Cross border co-operation

Well well well - co-operation of a sort. I am surprised.

"Planes from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand will be allowed to cross into each other's air space under the scheme. The four countries will initially take turns conducting two patrols a week. The Strait is one of the world's busiest sea lanes, carrying half its oil and a quarter of its commerce."

About time too - considering that most of the pirates perpetuating said attacks come from Indonesia. I am somewhat sceptical about Indonesia's motivation, considering all the (unofficial) crap we Singaporeans have had to endure. All the rantings and ravings from power mad politicians trying to rouse the populations on either side of Singapore to boot. I just hope we're not going to get screwed over. Again.


Oh, you didn't know? Singapore is M'sia and Indonesia's favourite punching bag.