Malaysia and Singapore discussed haze, climate change, food security, energy and water cooperation.
Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Singapore, H.E. Datin Paduka Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin, paid a courtesy call on Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, H.E. Grace Fu, on 16 October 2026. The meeting took place at Minister Fu’s office in Singapore, where both sides discussed bilateral relations and opportunities to enhance cooperation on sustainability, environmental protection and shared regional concerns.
The courtesy call provided an opportunity for the Malaysian High Commissioner and the Singaporean Minister to exchange views on areas of mutual interest between Malaysia and Singapore. Discussions focused on the two countries’ longstanding bilateral relations and their continued engagement on sustainability and environmental matters.
Key topics included the current haze situation, climate change, food security, energy and water. These issues were discussed in the context of cooperation between the two neighbouring countries, which share interests in addressing environmental challenges and supporting sustainable development.
The meeting also covered the importance of maintaining close bilateral engagement on matters affecting both countries. Sustainability and environmental management remain relevant areas of discussion for Malaysia and Singapore, particularly in relation to shared concerns such as transboundary haze, climate change and the security of essential resources.
The courtesy call reflected the continued diplomatic engagement between the two governments on issues relating to environmental sustainability, resource management and trade relations. As Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Grace Fu also holds a portfolio relevant to Singapore’s economic engagement with Malaysia, while her sustainability and environment portfolio covers the environmental issues discussed during the meeting.
Following the exchange, Malaysia reiterated its commitment to working closely with Singapore to support mutual prosperity and sustainable development. Both countries continue to maintain bilateral engagement on matters of shared interest, including environmental challenges and the management of essential resources such as energy and water.
The meeting between H.E. Datin Paduka Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin and H.E. Grace Fu underscored the role of diplomatic engagement in facilitating discussions on bilateral priorities. Their exchange addressed key sustainability and environmental concerns while providing an opportunity to discuss continued cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore.
Source: High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore
