Many sinkies are m&d in disguise. They just need to have a Johor father or pahang mother or mudland spouse or relatives and their loyalty will be with mudland.
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When in Spore, Mahathir said Spore and mudland are like twins. But now this twin is stealing Spore territory!
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And when you protest, they just deny. I bet even you prove it to them they will just act blur. Just need to look at the shameless ccb behavior of ccb Malaysian sons of whores here @AhMeng @sweetiepie @glockman @musashi etc etc etc.
Who needs this kind of best friend or twin? Better stay a stranger. Now you know why I treat my mudland neighbours transparent. Not that I am arrogant but really no choice!
I DAMN HAPPY HAPPY
That they fucking Arseloon and his maggots in white
Even happier if war breaks out as I then can get my gun and shoot maggots and paper generals
Enemies of our worse enemy (maggots maggotess in white and paper generals) are our friends and natural allies.
Without exceptions
This is how pap thank jiu hu for all the sand they supplied for reclamation.
Typical Fuckein,,,talk only,,and trying to cover up his dealings with Mudland
Stay united and stand our ground, says Khaw Boon Wan amid territorial dispute with Malaysia
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Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan speaking at a media conference addressing Malaysia's purported extension of the Johor Bahru port limits. (Photo: Jeremy Long)
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By Aqil Haziq Mahmud @AqilHaziqCNA
06 Dec 2018 06:20PM (Updated: 06 Dec 2018 06:34PM)
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SINGAPORE: Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan has urged Singaporeans to stay united in light of recent Malaysian intrusions into Singapore territorial waters, stressing that this is an issue of national interest.
"When our national interests are challenged, we have to quietly but firmly stand our ground and stay united as one people," Mr Khaw said at a media briefing on Thursday (Dec 6).
Mr Khaw was referring to 14 intrusions by Malaysian government vessels into Singapore territorial waters off Tuas recently. This comes after Malaysia in October extended its Johor Bahru Port Limits, an act which Singapore said encroaches into its territorial waters.
READ: Singapore 'won't hesitate to take firm actions against intrusions' by Malaysia: Khaw Boon Wan
"This violation of Singapore's sovereignty is a serious new issue in our bilateral relations with Malaysia," Mr Khaw said.
"Our position with Malaysia has always been clear and consistent: We uphold international law and respect bilateral agreements. We will protect and defend Singapore's territorial sovereignty.
"Singapore will not hesitate to take firm actions against intrusions and unauthorised activities in our waters."
During Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's visit to Singapore last month, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had also raised this issue "as one that could affect our bilateral relationship", Mr Khaw said.
"Unfortunately, further developments since then have made the situation more serious," he added.
Mr Khaw said he was also "very saddened" by these developments, adding that "having been in Government for 40 years, I cannot help feeling a sense of déjà vu".
"I had a distinct feeling that the young ministers in Malaysia want a fresh relationship with Singapore, without any past baggage," Mr Khaw said, adding that he sensed this during discussions with Malaysian counterpart Azmin Ali on the High-Speed Rail project.
"There is so much we can gain working together. I believe the citizens on both sides of the Causeway also expect the younger leadership of both sides to work together for a brighter win-win future."
So when Malaysia announced that it wanted to defer the project, this is why Singapore "chose not to utilise the full legal extent of the Bilateral Agreement" in the interests of bilateral cooperation, Mr Khaw explained.
"Nevertheless, I remain optimistic," Mr Khaw said. "We still seek good bilateral relations, and hope we can work together to find an amicable solution to these issues.
"But Singaporeans have to be fully aware of these developments. While we seek cooperation and friendship with other countries, we must never let other countries take advantage of us."
Source: CNA/hz(hm)
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...e-malaysia-stay-united-khaw-boon-wan-11006838
Stay united and stand our ground, says Khaw Boon Wan amid territorial dispute with Malaysia
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Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan speaking at a media conference addressing Malaysia's purported extension of the Johor Bahru port limits. (Photo: Jeremy Long)
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By Aqil Haziq Mahmud @AqilHaziqCNA
06 Dec 2018 06:20PM (Updated: 06 Dec 2018 06:34PM)
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SINGAPORE: Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan has urged Singaporeans to stay united in light of recent Malaysian intrusions into Singapore territorial waters, stressing that this is an issue of national interest.
