) along with five other shipowners’ and maritime groups have issued a joint press statement to object Rais Hussin’s remarks towards the minister.
Abdul Hak added “Our YB Minister is the custodian of the Cabotage Policy is well versed with the objectives and the needs of the policy in the country. Malaysia is one of about 100 countries worldwide practising this policy and MASA stands solidly behind YB Minister in his firm action to ensure Malaysia’s sovereignty and security are safeguard by enforcing strictly the country’s cabotage policy.”
Malaysia OSV Owners’ Association said “It is totally condescending and unsolicited for a Chairman of a GLC to make such disparaging remarks. It demonstrates blatant arrogance and contemptuous attitude by a person holding a top office. MOSVA does not condone such public statements but encourages mutual respect, in the spirit of Keluarga Malaysia.”