In an about turn Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now saying that Malaysian vessels will be allowed to operate in the area in accordance with international law
in the contested area. Just three months ago, in December 2018, the Singapore Government strongly protested Malaysia’s purported move to expand its port boundaries.
“Out of nowhere, Malaysian government vessels now claim these waters as theirs and have been continually intruding since November. These are serious violations of Singapore’s sovereignty.”“These are serious violations of Singapore’s sovereignty. Our security forces have acted with restraint despite continuing intrusions and provocations. Singaporeans are peace-loving, but I strongly caution violators to leave Singapore territorial waters.
The report was submitted by the Working Group headed by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Mr Chee Wee Kiong. a) To mutually suspend the implementation of their overlapping port limits and apply their port limits in effect prior to 25 October 2018 and 6 December 2018 respectively;c) To not anchor government vessels in the area; and
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
PAS wants Mahathir to sack minister Lim Guan Eng over 'war' commentPUTRAJAYA: Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) wants Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to sack Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng from his Cabinet for describing the recently concluded Umno-PAS pact as a declaration of war against non-Malays. PAS secretary-general...
Read more »
Singapore-Malaysia maritime dispute: Both sides agree to suspend overlapping port limitsPUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Singapore on Thursday (Mar 14) agreed to mutually suspend the implementation of their overlapping port limits, as part of ...
Read more »
Singapore prepared to refer water dispute with Malaysia to international arbitration: MFASINGAPORE - Singapore has always been prepared to settle disputes via appropriate international third-party dispute settlement procedures, on mutually agreed terms, said a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesman.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Causeway football derby: Singapore takes on Malaysia on March 20A Singapore versus Malaysia football confrontation, or a meeting in any sport or for the matter, even in off-the-field politics, is always a highly engaging mouth-watering prospect.
Read more »
Malaysia has lost right to review price of water, says Singapore's MFASingapore has been clear and consistent in its position that Malaysia has lost the right to review the price of water under the 1962 Water Agreement, a spokesman for Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has said. No review of the price of water has taken place, the...
Read more »
Singapore, Malaysia to continue talks to understand positions on right to review water priceSingapore and Malaysia’s attorneys-general to continue discussions to 'better understand each other’s position' on the right to review the price of water
Read more »
Singapore, Malaysia agree to suspend overlapping port claimsBoth sides also agreed that their Attorneys-General will continue discussion on the 1962 water agreement with a view to finding an amicable way forward.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Malaysia’s foreign minister butts heads with Singapore counterpart over ‘reckless comments’They were such fast friends the last time they met back in January. This article, Malaysia’s foreign minister butts heads with Singapore counterpart over ‘reckless comments’, originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia's leading alternative media company. Want more Coconuts? Sign up for our newsletters
Read more »
Economy vs Sovereignty: the Singapore-Malaysia water issueSingapore — Of all the pressing issues between Singapore and Malaysia, the one that is blowing hottest at the moment is the water issue -- the price
Read more »