Singapore will stop all activities in Pulau Batu Puteh area, says deputy minister
Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin says Singapore has agreed to halt all activities in the Pulau Batu Puteh area following objections by Malaysia. – EPA pic, February 23, 2023.
“Malaysia has been firm in its position that Singapore has no right and it is inappropriate to continue planning development works and reclamation activities until the two countries finalise the maritime border in those waters,” he said. “The Foreign Ministry, along with the related core government agencies, is examining current developments and is studying actions that can be taken from various aspects, including based on international law and bilateral diplomatic relations,” he said.
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