"When our national interests are challenged, we have to quietly but firmly stand our ground and stay united as one people," Mr Khaw said at a media briefing on Thursday (Dec 6).
Mr Khaw was referring to 14 intrusions by Malaysian government vessels into Singapore territorial waters off Tuas recently. This comes after Malaysia in October extended its Johor Bahru Port Limits, an act which Singapore said encroaches into its territorial waters.
READ: Singapore 'won't hesitate to take firm actions against intrusions' by Malaysia: Khaw Boon Wan
"This violation of Singapore's sovereignty is a serious new issue in our bilateral relations with Malaysia," Mr Khaw said.
"Our position with Malaysia has always been clear and consistent: We uphold international law and respect bilateral agreements. We will protect and defend Singapore's territorial sovereignty.
"Singapore will not hesitate to take firm actions against intrusions and unauthorised activities in our waters."
During Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's visit to Singapore last month, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had also raised this issue "as one that could affect our bilateral relationship", Mr Khaw said.
"Unfortunately, further developments since then have made the situation more serious," he added.
Mr Khaw said he was also "very saddened" by these developments, adding that "having been in Government for 40 years, I cannot help feeling a sense of déjà vu".
"I had a distinct feeling that the young ministers in Malaysia want a fresh relationship with Singapore, without any past baggage," Mr Khaw said, adding that he sensed this during discussions with Malaysian counterpart Azmin Ali on the High-Speed Rail project.
"There is so much we can gain working together. I believe the citizens on both sides of the Causeway also expect the younger leadership of both sides to work together for a brighter win-win future."
So when Malaysia announced that it wanted to defer the project, this is why Singapore "chose not to utilise the full legal extent of the Bilateral Agreement" in the interests of bilateral cooperation, Mr Khaw explained.
"Nevertheless, I remain optimistic," Mr Khaw said. "We still seek good bilateral relations, and hope we can work together to find an amicable solution to these issues.
"But Singaporeans have to be fully aware of these developments. While we seek cooperation and friendship with other countries, we must never let other countries take advantage of us."
Source: CNA/hz(hm)
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...e-malaysia-stay-united-khaw-boon-wan-11006838
Stay united and stand our ground, says Khaw Boon Wan amid territorial dispute with Malaysia
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Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan speaking at a media conference addressing Malaysia's purported extension of the Johor Bahru port limits. (Photo: Jeremy Long)
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By Aqil Haziq Mahmud @AqilHaziqCNA
06 Dec 2018 06:20PM (Updated: 06 Dec 2018 06:34PM)
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SINGAPORE: Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan has urged Singaporeans to stay united in light of recent Malaysian intrusions into Singapore territorial waters, stressing that this is an issue of national interest.
"When our national interests are challenged, we have to quietly but firmly stand our ground and stay united as one people," Mr Khaw said at a media briefing on Thursday (Dec 6).
Mr Khaw was referring to 14 intrusions by Malaysian government vessels into Singapore territorial waters off Tuas recently. This comes after Malaysia in October extended its Johor Bahru Port Limits, an act which Singapore said encroaches into its territorial waters.
READ: Singapore 'won't hesitate to take firm actions against intrusions' by Malaysia: Khaw Boon Wan
"This violation of Singapore's sovereignty is a serious new issue in our bilateral relations with Malaysia," Mr Khaw said.
"Our position with Malaysia has always been clear and consistent: We uphold international law and respect bilateral agreements. We will protect and defend Singapore's territorial sovereignty.
"Singapore will not hesitate to take firm actions against intrusions and unauthorised activities in our waters."
During Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's visit to Singapore last month, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had also raised this issue "as one that could affect our bilateral relationship", Mr Khaw said.
"Unfortunately, further developments since then have made the situation more serious," he added.
Mr Khaw said he was also "very saddened" by these developments, adding that "having been in Government for 40 years, I cannot help feeling a sense of déjà vu".
