So Mahathir now realizes that Singapore is rich country.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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.

That was a really good speech. Factual and respectful

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Wish i can speak like him

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?

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.. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬👌👌👍👍🙏🙏

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

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.

Still a very humble and clear speaker in any debate or talk.

A trip down memory lane. An Amazing throwback. Its 3yrs ago.. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬

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 .

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?

Menteri Singapore ini bijak dan sopan Santun dan handsome

It looks like TDM, in changing tack, has touched a soft spot.

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

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

The price was a package of separation 65

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Dr Vivian is amazingly amazing.. #RESPECT

But the price is dirt cheap. Dealed about 70 years ago. So now we should review the price

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.

A good piece of speech deliver .

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.

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

Does it make sense to argue?

Maybe Mahathir does not know what legally binding contracts and agreements are for. Basically, it means you are legally obliged to respect what is stated and agreed upon signing the contract, until it expires. After that, you can renegotiate when the current agreement expires.

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.

Was the QnA preplanned? He has a deck points prepared right before him.

Well said Singapore. This is the kind of talk we need between the Malaysian and Singaporean leaders. We need to be good neighbors. You have explained well. In future I hope Singapore and Malaysia should have a face to face talk to avoid misunderstanding and miscommunication between each other. In future please hold more open talks with each other to clear all the doubts including the sea borders and air space. Singapore and Malaysia are supposed to be good neighbors as Singapore was part of Malaysia before it came out to be on her own. Lets respect each other and solve all problem by having more friendly talks.

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

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...

This is how a proper Minister speaks.

How about use atmospheric water generators (with solar panels) for swimming pools?

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

Well said Mr Balakrishnan.

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

Omg, the mp in my area.

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.

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.

That is what they call meritocracy!

'no one owes u "_s a living. ' so true. not even our govt to its citizens. if we dont work we die! Like dear mr LKY said' Retirement is not an option '

if only the Parliament of Malaysia is like thi- wait i change my mind it never will be like this

aiyo feel sorry for spore for subsidizing the water. malaysia should allow for renegotiation. should do morally right thing.

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.

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.

World should learn from Singapore and Malaysian peaceful dispute resolution ways. There is a kind of affection in both of them relationship

说得好。我喜欢。

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.

Excellent!

There is no contract that cannot be broken.

Dr Balankrisnan so soft spoken make my heart melting😊!! VERY RESPECTING TO SGP👍🏼👍🏼

Ya la if not cannot pay their Minister salary

tq.sir.your explain in yr parliament.yr men's sittings listen.& under standing . with out any noise. TQ MP need to learn...

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.

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?

How much is water per gallon for household in Malaysia?

I suggest setting playback speed to 1.5x

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

Well Done Minister Vivian

I'll get up!

One United people