top trainee in the PSPPA field during the 3rd SWCorp Convocation Ceremony at UPM, Serdang, on Tuesday.
M Noor Azman (left) presenting the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) to a top trainee in the PSPPA field during the 3rd SWCorp Convocation Ceremony at UPM, Serdang, on Tuesday.
National KPKT assists 137 prospective graduates in securing jobs upon completing their sentences
By SYAHIRAH MOKHTAZAR
21 May 2024 09:10pm
This achievement is part of the 'Sinar Di Sebalik Tirai Besi' programme.