"I had a distinct feeling that the young ministers in Malaysia want a fresh relationship with Singapore, without any past baggage," Mr Khaw said, adding that he sensed this during discussions with Malaysian counterpart Azmin Ali on the High-Speed Rail project.
"There is so much we can gain working together. I believe the citizens on both sides of the Causeway also expect the younger leadership of both sides to work together for a brighter win-win future."
So when Malaysia announced that it wanted to defer the project, this is why Singapore "chose not to utilise the full legal extent of the Bilateral Agreement" in the interests of bilateral cooperation, Mr Khaw explained.
"Nevertheless, I remain optimistic," Mr Khaw said. "We still seek good bilateral relations, and hope we can work together to find an amicable solution to these issues.
"But Singaporeans have to be fully aware of these developments. While we seek cooperation and friendship with other countries, we must never let other countries take advantage of us."
Source: CNA/hz(hm)
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...e-malaysia-stay-united-khaw-boon-wan-11006838
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Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan speaking at a media conference addressing Malaysia's purported extension of the Johor Bahru port limits. (Photo: Jeremy Long)
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By Aqil Haziq Mahmud @AqilHaziqCNA
06 Dec 2018 06:20PM (Updated: 06 Dec 2018 06:34PM)
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SINGAPORE: Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan has urged Singaporeans to stay united in light of recent Malaysian intrusions into Singapore territorial waters, stressing that this is an issue of national interest.
"When our national interests are challenged, we have to quietly but firmly stand our ground and stay united as one people," Mr Khaw said at a media briefing on Thursday (Dec 6).
Mr Khaw was referring to 14 intrusions by Malaysian government vessels into Singapore territorial waters off Tuas recently. This comes after Malaysia in October extended its Johor Bahru Port Limits, an act which Singapore said encroaches into its territorial waters.
READ: Singapore 'won't hesitate to take firm actions against intrusions' by Malaysia: Khaw Boon Wan
"This violation of Singapore's sovereignty is a serious new issue in our bilateral relations with Malaysia," Mr Khaw said.
"Our position with Malaysia has always been clear and consistent: We uphold international law and respect bilateral agreements. We will protect and defend Singapore's territorial sovereignty.
"Singapore will not hesitate to take firm actions against intrusions and unauthorised activities in our waters."
During Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's visit to Singapore last month, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had also raised this issue "as one that could affect our bilateral relationship", Mr Khaw said.
"Unfortunately, further developments since then have made the situation more serious," he added.
Mr Khaw said he was also "very saddened" by these developments, adding that "having been in Government for 40 years, I cannot help feeling a sense of déjà vu".
"I had a distinct feeling that the young ministers in Malaysia want a fresh relationship with Singapore, without any past baggage," Mr Khaw said, adding that he sensed this during discussions with Malaysian counterpart Azmin Ali on the High-Speed Rail project.
"There is so much we can gain working together. I believe the citizens on both sides of the Causeway also expect the younger leadership of both sides to work together for a brighter win-win future."
So when Malaysia announced that it wanted to defer the project, this is why Singapore "chose not to utilise the full legal extent of the Bilateral Agreement" in the interests of bilateral cooperation, Mr Khaw explained.
"Nevertheless, I remain optimistic," Mr Khaw said. "We still seek good bilateral relations, and hope we can work together to find an amicable solution to these issues.
"But Singaporeans have to be fully aware of these developments. While we seek cooperation and friendship with other countries, we must never let other countries take advantage of us."
Source: CNA/hz(hm)
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...e-malaysia-stay-united-khaw-boon-wan-11006838
Singapore, Malaysia maritime dispute: A timeline
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An aerial view taken from a helicopter shows Singapore (L) bordering with the southern state of Johor (R) on Feb 2, 2016. (Photo: AFP/Roslan Rahman)
06 Dec 2018 06:06PM (Updated: 06 Dec 2018 06:15PM)
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SINGAPORE: Singapore and its northern neighbour Malaysia are embroiled in a maritime dispute after the two countries traded conflicting views over the issue.
Singapore has said Malaysia has been intruding into its waters.
