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Observers stress need to de-escalate dispute urgently
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Part of the Johor Baru port, as seen from Tuas. Following Malaysia's extension of its Johor Baru port limits and vessel intrusions into Singapore waters, the Republic decided to extend its own port limits off Tuas.
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Adrian Lim
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The dispute over territorial waters between Singapore and Malaysia needs to be de-escalated urgently, observers said yesterday, as growing tensions could reduce shipping traffic and international trade.
Meanwhile, Singapore can be expected to increase its naval presence in the waters off Tuas to stop the incursions by Malaysian government vessels altogether and protect its maritime sovereignty, they added.
