SO Pedra Branca has been given to Singapore. I congratulate Singapore for convincing the International Court of Justice.

As for Malaysia, be thankful that we still have Middle Rocks. We could have lost it all.

You didn’t raise a voice when Singapore built on Pedra Branca and that fact was used by Singapore to its full advantage.

To me, this episode is a blessing in disguise for both countries, who have long been suspicious of each other. If both countries play up the positive aspects of the case, it could be the start of a better bilateral relationship.

LT-COL (R) RIZAL ABDULLAH, Taiping

Source: NST – May 26, 2008