Here is a timeline of key events:
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TIMELINE OF EVENTS
1979: Malaysia publishes a map depicting the territorial waters it claims. This included its claim on Pedra Branca, as well as on areas at the eastern and western approaches to Singapore. The boundary lines that Malaysia claimed at the western approach intruded into the port limits of Singapore. Singapore was not consulted in the making of this map.
1980: Singapore lodges a diplomatic protest with Malaysia over the 1979 map, asserting that the boundary lines indicated in the map violated Singapore’s sovereignty and that Pedra Branca belongs to Singapore.
1987: Malaysia publishes its Johor Bahru port limits, which tracks the territorial sea limits claimed in its 1979 map.
1995: Singapore and Malaysia conclude the 1995 Agreement between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Republic of Singapore to Delimit Precisely the Territorial Waters Boundary in Accordance with the Straits Settlements and Johore Territorial Waters Agreement 1927.
READ: In full: Khaw Boon Wan's statement on Malaysian intrusions into Singapore territorial waters
1997: Singapore’s port limits to the west of Raffles Lighthouse are extended slightly for better regulation of shipping traffic in the vicinity. Until 2018, this was the last time Singapore amended its port limits.
1999: Malaysia publishes its amended Johor Bahru port limits, which still tracks the territorial sea limits claimed in its 1979 map. For the next 20 years, this limit has remained intact. Singapore continues to exercise its jurisdiction in the waters now covered by the extension of the port limits, without any protest from Malaysia.
2018: Malaysia publishes altered Johor Bahru port limits, which encroach into Singapore’s territorial waters off Tuas. The altered port limits extend significantly eastward beyond the territorial sea claim in the area made in Malaysia’s 1979 map. Singapore protests the altered port limits, noting there have been numerous intrusions by Malaysian vessels into Singapore waters since the alteration. Singapore extends its port limits off Tuas following the recent provocations.
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Illustration showing the adjustment of Singapore and Malaysia's port limits.
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...aritime-dispute-port-limits-timeline-11006762
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An aerial view taken from a helicopter shows Singapore (L) bordering with the southern state of Johor (R) on Feb 2, 2016. (Photo: AFP/Roslan Rahman)
06 Dec 2018 06:06PM (Updated: 06 Dec 2018 06:15PM)
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SINGAPORE: Singapore and its northern neighbour Malaysia are embroiled in a maritime dispute after the two countries traded conflicting views over the issue.
Singapore has said Malaysia has been intruding into its waters.
Here is a timeline of key events:
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TIMELINE OF EVENTS
1979: Malaysia publishes a map depicting the territorial waters it claims. This included its claim on Pedra Branca, as well as on areas at the eastern and western approaches to Singapore. The boundary lines that Malaysia claimed at the western approach intruded into the port limits of Singapore. Singapore was not consulted in the making of this map.
1980: Singapore lodges a diplomatic protest with Malaysia over the 1979 map, asserting that the boundary lines indicated in the map violated Singapore’s sovereignty and that Pedra Branca belongs to Singapore.
1987: Malaysia publishes its Johor Bahru port limits, which tracks the territorial sea limits claimed in its 1979 map.
1995: Singapore and Malaysia conclude the 1995 Agreement between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Republic of Singapore to Delimit Precisely the Territorial Waters Boundary in Accordance with the Straits Settlements and Johore Territorial Waters Agreement 1927.
READ: In full: Khaw Boon Wan's statement on Malaysian intrusions into Singapore territorial waters
1997: Singapore’s port limits to the west of Raffles Lighthouse are extended slightly for better regulation of shipping traffic in the vicinity. Until 2018, this was the last time Singapore amended its port limits.
1999: Malaysia publishes its amended Johor Bahru port limits, which still tracks the territorial sea limits claimed in its 1979 map. For the next 20 years, this limit has remained intact. Singapore continues to exercise its jurisdiction in the waters now covered by the extension of the port limits, without any protest from Malaysia.
