Vivian Balakrishnan on Mahathir's remarks that Malaysia-Singapore water deal is "morally wrong"

"I'm supposed to be diplomatic, but members of this House know that I call a spade a spade. This is a red herring," said Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan as he addressed Dr Mahathir Mohamad's comments that Malaysia's water deal with Singapore is "morally wrong". Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir had said Singapore, as a "rich" nation, should not depend on the "poor". Read more: cna.asia/2Vs3Zq7
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[@rashidabdullah8018]

So Mahathir now realizes that Singapore is rich country.

[@JackJacki-cf2ic]

No, mahathir realise, singapore was israel lapdog

[@RayMak]

This is the most polite parliament meeting I've ever seen....

[@mclucky2216]

Zul Rahman Hopefully u can do something to a “Yes Man” assembly. Gonna see your poster during the coming GE

[@tyjay6885]

All have been brain washed

[@tyjay6885]

@thin red line do that... LKY will walk out of his grave!!

[@tyjay6885]

@@mclucky2216 point we are discussing is water issue between MY and SG. MY is raising it. While SG appears to be evading the issue, what I call beating Bush around. Dr Mahathir is straight to the point. It must be addressed before it gets too far!

[@nross5611]

@@tyjay6885 it's not brainwashed. We are have been educated to be intellectuals with good moral upbringing.

[@LargestClassifieds]

Hon. Vivian Balakrishnan is a good debater, convincing speaker with calm composure, well mannered tone.

[@NC000C]

@@zulrahman2476 mahathir is a fork tongued babi

[@xxxsugoitacion]

you need to realise he wrote and talk about this on the same day... if my teacher as me to hand up homework on the same day I be going crazy... this guy did his homework and delivered it perfectly

[@mclucky2216]

Zul Rahman Debate me then. Can you? Seems like you can speak and think better than Vivian.

[@arrowstheorem1881]

Good in comparison with? He was making a MONOLOGUE. There is no direct debate with Malaysia.

[@mclucky2216]

Zul Rahman Dewan Rakyat ! Its a place of Excitement and Adventures. Not for the faint hearted.

[@naquiah88]

Came here after watching a video about him explaining the economic aftermath of COVID19. I am amazed by how eloquent and well mannered this minister is.

[@kevinsike9148]

Siti Naquiah Mohd Hanapi you are not the only one feeling this way. I’m amazed

[@jamilm4668]

This minister is rubbish. Keep blowing budget repeatedly

[@jamilm4668]

Stupid hanapi

[@limbenglee]

Cool speaker 👍Mr Balakrishnan.

[@Masterchief23]

@@jamilm4668 you mean Mahathir?? 😅😊

[@rdn3704]

Minister VBalakrishnan is very eloquent . First class FM. He is an asset to SG.

[@thanalaxmi5508]

He surely is an asset to his beautiful country

[@rashidahmad1806]

I’m Malaysian but this debate is awesome Malaysia MP should learn how to become MORE lawmakers people

[@mclucky2216]

but2star LOL seems like everybody knows about that Farhat ... so funny

[@bashirshah5347]

They wnt thts why Mly label, BODOH SOMBONG

[@JasonBong123]

That’s plainly impossible. Quality of lawmakers are vastly different.

[@jamaluddinali9361]

@Alexandria School of Science Malaysia under BN/UMNO more than 60 years....full of clowns for more than 60 years....pasir salak, noh omar, ahmad maslan & many more... Open your blind eyes

[@abelsoo5465]

Never mind. Malaysia punya Lawak Parlimen very entertaining.

[@nye4381]

Im a Msian but feel respect of SG country the way they lead their country and their peoples. Im proud of your beautiful country

[@NC000C]

Thank u

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

@thin red line ... Damn..... Facts!

[@expedite7282]

BeRambus sana than..

[@mclucky2216]

Defiant GTI Hi Genius , you mentioned that Singapore is too small to be a country. 1. Singapore is 721 km2 2. Qatar is 11,586 km2 3. Malaysia is 330,803 km2 Why is SG & Qatar so much richer than Malaysia? Its not the countries fault nor is it the countries size, its the babi people and their mindset of building a nation. And also i doubt you know Monaco & Vantican are some of the smallest countries in the world. Thank me for enlightening you if you wish.

[@mclucky2216]

Defiant GTI It is a fact that we cant supply ourselves with water. We try hard to drink our pee and we succeed. We call it an invention. We try whatever means to survive. Have your country try hard enough to bring EQUALITY to every RACE LANGUAGE AND RELIGION. Till today, you guys are not even trying. You failed to see your short comings, and keep harping over the size of nations. We have achieved tonnes of success since our independence. And all your pro-malay culture can only produce a keyboard warriors like you that harp over land size and lack of natural resource ? What kind of humour is in you?

[@eugenenoah6639]

Mahathir himself treated Malaysia own states like a bully. Granted only 5% oil royalty to Sabah,Sarawak and Terengganu.

[@albahabah1357]

M A L A Y S I A BOLEH3

[@Mozely374]

Sabah Sarawak Terengganu and Kelantan is key state that producing oil for Mahathir Petronas hydrocarbon company, yet only 5% is paid to the State that possessed the oil especially Sabah and Sarawak and none to the Kelantan and Terengganu. 45% are on possession of this capitalist minister.

[@holydiver1966]

​@@Mozely374don't forget that AKrishan is the one who found petroleum in Malaysia.

[@imycunt372]

It’s not about whether Singapore or Malaysia is richer, rather it is about who, ie Lee Kuan Yew or Mahathir is more capable. Think the truth will hurt real bad....

[@ksarathkumarkrishnan4045]

I'm Malaysian and i'm really impressed...Properly Educated and well civilised Minister and citizen...Respect and salute to you Sir🙏💖

[@VastusShire]

Ikr, our MPs would be name calling each other and talking abt their perut buncit instead. So annoying!

[@nomiriko]

I'm Singaporean, thank to you for being well civilised Malaysian❤

[@panzermora902]

Chinese Singapork citizen no 1 racist towards malay and indian

[@thomastc4535]

@@panzermora902 and you? MaLayu No 1 racist towards Chinese and Indian.

[@albahabah1357]

@@nomiriko my 1 son n 2 daughters are Singaporeans now i'm proud of having them m a l a y s i a boleh

[@osmarismail3227]

awesome speech and a substancial clarification by one respectful palimentarian..we dont hve it here in msia...like this guy..

[@albahabah1357]

Only in SINGAPORE SINGAPORE SINGAPORE BOLEH

[@daisuke910]

Now this is what I like in Parliament. Facts and chronologically ordered. Now I understand the issue. In Malaysia parliament, it sounds like the ancient beruk saying eyy oiii. Need to wait awhile the new generation take over (those who is like Syed Saddiq). Malaysia could be a rich country, but the investment and the issues coupled with corruption. Need quite a cleansing before we move forward. Sad reality.

