KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore should work together in new fields such as sustainability, climate change and the digital economy, extending beyond the current areas of cooperation, says Singapore’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Vanu Gopala Menon.
He stressed that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the two nations during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to the republic in January, focusing on the digital economy, green economy and cybersecurity, represents a positive beginning.
“Singapore is also keen to contribute to Malaysia’s conservation efforts, and an MOU was signed between NParks and the Pahang Biodiversity Council on Cooperation in Flora and Wildlife Conservation in June this year,” he said in his speech at Singapore’s 58th National Day reception.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke, the Minister-in-Attendance, graced the reception he hosted.
Menon said Singapore and Malaysian agencies had been improving people-to-people flows between the two countries, including expediting the immigration processes at the Johor-Singapore checkpoints.
“There has also been good progress on the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link, which is due to be completed in 2026,” he added.
Menon said Singapore’s 58th National Day reception-themed “Bersama” (Together) underscores the strong people-to-people ties between Singapore and Malaysia and emphasises that both countries will work together to address future challenges.
“Bersama is an apt description of the special and historical relationship between Singapore and Malaysia and how our futures remain irrevocably tied,” he said. — Bernama
