Friday, May 23, 2008

ICJ awards Pedra Branca's sovereignty to Singapore

Latest from Channelnewsasia.com

THE HAGUE: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague in the Netherlands has awarded sovereignty of Pedra Branca island to Singapore, while the sovereignty of Middle Rocks has been awarded to Malaysia.

The world court delivered the judgement on Friday, after several rounds of written and oral pleadings by disputing countries Singapore and Malaysia. The ICJ last heard arguments from both sides in November 2007. (Source)

Pedra Branca or in Malay, known as Pulau Batu Puteh, is now Singapore's.
YAAAYY! We have more land!!! So will Singapore still be 647km²

I had no bloody idea where or what the hell Pedra Branca is/was until early today. Seriously.

So.....

After a long 2-hour explanation (yes, it was THAT long. and no, I didn't hear the whole 2-hour explanation. i was engrossed with my PSP), the ICJ announced Pedra Branca to be part of Singapore.

Anyone wants to go for fishing at Pedra Branca?

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