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Old 31-05-2018, 11:41 AM   #24
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Domestic issues led Malaysia to drop Pedra Branca challenge, say Singapore analysts

MALAYSIA is sending a message to its neighbours that the new government wants to focus on solving domestic political and economic issues, and is not out to create diplomatic tensions, said The Straits Times newspaper.

Mustafa Izzuddin, a fellow at Singapore’s ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, said the Pakatan Harapan government's priority now is to stabilise the country, both politically and economically.

At a press conference yesterday, Dr Mahathir also revealed that Malaysia intends to develop and expand existing structures on the nearby Middle Rocks – over which it was granted sovereignty – "so that we can form a small island for us".

Political analyst Derek da Cunha was quoted by The Straits Times as saying that the strategic significance of Singapore's presence on Pedra Branca would be diminished if Malaysia expands Middle Rocks into a small island. – May 31, 2018.
Case closed.

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Malaysia still committed to JB-Singapore RTS link, cancellation of HSR subject to negotiations

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is still committed to the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) despite its decision to cancel the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project, said new Transport Minister Anthony Loke on Wednesday (May 30).

In an interview with Channel NewsAsia, Loke said the RTS project will proceed, although the government will look at lowering the cost of the project given the country's debt.

On the KL-Singapore HSR, Loke said the cost of the project still outweighs the benefits for now, although Malaysia may revisit it after the country tackles its debt.
RTS will take place.

HSR more like, KIV for the near future. Maybe using this to soften the stance, which may be a way out of compensation.

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