Singaporeans can rest assured that the nation's water supply will remain secure, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean emphasised on Sunday (Jul 15).
Speaking at the 14th Punggol North Racial & Religious Harmony Street Parade, DPM Teo said it is important for Singapore to hold on to values such as self-reliance to build a strong, resilient country.
Raising Singapore's preparations for its water supply as an example, he said: "Singaporeans will never be short of water, will always have water & will never be threatened by anybody who wants to cut our water supply off."
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A Historical Discord Revisited
Environmental degradation has manifested as the principal source of nontraditional security threat in global politics. In Southeast Asia, the issue of water sharing between Malaysia and Singapore has created severe tensions since their separation in 1965.
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The Singapore–Malaysia water relationship: an analysis of the media perspectives
This paper explores the role of the media in the Singapore–Malaysia water relationships, focusing on the water negotiations during the 1997–2004 period.
Detailed examination of reports from the print media of Singapore, Malaysia and international sources constitutes the basis for a discussion of the roles the media have played between the two countries.
The analysis shows how the media slowly evolved from being mainly a reporter to becoming an active platform for communication between the interested parties, acting both officially and unofficially, as well as directly and subtly, leading to shaping public opinion in either of the two countries, particularly regarding their water relationship.
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Murky waters: The lowdown on M'sia's water supply spat with Singapore
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya, Malaysia June 19, 2018. REUTERS
For over half a century, island-state Singapore has been getting half its fresh water from northern neighbour Malaysia – a deal that could be up for review as the new prime minister in Kuala Lumpur seeks to cut down on the country's ballooning debt.
Singapore was once part of Malaysia but they separated acrimoniously in 1965, clouding diplomatic and economic dealings for years. Relations remain volatile.
In his first few weeks back in office, Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has put the brakes on projects and cut ministers' salaries to tackle about RM1 trillion (US$249.19 billion) of national debt he blames on past corruption.
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Singapore has reduced its dependence on Malaysian water but cannot yet keep the taps flowing on its own. © Reuters
Malaysia finds its relationship with Singapore under stress once again as Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad revives long-standing tensions over water, signaling a shift from the cooperative stance of predecessor Najib Razak.
Securing stable supplies of water has been a vital concern for Singapore since it gained independence from Malaysia in 1965. Although it has made strides in recycling sewage water and with desalinization to reduce its dependence on Malaysia, the island has not been able to shed its reliance completely. Enter Mahathir, who in an interview with Singapore's state-run Channel NewsAsia on Monday described the price the city-state pays for Malaysian water as "manifestly ridiculous" and called for a renegotiation of their supply agreement through 2061.
Singapore's Foreign Ministry released a statement soon after saying that "both sides must comply fully with all the provisions" of the water deal and their 1965 separation agreement.
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Mahathir Revives Singapore Water Issue
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has revived the muscular foreign policy that characterized his first stint in power, seeking to renegotiate a longstanding water supply agreement with Singapore and taking shots at both the U.S. and China.
In an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin, the 92-year-old Mahathir criticized a 1962 water supply deal with Singapore as “too costly,” adding to tensions after he announced plans to cancel a multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project that would’ve connected Kuala Lumpur to the city-state.
Water is among issues with Singapore “that we need to settle,” Mahathir said on Friday at his office in Kuala Lumpur. “We will sit down and talk with them, like civilized people.”
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Singapore says Malaysia must abide by water deal after Mahathir Mohamad proposed renegotiation
Dr Mahathir criticized the agreement in which Singapore can draw up to nearly 60% of its water needs from Malaysia at a fixed price, as being “too costly” Shin Min Daily News
Singapore urged Malaysia on Monday to fully comply with a water-sharing agreement struck in 1962, after Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he was looking to renegotiate it.
Mahathir, in an interview with Bloomberg, criticized the agreement in which Singapore can draw up to nearly 60 percent of its water needs from Malaysia at a fixed price, as being “too costly”, adding that it was an issue “we need to settle” with Singapore.
A spokesperson for Singapore’s foreign ministry responded in an emailed statement, saying: “The 1962 Water Agreement is a fundamental agreement that was guaranteed by both governments in the 1965 Separation Agreement which was registered with the UN. Both sides must comply fully with all the provisions of these agreements.”
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Mahathir Revives Singapore Water Dispute, Takes Swipe at Trump
Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has revived the muscular foreign policy that characterised his first stint in power, seeking to renegotiate a longstanding water supply agreement with Singapore
In an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin, the 92-year-old Mahathir criticised a 1962 water supply deal with Singapore as “too costly,” adding to tensions after he announced plans to cancel a multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project that would’ve connected Kuala Lumpur to the city-state.
Water is among issues with Singapore “that we need to settle,” Mahathir said on Friday at his office in Kuala Lumpur. “We will sit down and talk with them, like civilised people.”
Breaking from his predecessor Najib Razak’s more pragmatic diplomacy, Mahathir also said he’s reviewing Chinese investments and called US President Donald Trump “mercurial.” Neither country should vie to become the region’s leading superpower, he said.
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Price of water sold to Singapore 'ridiculous'; Malaysia to renegotiate deal, says Mahathir
The price of water being sold to Singapore is "ridiculous", & Malaysia will make a presentation to its neighbour on re-negotiating the terms of the water supply deal, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday (Jun 25).
