SINGAPORE: The legal tussle between Malaysian and Singapore over which nation has sovereignty over Pulau Batu Puteh is a model for amicable resolution of international disputes, says the island nation's minister of foreign affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. “Malaysia and Singapore have been able to resolve differences peacefully, and by using international law – processes and institutions that are set up under international law. Dr Balakrishnan added that the dispute has not affected bilateral relations between the two countries. “That is why we are such strong believers in international law,” he said. The ICJ had also decided in May 2008 that Malaysia had sovereignty over Middle Rocks and South Ledge, two rocky outcrops in the vicinity of Pulau Batu Puteh.

Source: The Star November 24, 2017 00:26 UTC