MFA Spokesman's Comments on Malaysian press reports that Malaysia and Singapore will sign the Special Agreement on Pedra Branca on 6 February 2003

MFA Spokesman's Comments

In response to media queries on Malaysian press reports that Malaysia and Singapore will sign the Special Agreement on Pedra Branca on 6 February 2003, the MFA Spokesman said:

"After considering various dates, including January 2003 dates proposed by Singapore, Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to sign the Special Agreement to refer Malaysia's claim to Pedra Branca to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 6 February 2003 in Putrajaya."


MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
9 JANUARY 2003