"I think it is manifestly ridiculous that we should sell water at 3 sen per thousand gallons. That was okay way back in the 1990s or 1930s. But now what can you buy with 3 sen? Nothing," the 92-yr-old told Channel NewsAsia in an exclusive interview.
Earlier, Bloomberg had reported that Dr Mahathir intended to go back to the drawing board on the water accord, which is set to expire in 2061. "We are studying the case properly & we’ll make a presentation," he told Channel NewsAsia.
related: Malaysia, Singapore must 'comply fully' with Water Agreement provisions: MFA
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Singapore should consider reviewing water agreement as a “gesture of goodwill,” given Malaysia’s RM 1 trillion debt: M’sia Finance Minister
Malaysia’s new Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has suggested that Singapore could review the 1962 water agreement as a “goodwill gesture” in light of the fact that Malaysia is in RM1 trillion debt, in a recent interview.
Speaking to local journalist Sumiko Tan, Lim touched on water tensions between Singapore and Malaysia that have resurfaced since Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad led the opposition to an unprecedented victory at the Malaysian polls in May and broke the former ruling party’s six-decade grip on power.
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Dr Mahathir singled out water as one of the issues Singapore and Malaysia need to iron out in the future as he revealed, “they are still paying 3 sens for 1 thousand gallons. And once the 1000 gallons is returned we can buy back 12 per cent of that. At the same time they can sell 100 gallons for 17 Singapore Dollars. That is a lot of money.”
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Singapore, Malaysia must comply fully with 1962 water agreement provisions, says MFA in response to Mahathir comments
Singapore has reiterated that both Malaysia & the Republic have to adhere fully to the 1962 water agreement, after Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad criticised the price of raw water sold to Singapore as “ridiculous” and said he planned to renegotiate the pact’s terms.
In a statement on Mon (June 25), a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesman said the 1962 treaty was guaranteed by both governments in the Separation Agreement, which was registered with the United Nations when Singapore broke away from Malaysia in 1965.
"Both sides must comply fully with all the provisions of these agreements,” the spokesman said.
related: Mahathir criticised the price of raw water sold to Singapore as “ridiculous”
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Be ‘fair, equitable and consistent’ on water issue: Tan Chuan-Jin
Weighing in on the water issue revived by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday (Jun 25), Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin has reiterated that "being friendly & supportive (as a friend & neighbour) doesn't mean that (Singapore) should accede to whims & fancies to show sincerity".
Mr Tan was responding to Dr Mahathir's comments made in media interviews about the 1962 Water Agreement between Singapore and Malaysia. Although not a priority, Dr Mahathir said he wanted to renegotiate the longstanding water supply deal as the amount which Singapore is paying Malaysia is "manifestly ridiculous".
Writing on Facebook, Mr Tan said: "When one wants his way & doesn't get it, it isn't because we aren't friendly. It's because it needs to be fair, equitable & consistent for our people."
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Legally binding positions key to keeping things ‘professional and impartial’: Tan Chuan-Jin on water issue
Legally binding positions are important to keep things professional & impartial, said Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin.
He posted the comment on FaceBook on Tuesday (Jun 26) after Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday that his government needs to renegotiate the water supply agreement with Singapore, describing it as “too costly”.
The 1962 Water Agreement is an agreement guaranteed by both governments in the 1965 Separation Agreement which was registered with the United Nations.
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6 Reasons Why The Singapore-Malaysia Water Dispute Is Still Dragging On After 57 Years
Why is Singapore so riled up over the price of raw water? Why can’t we just pay a few more cents for this headache to go away?
Turns out, it’s not money, but the significance of the Water Agreements that raises the stakes.
We take you through the main events in the history of our water dispute with Malaysia, so you’ll understand why the bugbear is here to stay.
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Everything you need to know about the Singapore-Malaysia Water Agreements
By now you should know that the water issue between Singapore and Malaysia is in the spotlight. AGAIN.
We’ve addressed the issue of why Singaporeans pay so much more for water when we buy it for 3 sen per 1,000 gallons from Malaysia here, and now we want to walk you through the history of the Water Agreements.
There’s a very important booklet, Water Talks, that the Singapore government published in 2003. It made public the key correspondence between Singapore and Malaysia on the water issue and it also included Ministerial statements and other key info. You can also download it here.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Monday he wants to renegotiate a "ridiculous" water supply agreement with Singapore, the latest sign of fraying ties between the neighbours since last month's shock election.
The 92-yr-old returned for a second time as premier after his opposition alliance scored an unexpected victory at the polls, toppling a long-ruling coalition which Mahathir himself had once headed.
During his first spell in charge of the country from 1981-2003, Malaysia had famously prickly ties with Singapore - & Mahathir has wasted no time in taking aim at the tiny city-state again.
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Both Malaysia and Singapore must comply fully with all the provisions in the 1962 water agreement, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ST FILE FOTO
BOTH Malaysia & Singapore must comply fully with all the provisions in the 1962 water agreement, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In a statement on Monday, a ministry spokesman said: "The 1962 Water Agreement is a fundamental agreement that was guaranteed by both countries.
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Singapore, Malaysia must comply fully with 1962 water agreement, says MFA
Singapore has reiterated that both Malaysia and the Republic have to adhere fully to the 1962 water agreement, after Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad criticised the price of raw water sold to Singapore as “ridiculous” and said he planned to renegotiate the pact’s terms.
