What prompted the Singapore Police Coast Guard to pursue the boat?

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The Singapore Police Coast Guard pursued the boat after it was spotted illegally in Singaporean waters and attempted to flee.

A Malaysian boatman, Muhammad Rasidi A. Razak, was apprehended after his vessel was observed by a Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) officer patrolling off Pulau Sarimbun. Upon being spotted, Rasidi attempted to accelerate his boat towards Malaysia, initiating a pursuit by the PCG. The incident led to Rasidi's conviction and sentencing for illegally entering Singaporean waters and operating his boat in a dangerous manner.
Boat Spotted in Singaporean Waters

The PCG officer on patrol noticed Rasidi's boat in waters off Pulau Sarimbun. This sighting occurred while the officer was conducting routine patrols in the area. The boat was in Singaporean territory at the time it was observed by law enforcement.
Attempt to Flee Towards Malaysia

Following the sighting by the PCG officer, Rasidi immediately attempted to evade detection by speeding up his boat and heading towards Malaysian territory. This action was interpreted as a clear attempt to flee from the authorities. The pursuit was initiated as a direct response to this evasive manoeuvre.
Collision During Pursuit

During the chase, Rasidi's boat collided with a PCG vessel on two separate occasions. The evasive actions taken by Rasidi to escape the pursuit led to these collisions. The chase only concluded when the PCG officer issued stern warnings and drew his pistol.

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