[@albahabah1357]

Never ur dreaming will come true

[@jennifer-oc6io]

I am proud of our Singapore’s PAP speakers, eloquent with facts n figures

[@jademan132]

That was a really good speech. Factual and respectful

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

Malaysia did not expect the isolated island to flourish and hence they wanted to agree to any contract to get rid of Singapore. 😆😆

[@q3d385]

Alamak perasan nya..

[@AzimSobri]

Bro how much your money can buy there LoL , even if u have a couple thousand dollars u can only get a shitty hdb house youckssss 😁😁😁

[@dereklkzlee4120]

@@AzimSobri when you ask singaporean to shift to malaysia because of cheat housing, they were answer you with a "f,,, you" why?

[@shamshulanuar1097]

Wasi whay nonsense. The agreement was inked initially between Sultan of Johor and British authirity in Singapore in 1926. Subsequently it was rwnewed in 1962. Tge scenario that time was that Singapore was about to joint Tanah Melayu to form Malaysia. There is a clause on price revision aftwr 25 years. SINGAPORE in Malaysia became a problem when Lee Kuan Yew purposely challenged Malay rights that was agreed upon independenxe of Tanah melayu. In the nutshell, Malay Rulers in 1957 would have agreed to grant citizenships to non malays in scale unrivalled on thia planet only if Malays were accorded special.position IN return to mind boggling citizenship to non malays. LEE KUAN YEW portrayed Malays as racist. True to Malay characyer of being merciful, Tunku decided Singapore must go. Other leaders on this planet would have simply thrown Lee Kuwn yew under detention . As for price of water sold, honestly are you thinking 3 cents per thousand gallon of water is reasonable today. Thank God, it is Malaysia thay supplies water to Singapore, not the other way around. And tge insult like Malaysia loves to bully Singapore does not make sense. If that is the intention, Tunku would simply lock Lee Kuan Yew the way Kaun Yew did to his political opponent.

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

They expected Singapore to come back to the federation crawling and begging. but that didnt happen.😎

[@monkeyking8587]

Malaysia will be 1 of the rich country in this world IF we had a government that without corruption...

[@Seramics]

We all know the Msian gov is not corrupted because they can make flying cars.

[@jinweiyo]

Too bad Malaysia have Mahathir

[@yangerek78]

@@jinweiyo and we have 9% gst

[@marvinliew7060]

Malaysia it self already rich just that the malay government is taking what not belong to them they only care about their own pocket even if they get caught nothing happen gone case.

[@dereklkzlee4120]

@@yangerek78 9% gst are for the seniors citizens like myself depends on the govrt hand out.

[@nitakacheo]

Actually Malaysia is more rich in terms of natural resources. M knows very well why we are more “rich” . It’s thanks to him and how he chose to run his nation.

[@albahabah1357]

2020 hahaha

[@michaele4830]

I am glad he is left out in the cold.

[@albahabah1357]

@@michaele4830 2020 we don't have any thing better than the year before 1985 because we have the old2 policy never change no HARAPAN AT ALL FOR ALL POOR CITIZENS

[@bongky18]

This comment really aged like milk, like Mahathir. Smelly and rotten.

[@lnv7659]

next thing you know everybody wants to renegotiate contracts because the other party is so much richer than them

[@mclucky2216]

Lumi Nousv Please go to your boss and negotiate a pay package because he earn more than you.

[@Jonnytm99]

Ofcourse

[@unknownbaby1350]

In a simulation. 1990 water agreement. Malaysia sell raw water to singapore Rm0.50cent per 5gallon. In 2000 singapore sells treated water to johor at higher rate. How is that fair. Not looking to argue just a theory

[@chesterlim15]

@@unknownbaby1350 You yourself answered your own question. To make things simpler, let's just say Johor supply the untreated water free of charge. The cost of water treatment by SG is RM 2.40. SG then sells this treated water back to Johor at a rate of RM 0.50. That is a loss of RM 1.90 for every sale. Tell me who is the one being unfair now.

[@user47362]

@@unknownbaby1350 Isnt that how businesses work? Money does not fall out of the sky, malaysia can always set up their own treatment plants but in reality they dont. You are taken on a ride by mahathir and you dont even know it

[@fmj8216]

What a beautiful parliament, what a beautiful explanation. Very impressive. Singapore you have really built your nation! No shouting unlike the Malaysian Dewan Rakyat.

[@asupit1]

I love how Singapore parliament is this calm, compared to the neighboring parliament. **cough** Malaysia, **cough** Indonesia

[@syazkoay6603]

Country so small. I think less then 30 Parliment seats inside. We malaysian have diverse and huge landmass. No time to talk petty things *cough* Singapore. Cause nothing much to discuss pun. Joker.

[@ip3vk]

@@syazkoay6603 What's the use of so much landmass when you have senile & brainless people that can revoke agreement/contract as they wish. Mana ada sistem. A very big cough for yr nonsensical remark.

[@westwoodly]

Watching the Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's reply and explanation again, i couldn't help but admire his clarity of thought and explanation without getting being too emotional like politicians. More importantly is his explanation of the philosophy underlying Singapore's governance, as well as its strict adherence to international treaties and obligations. That earns the trust of many governments and corporations which see Singapore as trustworthy to place their investment and to do business. Singaporeans are very proud to have such ministers in government.

[@ip3vk]

He was a champ debater in his junior college & university days. All the ministers are very well educated unlike those goons across the causeway.

[@albahabah1357]

That is why Malaysians went to SINGAPORE BECOME SINGAPOREANS

[@westwoodly]

@@albahabah1357 Malaysians and other foreigners come to Singapore because they know that if they have the talent and work hard and smart, they can succeed and prosper without worrying too much about their race, religion or quota. Singapore has a number of ministers who are from Malaysia. One thing though, do not get into the wrong side of politics.

[@lychan2366]

I can only hope that the Singaporean electorate could continue to vote rationally, in the wider and longer-term interests of Singapore as a nation-state and as a society.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Wedding Divorce

[@training812]

Im malaysian but what spore end said got its point..i think this matter should not be an issue or bring it up bcause the term and agreement is accept by both parties before this..and also.bcause johor just supplying raw water/untreated water to spore which is naturally free or low cost to let the spore do the expensive treatment process which is the cost and operation is 100% from sg..and also the treated water is selling back to johor with subsidised price..i think if the malaysia end review or increase the price, also the treated water will also be increased by double or triple..and juz going back the same or much expensive..just gain nothing from this dispute unless malaysia itself build its own water treatment in johor which cost is much more higher and time consuming

[@zeddtakashi671]

Deals Change, Nasi lemak used to cost RM1 back then. now its 5 or more. Times chance, Prices change, its called inflation. People who made deals decades ago dont always speak for the future, that was a deal for that a time, now a new deal is needed, simple as that. Of course SG doesnt want the deal to change, they have the most to gain? If someone is not happy with the deal, make a new one, why stick to it?