In a statement on Monday (June 25), a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesman said the 1962 treaty was guaranteed by both governments in the Separation Agreement, which was registered with the United Nations when Singapore broke away from Malaysia in 1965. "Both sides must comply fully with all the provisions of these agreements,” the spokesman said.
In separate interviews with Channel NewsAsia (CNA) and Bloomberg Television, Tun Dr Mahathir revived the water price issue which was a recurring source of tension between both countries especially during the later half of his previous term as prime minister between 1981 and 2003.
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Water issue still rankles Mahathir, but agreement is binding
Dr Mahathir has revived a dispute with Singapore over a longstanding water supply deal, calling the agreement "too costly" & "manifestly ridiculous"
Dr Mahathir Mohamad's latest remarks on the water issue shows that the matter which was a source of conflict between Singapore & Malaysia during his first stint as Malaysia's prime minister continues to be foremost on his mind, most experts who spoke to TODAY said.
However, Mr Bilahari Kausikan, Singapore's former Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said that the latest comments from the political veteran could be a "diversionary tactic" to make the Singapore Government look unreasonable, in the hope that this will help Malaysia's position should it ask for a waiver or reduction of the compensation owed to Singapore in cancelling the high-speed rail project undertaken by both sides.
In an interview with Bloomberg published on Monday (June 25), Dr Mahathir, who was sworn in as Malaysia's seventh premier in May, said that the longstanding water dispute between Singapore and Malaysia is an "issue that (both parties) need to settle", when asked if bilateral relations were better and what some "sticking points" are.
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Mahathir revives water dispute with Singapore, calls 1962 deal 'ridiculous'
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is seeking to renegotiate a longstanding water supply deal with Singapore, criticising a 1962 agreement with the Republic as “too costly” & "manifestly ridiculous".
His remarks on the water issue, coming weeks after he announced plans to cancel a multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project that would have connected Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, raise further questions on how the new Malaysian government would handle bilateral ties with Singapore that have been on an even keel for an extended period.
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan responded indirectly to Dr Mahathir's comments on Monday (Jun 25) afternoon, posting a video on the Republic's quest for water security & remarking: "Why water has always been sacrosanct in Singapore."
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Mahathir Says Malaysia’s Water Agreements With Singapore Are “Too Costly”
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad seems bent on reviving Malaysia’s long-standing water dispute with Singapore again. In an interview on Friday (22 Jun) , he said the 1962 Water Agreement, due to expire in 2061, was “too costly”.
Asked what the “sticking point” was, PM Mahathir said, Well, [Singapore] is still paying three cents for 1,000 gallons. Once 1,000 gallons is treated, we can buy back 12% of that. At the same time they can sell at 1,000 gallons for 17 SGD. That’s a lot of money.
But this isn’t the first time he’s brought up grievances regarding the price of raw water.
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Water drama between M’sia and S’pore more drama than Taiwanese drama on CH8
Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, yesterday criticised that the price of raw water sold to Singapore is ridiculous. He wants to renegotiate the terms but also said it is “not urgent“.
We hope he’s serious and sincere about resolving the water issue because Mahathir left this issue hanging in 2002 before he stepped down as Prime Minister.
The water issue was never resolved during Mahathir’s time. Now that he’s back in power, this water issue has resurfaced.
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10 FACTS ABOUT WATER IN S’PORE ‘COZ EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT IT
In Singapore, the importance of H20 is multiplied by a million. And if you multiply that by 250 and add the word ‘gallons’, you’ll get the amount we’re fully entitled to draw from the Johore River every day under the 1962 Water Agreement. If you’re bad at math, that’s 250 million gallons.
But hey, we’re not gonna focus on that today. Not entirely anyway. Instead, giving you 10 facts about water in S’pore.
So the next time your peers/family/colleagues start talking about this recurring contentious issue (I mean, let’s be real, this happened before and will happen again), you’ll know what they’re talking about, and be able to join in the discussion.
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Minister Lee Yi Shyan: Cost of water is free because it “falls from the sky”
According to Minister Lee Yi Shyan, the cost of raw water to Malaysia is free because “it falls from the sky”. The entitled millionaire minister put up on his Facebook page a table, trying to explain how “unfair” it is for Malaysia to charge Singapore a single cent for raw water supply: “Just to make things clear. When Mahathir accuses Singapore of paying too little for water … Cost of raw water to Malaysia: $0.00 (falls from sky)”
Responding to Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s comment that the water prices for S$0.01/thousand gallon is “ridiculous”, Minister Lee Yi Shyan joins PAP Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan Jin hitting out at Malaysia. Former Minister Tan Chuan Jin quoted a state media article “reminding” Malaysia how Singapore “helped” during a drought in Johor:
“As a friend and neighbour, we do what we can (in this instance a few years back). But being friendly and supportive doesn’t mean that we should accede to whims and fancies to show sincerity. When one wants his way and doesn’t get it, it isn’t because we aren’t friendly. It’s because it needs to be fair, equitable and consistent for our people. That’s the basis on which equals conduct business. That’s why legally binding positions are important to keep things professional and impartial. But of course, that’s assuming we view each other as equals!“
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Reviewing water deal with S’pore “not urgent” now: Mahathir
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said that reviewing the water deal with Singapore is “not an urgent matter”.
Johor Crown Prince thanks Singapore for helping Johor during drought seasons
Johor's Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim called Singapore "a neighbour &a friend" in a tweet, on June 28, 2018. FOTO: ST FILE
Johor's Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has thanked the Singapore Government for helping the Malaysian state during drought seasons.