2018: Malaysia publishes altered Johor Bahru port limits, which encroach into Singapore’s territorial waters off Tuas. The altered port limits extend significantly eastward beyond the territorial sea claim in the area made in Malaysia’s 1979 map. Singapore protests the altered port limits, noting there have been numerous intrusions by Malaysian vessels into Singapore waters since the alteration. Singapore extends its port limits off Tuas following the recent provocations.
image: https://infographics.channelnewsasia.com/yt_img/img_20181206_172343_1257.gif
Illustration showing the adjustment of Singapore and Malaysia's port limits.
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...aritime-dispute-port-limits-timeline-11006762
KNN as per title forummer say lao cb @ginfreely is like twin with lao cb mdm wong but now this lao cb twin @ginfreely is betraying lao cb mdm wong KNN
In full: Khaw Boon Wan's statement on Malaysian intrusions into Singapore territorial waters
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Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan speaking at a media conference addressing the intrusion of Malaysian government vessels into Singapore territorial waters. (Photo: Jeremy Long)
06 Dec 2018 05:50PM (Updated: 06 Dec 2018 05:53PM)
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SINGAPORE: Singapore will not hesitate to take "firm actions" against intrusions in its waters, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Thursday (Dec 6).
In a statement on the intrusions by Malaysian government vessels into Singapore territorial waters off Tuas, Mr Khaw said that there have so far been 14 such intrusions.
In view of the recent provocations, Singapore has extended its port limits off Tuas, he said.
READ: Singapore refutes PM Mahathir’s claim that Malaysia has not ‘touched’ Singapore’s border
Mr Khaw's statement is reproduced in full:
In 1979, Malaysia published a map showing the limits of the territorial waters which it claimed. This included its claim on Pedra Branca, as well as on areas at the eastern and western approaches to Singapore. The boundary lines that Malaysia claimed at the western approach to Singapore intruded into the port limits of Singapore.
Singapore protested to Malaysia to reject its claim on Pedra Branca. Singapore also stated categorically that these new boundary lines violated Singapore’s sovereignty and were unacceptable to Singapore.
Nevertheless, in 1987, Malaysia went on to publish Johor Bahru Port Limits that followed this claimed boundary line. In 1999, they made slight amendments to these port limits.
Since then, for twenty years, the 1999 Johor Bahru Port Limits have remained intact. Both the 1987 and the 1999 Johor Bahru Port Limits stayed fully within what Malaysia had since 1979 claimed was their territorial boundary.
But on 25 Oct 2018, Malaysia issued Federal Government Gazette P.U. (B) 587 “Declaration of Alteration of Port Limits for Johore Bahru Port”. This unilaterally and arbitrarily extended the Johor Bahru Port Limits.
Quite apart from the fact that Singapore has never accepted their 1979 territorial claims, the recent purported extension of the Johor Bahru Port Limits goes beyond what even Malaysia itself claimed as its territorial waters.
Since at least 1999, Singapore has been exercising its jurisdiction in the waters now covered by the recent extension of the Johor Bahru Port Limits. We have been patrolling the area regularly, and protested any intrusions or unauthorised activities.
Malaysia has never laid claim to these waters, or protested our actions there. Now, out of the blue, Malaysia is claiming these territorial waters that belong to Singapore. Without any prior consultations, Malaysia is seeking to alter unilaterally the long-standing status quo in the area.
This is a blatant provocation and a serious violation of our sovereignty and international law.
On 5 Nov 2018, Singapore issued a Third Person Note (TPN) via demarche, requesting that Malaysia immediately amend the Federal Government Gazette to reflect the sovereignty of Singapore over these waters. On 9 Nov 2018, I raised this issue with my counterpart Minister Anthony Loke in Bangkok.
Despite our protests, Marine Department Malaysia (MMD) went ahead to publish Port Circular No. 88/2018 dated 11 Nov 2018, and Notice to Mariners No. 164/2018 dated 22 Nov 2018. Both documents notify the shipping community of the expanded Johor Bahru Port Limits.
These further actions showed that Malaysia had disregarded our earlier TPN. Singapore therefore issued a second TPN via demarche on 29 Nov 2018 to protest the Port Circular and Notice to Mariners.
