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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has invited Mr Anwar Ibrahim to visit Singapore again in the second half of the year for the Singapore-Malaysia Leaders' ...

Of course, it is in our common desire to ensure that facilities are provided on both sides of the border to facilitate entry,” said Mr Anwar. “They welcomed the reopening of borders and increasing connectivity between the two countries. “As close friends and neighbours, the destinies of Singapore and Malaysia are intertwined. He will also engage the Malaysian community in Singapore during his one-day visit. RTS refers to the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link that aims to connect Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru city to Woodlands in Singapore. which must be done for the benefit of our people,” said the Malaysian leader without further elaboration.

MALAYSIA'S Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government will work to gradually lower the nation's debt and narrow the budget gap, without resorting to ...

The one-day visit comes amid a period of stagnation in relations between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

There are also more mundane but similarly charged issues like Malaysia’s export of chicken to Singapore, which Kuala Lumpur [restricted last year](https://thediplomat.com/2022/06/singapore-braces-as-malaysian-chicken-export-ban-comes-into-effect/) in a bid to shore up domestic supplies and reduce the surging price of chicken. [signed three agreements](https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press-Statements-Transcripts-and-Photos/2023/01/230129pmmai), the first two of which were framework agreements outlining cooperation on the digital and green economies between between Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry and Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry. These include the restoration of land and air connectivity between the two nations after the border closures and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, a particularly important issue given that prior to COVID-19 some 300,000 people crossed Johor-Singapore Causeway each day. This was reflected in the acerbic relationship between Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore and Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad, who traded barbs across the Johor Strait throughout the 1980s and 1990s, even as they joined forces to do battle in the “Asian values” debate that animated the early post-Cold War period. The third was a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in personal data protection, cybersecurity, and digital economy, between Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information and Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital. In a

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made a one-day official visit to Singapore on Jan 30.

Mr Anwar did not elaborate on what issues were discussed. The orchid, which has velvet purple petals, is named Dendrobium Anwar Azizah. Referring to their meeting earlier in the day, Mr Lee said that he and Mr Anwar had a "fruitful discussion" on how to make progress on outstanding bilateral issues, for instance. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday that Mr Lee and Mr Anwar welcomed the reopening of borders and increasing connectivity between the two countries. - Mr Lee and Mr Anwar said they were committed to tackling bilateral issues for the benefit of the people SINGAPORE — Both Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday (Jan 30) expressed a shared commitment to tackle outstanding bilateral issues and to work together for the benefit of both nations in Mr Anwar's first official trip to Singapore since he took office.

KUCHING, Jan 31 — The proposed export of electricity from Sarawak to Singapore was discussed at the meeting between Prime Ministers of Malaysia and ...

“On behalf of Sarawak, Datuk Seri Anwar also touched on the potential of carbon trading cooperation between the private sectors in Singapore and Sarawak. The collaboration is currently still in the discussion stage,” added the statement. “In the discussion with his counterpart Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim raised the issue of the proposed export of electricity from Sarawak to Singapore which will also involve the approval of the Indonesian government.

SINGAPORE, Jan 30 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sees food security as one area of cooperation that can be explored with Singapore for ...

It is a clear signal that the relation is vibrant,” said Anwar. “My position in this administration is very new but I think our position and my Cabinet team is very clear ... When we work constructively together, we produce win-win outcomes with tangible benefits for our peoples and businesses.

At an official lunch in honour of Mr Anwar today, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore's relationship with Malaysia is “quite unlike any ...

“Therefore it’s up to our colleagues to proceed, to move forward, not only in terms of trade, investments, security and resolving all these issues… which must be done for the benefit of our people.” Mr Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry and Malaysia’s Minister of International Trade and Industry Tengku Zafrul Aziz, signed the Mr Anwar said he had meaningful discussions with PM Lee, “There were, of course, more contentious outstanding issues. [ invited Mr Anwar to visit Singapore](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-congratulates-anwar-ibrahim-on-being-sworn-in-as-malaysia-s-prime-minister) last November to discuss the common issues between these two countries and to further advance the bilateral relationship. “We want both Singaporeans and Malaysians to understand and appreciate the fact that these are two great countries and two great neighbours that could do so much more for the benefit of our people,” Mr Anwar said.

Singapores Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Anwar, who is also Malaysias Minister of Finance, will attend a welcome ceremony at the Istana.

