Saturday, May 24, 2008

Win-Win Decision?

"Win-Win decision" Rais Yatim's said in responding to reporters on ICJ decision but who actually win in this case? Malaysia lost the case yet giving a rhetoric statement. The major claim was on "Pulau Batu Puteh" [Pedra Branca] and other two island was on supplementary claims only. Definitely it was not a win-win decision. Strategically Pedra Branca is very important because it's home to the Hosburgh Lighthouse commanding the entire eastern approach to the Straits of Singapore which almost 900 ships pass daily. What does "Middle Rock" and "South Ledge" have to contribute to Malaysia? So how can Rais Yatim say, it's a win-win decision? Singapore delegate comprises the best team but Malaysia was represented by Gani Patail who are good in-charging people on political decision. ICJ has made their decision and no appeal considered. Learn from mistakes but don't give a rhetoric statement any more and stop manipulating this issue to provoke the Malaysian's and indirectly to gain the support for the rulling party. The reality, you fail to protect the Malaysian interest.

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