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2005-09-14 Southeast Asia

Malaysian Police: Malacca Strait Safe For Shipping

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Posted by Pappy 2005-09-14 00:21|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Quite a lofty reassurance. May shed some light on why terrorism expert Rohan Gunaratna was recently deported for allegedly doing research in Ambon while holding a tourist visa. His book suggested AQ's ongoing intention of disrupting shipping in the Melaka Strait.

Posted by DepotGuy 2005-09-14 11:56|| 2005-09-14 11:56|| Front Page Top

#2 Well, yeah, if you're cruising around on a Royal Malaysian Police gunboat...

Posted by tu3031 2005-09-14 12:01|| 2005-09-14 12:01|| Front Page Top

#3 In other news, the Royal Malaysian Navy notes a down trend in galleon freighter traffic, but a curious upsurge in Zodiac rubber boats crewed by unkempt 16 year-olds with long knives. The navy spokesman attributed the change to global warming and the sinister influence of the authors of the Project for a New American Century.

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2005-09-14 12:23|| 2005-09-14 12:23|| Front Page Top

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