In response to media queries on comments made by Johor Menteri Besar Dato’ Osman Sapian on 27 December 2018 about his upcoming discussions in Singapore, the MFA Spokesperson said:
“The Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) for Iskandar Malaysia, which is a regular, institutionalised bilateral platform for both sides to review the progress of economic cooperation in Iskandar Malaysia, is scheduled to meet in January 2019. The JMC for Iskandar Malaysia does not have the mandate to discuss issues related to the Johor Bahru port limits issue. Singapore has also not received any official proposal or communications from Malaysia related to the construction of any new road link between Singapore and Malaysia.”
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
28 DECEMBER 2018