Singapore says no official word on Forest City project in Johor


  • Nation
  • Monday, 19 Jan 2015


SINGAPORE: Singapore has yet to receive official confirmation from Malaysia on two land reclamation projects in the Straits of Johor.

Local television Channel News Asia (CNA) reported Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Grace Fu as saying in Parliament on Monday that a finalised Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report had also not been received.

Fu's response comes after media reports on both sides of the Causeway said Malaysia had given approval to developers of the two projects to re-start work.

Reports said the Forest City Project had been given the green light to re-start work, although the project's total size would be reduced.

Another project, called the Princess Cove near the Causeway has also reportedly received the nod to re-start work.

Both projects were suspended last year, after Singapore voiced concerns on the potential transboundary impact.

Fu said both countries were obliged under international law to share EIA reports on all works prior to their commencement.

"We have not received the report and we are working with our Malaysian counterparts to obtain the report as soon as we can and will study the report seriously," CNA quoted her as saying. - Bernama


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