REACH (Telegram) 136 - What are your views on the outlook of Singapore's economic growth in light of the conflict in the Middle East?
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15 Apr 2026 (10am - 7pm)
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[15/4/2026 9:59 am] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢
Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.6 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, below expectations, moderating from the 5.7 per cent growth recorded in the previous quarter, according to advanced estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Tuesday (Apr 14).
The advanced estimates were computed largely from data in the first two months of Q1 2026. MTI said that while GDP growth remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, the US-Israel-Iran conflict that began in end-February 2026 could start to weigh on economic activity in the coming quarters.
On April 7, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong also said that Singapore's economic growth in the coming quarters was likely to be affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict, and that inflation was expected to be higher than earlier estimated.
💬 What are your views on the outlook of Singapore's economic growth in light of the conflict in the Middle East?
📌 Performance of different sectors
Growth in the manufacturing sector increased by 5 per cent year-on-year, down from 11.4 per cent expansion in the previous quarter. Growth was driven by output expansions in the electronics, transport engineering and precision engineering clusters, which more than offset output declines in the biomedical manufacturing, general manufacturing and chemical clusters. On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally-adjusted basis, the sector contracted by 4.9 per cent, reflecting a pullback from the 4.5 per cent expansion in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The services, wholesale and retail trade, as well as transportation and storage sectors collectively expanded by 6.7 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter, extending the 6.8 per cent growth in the previous quarter. All sectors within the group recorded growth.
The group of sectors comprising the information and communications, finance and insurance, and professional services sectors expanded by 3.9 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter, extending the 3.7 per cent growth in the previous quarter. All sectors within the group grew during the quarter. On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally-adjusted basis, this group of sectors shrank by 4.0 per cent, a reversal from the 4.6 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.
Meanwhile, growth of the other services industries such as health and social services and education remained resilient. On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally-adjusted basis, these sectors grew by 0.1 per cent, rebounding from a slight contraction of 0.4 per cent in the previous quarter.
📌 MAS allows for stronger Singdollar, raises 2026 inflation forecasts
Separately, in light of rising oil and natural gas prices due to the conflict in the Middle East, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said that it has steepened the slope of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER) policy band – signalling that it will allow the currency to appreciate and dampen the impact of rising import costs.
MAS also raised its all-items and core inflation forecasts for 2026 to an average of 1.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent, up from an earlier projection of 1 per cent to 2 per cent.
MAS said, "As higher energy costs pass through supply chains worldwide, a broader range of Singapore’s import costs will increase. Prices for Singapore’s imported intermediate and final consumer goods are forecast to rise. Consequently, consumer price inflation for domestic non-cooked food and retail & other goods should also pick up."
👉https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/singapore-economy-grew-4-6-misses-targets-with-iran-war-blurring-outlook?ref=top-stories
👉 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/gdp-growth-q1-2026-advance-estimates-mti-6054626
👉https://www.mti.gov.sg/newsroom/singapore-s-gdp-grew-by-4-6-per-cent-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/
👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/mas-allows-for-stronger-singdollar-raises-2026-inflation-forecasts-on-iran-war-energy-shock
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[15/4/2026 11:00 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 1. I am concerned about Singapore's economic outlook in 2026. Share your reasons in the chat! ]
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
[15/4/2026 11:00 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 2. I am confident that the Singapore Government has the right strategies in place to successfully deal with the challenges emerging from the Middle East conflict. Share your reasons in the chat! ]
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
[15/4/2026 11:02 am] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,
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💬 What are your views on the outlook of Singapore's economic growth in light of the conflict in the Middle East?
Thank you.
Megan 😊
[15/4/2026 12:32 pm] Andrew Goh: Also concerned about how we can defend ourselves if we ever get into such a situation like Iran. Being a small nation, will we be able to push back (any leverage), or will end up accommodating to the demands.
[15/4/2026 12:56 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
My close friend comments:-
US May Be Eyeing Strait Of Malacca After Hormuz. Why It Matters To India.
https://share.google/dTHw10fS879iTgBvk
Trump may be interested to control strait of malacca.
My comments:-
Hmm....
It is not far fetched.
Trump is out of everybody's mind.
He can do alot of unpredictable things that no sensible people will do.
[15/4/2026 1:00 pm] G: Yes. I'm concerned that Israel has significant leverage over SG
Israel also part of UNCLOS. When Israel blockaded Gaza, SG didn't condemn Israel's actions.
But when Iran blockaded Hormuz, SG very fast to speak out.
