Malaysian tanker attacked by pirates in South China Sea, gas oil cargo stolen


The MT Oriental Glory.

KUALA LUMPUR: Pirates attacked a Malaysian tanker in the South China Sea, stealing its gas oil cargo before releasing it on Tuesday.

The MT Oriental Glory was hijacked 11.45pm Tuesday in the South China Sea, in Johor waters, the Royal Malaysian Navy said in a statement.

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