Calling Singapore "a neighbour & a friend", Tunku Ismail said in a tweet on his official JohorSouthernTigers account on Thursday (June 28): "Thank you to the Singaporean Government for helping Johor during the drought seasons & when we had our water crisis. We have always helped each other. May the close ties & friendship forged hundreds of years ago last forever."
His tweet came as the Malaysian government said it planned to renegotiate the 1962 water supply deal with Singapore.
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The Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim yesterday took to social media to thank the Singaporean government for aiding the state during the long droughts and helping the state through water crisis.
Acknowledging Singapore as “a neighbour and a friend,” the 34-year-old royal relayed that, “we have always helped each other.
“May the close ties and friendship forged hundreds of years ago last forever,” he humbled conveyed via the Johor Southern Tigers’ Facebook and Twitter pages.
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How Malaysians Feel About The 3 Sen Water Saga
“It’s time someone told our southern neighbour to get real.” This comment in a letter to the New Straits Times sums up perfectly the feelings of many Malaysians over the water saga brewing between Malaysia and Singapore.
Last week, Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad expressed his wish to renegotiate the 1962 agreement between the two nations. Under the agreement, PUB can draw 250 million gallons of raw water from the Johor River daily at 3 sen per 1,000 gallons. In return, Johor can receive up to five million gallons of treated water every day, priced at 50 sen per 1,000 gallons.
The ever-outspoken Dr M called this agreement “too costly” and “manifestly ridiculous”. And it appears that many Malaysians agree with him. Here are the arguments they made:
Malaysia lost its right to review water price after choosing not to do so in 1987: Shanmugam
Singapore thus welcomed the Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman's recent statement that they would honour the 1962 Water Agreement and that any review of water pricing is possible only if Singapore also agreed to it, Foreign Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said.
There is something in the water from Malaysia
According to the 1962 Water Agreement between the two countries, PUB can draw up to 250 million gallons (mgd) of water from the Johor River each day. In return, Johor is entitled to buy treated water of the same volume as up to 2 per cent of the water extracted by Singapore on any given day, or about 5 mgd if Singapore draws its full entitlement of water from the Johor River.
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Water conflicts between Malaysia and Singapore
The first water agreement was signed between Sultan Ibrahim II the Sultan of Johor and the Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore on 5 December 1927, under the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements. It is no longer in force.
On 1 September 1961, the Federation of Malaya signed an agreement giving Singapore the right to draw up to 86 million imperial gallons (390,000 m3) of water per day collectively from the Tebrau River, the Skudai River, the Pontian Reservoir, and the Gunung Pulai Reservoir, with effect through 2011. On 29 September 1962, a further agreement was signed providing Singapore the right to draw up to 250 million imperial gallons (1,100,000 m3) per day from the Johor River, with effect until 2061. Both agreements stipulated the price of 3 Malaysian cents per 1,000 imperial gallons (4,500 L).
In 1994, Linggiu Reservoir was built upstream of the Johor River and collects and releases rainwater. This pushes seawater back into the sea, ensuring that the river water is not too salty to be treated. It is operated by the Public Utilities Board (PUB) of Singapore.
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Singapore-Malaysia water agreements
Singapore and Malaysia have signed four agreements regarding the supply of water from across the Causeway. The first signed in 1927 is no longer in force.1 Water imported from Malaysia under the other three agreements – signed in 1961, 1962 and 1990 – meets about half of Singapore's water demand.2 However, this quantity was reduced after the 1961 pact expired in August 2011. The government has also stated that Singapore can be self-sufficient in water by the time the 1962 and 1990 agreements expire in 2061
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Imported Water
Under the 1962 Water Agreement, Singapore can draw up to 250 million gallons of water a day from the Johor River, and Singapore is obliged to provide Johor with treated water up to 2% of the water we import. The 1962 Water Agreement will expire in 2061. Constructed by PUB under a 1990 agreement with Johor supplementary to the 1962 Water Agreement, the Linggiu Reservoir is located upstream of the Johor River Waterworks and releases water into the Johor River to supplement its flow. This enables reliable abstraction of raw water at the Johor River Waterworks which is owned and operated by PUB for treatment.
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Over the years, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members, by applying the principle of noninterference in internal affairs, have resolved a number of outstanding issues.
However, the water-sharing dispute between Malaysia and Singapore has been out of the purview of the principle of noninterference, since the majority of ASEAN members perceived it as a bilateral affair that could not be discussed at the ASEAN platform. Against this backdrop, this article analyzes the rationale and implications of the tension over water resource sharing between Malaysia and Singapore. It offers suggestions for reaching a resolution, in order to build a congenial bilateral and regional atmosphere.
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The Singapore–Malaysia water relationship: an analysis of the media perspectives
This paper explores the role of the media in the Singapore–Malaysia water relationships, focusing on the water negotiations during the 1997–2004 period.
Detailed examination of reports from the print media of Singapore, Malaysia and international sources constitutes the basis for a discussion of the roles the media have played between the two countries.
The analysis shows how the media slowly evolved from being mainly a reporter to becoming an active platform for communication between the interested parties, acting both officially and unofficially, as well as directly and subtly, leading to shaping public opinion in either of the two countries, particularly regarding their water relationship.
