Malaysia briefly prevented a North Korean ship carrying coal from entering its port in Penang because of a suspected breach of United Nations sanctions, a port worker and Malaysian maritime officials told Reuters on Wednesday The KUM YA, was carrying 6,300 metric tonnes of anthracite coal, according to a worker at Penang Port who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity. It was later allowed to dock, where an inspection team accompanied by an armed escort boarded the ship. A December 2016 U.N. Security Council resolution placed a cap on exports of North Korean coal, and urged member states to apply extra scrutiny on North Korean ships.
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29 March 2017 - 14:00
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Malaysia inspects North Korean coal ship for possible U.N. sanctions breach
Malaysia inspects North Korean coal ship for possible U.N. sanctions breach
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29 March 2017 - 14:00
Update: 29 March 2017 - 23:55
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