Singapore describes Johor MB's boat ride into disputed waters a 'provocative act'

Datuk Osman Sapian. -Bernama filepic

JOHOR BARU: The diplomatic row between Malaysia and Singapore seems to be worsening, with the island republic describing the recent boat ride by the Johor Mentri Besar into disputed waters between both countries as a "provocative act".

The Singapore Foreign Affairs, in a statement, said it sent a diplomatic note to Malaysia on Friday (Jan 11) to protest the unauthorised visit by Datuk Osman Sapian (pic) on Jan 9 on the Marine Department vessel Pedoman, which it claimed was anchored illegally in Singapore's territorial waters off Tuas.