It's very selectively biased, almost as if Israel is controlling SG
How sovereign is SG really?
[15/4/2026 1:16 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
1. Energy, oil, natural gas are the lowest denominator to power an economy, production, business and every aspect of our economic functions.
2. The moment energy supply is squeeze, the whole world economic functions slow down and some may even need to ration their energy, world consumption will fall - and stagflation will set in.
3. Stagflation refer to high inflation due to energy squeeze, and slow growth and development due to many economic functions not able to start or process as normal.
[15/4/2026 1:17 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
4. Hence for Singapore to emerge unscathed is a very tall order - when the rest of the globe are struggling without sufficient energy supply.
[15/4/2026 1:55 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
5. However, Singapore government did very well to ensure we are major hubs in almost every critical sectors namely:-
a. We are a petroleum refinery hub whereby many crude oil from all over the world are send to Singapore refineries to process into refined oil, jet fuel, diesel etc.
b. We are a financial capital hub - huge money, wealth assets and financial instruments are flow into our financial hub when other part of financial hubs are in distressed - notably Middle East Dubai, Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar etc.
c. We are air flight transit hub, as Middle East global air hubs such as Dubai and Qatar airports come under attack, many air flights are diverted to Singapore Changi Airport as transit hub before progressing to Europe.
[15/4/2026 1:57 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
d. Our seaports suddenly become even more busy as ships bounded for Middle East due to Hormuz straits block are diverted to Singapore maritime hubs.
Bunkering services also spike to be refuel in Singapore.
e. Singapore suddenly become a chase after gold hub when many rich people are moving their gold out of Middle East in search for a safe, secure and trusted gold storage heaven and they found Singapore.
f. Data centre hub and AI hubs - as Big Tech moving into Singapore and some ASEAN countries in search of IT talents and safe place to run their digital data.
[15/4/2026 1:57 pm] Nicholas: Can see hawkers are worried, food portions already starting to shrink. No reason to continue this war and hope Trump ends USA involvement in it by this month. It is hurting almost everyone globally.
[15/4/2026 2:02 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
Hence though the Middle East war is taking a toll on global trade, business, investment, manufacturing functions and other economic functions - Singapore somehow are mitigated by our steady pair of hands in governance, sound policies, stable environment and trusted hubs.
But in long term, let us hope that the Middle East war should stop - as the world economy need to heal.
[15/4/2026 2:03 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢
[15/4/2026 2:09 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHVa1NKs/
Singapore is an unexpected energy powerhouse - due to human ingenuity and vision.
It is the hallmark of excellence, reliability and extraordinary power - that is not limited by its small size.
[15/4/2026 2:12 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
US: 30 MW microreactor to help vessels run without refueling for decades.
https://share.google/0mkup57RiQVNCmLKN
US firm’s micro nuclear reactor could make vessels cruise for decades without refueling
The initiative follows AMPERA’s plans to seek a license under newly finalized NRC regulations.
[15/4/2026 2:15 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
Thorium based molten salt nuclear reactor can even power a ship at 30 MW without the need for refueling.
Look like this technology is getting more and more advanced - and ready for deployment.
Singapore energy needs should earnestly look into it and see whether it is safe for Singapore to adopt.
If yes, Singapore energy needs to power all our backend infrastructure such as houses, offices, manufacturing plants, commerical, industrial etc will be secured.
Then we will have less worries and less likely to fret over energy source and disruption.
[15/4/2026 2:18 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
"US firm making thorium-fueled nuclear reactors to file for NRC license under new regulations.
Ampera’s reactor uses TRISO fuel that does not need to be refueled allowing continuous operation over decades."
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/us-ampera-nuclear-firm-nrc-license#:~:text=US%20firm%20making,operation%20over%20decades.
[15/4/2026 2:19 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
Same company that miniaturize thorium based molten salt nuclear reactors - for electricity generation and to power ships.
[15/4/2026 2:25 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
"More tanker arrivals, shipping fuel sold through Singapore port in March".
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/more-tanker-vessel-arrivals-shipping-fuel-sold-through-spore-port-in-march#:~:text=More%20tanker%20arrivals%2C%20shipping%20fuel%20sold%20through%20Singapore%20port%20in%20March
[15/4/2026 2:27 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
"Changi Airport passes ‘stress test’ of transit traffic surge amid war, but near-term outlook unclear: Analysts".
