Ties with Malaysia very good but some issues left for successor to settle, says Singapore PM Lee


SINGAPORE (Bernama): Outgoing Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the republic's relations with neighbouring Malaysia have been "generally good" during his time, but there are still some issues for his successor to address and work on.

Lee in an interview with local media ahead of the leadership transition on May 15, said during his 20 years as Prime Minister, he made progress on several issues with different counterparts from Malaysia, including the Pedra Branca (Pulau Batu Puteh) and the Malayan Railway land.

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