MANILA: Mindanao fisherfolk expressed fear that they “will be the next to suffer from crossing the sea or catching fish resources from our waters” following the reported sighting of Chinese ships off the region.
KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya will look into the demands of fishermen in Johor affected by the recent oil spill that spread from Singapore waters, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad .
Nik Nazmi's comments followed the recent oil spill after a ship collision in Pasir Panjang Terminal, Singapore that also affected several beaches in the southern part of Johor.“So far, we have found that the Sungai Rengit beach, fishing village and jetty are clean. However, we will constant monitoring,” he added.
He added that the authorities were also informed about oil pollution near Cik Kamat Island and the contractor has been told to clean up the area. The Maritime and Port Authority said the owner of Singapore-flagged Marine Honour – which was hit by Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima on June 14 – is liable for costs incurred in containing and cleaning the oil spill and damage to infrastructure.
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