[@TrueThat95]

@@zeddtakashi671 Bro, why you compare your Nasi Lemak to a legal agreement. Deals change when they expire and get renewed la bro, where got in the middle of an ongoing deal you anyhow change. By your analogy, it would be Makcik say Nasi lemak RM1, you buy already she change her mind charge you RM5. Do you even know what is going on? 1961 water agreement expired in 2011, Singapore handed over all waterworks facilities invested and maintained by Singapore for free of charge. Have you ever heard the quote, "When you blame and criticize others, you are avoiding some truths about yourself." I hope that 1 year after you have made this comment, you have grown a little to understand more.

[@abdrazak8310]

Malaysia build waterwork...sells treatment water to Singapore......new aggrement....its win win situation

[@siewhockhuang2563]

Great Foreign minister, Dr.Vivian Balakrishnsn. Clear, factual. Pointed. HARD TRUTHS CANNOT LIE. EXPOSURE of where Truth lies.

[@siewhockhuang2563]

Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan speaks clearly , factually and convincingly. I love the way he puts across his points! I rate his speech First class!

[@xingan9142]

Making Singapore poorer will not make Malaysia richer. That is true. But it will make Malaysia look better. The contrast between Singapore and Malaysia is a constant rebuke and humiliation to Mahathir. Why is Singapore, a small island with no natural resources performing so much better that Malaysia with its huge natural wealth including oil. When oil was over US$100, where did that money go to? Now Malaysia is impoverished while Singapore is still rich. This is an unbearable disgrace to Mahathir. Every night he bang his head against the wall in anguish. But being the arrogant man that he is, he could not admit the truth. So he searched for an excuse, it is because Singapore took their water. What does Mahathir know about morality? He backstabbed Anwar with false accusations and jailed him all because of his greed for power. He is an unscrupulous criminal who should be locked up in jail instead of being let loose to do more evil.

[@harrishkrishnan2025]

Love your parliament...very much professional and I believe Mas should learn

[@thanalaxmi5508]

High hopes! Msia is what it is. They never learn. Period

[@albahabah1357]

@@thanalaxmi5508 2020 is a laughing wish

[@setsuro.splice]

I think this is like the 2nd or 3rd time I'm watching this and I'm still so impressed with how he has answered this "pointed" question. hahaha. As a nation, we are so blessed with leaders like that. And I don't mean just in terms of speech but in thinking and service to the nation. 10/10! :D

[@lychan2366]

Continue to vote rationally loh!

[@pepelepew999]

the voting age should be raised and stupid people scoring less than 70% on math shouldnt be allowed to vote.

[@boromirinokripperino3928]

Life is not a zero sum game. Just because Singapore made enormous wealth, does not mean that they "stole" it from someone else. They created it. Nothing stops Malaysia from creating similar wealth. There is tremendous growth in global wealth every year. Not transfer, but growth. Make your own destiny. Do not blame others. Observe the non-aggression principle.

[@boromirinokripperino3928]

@Jairul Joe Then why did Malaysia consent to the agreement? The agreement is mutual and lawful. You cannot change the terms of the agreement after you had signed it.

[@boromirinokripperino3928]

@Jairul Joe If this deal was so disadvantageous to Malaysia, why did it agree to it? A voluntary agreement between two parties is always moral.

[@saitouyuuji2290]

Funny.

[@johnwig285]

@@zulrahman2476 Lets stick to the facts and not digress, I see some Singaporeans talking abt how SG provide jobs to malaysia and some Malaysians talking abt how Malaysia has better housing. This is digression at its finest. Heres the facts without any form of biasedness. This is all WAYANG at its best. When Mahathir was in power back then, he had the opportunity to ask for a review during the window, but he didnt. He knew damn well inflation is obviously a thing yet he didnt ask for a review. Now he wants to make up for his mistake by playing victim and blaming Singapore so that he doesnt come off as guilty. Did Mahathir forget that apart from treated water itself, more than $100 mil was invested in Johor Dam and pipelines project which benefitted Johoreans as well? Did Mahathir forget that during flood crisis, while malaysia send their Bomba to help, SG send the army along with PUB technicians to provide treated water to the victims by setting up pump stations? Did Mahathir forget the instances whereby certain sources of freshwater dried up and the agencies called SG for help to send excess treated water? At the end of the day, an agreement is an agreement. Whoever signed the agreement on Malaysia's part was to be blamed for not taking inflation into account along with Mahathir's error in assuming that isnt a need for a review back then.

[@mclucky2216]

Zul Rahman We are lucky to have u uttering rubbish so we know whats rubbish.

[@gomathithiruvasagam92]

One thing is very clear Singapore became one of the Richest nation because if discipline ,hard work with no discrimination among races and most important point is they do not mix religion and politics in all their adminstration.There is no corruption in their adminstration.So it is rich.

[@heroicdesire4398]

No discrimination? Didnt u see how the Malays got threated there(Singapore)?

[@mclucky2216]

Nobody Important Then you should see how those babi off the master tap of water inlet in Sungei Punngor Ringit every now and then. I couldnt even bath properly during CNY and that weather is hot. I would have slap those babi who doesnt consider Chinese village as their community. Simply babi....

[@syedmalek4315]

Singapore has chased away Malay out to Malaysia. . ..

[@mclucky2216]

Syed Malek Empty bottles.

[@oneofthechosen874]

You became one of the riches because US and Israel needs to have a toilet to squat on to control the Melacca Straits.

[@samjewellery3336]

Singapore parliment is an example for all the developing countries to follow.no disturb,no hard words,respectfull and inteligent speaking.

[@zakariahbaharum3198]

in MALAYSIA parliament...they talking like talking in the MARKET.,

[@secrets.295]

Its not. Lol. Ur exagerrating. It hasnt even been touched for years

[@mclucky2216]

Zakariah Baharum LOL Super or Wet Market ?

[@sabdinramsah]

spore so small .. how d u compare msian parliament wt yours one... in a market u can smell democracy lives on...what do u expect

[@mclucky2216]

Ramsah Sabdin Indeed. The federal can not unify state goverments

[@luxus1243]

@@sabdinramsah IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW BIG OR SMALL IT'S ABOUT HOW HOW YOU CARRIED YOUR SELF THAT'S MOST IMPORTANT!!!

[@eddiecheang1513]

With his last breath this old man wants to find fault with our Singapore. I earnestly wish that he retires soon and stop making trouble. Good ridden.

[@kennethlow6619]

I don’t know what he’s talking about but if he told me the world was flat, I would believe him

[@sweealamak628]

Playing Mobile Legends on iPad whilst delivering parliamentary rebuttal - boss 👨‍💻

[@oterenceo]

Making Singapore poorer will not make Malaysia richer. Malaysia and Singapore had the same starting line. Yet, under two different leaders Mr. Lee Kuan Yew and Doctor Mahathir, Singapore progressed much faster. Malaysia has more resources, more land, more people, has oil, gold, tin, rubber, etc. Yet Singapore still progressed faster. What policies went wrong? Which of the policies worked? Those should be the questions. But instead Mahathir decided to be petty and allowed himself to be filled with hate. Mahathir is now trying to incite hate and sow discord between Johor and Singapore. If he is this small as a human being, I think he should step down. He has dismantled UMNO. He had done enough. I think it is high time for him let go and let Anwar take the helm.