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/changi-airport-passes-stress-test-of-transit-traffic-surge-amid-war-but-near-term-outlook-unclear#:~:text=outlook%20unclear%3A%20Analysts-,Changi%20Airport%20passes%20%E2%80%98stress%20test%E2%80%99%20of%20transit%20traffic%20surge%20amid%20war%2C%20but%20near%2Dterm%20outlook%20unclear%3A%20Analysts,-Sign%20up%20now
[15/4/2026 2:28 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/singapore-sets-out-plan-to-become-a-gold-trading-centre-amid-rising-investor-interest
S’pore unveils plan to become a gold trading hub amid rising investor interest.
[15/4/2026 2:29 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
"Singapore equities can weather the LNG storm.
Global uncertainty is also driving capital reallocation, and the city-state stands to benefit".
Singapore reaping many of the benefits from Middle East war.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/singapore-equities-can-weather-lng-storm#:~:text=Singapore%20equities%20can,stands%20to%20benefit
[15/4/2026 2:31 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
"From liquid cooling to regional campuses: How home-grown firm is laying the AI backbone for the region.
As artificial intelligence workloads drive demand for higher-capacity data centres, Racks Central is building ahead of the market, using an integrated development model to roll out AI-ready facilities across the region".
Singapore remain the AI hub.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/future-of-ai/home-grown-firm-laying-ai-backbone-for-southeast-asia-racks-central-data-centre#:~:text=From%20liquid%20cooling,across%20the%20region
[15/4/2026 2:35 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
1. When there is a crisis, there is an opportunity.
有危机，必有商机。
2. It is whether we have the vision, foresight, well planning in advance to seize the opportunities when they arise.
3. And Singapore is one of the very few countries in the world that possess such ingenuity.
[15/4/2026 2:37 pm] 365: I think this will accelerate our study into the feasibility and implementation of nuclear. Just hope that while it's sped up, it's not rushed, and the proper checks and skepticism remains.
[15/4/2026 2:37 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
Agree.
Safety and security very important.
[15/4/2026 2:38 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
But I think the potential of thorium based molten salt nuclear reactors very promising.
Thanks to a REACH participant that draw our attention to this nuclear technology.
[15/4/2026 2:47 pm] 365: Another point on energy sustainability is sustainable consumption. While it's important to reduce individual consumption to a reasonable standard, consumption still scales with population.
Without the infrastructure for energy and food to sustain a high population consumption, we should be relooking into population strategies.
With AI increasing individual productivity, I think the supporting (working) to supported population ratio can be decreased.
As our productivity is not in resources but services, there's only so much service demand to go around. With each person bringing more productivity than ever (and expected to continue increasing), the working population can be gradually decreased.
There's a limit to demand, so individual productivity and population should be inversely proportional. As of now, there is worry that there's not enough jobs to go around precisely because there's an oversupply of productivity (same population X increased individual productivity) against the demand.
[15/4/2026 2:48 pm] 365: I see that all these go hand in hand, it only makes sense to increase population if our productivity brings in more resources to sustain the increased demand for it.
Our productivity is largely in services, which used to bring in resources through trade, but that is getting increasingly vulnerable, so we need to rethink the strategy.
[15/4/2026 4:03 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢
[15/4/2026 4:28 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHGKWfDA/
妈妈，西瓜。
[15/4/2026 4:30 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
There is alot to learn from this small family episode.
When there is a crisis, how to transform negativity to positivity and emerge stronger, more cohesive and more united.
[15/4/2026 4:42 pm] RY: This is quite a good podcast by SG CNA media talking about the impact on SG amidst the middle east crisis
https://youtu.be/LRC0Vu0nql8?si=-YrbhNEUJt6hQYiO
Yesterday news already reported that plastic/fertiliser costs are increasing worldwide, due to shortage of oil
In fact, the world whole supply chain is all affected due to this crisis, as no product is exempted, and food shortage and price increase are all expected
Bless that our govt has far vision and always plan for unforseen crisis in advance eg water/energy reserves
Below is another CNA podcast - interview with SG Energy Minister
https://youtu.be/zm2_BgPw5ok?si=-gG3M33RvdVkZnRz
Yesterday news mentioning how Aussie is tackling the crisis, using solar energy/reducing carbon/ increasing Ai trend
https://youtu.be/FVQAPCFKnjw?si=m3lYqqJhRJTZlu3X
[15/4/2026 5:01 pm] Jun Ming: Hmm but countries doesn't care. If someone decided to attack us to take over such advantage like iran
[15/4/2026 5:03 pm] Jun Ming: I think we have the buffer for crisis but that's when crisis don't happen in Singapore
[15/4/2026 5:03 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
Thus important to :-
1. Keep our army strong.
2. Our foreign affairs to make Friends with All and Enemies with None.
3. Keep emphasizing conformance to international law and order.
[15/4/2026 5:04 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Interesting. Never realised
[15/4/2026 5:05 pm] Jun Ming: To keep our army strong
1.) st engineering turn over rate need to be low. You cannot afford to have talent resign after finishing projects.
