Singapore is quite strong militarily/no pushover and has allies willing to go the distance with them out of pure self-interest?

My bet is there may be some perceived mineral or gas reserve in the area that the Malaysian dictator would like to grab?

After all, under his regime, Malaysians "acquired" many formerly Chinese owned enterprises and this Leopard hasn't changed his spots, merely camouflaged them?

He should settle with Singapore amicably! Unless he wants a hostile potential Chinese ally on his southernmost border?
Alan B.

I really couldn't care less what Malaysia's defence status is. Australian troops fought for Malaysia twice, during the "Konfrantasi" with Indonesia, and during the Malaysian "troubles" when the Chinese minority tried to take control of the country on behalf of Red China.

Ain't multiculturalism great?

All we ever got in return was a mouthful of lip from successive Malaysian leaders, so why the hell should we worry about them now? Red China can have the place with my blessing.

I agree with Lego. Stuff Malaysia.