[@gundam4596]

you can't compare malaysia to singapore like apple to apple. ridiculous. even if you compare kuala lumpur only to singapore also not fair because at that time singapore has already establish as international city, business hub, international port and airport since british made as their main centre hub. even most companies was given to singapore such as malaysia singapore airlines and malaysia got to establish its domestic air flight ands start all over from scracth whereby singapore only have already establish airport no need for domestic route and just continued its international expansion. thats why you see malaysia a little behind not because malaysia slower progression. even the starting point is not the same, how can you compare its fairness in your view

[@boromirinokripperino3928]

@@gundam4596 Life is not a zero sum game. Just because Singapore made enormous wealth, does not mean that they "stole" it from someone else. They created it. Nothing stops Malaysia from creating similar wealth. There is tremendous growth in global wealth every year. Not transfer, but growth. Make your own destiny. Do not blame others. Observe the non-aggression principle.

[@oterenceo]

@@gundam4596 I am in my fifties and I remembered differently. I remembered floods occuring frequently and I was farming. The currency between Singapore and Malaysia had the same value. Malaysia currency was interchangeable. We were not better than Malaysia. We had no hinterland and was small. We were taught No one owes me a living. That's what Mr. Lee told us. If your attitude is to inherit wealth then the inheritance was bigger for Malaysia. But inheritance aside, we have to ask ourselves fundamentally how we can do better. Your mindset has to change. Otherwise you will forever be blaming others for failure instead of improving yourself for success. Apply yourself.

[@gundam4596]

@@oterenceo pls use logic bruh. singapore at the time is already a port and international hub. the people just need to continue to progress. and it is just a small island. if you were to manage an island and a big landmass country which is easier although the land is full of natural resources. people are scattered everywhere and you cant just take matter one place off the other furthermore the law of malaya about natural resources is handled by state administration except petroleum. to manage a small establish island is not that difficult compare to big country. almost every small nation without resources even without airport and port in this world has high GDP per capita shows why it is easy to manage small tiny island. use your brain bruh....

[@gundam4596]

@@boromirinokripperino3928 where did i blaming sngapore bout its progress. i just highlighted about why malaysia seem slower to progress compare to singapore as the 1st comment suggest and i disagree. who said you stole??? you are so disgraceful and cant think what is fair and just. you just thinking about only whose right whose wrong just like a robot with no feeling. you just show what kind of people singaporean is.....

[@samteller7998]

Is this Singapore’s parliament? Must be the most civilised parliament in the world

[@DaruziAlgebra]

Singapore's Dewan Negara

[@xxxsugoitacion]

nah m8, they go hard against themselves..

[@mclucky2216]

darkstoneft Generally, Malaysia’s parliament is not as bad as taiwan’s. I choose not to mock u. :)

[@switjasmin70]

Actually in the past like 1960s up till 1990s the Opposition was more vocal and sometimes had better ideas than PAP - i had relatives who got to watch the uncensored versions back then. But PAP eventually managed to silence their opponents or convince them to join PAP . And as time went on "the culture" of speaking up and rebuttals in Parliment has changed. Nowadays most of the "bright minds" are already part of PAP - so not much debate (unlike other countries) since most of the members of parliment think alike. Good or bad? I think the lower classes in Singapore are more worried about "legalised corruption and legalised cronyism" but feel helpless to stop the trend.

[@mclucky2216]

Nur Layla You statement does flash back memories.

[@helmyabdullah1962]

You and Singapore are morally right Doctor Vivian. Your explanation is very clear and precise and professionally explained to the August House and to the general lay audience as a whole. Truly Singapore is a blessed nation. Greetings from Miri, East Malaysia!

[@mclucky2216]

HELMY ABDULLAH You have a proper education and im not a bias person.

[@helmyabdullah1962]

@@mclucky2216 thanks but I'm just a former high school leaver and a security at a two star hotel here in Miri sir. Nothing more

[@mclucky2216]

HELMY ABDULLAH You country needs appreciative and thinking human beings like you. I hope you will benefit in future when Malaysia develop into a more inclusive and racially equal country.

[@andersonleong474]

As MY politics situation getting more & more uncertain & hostility risen, SG should escalate effort to tap on other resource supply and reduce SG exposure to MY economy.

[@NC000C]

We are already doing that... We singaporean will refrain from visiting Malaysia as much as possible!

[@ainazz4979]

Wonderful. Best of luck.

[@weiht6767]

The Malaysian government pays RM5,300 per year as rental for Sabah to the heirs of the Sulu Sultanate. Isn't that more morally wrong? And they have not been paying rent since 2013?

[@shamshulanuar1097]

John wei, Sabah is part of Malaysia now. Sulu Sultanate ceased to exist in 1915 when the then Sultan renounced his sovereignty through Carpenter Treaty. As such Sulu Sultanate has no right to claim Sabah. This is very clear during the most defining moment of Sabah history which was the change of atatis from being a British colony to that of a state within Malaysia. Nobody asked the consent from.Sulu Sultanate in 1962 simply because the kingdom has already ceased to exist at that time. On the contrary, the consents of Malay Rulers were essential durinh the journey to independence of Malaya in 1957. Simply for the reasons that the Highnesses in 1957 were sovereign recognised by the whole world. As for watwr supply to Singapore, one of the clause is rwvision of water price after 25 years. It was inked first by then Sultan of Johor in 1927. In 1962, Malaya signed the renewal treaty with the British( Sibgapore was still a colony). One of the clause says that the revision can be made after 25 years

[@evanlee5330]

@@shamshulanuar1097 thats not what he is asking. he said that if the singapore water deal is morally wrong,then paying the heirs of the sulu sultanate is morally wrong

[@shamshulanuar7718]

@@evanlee5330 Malaysia stopped paying the amount after the Sulu intrusion in 2014. But before that, the amount was given as goodwill gesture only. The Sulu Sultanate ceased to exist once the last Sultan renounced his sovereignty in 1915

[@abdrazak8310]

@@evanlee5330 why malaysia must pay to sultan sulu...

[@wanmrazali5446]

I, a Malaysian Malay salute you, Mr. Minister. I am proud of you. You are fortunate because you have no sultans, no rajas, no cronies, no thieves like Mr. and Mrs. Najib. I love your (late) Lee Kuan Yew.

[@mclucky2216]

Wan M Razali I think you can see a clearer picture. I like u not because of your praise for LKY. Cos you know the rational and basis behind. The truth to every issues.

[@michaelzeng7096]

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan is intelligent very articulate in his ideas n speeches. The PAP government is always correct in choosing the right candidate for the job. Never feel disappointed for the foreign affairs minister performances. Highly respected for Dr Vivian Balakrishnan .

