May 11, 2010
Today Online
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Government has rebutted a report by Global Witness' claiming that Singapore's demand for Cambodian sand has threatened the ecosystem and undermines good governance.
The report from the International Environmental non-government organisation (NGO) suggests the Singapore Government seeks to import sand without due regard to the laws or environmental impact of Cambodia.
A statement from the National Development Ministry (MND) said this is not true. The Ministry says it is committed to the protection of the global environment.
And it does not condone the illegal export or smuggling of sand, or any extraction of sand that is in breach of the source countries' laws and rules on environmental protection.
The Government also did not receive any official notice on the ban of sand exports from Cambodia.
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