[15/4/2026 5:06 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
1. Then we must be visionary to be able to secure all our vital needs.
2. In international space, keep drilling in the right international order.
3. Always be a lamp, a lighthouse, the beacon of righteousness in the globe of darkness.
4. Eventually, darkness will leave the globe and law and order will come back to rule the world.
[15/4/2026 5:06 pm] Jun Ming: So coprate welfare need to buck up. What keep us together is 人心
[15/4/2026 5:07 pm] Jun Ming: We cannot rely on international order because such order always got broken
[15/4/2026 5:07 pm] Jun Ming: Rules are meant to be break
[15/4/2026 5:07 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: News they show where we keep our reserve oil. Is it necessary to announce to the whole world what we have, where we keep. What technology we have . How prepared we are? Isn't it easier for others to attack us if they know our capabilities. Think certain things things need to be kept a secret.
[15/4/2026 5:08 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHbybr9D/
Look at the celebration in Hungary as Orban lose.
[15/4/2026 5:09 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: SG gov need to control rents, they are sky high.
[15/4/2026 5:09 pm] Jun Ming: Coprate welfare is what being neglected in important industry so to attract talent and letting them stay
[15/4/2026 5:10 pm] Jun Ming: My friend in hdb says the job is phycological hazard as they make it mental straining. She is thinking to stop working after contract ends
[15/4/2026 5:11 pm] Jun Ming: I think this also apply to many companies. Look at st engineering the turn over rate is so high. How to make good weapons for our country?
[15/4/2026 5:12 pm] Jun Ming: How to increase gdp when people are leaving
[15/4/2026 5:12 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Coming to hdb. Why nothing is being repaired, if it's broken or not working. Even cleaning.
[15/4/2026 5:13 pm] Jun Ming: Because town council have no one to respond. And they rely only on one or 2 contact point
[15/4/2026 5:13 pm] Jun Ming: Unwilling to improve in Welfare, making people reluctant to apply for pa job
[15/4/2026 5:13 pm] G: And going by the recent pro-israel postures SG politicians take despite israel breaking the international laws.. It contrasts very starkly vs other countries that "break" international law (e.g. russia {& iran)
What is very concerning is how much leverage Israel has over the US. If they can have so much leverage over US, make US draft soldiers to fight wars for Israel, what more over SG?
I don't want SG to be israel's vassal state, israel pressuring our politicians to send our NS boys having to fight israel's wars for them
[15/4/2026 5:14 pm] Jun Ming: As they are the one closest to mp which makes their job scope more stressful
[15/4/2026 5:14 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: I live in Tampines electric charging point not working already think 2 weeks. Still nothing done. They just block that area.
[15/4/2026 5:15 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Even exercise machines not working, 6 8mths, still nothing done
[15/4/2026 5:15 pm] Jun Ming: You look at it the whole town council might have only 5 people with many overdue cases
[15/4/2026 5:16 pm] Jun Ming: Depends on your rc manage also lah
[15/4/2026 5:16 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
Report to One service apps.
Within a few days it will be rectified.
[15/4/2026 5:16 pm] Jun Ming: It is clearly reported as they have block the area
[15/4/2026 5:18 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Exercise paths with so much dead leaves. Trees branches fallen. And I see so many cleaners. 1 cleaner 2 blks. Why can't they clean up the space. Put the leaves in bags. N place them where near collect them. Why do we need saperate near cleaners to clean dead leaves.
[15/4/2026 5:19 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Now it's had become so bad, carparks are full of dead leaves. Recently when it rained. All drainage holes were being blocked by them even near Entery to pie
[15/4/2026 5:19 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
https://share.google/Sp92NziqyDxOs0Nx7
OneService apps.
[15/4/2026 5:21 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: 👍 will try. Contact town council say contact nea.
[15/4/2026 5:23 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Ya they block n do nothing. Like the exercise machines. The new type, bad quality, all broken. They just wrap them up n leave them
[15/4/2026 5:23 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
Only OneService apps has a proper workflow that have KPI - closely track centrally until completion.
Take photos of problems areas - up to 3 photos.
GPS will highlight the exact location when you access the apps.