[@meifernlee4410]

Just honor the agreement lah, why is Mahatir forever trying to threaten Singapore with this water issue? He got nothing new to say already is it?And since when the water agreement has to do with whether Singapore is rich or not?

[@hiroshiyamashita2090]

At 93, that's an achievement. He can still remember its water agreement that helped to instill hatred. Others would have went home to be with Jesus. LOL

[@kweaonk]

Hiroshi Yamashita 💀

[@alynxgamerx1035]

@@hiroshiyamashita2090 lol 😂 😂 😂

[@chooiharchan3216]

Almost all of Malaysia's politicians could hardly speak as eloquently as this Singapore minister.

[@nagalingamsivalingam9629]

Hon. Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, had clearly explained the agreements which are still in force. You need to consider the senile ex-PM who still keep saying the Malays are poor. What did he do when he was the PM. He only enriched his cronies and his sons and daughter to become billionaires.

[@ericcheong9189]

So if my friend are richer, he need to pay more when we go out? 🤣😂🤣

[@raamd3mon]

Just pay your own bill, don't ask others to belanja (subsidies)

[@bangtongkat6821]

for 1k gallons of water and barely 1 ringit for that, that fact was just to support his statement, you must not use that supportive statement as the main issue here

[@bowlampar]

It all depend on why you need a friend for.

[@krollpeter]

That's Asian mentality, sort of. Lets say you rent a food stall for $ 5000 / month. You work very hard to improve your recipes, you open 18 h per day incl. weekends, you rip your arxe open doing promotions, and after 2 - 3 years your stall is famous and people Q for your great food. What happens next? The landlord will come and ask for $12000 / month. You certainly disagree, have to move out, new location is lesser good, you lose half of your customer basis.

[@TMM-N]

morally yes, u need to support a bit.

[@Henry871026]

Malaysia and Singapore should resolve the issue in the international court to solve this once and for all.

[@Luthaniel83]

Yea and under the acts of an AGREEMENT, Mahathir has no case at all and spend more money on court fees ? How stupid

[@fadilbinboharizil5494]

Singapore should deal with honour deal.win win situation are should welcome to this deal

[@lingth]

@Septimius Severus you have not been doing research a lot i think, by the time the 1962 water agreement expire in 2061, Singapore will estimated to be already self sustain in water already, like what Dr Vivian said, we invest in infrastructure ahead of time, we are already building more desalination plants, we COULD be self-sustain if there is a need, but currently the COST of making water from sea, is still > than buying raw water from Johore, so can you explain why will we WANT to be 100% self substain if there is a cheaper source for the time being, if in a real war, and the water supply is cut, of cos i think the production of sea->fresh water will be RAMP up to counter the drop. but at a higher price for your tap water at home. Singapore knows eventually when the 2061 expiry comes, Malaysia may jolly well not renew or raise the price, hence it is already making preparations ahead of time.

[@teerificbitch]

@Septimius Severus As Tse Hong Ling noted above, Singapore is well primed to become self sustaining in its water projects. Also, Indonesia's massive water pipe project to Singapore would be a huge consideration for Singapore if there ever was a fall out between Malaysia & Singapore.It's only not been considered anymore, because Malaysia had no imminent risk of denouncing the water treaty agreement.

[@limbenglee]

No once and for all, if sb need some attention to show his presence.

[@johnwig285]

Lets stick to the facts and not digress, I see some Singaporeans talking abt how SG provide jobs to malaysia and some Malaysians talking abt how Malaysia has better housing. This is digression at its finest. Heres the facts without any form of biasedness. Stop playing the "water is sold at a ridiculous price" "sg should be grateful" card when those arent the underlying reasons for SG's refusal. An agreement is an agreement, just because a business u invested in is doing well beyond ur expectations, it doesnt give u the right or privilege to demand for a higher equity? This is all WAYANG at its best. When Mahathir was in power back then, he had the opportunity to ask for a review during the window, but he didnt. He knew damn well inflation is obviously a thing yet he didnt ask for a review. Now he wants to make up for his mistake by playing victim and blaming Singapore so that he doesnt come off as guilty. Did Mahathir forget that apart from treated water itself, more than $100 mil was invested in Johor Dam and pipelines project which benefitted Johoreans as well? Did Mahathir forget that during flood crisis, while malaysia send their Bomba to help, SG send the army along with PUB technicians to provide treated water to the victims by setting up pump stations? Did Mahathir forget the instances whereby certain sources of freshwater dried up and the agencies called SG for help to send excess treated water? At the end of the day, an agreement is an agreement. Whoever signed the agreement on Malaysia's part was to be blamed for not taking inflation into account along with Mahathir's error in assuming that isnt a need for a review back then.

[@johnwig285]

this is open to civilised discussion, no form of political hooliganism will be entertained. stick to the issue, dont bring up non water related points.

[@fitw]

Singapore's minister is awesome. Highly intelligence and know what they are doing. His speech is full of knowledge. really respect. Malaysia is far behind.

[@jyju66]

In 1962 , Malaysia was richer, with vast resources .... while Singapore was deemed " hopeless / sure cannot survive " Years passed, if Malaysia chose to remain stagnate, they must bear the consequences

[@gappai]

I would say lost years. The years that Dr.M was PM are the years which Msia truly stagnated, now here he is back again…

[@dereklkzlee4120]

@@gappai PH gorvt cannot moves malaysia to the next higher level. They are trying to sow discord betweens johorean and singaporean. Dont the PH party ever forgets that more than 400,000 johoreans rice bowls are in singapore.

[@Jaguar0xf]

Yes, malaysia was richer and we generously supplied cheap water to you for the longest time

[@Jaguar0xf]

Remember that we were nice to you. Don’t treat a few cent of price review as if you’re going to war with us. It is only a few cents!!!

[@Saiputera]

Singapore wouldn't be here without the british heck even the british already build singapore in 1800era until singapore independed😂

[@TheAlanbean]

Thankfully we had Lee Kuan Yew to bring Singapore to where we are 🙏

[@Amy-we4ij]

LKY has his successor LSL a leader with wisdom & vision whereas for Malaysia ?????

[@Abamisk]

True!!!Majulah Singapura!!!😍

[@yangerek78]

@@Amy-we4ij dishounourable son

[@jekdndn2420]

It's because Singapore is tiny....

[@Amy-we4ij]

@@yangerek78 His father can never rest in peace as he almost make the country bankrupt.

[@coreent1529]

👍Way to go, Dr Balakrishnan! That's why I love and respect my government - so rational and discerning 🤓

[@Jaguar0xf]

Yuck. Controlling, kiasu and phoney

[@860623496517]

🖕😂 Good. Lets your cpf screw...and your minister pay high and outreach at ivy tower... no ball to topup opposition hehe keke

[@joseonlee686]

he previously manage water and cck east ward in singapore

[@dota2pogandomegalul96]

@@860623496517 I love the CPF and I actually don't mind Ministers getting high pay and not doing shit like 1MDB :) They are people of high calibre and it's not that rare to see professionals earning that pay in Singapore.

