KUALA LUMPUR — The Singapore High Commission has denied knowledge of helping the US spy on Malaysia and said it has no interest in harming the friendship between the city-state and its neighbour.
Singapore’s High Commissioner Ong Keng Yong, who was summoned by Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, has explained to ministry officials that he does not have information about allegations in Australian media that the city-state had helped facilitate US-Australian surveillance in the region, which included spying on Malaysia.
The Malaysian government said it is “thoroughly” investigating the latest media report about Singapore’s involvement in the alleged spying activities on Malaysia.
The High Commissioner met the ministry’s secretary-general Datuk Othman Hashim at noon for 20 minutes.
In response to media inquiries, Mr Ong said he is unable to comment on the media reports and has referred them to the relevant agencies in Singapore.
He affirmed that the city-state values its good relations with Malaysia.
“We have an excellent bilateral relationship and cooperate closely on many matters of common interest,” Mr Ong said yesterday. “We have no interest in doing anything that might harm our partners or the friendship between our two countries.”
yyennie@sph.com.sg
Spy Spat: Singapore High Commission denies knowledge of spying on Malaysia
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