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Murky waters: The lowdown on M'sia's water supply spat with Singapore
For over half a century, island-state Singapore has been getting half its fresh water from northern neighbour Malaysia – a deal that could be up for review as the new prime minister in Kuala Lumpur seeks to cut down on the country's ballooning debt.
Singapore was once part of Malaysia but they separated acrimoniously in 1965, clouding diplomatic and economic dealings for years. Relations remain volatile.
In his first few weeks back in office, Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has put the brakes on projects and cut ministers' salaries to tackle about RM1 trillion (US$249.19 billion) of national debt he blames on past corruption.
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Mahathir picks a new water fight with Singapore
Malaysia finds its relationship with Singapore under stress once again as Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad revives long-standing tensions over water, signaling a shift from the cooperative stance of predecessor Najib Razak.
Securing stable supplies of water has been a vital concern for Singapore since it gained independence from Malaysia in 1965. Although it has made strides in recycling sewage water and with desalinization to reduce its dependence on Malaysia, the island has not been able to shed its reliance completely. Enter Mahathir, who in an interview with Singapore's state-run Channel NewsAsia on Monday described the price the city-state pays for Malaysian water as "manifestly ridiculous" and called for a renegotiation of their supply agreement through 2061.
Singapore's Foreign Ministry released a statement soon after saying that "both sides must comply fully with all the provisions" of the water deal and their 1965 separation agreement.
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Mahathir Revives Singapore Water Issue
Mahathir MohamadPhotographer: Nadirah Zakariya/Bloomberg
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has revived the muscular foreign policy that characterized his first stint in power, seeking to renegotiate a longstanding water supply agreement with Singapore and taking shots at both the U.S. and China.
In an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin, the 92-year-old Mahathir criticized a 1962 water supply deal with Singapore as “too costly,” adding to tensions after he announced plans to cancel a multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project that would’ve connected Kuala Lumpur to the city-state.
Water is among issues with Singapore “that we need to settle,” Mahathir said on Friday at his office in Kuala Lumpur. “We will sit down and talk with them, like civilized people.”
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Singapore says Malaysia must abide by water deal after Mahathir Mohamad proposed renegotiation
Singapore urged Malaysia on Monday to fully comply with a water-sharing agreement struck in 1962, after Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he was looking to renegotiate it.
Mahathir, in an interview with Bloomberg, criticized the agreement in which Singapore can draw up to nearly 60 percent of its water needs from Malaysia at a fixed price, as being “too costly”, adding that it was an issue “we need to settle” with Singapore.
A spokesperson for Singapore’s foreign ministry responded in an emailed statement, saying: “The 1962 Water Agreement is a fundamental agreement that was guaranteed by both governments in the 1965 Separation Agreement which was registered with the UN. Both sides must comply fully with all the provisions of these agreements.”
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Mahathir Revives Singapore Water Dispute, Takes Swipe at Trump
In an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin, the 92-year-old Mahathir criticised a 1962 water supply deal with Singapore as “too costly,” adding to tensions after he announced plans to cancel a multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project that would’ve connected Kuala Lumpur to the city-state.
Water is among issues with Singapore “that we need to settle,” Mahathir said on Friday at his office in Kuala Lumpur. “We will sit down and talk with them, like civilised people.”
Breaking from his predecessor Najib Razak’s more pragmatic diplomacy, Mahathir also said he’s reviewing Chinese investments and called US President Donald Trump “mercurial.” Neither country should vie to become the region’s leading superpower, he said.
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Price of water sold to Singapore 'ridiculous'; Malaysia to renegotiate deal, says Mahathir
The price of water being sold to Singapore is "ridiculous", & Malaysia will make a presentation to its neighbour on re-negotiating the terms of the water supply deal, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday (Jun 25).
"I think it is manifestly ridiculous that we should sell water at 3 sen per thousand gallons. That was okay way back in the 1990s or 1930s. But now what can you buy with 3 sen? Nothing," the 92-yr-old told Channel NewsAsia in an exclusive interview.
Earlier, Bloomberg had reported that Dr Mahathir intended to go back to the drawing board on the water accord, which is set to expire in 2061. "We are studying the case properly & we’ll make a presentation," he told Channel NewsAsia.
related: Malaysia, Singapore must 'comply fully' with Water Agreement provisions: MFA
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Singapore should consider reviewing water agreement as a “gesture of goodwill,” given Malaysia’s RM 1 trillion debt: M’sia Finance Minister
Malaysia’s new Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has suggested that Singapore could review the 1962 water agreement as a “goodwill gesture” in light of the fact that Malaysia is in RM1 trillion debt, in a recent interview.
Speaking to local journalist Sumiko Tan, Lim touched on water tensions between Singapore and Malaysia that have resurfaced since Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad led the opposition to an unprecedented victory at the Malaysian polls in May and broke the former ruling party’s six-decade grip on power.
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Dr Mahathir singled out water as one of the issues Singapore and Malaysia need to iron out in the future as he revealed, “they are still paying 3 sens for 1 thousand gallons. And once the 1000 gallons is returned we can buy back 12 per cent of that. At the same time they can sell 100 gallons for 17 Singapore Dollars. That is a lot of money.”
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Singapore, Malaysia must comply fully with 1962 water agreement provisions, says MFA in response to Mahathir comments
The 1962 water agreement is valid for 99 years till 2061. FOTO: ST FILE
Singapore has reiterated that both Malaysia & the Republic have to adhere fully to the 1962 water agreement, after Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad criticised the price of raw water sold to Singapore as “ridiculous” and said he planned to renegotiate the pact’s terms.