Malaysian Government Vessels have since been continually intruding into Singapore Territorial Waters off Tuas. So far there have been 14 intrusions. Singapore had protested the repeated intrusions via three TPNs.
Yesterday (5 Dec 2018), Malaysia issued a media statement arguing that Singapore cannot claim the area as its territorial waters on the basis of its reclamation works in Tuas in recent years.
In 1979, when Malaysia published its map, it did not consult Singapore before drawing its territorial claim line. In fact, in 1979 no reclamation at Tuas had taken place. So the Malaysian unilateral territorial claim of 1979 (which we do not recognise) could not possibly have taken into account any reclamation by Singapore. Their new Johor Bahru Port Limits extend beyond Malaysia’s own territorial claim line, and Malaysian ships have crossed this line to enter Singapore waters.
Yesterday Malaysia also replied to Singapore’s first TPN issued a month earlier (on 5 Nov 2018). In their reply, Malaysia disagreed that the altered Johor Port Limits had encroached on Singapore Territorial Waters off Tuas, and emphasised that the Malaysian Government Vessels were patrolling the territorial waters of Malaysia.
Malaysia’s reply also proposed that officials from the two sides meet to work towards an amicable resolution. Singapore naturally agrees to this and will follow up.
It has always been our view, ever since Malaysia published its first map in 1979, that the boundary line in this area can only be settled in accordance with international law and practice, through consultations between the governments involved. Meanwhile, Malaysian Government vessels should cease their intrusions and return to the status quo before 25 Oct 2018.
Our security agencies will continue to patrol the area, and respond to unauthorised activities on the ground. They have so far responded with restraint against aggressive actions by the Malaysian Government Vessels.
But Singapore cannot allow our sovereignty to be violated, or new facts on the ground to be created. Therefore, if it becomes necessary, we will not hesitate to take firm actions against intrusions and unauthorised activities in our waters to protect our territory and sovereignty.
Countries do amend their port limits from time to time. But they must do so in a way that does not contravene international law, or infringe on the sovereignty of another country. Singapore has amended our port limits before. The last time we did was in 1997.
In view of these recent provocative developments, we have decided to extend the Singapore Port Limits off Tuas via Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port Limits) (Amendment) Notification 2018.
This extension is well within Singapore Territorial Waters, and tracks the eastern boundary of the 1999 Johor Bahru Port Limits. The Gazette takes effect from today.
This violation of Singapore’s sovereignty is a serious new issue in our bilateral relations with Malaysia. Singapore seeks friendly relations and close cooperation with Malaysia. Prime Minister Mahathir has just visited Singapore in November, and held fruitful discussions with Prime Minister Lee.
PM Lee flagged this issue with PM Mahathir, as one that could affect our bilateral relationship. Unfortunately, further developments since then have made the situation more serious.
Our position with Malaysia has always been clear and consistent.
a. We uphold international law and respect bilateral agreements.
b. We will protect and defend Singapore’s territorial sovereignty. Singapore will not hesitate to take firm action against intrusions and unauthorised activities in our waters.
I am very saddened by this development. Having been in Government for 40 years, I cannot help feeling a sense of déjà vu.
When I discussed the High Speed Rail (HSR) Project with Minister Azmin Ali, I had a distinct feeling that the young Ministers in Malaysia want a fresh relationship with Singapore, without any past baggage. There is so much we can gain working together.
I believe the citizens on both sides of the Causeway also expect the younger leadership of both sides to work together for a brighter win-win future. That is why on the HSR Project, we chose not to utilise the full legal extent of the Bilateral Agreement accorded to Singapore.
Instead, Singapore worked out an alternative way to allow Malaysia to defer the HSR Project in the spirit of bilateral cooperation.
Nevertheless, I remain optimistic. We still seek good bilateral relations, and hope we can work together to find an amicable solution to these issues.
But Singaporeans have to be fully aware of these developments. While we seek cooperation and friendship with other countries, we must never let other countries take advantage of us.
When our national interests are challenged, we have to quietly but firmly stand our ground and stay united as one people.
