MFA Spokesman's Comments On Remarks Made By Malaysian Leaders On The Construction Of The Half-Bridge And Bilateral Negotiation Process As Reported In The Malaysian Media On 11 And 12 March 2006

In response to media queries on the above, the MFA Spokesman said:

"Singapore is surprised that Malaysian leaders should again talk about construction of a 'half-bridge' when Minister George Yeo and Minister Syed Hamid had agreed during the MFA-Wisma Putra Games on 4 February 2006 that negotiations for a full bridge will continue. Singapore has always been negotiating with Malaysia in good faith. These negotiations are still ongoing and significant progress has been made."

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
13 MARCH 2006