In a statement on Mon (June 25), a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesman said the 1962 treaty was guaranteed by both governments in the Separation Agreement, which was registered with the United Nations when Singapore broke away from Malaysia in 1965.
"Both sides must comply fully with all the provisions of these agreements,” the spokesman said.
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Be ‘fair, equitable and consistent’ on water issue: Tan Chuan-Jin
Weighing in on the water issue revived by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday (Jun 25), Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin has reiterated that "being friendly & supportive (as a friend & neighbour) doesn't mean that (Singapore) should accede to whims & fancies to show sincerity".
Mr Tan was responding to Dr Mahathir's comments made in media interviews about the 1962 Water Agreement between Singapore and Malaysia. Although not a priority, Dr Mahathir said he wanted to renegotiate the longstanding water supply deal as the amount which Singapore is paying Malaysia is "manifestly ridiculous".
Writing on Facebook, Mr Tan said: "When one wants his way & doesn't get it, it isn't because we aren't friendly. It's because it needs to be fair, equitable & consistent for our people."
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Legally binding positions key to keeping things ‘professional and impartial’: Tan Chuan-Jin on water issue
Legally binding positions are important to keep things professional & impartial, said Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin.
He posted the comment on FaceBook on Tuesday (Jun 26) after Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday that his government needs to renegotiate the water supply agreement with Singapore, describing it as “too costly”.
The 1962 Water Agreement is an agreement guaranteed by both governments in the 1965 Separation Agreement which was registered with the United Nations.
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6 Reasons Why The Singapore-Malaysia Water Dispute Is Still Dragging On After 57 Years
Why is Singapore so riled up over the price of raw water? Why can’t we just pay a few more cents for this headache to go away?
Turns out, it’s not money, but the significance of the Water Agreements that raises the stakes.
We take you through the main events in the history of our water dispute with Malaysia, so you’ll understand why the bugbear is here to stay.
- We enshrined the Water Agreements in our Separation Agreement
- Malaysia failed to request price reviews when she could
- We provided Malaysia with financial assistance in exchange for “Water Talks”
- Mind-boggling & frequent changes in Malaysia’s proposals
- “Water Talks” go nowhere, water issue decoupled
- S’pore didn’t extend past 2011 & handed our facilities over, too
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Everything you need to know about the Singapore-Malaysia Water Agreements
By now you should know that the water issue between Singapore and Malaysia is in the spotlight. AGAIN.
We’ve addressed the issue of why Singaporeans pay so much more for water when we buy it for 3 sen per 1,000 gallons from Malaysia here, and now we want to walk you through the history of the Water Agreements.
There’s a very important booklet, Water Talks, that the Singapore government published in 2003. It made public the key correspondence between Singapore and Malaysia on the water issue and it also included Ministerial statements and other key info. You can also download it here.
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Malaysian PM Mahathir revives age-old water row with Singapore
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Monday he wants to renegotiate a "ridiculous" water supply agreement with Singapore, the latest sign of fraying ties between the neighbours since last month's shock election.
The 92-yr-old returned for a second time as premier after his opposition alliance scored an unexpected victory at the polls, toppling a long-ruling coalition which Mahathir himself had once headed.
During his first spell in charge of the country from 1981-2003, Malaysia had famously prickly ties with Singapore - & Mahathir has wasted no time in taking aim at the tiny city-state again.
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KL Singapore must comply fully with 1962 water pact terms: MFA
BOTH Malaysia & Singapore must comply fully with all the provisions in the 1962 water agreement, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In a statement on Monday, a ministry spokesman said: "The 1962 Water Agreement is a fundamental agreement that was guaranteed by both countries.
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Singapore, Malaysia must comply fully with 1962 water agreement, says MFA
Singapore has reiterated that both Malaysia and the Republic have to adhere fully to the 1962 water agreement, after Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad criticised the price of raw water sold to Singapore as “ridiculous” and said he planned to renegotiate the pact’s terms.
In a statement on Monday (June 25), a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesman said the 1962 treaty was guaranteed by both governments in the Separation Agreement, which was registered with the United Nations when Singapore broke away from Malaysia in 1965. "Both sides must comply fully with all the provisions of these agreements,” the spokesman said.
In separate interviews with Channel NewsAsia (CNA) and Bloomberg Television, Tun Dr Mahathir revived the water price issue which was a recurring source of tension between both countries especially during the later half of his previous term as prime minister between 1981 and 2003.
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Water issue still rankles Mahathir, but agreement is binding
Dr Mahathir Mohamad's latest remarks on the water issue shows that the matter which was a source of conflict between Singapore & Malaysia during his first stint as Malaysia's prime minister continues to be foremost on his mind, most experts who spoke to TODAY said.
However, Mr Bilahari Kausikan, Singapore's former Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said that the latest comments from the political veteran could be a "diversionary tactic" to make the Singapore Government look unreasonable, in the hope that this will help Malaysia's position should it ask for a waiver or reduction of the compensation owed to Singapore in cancelling the high-speed rail project undertaken by both sides.
In an interview with Bloomberg published on Monday (June 25), Dr Mahathir, who was sworn in as Malaysia's seventh premier in May, said that the longstanding water dispute between Singapore and Malaysia is an "issue that (both parties) need to settle", when asked if bilateral relations were better and what some "sticking points" are.