[@ronaldphoong]

Just be fair, we are in 2022 and operating costs are getting higher due to global inflation.

[@johariendan7696]

Singapore government is like Israel. The water agreement is tied up with Malayan railway land. Singapore can do all kinds of things and it will for its own sake. Singapore did not eject from Malaysia! She was expelled bcos late LKY wanted to be the PM of Malaysia, fast! Singapore feels that she is “superior!” to all the rest of SEA.

[@yusriabdulrazak1894]

Yes singapore are rich due to hard work and a clean govenment unlike malaysia.

[@shirleycameron7718]

Yusri Abdul Razak absolutely and safe too.....amazing....!!!!

[@dereklkzlee4120]

Mahahamat always twist and turns his words, thts why mslaysia cannot success.

[@JackyThamGK]

we better then a dictator country~😂😂😂 remember you must say supreme leader lee kuan yew 😂😂😂

[@JackyThamGK]

@RZZ nn surpass singapore only matter of time, our market is bigger then SG, if they want some war throw some missile, singapore gone 😂😂😂

[@user-gz2pc2jk3t]

Yesss clean SG Government..PAP 💪

[@norausususd3833]

Menteri Singapore ini bijak dan sopan Santun dan handsome

[@zapp99]

This is how a proper Minister speaks.

[@Klsuoi]

1962, Singapore is poorer than Malaysia

[@ivykkb2975]

Is not about rich or poor...is the principle...1962 treaty applied.

[@saditru5758]

simple principle but you know old senile people wont understand, he is trying hard not to be a joke to the world

[@ivykkb2975]

Singapore stands firmed.

[@engineerkhairul6567]

We as Malaysian produce water for Singaporean. Please revise the Agreement

[@ahchoon9067]

Engineer Khairul we singapore provide many job for the Malaysian please return all the salary

[@engineerkhairul6567]

@@ahchoon9067 yes please revise that too. Take skilled worker from your other neighbours, because we're not just a neighbour, we once own Singapore.

[@bowlampar]

I applaud Singapore's parliament in session, it 's usually conducted in an orderly manner with opposition MP asking important question concerning issue facing their country and the official usually provide answer to those queries in a very statesman liked manner. It is quite a different scenario in its neighboring country where the Parliament look more like a circus where clowns (MP) are gathered and acted out for media spot light rather than a solemn branch of government out to take care of the nation's affair.

[@NC000C]

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, apart from personally choosing not to review the price of water in 1987 , had a further opportunity to revise the price. In a letter to then Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew, Tun Dr Mahathir offered to sell water to Singapore at a "fair price" of 60 sen per 1,000 gallons, in return for concessions on other elements of an overall package. Responding to the offer in a letter dated April 23, 2001, Mr Lee said that if there was "give and take on both sides, an agreement is possible". It was in this spirit that Mr Lee visited Kuala Lumpur in September 2001. But while negotiations were in progress, the Malaysian government raised the asking price to RM3 per 1,000 gallons, 100 times the existing price of raw water. This demand made it difficult for common ground to be reached, and led to a stalemate in the negotiations. Rather than rummage through history and indulge in the politics of envy, Dr Mahathir should look into the future and see how the issue of water price can be resolved. Until then, Singapore will stand by the terms of the 1962 Water Agreement. Any breach of that agreement would, according to Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, call into question the Separation Agreement, which is the basis for Singapore's existence as an independent sovereign state.

[@lemon2524]

Yes Singapore is not paying a price that is not reviewed.

[@dryden28]

There is no "morally" wrong or right when 2 parties enter a contract, there is only benefits and profits. Would a bank enter a contract to loan money base on moral grounds? Did anyone had to take any moral high grounds when u sign an employment contract with a company for a job? A comment that make no sense whatsoever. Hopefully Malaysians will not mislead by his comments to incite discontent between both countries.

[@charleszern9892]

Absolutely right.

[@mrbin9257]

Malaysia just pretending they're poor but actually all are very rich !!

[@mclucky2216]

mr bin They themselves know their administration lost tonnes of money on malay business subsidy as well as taxes. Lol

[@sohsaraaa]

mr bin only the higher ups are rich cause they are exploiting the poor

[@limjiaheng]

Its actually quite hilarious that Dr Mahathir actually thought that riding the moral high horse was the perfect way to engage Singapore. It just reflects how one dimensional and low resolution Malaysian politicians are capable of, as it plays out in the international theatre, just shows in plain sight how completely incompetent and outrageous these bullies are. Malaysia would benefit in so many ways had they choose to seek a more reasonable working relationship with Singapore. History ties us together, they can continue on the animosity or work together to a better tomorrow.

[@yangerek78]

Simple being kiasu wont help as well in any way

[@johnchua1087]

@@yangerek78 This has nothing to do with kiasu. Talk is cheap. The water agreement is sanctity which Dr, M also agreed when asked. Enough said. Let's take this water agreement issue to international arbitration and see what is the result. Nobody is stopping Dr. M to do that right? Or it is up to the Sultan of Johor to decide? I think the Sultan of Johor has reasons to believe that the state of Johor also benefited with the current arrangement.

[@yangerek78]

@@johnchua1087 in that case why not reviewe the water price give the price they want and move on. By proceeding to imternational arbitration what or how much exactly do we gain when obviously it is their wster at their country supplied to us

[@johnchua1087]

@@yangerek78 It is not free water to begin with. An agreement is an agreement. Moreover the agreement is sanctity (you should go check the meaning of sanctity). They have lost their chance to review the water pricing long ago and it is then Dr. M who said they did not need to review. Have you ever sign any agreement with any one or buy anything that requires you to sign an agreement? What is an Agreement to you? Say you sign an agreement to buy a 99 year condo with a developer, Then you pay 100 dollars for example, then 50 years later the developer say you are rich so I want to review the original agreed price to 1000 (figuratively)..you are ok with that?

[@yangerek78]

@@johnchua1087 well if its not for free than i guess just oay more since no one can live without water no matter whatever agreement there is. Look how about we start by kicking out of kiasu and negative attitude first like die die want to win thingy and start be neighbourly and understanding in wherr they coming from

[@adamkhan7102]

Will the consequences be right and good for Singapore if we fight Malaysia for the supply of water?

[@abirames8925]

Even Singaporeans can't get more money out of our government. Forget about them giving Malaysia an inch!

[@mlyleo]

Well said Mr Balakrishnan.

[@hiroshiyamashita2090]

LOL its repeat telecast. Same answer all these years. Subject matter being borrowed from yester-years. Nothing new, just repeat and repeat, like a broken record. Not like some new thoughts being raised to counter attack, or even worst, if there is any new idea to attack the sick o man, it still needs approval. Again, as I said, its just repeat and repeat, so its just playing time. At 93, or is it 94 now, time is running out. LOL

[@mclucky2216]

Hiroshi Yamashita A chinese saying goes, the greatest war was fought when you dont even have to shot an arrow at all. If you watch and listen to this video not for the sake of just listening, you would capture a core statement which is legal binding. U need me to tell you which of it as well? Figure it out genius ...

