Russian vessel won't be allowed to dock, says Transport Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will abide by international sanctions and not allow a Russian vessel to dock, says the Transport Ministry.

"We are aware of a Russian-flagged crude oil tanker en-route to Malaysia that was due to dock on Sunday (March 6). The vessel called the Linda a.k.a. Lady M, cited in media reports published early this week, is allegedly included in sanctions by a foreign country against the Russian Federation.