Singapore commends Malaysia's Asean leadership, eyes stronger bilateral ties


The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link, scheduled to commence passenger service by end-2026, will significantly reduce commute time, enhance physical connectivity and unlock many more opportunities for Malaysia and Singapore to collaborate in various areas. - Mass Rapid Transit Corporation via ST/ANN

SINGAPORE: Singapore deeply appreciates the steady hand with which Malaysia has steered Asean this year under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, and will continue to strongly support Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship, said Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

He said there is much more that Singapore and Malaysia can do together to elevate bilateral relations, including through their shared commitment to keeping Asean cohesive, vibrant and forward-looking amid an increasingly turbulent geopolitical environment.

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