[@irenelim7981]

I think Mr LKY must be laughing on this water issue from up there😅😊

[@oothmansahabdulalim9319]

Irene Lim :no Irene, LKY kept asking God to let him go back alive again, because I'M THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD FACE THE WILY OLD MAN

[@kailim8895]

@faridah hanum lol

[@irenelim7981]

@faridah hanum Even if I convert to Islam, it will still not solve the water issue. Don't get so personal. Perhaps Dr. M should raise this in court.

[@mclucky2216]

faridah hanum U must be on drugs or poor education

[@TheValdy12]

Kafir? 😂. So let me guess, you are anti ICERD too? 🤨🤔

[@MichaelSmith-tf6gw]

If Singapore uses their own water, does it make any sense that the increase price of imported water hit Singapore so hard that Singapore always refuses to do the revision? Think again.

[@balasingamkarupaya1313]

He always complain , His family is rich but the country is poor . He fails extremely . He always Dengki of Singapore.

[@paulsam6505]

Singapore invested in brains while Malaysia didn't.

[@hiroshiyamashita2090]

They have a culture of divorcing their 1st wife to marry their 5th girl friend.

[@mclucky2216]

Zul Rahman I have a simple dream. Racial equality in Malaysia.

[@omarmahadi8219]

I worked at Kertih,which is rich of oil & gas,what is upset me most is the unbalanced economy in Malaysia states here in Terengganu our state is so far behind development compared to west Malaysia but our natural resource is plenty,why this happen because of Dr M he not give enough royalty to our state he just focus on west malaysia,I think Sabahan And Sarawakian also think this unfair Dear Singaporean please guide us...

[@davidtan973]

You are a thinker !

[@peuro4802]

Sarawak and Sabah should ask for independence as well!

[@davidtan973]

@@peuro4802 You are a thinker too !

[@mclucky2216]

Look at what Bersatu has achieve? Giving people more problems Wayang wayang shadow show

[@umai21]

LOL... As sarawakian we don't need guide from Singapore. Sarawak can manage our own problem. But we do mind accepting any positive and constructive opinion.

[@MobileMobile-ev5ve]

These are PAP s highly paid polition who are so relaxed

[@eddymohd5282]

With all due respect Sir Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, thanx and congratulations Sir for sharing this video with us all. Indeed. Dated this 2 October 2022.. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬👌👌👍👍🙏🙏

[@Vin17896]

Corruption is Malaysia's problem.

[@nusantarah4982]

Alvin Ang precisely, if only the malaysian politicians would tackle the issue of corruption as ferociously and msians realised its the highly corrupted system they live with in msia that is unfair to them. And the real cause why they are so much poorer than spore today.

[@tengkualiff]

Ikr

[@gknan214]

Corruption is a problem everywhere, guess some forgets abt how Singapore helped Najib to launder 1MDB money

[@mclucky2216]

gknan214 Hi, u voted for Najib. Can i say you asked for it? Or indirectly allowing it to happen? I hope my statement slap you tight in your face. Dont always bear the culture of finger pointing if you can not recognise your short comings and own problem.

[@kambao_zheng]

Dr Vivian is amazingly amazing.. #RESPECT

[@sudeshaanmurugan4160]

Actually singapore is nothing. Can singapore produce cooking oil, raw rubber and many more natural resources. No no no . As a singapore government itself must know they have to change the 1962 agreement . If this problem has vome singapore should be tolerate with malaysian government and thats the way of good country and they are smart. Or try to change the agreement for current situation rate. I respect both country. But singapore please be tolerate and try to be so smart . And im Proud to be Malaysian. Saya anak malaysia yang sehati sejiwa. Sayangi malaysiaku

[@yamingxie3451]

Singapore's leaders always speak facts.Let the world(not only Malaysians)listen to our arguments,and then theirs,and decide who is right.If anyone claims otherwise,please present your evidence,arguments here,so that everyone on Earth can know and draw conclusions.Because we state the facts plainly,we are not afraid of anything or anyone.Only those who lie,understate,exaggerate,will they face problems down the road.This is truism for both individuals and countries.The water price issue is in writing,on record,not something spoken.The latter has no record.If someone says something,he/she can always deny it latter on,if there is no record.Not with this water agreement,which is a legal document.Remember,the whole world is watching,reading.

[@aazz3524]

Then why woud you reject when Malaysia wanted to revise the Agreement? Stop taking advantage and be reasonable. Dont bite the one who feeds you

[@aazz3524]

@Alexandria School of Science and when Malaysia wants to revise how would Singapore reacts to it ?

[@aazz3524]

@Alexandria School of Science let say if what you are spitting is true, and now malaysia wants to revise it, how would you think singapore would react??

[@aazz3524]

@Alexandria School of Science you have to learn as well

[@aazz3524]

@Alexandria School of Science should not everyone should be careful of everything ?

[@aazz3524]

@Alexandria School of Science its been 60 years alr and both living peacefully. Whats the matter ?

[@user-ov6hs1go4k]

Foreign politicians ought to think thrice before making comments against Singapore. I'd like to see if the Minister's comments are accurately reported in the Malaysian media.

[@yeoweehuathuat8926]

Wait we shut down the water tap.don ask for help.if go war,pls bring ur military full gear and stand front line.not like NS..real war..

[@user-ov6hs1go4k]

@@yeoweehuathuat8926 your comments reflect your level of intellect. I am familiar with NS of both sides. One trains a boy to become a soldier while the other seems to be a girls scout camping trip that may allow you to return home if your mother is down with the flu.

[@mclucky2216]

Yeo Wee Huat Huat Some babi shuts down Ringit’s Sungei Punngor main inlet during CNY 2019. I have no water to even bath during that hot period. Our Chinese populated village every CNY and as and when water kena disturb, seems like you people love to play around with water tap. Im Not surprise at your comment as well.

[@mclucky2216]

Yeo Wee Huat Huat Do u know i did 72 KM route march with almost 20++ to 30++ KG of field pack ? It was a hell of a lifetime experience with my brothers. Can see smoke on my shoulder and arms leh, you know? Have you ever?

[@Prometheus574]

@@mclucky2216 Playing with water tap? That's considered as sabotaging and vandalism in Singapore.

[@Kelberi]

Outsourcing responsibility is not helping Malaysia. Suppose we renegotiate the contract to M's will, the revenue gain for Malaysia is minute compared to billions of state funds lost to corruptions, and Singapore will remain as Singapore. The consolation is that Malaysians are smarter these days, they want to see action plans to improve the country, not red herring.

