Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak told reporters that MISC’s 699-teu Bunga Mas Lima (built 1997), which was converted into an auxiliary ship for the navy in 2009, will be deployed “as soon as possible”.
“It will serve as a ‘mothership’ where we can place our men, complete with fast boats, and, if there were to be any kidnappings, hopefully we can intercept them before they cross the border,” he added.
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