Singapore ready to defend sovereignty over Pedra Branca, in response to Malaysian reports


MFA said Singapore had noted Malaysia's press release that it intends to continue legal action in the ICJ on the issue of sovereignty over Pedra Branca. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singapore said on Friday (Oct 14) that the Republic stands ready to defend its sovereignty over Pedra Branca, and will deal with legal action Malaysia might pursue.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said Singapore had noted Malaysia's press release that it intends to continue legal action in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the issue of sovereignty over Pedra Branca.

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