[@TheMandom88]

At that time of Separations, Malaysia Govt thought Singapore cannot survived without any resources. Also they thought the water they got was free from sky and selling to SG for money make economical sense. Afterall the impure water will be treated by SG and sell back to Malaysia for also a few cents. Malaysia don't have to come out any capital. Get a few cents from a rich country is inmoral ? SG was poorer than MY. Formerly at time of Separation SG Dollars was at $1 - 80 MY cts. Due to Corruption and incompetent officials, Malaysia with vast resources the money went to corrupted pockets. Since Malaysia set a rule NEP that all big company need a Bumi of 30% shares. His son became the richest by sitting as board of Director of many companies . Just chop and sign.

[@somerslim25]

these is like someone sold me a house cheaply and then decade later my house appreciate and you want some refund. grim reaper is waiting for Mahathir; if he can destroy UMNO; singapore is his last breath to destroy his beside wanting to make his son the next PM

[@mkaelani437]

somers lim thank you for making this simple to understand

[@mikkadiva7957]

Wish i can speak like him

[@johnlim8991]

Well said Dr Vivian.

[@mrhan2670]

As much as i hate Malaysian's way of prioritizing only the Malays, as a SG citizen i don't trust PAP. AT ALL!

[@jimmytan6757]

Well done vivian.

[@yangerek78]

U trust this multi million dollar ye man

[@mclucky2216]

yangerek deone How about you guys trusting your Trillion god-son ? U know who am i referring to right?

[@xSA1Nityx]

Remember, he did mention that the price Singapore sells its water back to Malaysia, has already been "heavily subsidized", and this was based on the contract which both nations have agreed on a very long time ago, Singapore at that time was not as prosperous as it is today and knowing that they still agreed to the deal, do you know how much it costs to treat water? running an operation island wide not only that, but also to Johor? There are equipment that has to be maintained, workers to that needs their salary, just as Singapore grows, the standard of living grows too, what makes you think that all these do not need additional cost. There is only one thing Mahathir can do, that is to just void the contract and cut all water supply to Singapore, that of course would be killing of Singapore slowly but what would the whole world think of Malaysia? Yes, a cruel country, no matter how much Mahathir emphasis on how Singapore is "morally wrong" to sell water at a higher price but remember, it has already been subsidized and there is the contract to back Singapore, we did nothing wrong, not only that but remember our cost of living increased so you have to account for that too, sure Johor can very well survived on the water they have, i am sure they have some sort of water purification facility. Now back to the water, Mahathir can talk about the "morale" he emphasized but the position he put Singapore in is so called "threatening" us, he can choose to stop the flow of water into Singapore just like many of his citizens would want but what about the morale that he solely emphasis on? What will the whole world think of Malaysia? Singapore has many investors and countries which it has bilateral relations to help out us out, either that or we will die off, but again what will the whole world think of Malaysia, i'm sure most of the citizens will say that they don't care but wait a few years later and see what happens, investors will leave even countries would want to break ties.

[@darylloeng]

There must be Malaysians sober enough to see through Mahathir's attempt to distract domestic attention away from the problems Malaysia is facing and going through recently. If this is all Malaysian politicians can do, how can Malaysia ever hope to become a developed country?

[@djungelskog3434]

Mahatir likes to rely on riling up emotions because he's nothing more than a demagogue, it's already been proven after he just stepped down when Malaysians needed him the most. If anything, as a Malaysian it feels like it's only fair to make up for forcing Singapore to declare independence despite how much they wanted to be part of the Malayan Union, Mahatir is just mad that Singapore managed to make a name for itself while we're still lagging behind. Thanks for making this clarification and using facts instead of emotions to settle the debate.

[@accordchiang7880]

First time I'm seeing this video. I think this is what LKY meant by "how to differentiate ourselves from our neighbours in order to compete and survive, and also get along with them" I'm very impressed with Mr. Vivian Balakrishnan. I know this is late, but "Well done, Singapore." I hope our Malaysian ministers can follow the footsteps of Singapore.

[@imycunt372]

Without being racist, you think your bumiputra MP possess such intellect and ability? The day will come when pigs start to fly.

[@samquek1025]

calm composure, well mannered tone....文雅..冷静..

[@ziq2188]

Very comprehensive summery, to reply with tactful diplomatic, with record of events. 👍

[@leadershiplessons9225]

I wish Indian MPs show half the will and skill to debate like this in our parliament.

[@sukeribachik1510]

I like to watch and listen to the polite meeting and debate.

[@BossTambii5675]

No need fight for water la.... .. Just give la...

[@ridzuanakil4111]

Malaysian approach seems confusing. . I am malaysian

[@akane8615]

You still have not answer how is it reasonable for SG to buys raw water from malaysia for 1 cent? You keep on saying that SG has sold more water than necessary to johor but do you actually think it's reasonable to get cheap raw water from malaysia and re sell it at 20 times the price? We are not the same country, why are you even talking about the development that SG has done in 1962 which does not even cost that much at that times and compares it to the prices of water that are being sold to you now?

[@arrowstheorem1881]

SG prides itself for adhering to the rule of law. This case can only be settled in the world court. Vivian bala, please approach the world court. Mahathir is confident they will win if go to the world court. So, you should walk the talk, base on the rule of law. But the court will not be in Singapore.

[@mclucky2216]

Cosmo John Cant wait for it to happen. Whatever the outcome, things will show...

[@teerificbitch]

A contract written in black and white, willingly signed by both parties, and with considerable investment decisions made midway on the basis of the contract by SINGAPORE. If Singapore really does go to the world court, Malaysia is going to lose hahaha. The only argument they got going is that "Singapore is rich, and it is morally wrong to be paying so little for water". Cute.

[@shamshulanuar7718]

@@teerificbitch get your facts right. The agreement has a clause for price revision

[@quakespr]

When a coconut drink seller signed a contract to buy coconut from a rich plantation owner for 100 years, but plantation owner’s son squandered his wealth away, and after 2 years, became poorer than the coconut drink seller... can he renegotiate the contract because now the coconut drink seller is richer than him?

[@Jaguar0xf]

Quakespear Shatters yes, only stupid people don’t sell at market prices.

[@quakespr]

@@Jaguar0xf Honoring a contract is not being stupid. It is called integrity.

[@kailim8895]

Only Malaysia can.

[@quakespr]

Kai Lim any person with no integrity and honour can break a contract

[@Jaguar0xf]

@@quakespr you have no idea how much your government earned from paying 3 sen then sell it to you at sgd 2.40

[@arrowstheorem1881]

Singapore is a Rich Nation and 47% cannot afford to retire? Oxymoron? Call a spade a what?

[@arrowstheorem1881]

@thin red line How do you know I am Malaysian or from Mars? Secret police of the internet ? Democracy?

[@e.t.397]

Singapore,its okay. Since malaysia have agreed to the agreement of the pricing last time,they should bloody stick to it. This mahatir getting desperate coz they fricking running out of money coz of the pandemic. So singapore has not done anything wrong,its js a fair business deal with a ridiculous business price which malaysia AGREED to in the 1900s.