Source: CNA/nc
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...-malaysia-intrusion-singapore-waters-11006758
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Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan speaking at a media conference addressing the intrusion of Malaysian government vessels into Singapore territorial waters. (Photo: Jeremy Long)
06 Dec 2018 05:50PM (Updated: 06 Dec 2018 05:53PM)
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SINGAPORE: Singapore will not hesitate to take "firm actions" against intrusions in its waters, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Thursday (Dec 6).
In a statement on the intrusions by Malaysian government vessels into Singapore territorial waters off Tuas, Mr Khaw said that there have so far been 14 such intrusions.
In view of the recent provocations, Singapore has extended its port limits off Tuas, he said.
READ: Singapore refutes PM Mahathir’s claim that Malaysia has not ‘touched’ Singapore’s border
Mr Khaw's statement is reproduced in full:
In 1979, Malaysia published a map showing the limits of the territorial waters which it claimed. This included its claim on Pedra Branca, as well as on areas at the eastern and western approaches to Singapore. The boundary lines that Malaysia claimed at the western approach to Singapore intruded into the port limits of Singapore.
Singapore protested to Malaysia to reject its claim on Pedra Branca. Singapore also stated categorically that these new boundary lines violated Singapore’s sovereignty and were unacceptable to Singapore.
Nevertheless, in 1987, Malaysia went on to publish Johor Bahru Port Limits that followed this claimed boundary line. In 1999, they made slight amendments to these port limits.
Since then, for twenty years, the 1999 Johor Bahru Port Limits have remained intact. Both the 1987 and the 1999 Johor Bahru Port Limits stayed fully within what Malaysia had since 1979 claimed was their territorial boundary.
But on 25 Oct 2018, Malaysia issued Federal Government Gazette P.U. (B) 587 “Declaration of Alteration of Port Limits for Johore Bahru Port”. This unilaterally and arbitrarily extended the Johor Bahru Port Limits.
Quite apart from the fact that Singapore has never accepted their 1979 territorial claims, the recent purported extension of the Johor Bahru Port Limits goes beyond what even Malaysia itself claimed as its territorial waters.
Since at least 1999, Singapore has been exercising its jurisdiction in the waters now covered by the recent extension of the Johor Bahru Port Limits. We have been patrolling the area regularly, and protested any intrusions or unauthorised activities.
Malaysia has never laid claim to these waters, or protested our actions there. Now, out of the blue, Malaysia is claiming these territorial waters that belong to Singapore. Without any prior consultations, Malaysia is seeking to alter unilaterally the long-standing status quo in the area.
This is a blatant provocation and a serious violation of our sovereignty and international law.
On 5 Nov 2018, Singapore issued a Third Person Note (TPN) via demarche, requesting that Malaysia immediately amend the Federal Government Gazette to reflect the sovereignty of Singapore over these waters. On 9 Nov 2018, I raised this issue with my counterpart Minister Anthony Loke in Bangkok.
Despite our protests, Marine Department Malaysia (MMD) went ahead to publish Port Circular No. 88/2018 dated 11 Nov 2018, and Notice to Mariners No. 164/2018 dated 22 Nov 2018. Both documents notify the shipping community of the expanded Johor Bahru Port Limits.
These further actions showed that Malaysia had disregarded our earlier TPN. Singapore therefore issued a second TPN via demarche on 29 Nov 2018 to protest the Port Circular and Notice to Mariners.
Malaysian Government Vessels have since been continually intruding into Singapore Territorial Waters off Tuas. So far there have been 14 intrusions. Singapore had protested the repeated intrusions via three TPNs.
Yesterday (5 Dec 2018), Malaysia issued a media statement arguing that Singapore cannot claim the area as its territorial waters on the basis of its reclamation works in Tuas in recent years.
In 1979, when Malaysia published its map, it did not consult Singapore before drawing its territorial claim line. In fact, in 1979 no reclamation at Tuas had taken place. So the Malaysian unilateral territorial claim of 1979 (which we do not recognise) could not possibly have taken into account any reclamation by Singapore. Their new Johor Bahru Port Limits extend beyond Malaysia’s own territorial claim line, and Malaysian ships have crossed this line to enter Singapore waters.
