Malaysia to take water dispute to court if talks fail
Children playing at a water fountain on Sentosa island, Singapore. The republic lacks adequate water catchment areas, making water security an urgent issue as the dispute over water pricing with Malaysia drags on. – EPA pic, March 12, 2019.
MALAYSIA will seek international arbitration to resolve its dispute with Singapore on the price of water if the city-state refuses to renegotiate the rates, said Foreign Affairs Minister Saifuddin Abdullah. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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