MMEA detains China-registered vessel off Johor, finds unexploded ordnance on board

By REMAR NORDIN

KOTA TINGGI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a China-registered bulk carrier ship for anchoring illegally in the waters of east Johor.

Johor Maritime director First Admiral (Maritime) Nurul Hizam Zakaria said the ship was located 20.1 nautical miles (37km) east of Tanjung Siang here.

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