Bilateral ties between Malaysia and Singapore further strengthened by high level visits by Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore President Halimah Yacob.

THE bilateral ties between Malaysia and Singapore have been strengthened by the recent visit of Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to Singapore on January 30, 2023. During his visit, he met with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and other officials to discuss ways to deepen ties in mutually beneficial areas and address bilateral issues. The visit resulted in the signing of several agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation and jointly seize opportunities in the digital and green economy.

One of the agreements signed was a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) of Singapore and Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital. The MOU enables both countries to cooperate on issues such as personal data protection and cybersecurity. This agreement is significant as it shows the commitment of both countries to work together to address issues of mutual concern.

Another agreement signed during the visit was the Framework of Cooperation in Digital Economy and Green Economy. This agreement covers areas such as trade facilitation, cross-border data flows, and electronic payments. The potential areas of cooperation include cross-border e-payment systems and electric vehicle charging points. The agreement is expected to serve as a “pathfinder” for digital cooperation between the two countries. President Halimah Yacob of Singapore also visited Malaysia in March 2023, where she expressed her belief that there is much scope for Singapore and Malaysia to expand cooperation. The visit added to the positive momentum in bilateral ties between the two countries.

The recent visit of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Singapore and the subsequent signing of MOU agreements have strengthened the bilateral ties between Malaysia and Singapore. The agreements signed show the commitment of both countries to work together to address issues of mutual concern and jointly seize opportunities in the digital and green economy. The visit and agreements signed are expected to pave the way for further cooperation between the two countries.

Source – Sun Media Magazine ” InDiplomacy – Issue 88 “
To Read the full issue Click here