Mahathir picks a new water fight with Singapore

Malaysia's review of bilateral deals risks discord between neighbors

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Singapore has reduced its dependence on Malaysian water but cannot yet keep the taps flowing on its own.

TAKASHI NAKANO, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- Malaysia finds its relationship with Singapore under stress once again as Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad revives long-standing tensions over water, signaling a shift from the cooperative stance of predecessor Najib Razak.

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