KL minister suggests suing S'pore

Mon, 08 Apr 2002 | Source: AP

MALAYSIA: Trade minister urged people whose livelihood was adversely affected by a a Singaporean land-reclamation project in waters separating the two countries to sue the island republic.

Rafidah Aziz's comments were among the strongest yet in a current flap between both countries concerning the Singaporean project, which Malaysia believes could threaten its vital shipping lanes.

"If the reclamation continues, those affected should sue Singapore," Rafidah was quoted as saying by the national news agency, Bernama.

Rafidah identified fishermen and port and factory operators as among those entitled to file suit seeking compensation for alleged losses. --AP

View JSON | Print