PM Lee's New Year speech was deliberate n cautious abt how Sgp want to handle any disputes with Msia amid other positive development in Sgp in 2018.
Now the real handling will start soon!
"Singapore raises concerns with Malaysia over establishment of permanent restricted area over Pasir Gudang
SINGAPORE: Singapore has raised concerns over Malaysia's establishment of a permanent restricted area in the airspace over Pasir Gudang with effect from Jan 2, Singapore's Ministry of Transport (MOT) said on Tuesday (Jan 1).
Said MOT: "On Dec 25, 2018, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia published a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). By this NOTAM, Malaysia has informed the aviation community of its establishment of a permanent restricted area for the purpose of military activities over Pasir Gudang with effect from Jan 2, 2019."
The restricted area being in a "controlled and congested airspace" will impact the existing and normal operations of aircraft transiting through, MOT said in response to media queries.
"We have raised with Malaysia our concerns over the restricted area’s adverse impact on civil aviation," the ministry said.
It added that Singapore has proposed to meet with Malaysia to discuss the issue of the restricted area.
Earlier on Tuesday, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that foreign ministers from both countries will meet on Jan 8 amid an ongoing dispute over airspace and territorial waters.
Malaysia has said it wants to claim its "delegated airspace" over southern Johor, and has protested Singapore's publication of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) for Seletar Airport. "
Good that the 2 Foreign Ministers hv scheduled to meet on Jan 8. At the same time, another unilateral action by the Msians hints at "tough negotiation" ahead!
Claiming the concerned airspace for military purpose definitely is within the Msian's rights. How much clout the international civil aviation organisation (ICAO) has over the Msian on it's obligation to ensure smooth passages n ops over this claim of use for military purpose?
Is this a bargaining chip added or it is going to be one of the main reasons to force the turnover of the mgt of the southern Johore air space even if the Msians r not ready?
Let's see how the 8Jan meeting goes.
Sgp is firm n at the same time want to make things work for both sides.
May 2019 b a harmonious one eventually in this area.
Now the real handling will start soon!
"Singapore raises concerns with Malaysia over establishment of permanent restricted area over Pasir Gudang
SINGAPORE: Singapore has raised concerns over Malaysia's establishment of a permanent restricted area in the airspace over Pasir Gudang with effect from Jan 2, Singapore's Ministry of Transport (MOT) said on Tuesday (Jan 1).
Said MOT: "On Dec 25, 2018, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia published a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). By this NOTAM, Malaysia has informed the aviation community of its establishment of a permanent restricted area for the purpose of military activities over Pasir Gudang with effect from Jan 2, 2019."
The restricted area being in a "controlled and congested airspace" will impact the existing and normal operations of aircraft transiting through, MOT said in response to media queries.
"We have raised with Malaysia our concerns over the restricted area’s adverse impact on civil aviation," the ministry said.
It added that Singapore has proposed to meet with Malaysia to discuss the issue of the restricted area.
Earlier on Tuesday, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that foreign ministers from both countries will meet on Jan 8 amid an ongoing dispute over airspace and territorial waters.
Malaysia has said it wants to claim its "delegated airspace" over southern Johor, and has protested Singapore's publication of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) for Seletar Airport. "
Good that the 2 Foreign Ministers hv scheduled to meet on Jan 8. At the same time, another unilateral action by the Msians hints at "tough negotiation" ahead!
Claiming the concerned airspace for military purpose definitely is within the Msian's rights. How much clout the international civil aviation organisation (ICAO) has over the Msian on it's obligation to ensure smooth passages n ops over this claim of use for military purpose?
Is this a bargaining chip added or it is going to be one of the main reasons to force the turnover of the mgt of the southern Johore air space even if the Msians r not ready?
Let's see how the 8Jan meeting goes.
Sgp is firm n at the same time want to make things work for both sides.
May 2019 b a harmonious one eventually in this area.
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