Very easy to use.
You will also be asked to rate its service.
Service usually very well rated.
[15/4/2026 5:24 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
Call tender, award, before can do replacement.
[15/4/2026 5:24 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: When mp go on rounds thing get done. Otherwise things r in bad shape. Even lift lobby, got cobwebs
[15/4/2026 5:25 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Need to do proper jobs. Old machines are fixed well. Now the new machines are shaking, like not well fixed into the ground.
[15/4/2026 5:26 pm] Daniel: I also stay in Tampines. I do agree, try OneService App, tried a few times and got resolved very fast. One time reported rat burrow at the recycling area, next day it was cleared and filled up. Same with some other things. Give it a try, might work.
[15/4/2026 5:27 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Some things just need simple job like oiling or change of seat. Previously 1 exercise bicycle was wrap for few mths because the chair was torn. When I write in town council, n suggested that they could just change seat. It was done.
[15/4/2026 5:28 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
https://babe118.blogspot.com/2026/04/oneservice-apps.html
So many cases I reported properly resolved and closed.
[15/4/2026 5:29 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: When someone complains. They should not just send worries to go wrap thing up n leave it. An proper inspector should come. See what is wrong n have it fixed
[15/4/2026 5:29 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Thank you
[15/4/2026 5:39 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
"US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports on Monday.
US President Donald Trump said his goal was to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines and reopen it to all shipping, and that Iran must not be allowed to profit from controlling the crucial waterway."
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-military-begin-blockade-iran-ports-strait-hormuz-donald-trump-6052951#:~:text=US%20military%20to,the%20crucial%20waterway.
Those who pay Iran toll cannot pass now.
Those who criticise Singapore for not negotiating to pay toll - now how?
Who has the last laugh?
Those who are complicit in breaking international laws or those who uphold international laws?
@Babe:Negotiation to break international law.
Now there is a price to pay.
[14/04, 4:30 am] ☸️ Danny 心: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which relies heavily on the Middle East for crude oil imports, called for the restoration of "safe, unimpeded and continuous transit passage of vessels and aircraft" in the Strait of Hormuz.
"We call for the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire, aimed at preventing further suffering and loss of lives, ensuring maritime security and freedom of navigation and overflight, especially for merchant, non-combatant vessels and aircraft in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), minimising disruption to the flow of energy and essential goods, and mitigating its adverse impact on global economic stability," ASEAN foreign ministers said in a statement.
[14/04, 4:31 am] ☸️ Danny 心: ASEAN countries collective foreign ministers say - no toll, free passage.
Very different from paying tolls that infringe international law.
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHp9VLyB/
@Babe:Iran say US blockade of Hormuz straits is illegal, piracy and violate international law.
So Iran blocking and levying tolls didn't violate international law, not illegal, not piracy?
Really hypocrates.
Both Iran and US violate international laws - both are to be condemned.
@Babe:Now what is your response?
Your argument of negotiating to pay toll stand on very shaky ground.
Because you become complicit in breaking international laws by emboldening toll paying.
[15/4/2026 5:42 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
1. Always be a lamp onto the world if darkness cast a shadow on the world.
2. Be a lamp to remind the world the right order.
3. Finally justice and fairness will emerge.
4. Never flow along the side of unlawfulness - just for a short term benefits - because karma will eventually catch up.
5. When there is need to be brave, be a pathfinder - to lit the road to righteousness.
[15/4/2026 5:51 pm] G: Should SQ bail out air India?
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/air-india-asks-tata-singapore-airlines-funds-after-us2-4-billion-loss
[15/4/2026 6:01 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢
[15/4/2026 6:01 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
This is a strategic move - that cut both sides.
1. Chides the littoral State that control the straits for levying toll charges.
2. Chides the power state who want a share of the toll charges.
Both are infringing international law - freedom of passage and no levying of toll charges.
As shippers will have to pay millions $ for right of passages.
Eventually worldwide consumers will pay high price for petrol and food costs.
3. Blocking the straits is blocking global economic flow of energy, food, fertilizer, and critical resources - and must not be tolerated.
This apply to the littoral State and the power that block it.
By publicly voicing out the right international order - it become a rallying call that energise world leaders to come out collectively for actions and rectification.
And indeed, it has force the powers in conflict to find a resolution to stop all the nonsense - and bring back proper law and order.
[15/4/2026 6:07 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHpKFHdX/
@Babe:Well illustrated, well said with good corridor analogy.
I think you are smarter than many people.
