learning from the loss of pulau batu puteh

greetings.

it was a gloomy friday for malaysians in general after icj announced that pulau batu puteh now belongs to singapore. funny how a piece of history hundreds of years old could be decided within just a few moments. however since we had decided to leave it to icj to sort out the tussle over the island with singapore, nothing much could be said really over the decision. we were represented by a group of very competent lawyers. no complaints about that. however, if johorians in particular feel sour over the decision it is to be understood since pulau batu puteh had been part of their rich history for so long.

hopefully there is something to be learned from the experience. documents are important. this was proven by the letter from the johor acting state secretary written in 1953 disclaiming pulau batu puteh. how and why that letter was written, only god knows! that letter carried high marks for the singapore lawyers.

what say you?