Singapore to set up consulates in Sarawak, Sabah


Abang Johari (right) and Menon at his office in Kompleks Satria Pertiwi on Monday (Jan 19). – Bernama -- fotoBERNAMA (2026) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

KUCHING: Singapore will establish consulates in Sarawak and Sabah in 2026 following approval from the Malaysian government, says Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia Vanu Gopala Menon.

He said the approval prompted his visit to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu to assess potential consulate locations and suitable sites for at least a temporary starting point.

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