[15/4/2026 6:08 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
Those who find the blocking of Hormuz straits too difficult to understand - this is a good corridor analogy produce by our Malay brother for common man in the street to understand.
[15/4/2026 6:34 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHtYoM29/
Nuclear technology for Singapore.
[15/4/2026 6:38 pm] LCL (Danny 心):
The Minister illustration of a thumb size uranium pellets SMR will still produce radioactive waste though in a small volume.
Thorium based molten salt nuclear reactors - is whereby thorium mix with molten salt - to produce uranium-233 liquid fuel to trigger nuclear fission to produce heat, turn turbine and generate electricity.
The liquid fuel is being kept recycling within the nuclear reactor without producing radioactive waste.
Hence thorium based molten salt nuclear reactors is a notch safer than the thumb size uranium pellets SMR.
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After note:-
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@Babe:Chronology of events :-
1. Malaysia negotiate with Iran to let their oil tankers pass at Hormuz Straits - fearful of oil disruption - suspect agree to pay toll charges.
2. Opposition WP MP in Parliament raise question to Minister MFA - whether Singapore will follow likewise to secure our oil.
3. Minister MFA reject negotiation to pay toll charges and Hormuz Straits blockade - because it infringe international law. Also paying million $ of toll charges impact downstream worldwide consumers that will pay higher oil and food prices.
4. Nurul Anwar take offence against Minister MFA for contradicting Malaysia position - arguing Singapore take side of US & Israel - with hindsight on Islamic vs Western faiths.
5. Singapore position is solely anchor on adhering to Internation laws and global economic impact.
6. Singapore position also apply to Power state who want a share in the toll charges and subsequent blockade of the Straits - that break International Law.
7. Subsequently, ASEAN foreign ministers (including Malaysia) - make collective statement - no blockade of Hormuz Straits and no payment of toll charges - directly contradicting Nurul Anwar''s criticism of Singapore Minister MFA position.
@Babe:What is wrong with negotiation to pay toll fees - for right of passage?
1. It embolden extortion (akin to paying kidnappers, scammers money).
2. It incentivise other Countries to follow suit - by breaking International Law.
3. It promote lawlessness in the International space.
4. Countries that do not have privilege of controlling strategic straits will be annoyed - and encourage pushback.
5. Worldwide prices to critical resources, food, transport etc will spike.
6. It could expedite and trigger a WW3 as more Countries go into economic difficulties that causes social unrest - (with reference to how WW2 started - whereby one main reason for the outbreak of WW2 - is the supply disruption of critical resources).
@Babe:通过谈判支付通行费来换取通行权有什么问题？
1. 这会助长敲诈勒索（类似于向绑匪、骗子支付钱财）。
2. 这会刺激其他国家效仿，违反国际法。
3. 这会助长国际空间的混乱局面。
4. 那些没有控制战略海峡特权的国家会感到不满，并会采取抵制行动。
5. 全球关键资源、食品、交通等价格将会飙升。
6. 这可能会加速甚至引发第三次世界大战，因为更多国家会陷入经济困境，导致社会动荡——（参考第二次世界大战的爆发，二战爆发的主要原因之一就是关键资源的供应中断）。
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Source:- Google AI
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[16/04, 8:17 pm] Close friend comments: It takes a lot to put in place international law - countries need to agree and then if don't comply. No one believe in it anymore. World will be thrust into lawlessness.
[16/04, 8:18 pm] ☸️ Danny 心: Yes.
This is how WW2 was triggered.
That's why I say there is a 魔 that can trigger WW3 back in 2016, 2017.
[16/04, 8:23 pm] ☸️ Danny 心: That's why when the world is going into wrong direction, as walking the bodhisattva path, we must publicly speak the right view - to provide a lamp in the globe of darkness.
To raise awareness, invoke people's conscience - not to trigger WW3.
[16/04, 8:24 pm] Close friend comments: It took close to 100 years (80+ years) to arrive here, then throw away.
[16/04, 8:25 pm] Close friend comments: Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says | The Straits Times https://share.google/TPlJY0D1P6bC5hAZK
So mess up!
[16/04, 8:26 pm] ☸️ Danny 心:
Yes.
It is the dharma ending era.
Very dangerous, because darkness and lawlessness sets in.
Only drip and drop of conscience are here and there.
When we detect something dangerous - we must muster bravery to voice it out - to trigger global awareness of their conscience to do the right things.
And not descend into the path of collective annihilation through collective karma.
[16/04, 8:26 pm] ☸️ Danny 心: Yes.
Consequences very bad.
It directly impact food crops.
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