BAGAN DATUK, June 2 — The investigation into the alleged presence of a container bearing the logo of the Israel-based shipping company, ZIM, at a port in Iskandar Puteri must be expedited, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Zahid said the country is bound to the government’s policy against diplomatic relations and trade agreements with Israel.
He said if there are Israeli goods at any port in Malaysia via a third party, the matter should be monitored by the authorities.
“I think the port operator and Customs Department should act immediately because we know what is happening is not just a matter of trade, but a matter of how such strict regulations have been circumvented by the presence of such a container to dock at one of our ports.
“The investigation to find out if it is true or not must be expedited,” he said, at a press conference after officiating the Bagan Datuk police headquarters in Hutan Melintang today.
Yesterday, the media reported the presence of the container, which raised questions among local residents.
Kota Iskandar assemblyman Datuk Pandak Ahmad reportedly said he was surprised to receive a report from concerned residents, who claimed the port was allowing containers from Israel.
— Bernama