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Mahathir revives water dispute with Singapore, calls 1962 deal 'ridiculous'
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is seeking to renegotiate a longstanding water supply deal with Singapore, criticising a 1962 agreement with the Republic as “too costly” & "manifestly ridiculous".
His remarks on the water issue, coming weeks after he announced plans to cancel a multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project that would have connected Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, raise further questions on how the new Malaysian government would handle bilateral ties with Singapore that have been on an even keel for an extended period.
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan responded indirectly to Dr Mahathir's comments on Monday (Jun 25) afternoon, posting a video on the Republic's quest for water security & remarking: "Why water has always been sacrosanct in Singapore."
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Mahathir Says Malaysia’s Water Agreements With Singapore Are “Too Costly”
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad seems bent on reviving Malaysia’s long-standing water dispute with Singapore again. In an interview on Friday (22 Jun) , he said the 1962 Water Agreement, due to expire in 2061, was “too costly”.
Asked what the “sticking point” was, PM Mahathir said, Well, [Singapore] is still paying three cents for 1,000 gallons. Once 1,000 gallons is treated, we can buy back 12% of that. At the same time they can sell at 1,000 gallons for 17 SGD. That’s a lot of money.
But this isn’t the first time he’s brought up grievances regarding the price of raw water.
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Water drama between M’sia and S’pore more drama than Taiwanese drama on CH8
Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, yesterday criticised that the price of raw water sold to Singapore is ridiculous. He wants to renegotiate the terms but also said it is “not urgent“.
We hope he’s serious and sincere about resolving the water issue because Mahathir left this issue hanging in 2002 before he stepped down as Prime Minister.
The water issue was never resolved during Mahathir’s time. Now that he’s back in power, this water issue has resurfaced.
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10 FACTS ABOUT WATER IN S’PORE ‘COZ EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT IT
In Singapore, the importance of H20 is multiplied by a million. And if you multiply that by 250 and add the word ‘gallons’, you’ll get the amount we’re fully entitled to draw from the Johore River every day under the 1962 Water Agreement. If you’re bad at math, that’s 250 million gallons.
But hey, we’re not gonna focus on that today. Not entirely anyway. Instead, giving you 10 facts about water in S’pore.
So the next time your peers/family/colleagues start talking about this recurring contentious issue (I mean, let’s be real, this happened before and will happen again), you’ll know what they’re talking about, and be able to join in the discussion.
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Minister Lee Yi Shyan: Cost of water is free because it “falls from the sky”
According to Minister Lee Yi Shyan, the cost of raw water to Malaysia is free because “it falls from the sky”. The entitled millionaire minister put up on his Facebook page a table, trying to explain how “unfair” it is for Malaysia to charge Singapore a single cent for raw water supply: “Just to make things clear. When Mahathir accuses Singapore of paying too little for water … Cost of raw water to Malaysia: $0.00 (falls from sky)”
Responding to Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s comment that the water prices for S$0.01/thousand gallon is “ridiculous”, Minister Lee Yi Shyan joins PAP Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan Jin hitting out at Malaysia. Former Minister Tan Chuan Jin quoted a state media article “reminding” Malaysia how Singapore “helped” during a drought in Johor:
“As a friend and neighbour, we do what we can (in this instance a few years back). But being friendly and supportive doesn’t mean that we should accede to whims and fancies to show sincerity. When one wants his way and doesn’t get it, it isn’t because we aren’t friendly. It’s because it needs to be fair, equitable and consistent for our people. That’s the basis on which equals conduct business. That’s why legally binding positions are important to keep things professional and impartial. But of course, that’s assuming we view each other as equals!“
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Reviewing water deal with S’pore “not urgent” now: Mahathir
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said that reviewing the water deal with Singapore is “not an urgent matter”.
Responding to queries from reporters during a press conference on Monday (Jun 25) evening, he said that his newly formed Pakatan Harapan (PH) government has not discussed about the issue yet, suggesting that Malaysia does not have an official stance on the matter as of now.
He also referred to his earlier interview with Bloomberg earlier on the same day during which he first remarked that Malaysia is seeking to review the water prices, saying: “Since the reporter asked, I mentioned it.”
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Now Dr M says reviewing Causeway water deal ‘not urgent’
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad holds a press conference at Menara Yayasan Selangor in Petaling Jaya June 25, 2018. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir sought to play down his plan to review the water supply deal with Singapore, describing the matter as “not urgent”.
Dr Mahathir told Channel NewsAsia in an interview broadcast this morning that his administration could revisit the plan to review its water supply contract, which he described as lopsided. But this evening the prime minister said the agenda did not top the list of the newly minted Pakatan Harapan (PH) government.
“It is not an urgent matter,” he told reporters when pressed on the matter during press conference held at his party’s headquarters here.
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Yes, rainwater is taxed—but only when collected in large amounts
Surprisingly enough, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) charges levies for collecting rainwater. However, it’s not the collection in itself that is the issue, but how much water is collected determines the levy.
Last year, netizen Brendan Chong posted a screenshot on Facebook where in the question, “Can we collect our own rainwater and use it for our own usage?” was asked. To which, the reply given stated that if the vessel for collecting the rainwater is larger than 20 cubic meters, a waterborne fee (WBF) would be levied.
So, while collecting rainwater is allowed, a charge would be made should the rainwater exceed a certain amount, due to costs of treatment and disposal of the rainwater into sewers.
