D-day 23rd may pedra branca
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Dun worry lah, I think this unilateral change of name means nothing, it is simply sheer stupidity!! LOL
During ICJ ruling, the judges have already given the legal definition for each landmarks:
16. Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Puteh is a granite island, measuring 137 m long, with an average width of 60 m and covering an area of about 8,560 sq m at low tide. It is situated at the eastern entrance of the Straits of Singapore, at the point where the Straits open up into the South China Sea. Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Puteh is located at 1° 19' 48" N and 104° 24' 27" E.
As for desciption in ICJ ruling for Middle rocks is "two clusters of small rocks" and South Ledge "is a rock formation only visible at low-tide."
Even when dealing with the 1953 letters, the then Colonial Secretary of Singapore described it as "the rocks" , but in the court view , when giving judgment, it put inverted comma over "the rocks', as if the description is inconsistent with the current rules and regulation.
204. The Singapore letter of 12 June 1953 seeks information about “the rock” as a whole and not simply about the lighthouse......
So the ICJ court has already defined each of them according to int'l laws, so they cannot suka suka change that fact, so do we need to worry!?!LOL
Afterall, just like the ICJ case over Pedra Branca, MY thru 1953 letters and 11 official maps prior to 1979 had already admitted that Padra Branca belongs to SG.
Likewise for the name change,MY prior to the ICJ judgment, MY had thru various official statements to the Press and during the proceedings in ICJ etc, I think at least a hundred times had referred (i.e. admitted) Pedra Branca as an Island!!!
Afterall, I believe there are internationally recognised legal definition of Islands and Rocks just in case for such dispute, especially if there is a difference between an Islands and Rocks regarding territorial seas, then there should be legal definition for Islands and Rocks.So there is no fxxking chance that this unilateral change of description will have any implication over the negotiation of territorial seas!!!
Those loser is only good at twisting facts, insinuating and produce bogus evidence from a blog, other then that totally no substance!!! Lol
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Law minister surprised if Malaysia finds new evidence to stake claims on Pedra Branca
Law Minister K Shanmugam says he will be surprised if Malaysia is able to produce new evidence to stake its claims on Pedra Branca.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a youth camp today Mr Shanmugam was commenting on suggestions that Malaysia is looking for new evidence.
He said he wasn't quite certain what the legal basis of such suggestions are.
My own view is, you know, the International Court has ruled. Both countries have said that they accept the ruling. I will be surprised as to what this new evidence is. We'll wait to see. Really difficult to comment on newspaper reports.
The International Court of Justice ruled in favour of Singapore in its 28-year sovereignty dispute with Malaysia over Pedra Branca.
But Malaysia's Foreign Minister Rais Yatim reportedly told local newspapers that he has directed his officials to search for new evidence to stake claims on Pedra Branca.
He allegedly claimed that although the court's ruliing was final and not subject to appeal, a specific ruling in the court's rules allowed for a judicial review of a case within ten years if new evidence was found.
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i am sure the indonesians are just as interested... they got a similar score to settle with the malaysians over ligitan and sipadan.
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Channel NewsAsia - Saturday, June 7
Sub—committee to oversee joint survey of Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks
SINGAPORE: Singaporean and Malaysian officials met on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgement on Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks and South Ledge.
The foreign ministers of both countries released a joint statement on Friday, saying that a technical sub—committee will be set up to oversee joint survey works, to prepare for eventual talks on maritime issues in and around that area.
They also agreed that if an incident occurs, humanitarian assistance will be provided by either side, as part of a common aim to ensure safety and security in those waters.
The joint committee representing the two countries also agreed that fishermen on both sides will be allowed to continue with their traditional fishing activities there.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to honour and abide by the ICJ’s judgement, and fully implement its decisions.
The two delegations were led by the Secretary—General of the Malaysian Foreign Affairs Ministry, Rastam Mohd Isa, and Permanent Secretary of Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Peter Ho.
On May 23, the ICJ awarded sovereignty of Pedra Branca to Singapore, and ownership of Middle Rocks to Malaysia.
The court, however, left the issue of South Ledge open, and said that it should belong to the state in the territorial waters of which it is located. — CNA/ac
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i like this map
http://www.talkingcock.com/html/index.php