So, it's final. I suspect many expected this decision. After all, our country did present a lousy case and shamed ourselves... doctored a photo and lied in an international court brazenly, some more. This is now theirs... Pedra Branca. Pulau Batu Putih has been pushed into the annals of history. The names sound different but they mean the same. 12 of the 16 judges ruled in favour of Singapore and this decision cannot be contested.Now Rais, our Foreign Minister says it is a win-win cos our fishermen can now go fishing here.....here as in these few outcrops of rocks. I can't see how this a win-win decision. They got the bigger piece of rock and we got these few batu.
Malu only. Shame!Anyway, our fishing enthusiasts also can now go singgah on this outcrops of rocks and perch themselves there with a couple of fishing rods and pancing ikan also.
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the real impact is that singapore now has maritime rule around that area... if i'm not mistaken, 12 nautical miles around pedra blanca. naval activities, minerals, oil, etc.
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