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Now Dr M says reviewing Causeway water deal ‘not urgent’
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir sought to play down his plan to review the water supply deal with Singapore, describing the matter as “not urgent”.
Dr Mahathir told Channel NewsAsia in an interview broadcast this morning that his administration could revisit the plan to review its water supply contract, which he described as lopsided. But this evening the prime minister said the agenda did not top the list of the newly minted Pakatan Harapan (PH) government.
“It is not an urgent matter,” he told reporters when pressed on the matter during press conference held at his party’s headquarters here.
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Yes, rainwater is taxed—but only when collected in large amounts
Surprisingly enough, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) charges levies for collecting rainwater. However, it’s not the collection in itself that is the issue, but how much water is collected determines the levy.
Last year, netizen Brendan Chong posted a screenshot on Facebook where in the question, “Can we collect our own rainwater and use it for our own usage?” was asked. To which, the reply given stated that if the vessel for collecting the rainwater is larger than 20 cubic meters, a waterborne fee (WBF) would be levied.
So, while collecting rainwater is allowed, a charge would be made should the rainwater exceed a certain amount, due to costs of treatment and disposal of the rainwater into sewers.
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Johor Crown Prince thanks Singapore for helping Johor during drought seasons
Johor's Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has thanked the Singapore Government for helping the Malaysian state during drought seasons.
Calling Singapore "a neighbour & a friend", Tunku Ismail said in a tweet on his official JohorSouthernTigers account on Thursday (June 28): "Thank you to the Singaporean Government for helping Johor during the drought seasons & when we had our water crisis. We have always helped each other. May the close ties & friendship forged hundreds of years ago last forever."
His tweet came as the Malaysian government said it planned to renegotiate the 1962 water supply deal with Singapore.
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TMJ Thanks Singapore For Coming To Johor's Aid When The State Faced Water Crisis And Drought
The Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim yesterday took to social media to thank the Singaporean government for aiding the state during the long droughts and helping the state through water crisis.
Acknowledging Singapore as “a neighbour and a friend,” the 34-year-old royal relayed that, “we have always helped each other.
“May the close ties and friendship forged hundreds of years ago last forever,” he humbled conveyed via the Johor Southern Tigers’ Facebook and Twitter pages.
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How Malaysians Feel About The 3 Sen Water Saga
Nationalist Slant In Forum Letters Shows Malaysians Angry Over Water Issue
“It’s time someone told our southern neighbour to get real.” This comment in a letter to the New Straits Times sums up perfectly the feelings of many Malaysians over the water saga brewing between Malaysia and Singapore.
Last week, Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad expressed his wish to renegotiate the 1962 agreement between the two nations. Under the agreement, PUB can draw 250 million gallons of raw water from the Johor River daily at 3 sen per 1,000 gallons. In return, Johor can receive up to five million gallons of treated water every day, priced at 50 sen per 1,000 gallons.
The ever-outspoken Dr M called this agreement “too costly” and “manifestly ridiculous”. And it appears that many Malaysians agree with him. Here are the arguments they made:
- Singapore is not poor
- The deal is “no longer workable”, so re-look lor
- We “lend” you land what
Malaysia lost its right to review water price after choosing not to do so in 1987: Shanmugam
Singapore thus welcomed the Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman's recent statement that they would honour the 1962 Water Agreement and that any review of water pricing is possible only if Singapore also agreed to it, Foreign Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said.
There is something in the water from Malaysia
According to the 1962 Water Agreement between the two countries, PUB can draw up to 250 million gallons (mgd) of water from the Johor River each day. In return, Johor is entitled to buy treated water of the same volume as up to 2 per cent of the water extracted by Singapore on any given day, or about 5 mgd if Singapore draws its full entitlement of water from the Johor River.
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Water conflicts between Malaysia and Singapore
The first water agreement was signed between Sultan Ibrahim II the Sultan of Johor and the Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore on 5 December 1927, under the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements. It is no longer in force.
On 1 September 1961, the Federation of Malaya signed an agreement giving Singapore the right to draw up to 86 million imperial gallons (390,000 m3) of water per day collectively from the Tebrau River, the Skudai River, the Pontian Reservoir, and the Gunung Pulai Reservoir, with effect through 2011. On 29 September 1962, a further agreement was signed providing Singapore the right to draw up to 250 million imperial gallons (1,100,000 m3) per day from the Johor River, with effect until 2061. Both agreements stipulated the price of 3 Malaysian cents per 1,000 imperial gallons (4,500 L).
In 1994, Linggiu Reservoir was built upstream of the Johor River and collects and releases rainwater. This pushes seawater back into the sea, ensuring that the river water is not too salty to be treated. It is operated by the Public Utilities Board (PUB) of Singapore.
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Singapore-Malaysia water agreements
Singapore and Malaysia have signed four agreements regarding the supply of water from across the Causeway. The first signed in 1927 is no longer in force.1 Water imported from Malaysia under the other three agreements – signed in 1961, 1962 and 1990 – meets about half of Singapore's water demand.2 However, this quantity was reduced after the 1961 pact expired in August 2011. The government has also stated that Singapore can be self-sufficient in water by the time the 1962 and 1990 agreements expire in 2061
- 1927 agreement
- 1961 agreement
- 1962 agreement
- 1990 agreement
- Beyond 2061
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Imported Water
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