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Pedra Branca

Treachery claims fly over Pedra Branca after Malaysian royal panel calls for probe into Mahathir

A royal inquiry made public on Dec 5 pointed to a failure to defend the nation’s sovereignty under the Mahathir administration.
A royal inquiry made public on Dec 5 pointed to a failure to defend the nation’s sovereignty under the Mahathir administration.

Pedra Branca issue: Malaysia’s inquiry calls for Mahathir to face probe

FILE PHOTO: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya, Malaysia November 8, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya, Malaysia November 8, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo

Malaysia says tankers in July 19 collision anchored in its waters

FILE PHOTO: A handout image shows the RSS Supreme's rigid-hulled inflatable boat in the vicinity of the burning vessels following a fire on two oil tankers about 55 km (34 miles) northeast of the Singaporean island of Pedra Branca, July 19, 2024. Republic of Singapore Navy/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A handout image shows the RSS Supreme's rigid-hulled inflatable boat in the vicinity of the burning vessels following a fire on two oil tankers about 55 km (34 miles) northeast of the Singaporean island of Pedra Branca, July 19, 2024. Republic of Singapore Navy/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Oil seeping from S’pore-flagged tanker involved in collision near Pedra Branca: Ship operator

Singapore-flagged tanker Hafnia Nile on fire in Tanjung Sedili, near Singapore, on July 19.
Singapore-flagged tanker Hafnia Nile on fire in Tanjung Sedili, near Singapore, on July 19.

36 crew members rescued after 2 ships catch fire in collision near Pedra Branca

RSAF's H225M Medium Lift Helicopter arriving at the Singapore General Hospital on July 19 with the two injured crewmen.
RSAF's H225M Medium Lift Helicopter arriving at the Singapore General Hospital on July 19 with the two injured crewmen.

From ‘crooked bridge’ to Johor-Singapore SEZ: Ties have warmed but more has to be done

PM Lee Hsien Loong (sixth from right) and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim (fifth from left) with the ministers from both countries at a delegation meeting at the Istana on Oct 29, 2023.
PM Lee Hsien Loong (sixth from right) and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim (fifth from left) with the ministers from both countries at a delegation meeting at the Istana on Oct 29, 2023.

Malaysia’s royal inquiry into Pedra Branca an ‘internal matter’: MFA

The International Court of Justice awarded sovereignty over Pedra Branca to Singapore in 2008.
The International Court of Justice awarded sovereignty over Pedra Branca to Singapore in 2008.

Malaysia to set up royal commission to study govt decision to withdraw Pedra Branca review

Pedra Branca on May 22, 2021.
Pedra Branca on May 22, 2021.

Mahathir, Muhyiddin sued over termination of high-speed rail project with S’pore

The plaintiff is seeking to compel the defendants, including former PMs Mahathir Mohamad (left) and Muhyiddin Yassin, to pay RM1 million in damages and compensation to every Malaysian citizen.
The plaintiff is seeking to compel the defendants, including former PMs Mahathir Mohamad (left) and Muhyiddin Yassin, to pay RM1 million in damages and compensation to every Malaysian citizen.

Malaysia says move to withdraw application to review Pedra Branca ruling was ‘improper’

The British colonial government took possession of Pedra Branca to build the Horsburgh Lighthouse between 1847 and 1851.
The British colonial government took possession of Pedra Branca to build the Horsburgh Lighthouse between 1847 and 1851.

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