Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the presence of Chinese coast guard ships outside the Gugusan Beting Patinggi Ali waters is under control. – The Malaysian Insider file pic, February 13, 2016. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the presence of Chinese coast guard ships outside the Gugusan Beting Patinggi Ali waters, about 84 nautical miles from the coast of Miri is under control.
He was confident that direct communication between the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia and the Sarawak leadership would be able to help in strengthening the confidence of the Sarawak people who were concerned about the presence of the ships.
In his meeting with Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem two days ago, Hishammuddin said he had informed that he would try to get the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr Huang Huikang to call Adenan soon.
He said he had directed Navy Chief Laksamana Datuk Seri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin to contact the Chinese Embassy to arrange for the meeting.
"In fact tomorrow in Sembrong (Johor) I will be with Ambassador Dr Huang to celebrate the Chinese New Year, so I can convey the message later... so do not worry, the situation is under control," he said at a media conference after visiting the Heroes' Mausoleum in Kuching today.
Hishammuddin said this when asked on the presence of the Chinese coast guard ships in the area which was detected two years ago, resulting in local fishermen fearing to venture into deep seas. – Bernama, February 13, 2016.
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