Dr M: Johor MB visited ship without permission but was in neutral waters

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian was in neutral waters and did not trespass into Singaporean territorial waters during his visit to a Malaysian vessel on Jan 9, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

While admitting that Osman visited the Malaysian surveillance vessel off Johor Bahru Port without permission from the federal government, Dr Mahathir said he was surprised by the reaction sparked by the matter.