Malaysia bans sea sand exports to Singapore
Singapore has increased its land area by a quarter since independence in 1965, mostly by using sand to reclaim coastal areas
03 July 2019 - 12:59
Singapore/Kuala Lumpur — Malaysia, Singapore's biggest source for sea sand, has banned the export of the commodity, according to officials in Kuala Lumpur, a move that traders said could complicate the island-state's ambitious expansion plans on reclaimed land.
Those plans include the development of the Tuas mega port, slated to be the world's biggest container terminal. Singapore has increased its land area by a quarter since independence in 1965, mostly by using sand to reclaim coastal areas...
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