PETALING JAYA: The Chinese embassy has urged the government to conduct a fair investigation in accordance with the law following the detention of a Chinese ship linked to suspected illegal World War II salvage.
In a statement, the embassy said the ship in question was operated by a local Malaysian company.
“We hope the Malaysian side can handle the case justly in accordance with the law, earnestly protect the security and lawful rights and interests of Chinese citizens, and report the progress of the investigation in a timely manner,” it said.
On Monday, it was reported that the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) had found artillery shells believed to be from World War II after detaining a China-registered bulk carrier ship over the weekend.
The ship, registered in Fuzhou, China, and carrying a crew of 32, failed to present anchoring permits during a routine inspection in waters off Johor on Sunday, the MMEA said.
The shells could be linked to a separate seizure by police of multiple unexploded World War II-era artillery at a jetty in Johor last week.
Authorities believe the shells may have been scavenged from the HMS Prince of Wales, the MMEA said, adding that it was working with Malaysia’s national heritage department and other agencies to identify the ammunition. - FMT
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