Yesterday Malaysia also replied to Singapore’s first TPN issued a month earlier (on 5 Nov 2018). In their reply, Malaysia disagreed that the altered Johor Port Limits had encroached on Singapore Territorial Waters off Tuas, and emphasised that the Malaysian Government Vessels were patrolling the territorial waters of Malaysia.
Malaysia’s reply also proposed that officials from the two sides meet to work towards an amicable resolution. Singapore naturally agrees to this and will follow up.
It has always been our view, ever since Malaysia published its first map in 1979, that the boundary line in this area can only be settled in accordance with international law and practice, through consultations between the governments involved. Meanwhile, Malaysian Government vessels should cease their intrusions and return to the status quo before 25 Oct 2018.
Our security agencies will continue to patrol the area, and respond to unauthorised activities on the ground. They have so far responded with restraint against aggressive actions by the Malaysian Government Vessels.
But Singapore cannot allow our sovereignty to be violated, or new facts on the ground to be created. Therefore, if it becomes necessary, we will not hesitate to take firm actions against intrusions and unauthorised activities in our waters to protect our territory and sovereignty.
Countries do amend their port limits from time to time. But they must do so in a way that does not contravene international law, or infringe on the sovereignty of another country. Singapore has amended our port limits before. The last time we did was in 1997.
In view of these recent provocative developments, we have decided to extend the Singapore Port Limits off Tuas via Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port Limits) (Amendment) Notification 2018.
This extension is well within Singapore Territorial Waters, and tracks the eastern boundary of the 1999 Johor Bahru Port Limits. The Gazette takes effect from today.
This violation of Singapore’s sovereignty is a serious new issue in our bilateral relations with Malaysia. Singapore seeks friendly relations and close cooperation with Malaysia. Prime Minister Mahathir has just visited Singapore in November, and held fruitful discussions with Prime Minister Lee.
PM Lee flagged this issue with PM Mahathir, as one that could affect our bilateral relationship. Unfortunately, further developments since then have made the situation more serious.
Our position with Malaysia has always been clear and consistent.
a. We uphold international law and respect bilateral agreements.
b. We will protect and defend Singapore’s territorial sovereignty. Singapore will not hesitate to take firm action against intrusions and unauthorised activities in our waters.
I am very saddened by this development. Having been in Government for 40 years, I cannot help feeling a sense of déjà vu.
When I discussed the High Speed Rail (HSR) Project with Minister Azmin Ali, I had a distinct feeling that the young Ministers in Malaysia want a fresh relationship with Singapore, without any past baggage. There is so much we can gain working together.
I believe the citizens on both sides of the Causeway also expect the younger leadership of both sides to work together for a brighter win-win future. That is why on the HSR Project, we chose not to utilise the full legal extent of the Bilateral Agreement accorded to Singapore.
Instead, Singapore worked out an alternative way to allow Malaysia to defer the HSR Project in the spirit of bilateral cooperation.
Nevertheless, I remain optimistic. We still seek good bilateral relations, and hope we can work together to find an amicable solution to these issues.
But Singaporeans have to be fully aware of these developments. While we seek cooperation and friendship with other countries, we must never let other countries take advantage of us.
When our national interests are challenged, we have to quietly but firmly stand our ground and stay united as one people.
Source: CNA/nc
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...-malaysia-intrusion-singapore-waters-11006758
See lah. Dare to bully Firefly again ? Shut down Seletar. Don’t pray pray.
Ask them don’t sell sand and vegetables and just keep all at home ok?
What dealings he has with mudland? This is just normal talk what to ask citizens to be united and stand firm on thief stealing our territory.
You Ccb Malaysian cuntonese slut are then her identical twin with ccb mouth open only call me slut and whore when I didn’t attack you at all. Obviously your nick is started with this intention of attacking me from day one. Just like that son of whore ccb @musashi.
You are typical ccb Malaysian bastard that reversed the truth of its mudland govt bullying firefly.
And keep all their workers at home too and don’t be so bloody thick skinned to earn SGD and then bully Singaporean.
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