Fishermen lodge police report over incident with Singapore coast guard

24 Oct 2022 • 10:46 PM MYT
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Malaysian fishermen claimed to have evicted by Singapore's coast guard on Monday. - Photo: Johor police

Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP Rahmat Ariffin said his department received the report at 2.30 pm today and further investigations are underway.

Rahmat also advised the public not to make any speculations that could disturb public order.

Earlier, the media reported that a group of 10 local fishermen claimed they were chased away by the Singaporean authorities while setting up shrimp nets in Pasir Laba area, near the Second Link Bridge, Iskandar Puteri, at 5.30 pm yesterday.

Kota Iskandar assemblyman Datuk Pandak Ahmad was reported as saying that he regretted the actions of the Singaporean authorities when the group of fishermen claimed they were chased away with harsh words. - BERNAMA