He will call on President Halimah Yacob and have a meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who will also host an official lunch in his honour. These are the framework agreements on the digital economy and green economy between Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry and Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry, as well as a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in personal data protection, cyber security and digital economy between Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information and Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Anwar, who is also Malaysia’s Minister of Finance, will attend a welcome ceremony at the Istana.

SINGAPORE -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday met Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong in his first official visit to the city-stat.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Singapore to examine the reclamations carried out in the Batu Puteh area to ensure they were not affecting the ...

"That must be finalised. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Singapore to examine the reclamations carried out in the Batu Puteh area to ensure they were not affecting the environment and the country’s borders with Malaysia. I have Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's agreement to hear our arguments in the near future," he told the Malaysian media at the end of his official visit to the republic today....

COMMENT | When Anwar Ibrahim became prime minister on Nov 24 last year, it was against all odds and expectations at that time. But as unsatisfactory as the ...

It is time for Anwar to start the process of putting things in order and getting a move on. But as unsatisfactory as the coalition that he heads is, Anwar has an opportunity to begin the process of reform this country sorely needs. When Anwar Ibrahim became prime minister on Nov 24 last year, it was against all odds and expectations at that time.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's appointment of his daughter as his senior economic adviser has sparked controversy, with several ...

Focus more on your duty as prime minister as the people and the country are facing difficult times,” he said. “Advise Nurul Izzah to resign as prime minister's adviser … “Pro bono is not an excuse to legitimise nepotism,” the secretary-general of Perikatan Nasional (PN) warned. “The prime minister has to withdraw this appointment. Walk the talk please,” said Mr Hamzah. Resign as finance minister.

JANUARY 31 ― Since becoming prime minister two months ago, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been saying all the right things ― such as promoting good governance ...

If Anwar wants Nurul, why not appoint her to a foundation or government linked enterprise that for the people with full pay. Based on the experience of the government’s charity arm, BAKTI and PUSPANITA, spouses of ministers and top civil servants enjoy priority service from the civil servants over their official work. In all aspects, it seems Nurul will be running the ministry especially with Anwar being extremely busy as PM. In any job application, the first ones to be weeded out are those connected with the top management unless it is a family business. Here it seems unaccredited Nurul will advise accredited professionals in the finance ministry. The position of an advisor, as with a consultant or similar capacity, requires specialist knowledge and years of on-the-job experience.

The Perikatan Nasional chairman says the appointment of Nurul Izzah Anwar as a senior adviser is just the latest in a series of missteps by the prime ...

Anwar should not repeat the same mistake," he added. "It is not too late for Anwar to rectify the situation. Resign as finance minister.

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim needs to resign as the Finance Minister in addition to advising his daughter, Nurul Izzah Anwar to ...

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim gave a speech at his country's High Commission in Singapore on Jan. 30, addressing members of the Malaysian community in ...

"Malaysia cannot unilaterally revise the price of water," he added. He mentioned that there were people who said Malaysia should not deal with Singapore because it was a non-Malay or non-Muslim nation. It noted that countries like the U.S., France and Australia had arrangements for airspace management to be provided by third parties. While both countries were working on long term ways to make the crossing easier, such as digital cards, such measures would take some time. "But this is where good neighbours should negotiate to try and resolve. Malaysia is an ICAO member, and has been since 1958.

Anwar Ibrahim (left) has defended Nurul Izzah Anwar's appointment as his senior economics and finance adviser, saying it was made based on her ...

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SINGAPORE - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim demanded that Goldman Sachs Group honour its settlement with the government for its role in the 1Malaysia ...

The matter would be settled by arbitration should no resolution be reached. “My only appeal is for them to settle this deal with Malaysia because 1MDB is known throughout the world,” Mr Anwar said on Monday in Singapore. We have to move on.” I just want to settle old scores, in the sense of old commitments that we have made. “I’m new in the game. The Malaysian government in 2018 turned its attention to Goldman Sachs for its work raising US$6.5 billion (S$8.54 billion) in 2012 and 2013 for 1MDB.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reportedly demanded Goldman Sachs to honor its settlement over the 1MDB scandal but the American lender disagreed ...

In response, Goldman Sachs cited a filing that highlights a disagreement over whether or not $500 million in proceeds was received by the Malaysian government by August 2022, as per an original agreement. «My only appeal is for them to settle this deal with Malaysia because 1MDB is known throughout the world. [Y]ou can’t just get away by ignoring your moral responsibility and financial responsibility.»

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim demanded Goldman Sachs Group Inc. honor its settlement with the government for its role in the 1MDB scandal and vowed ...

[Goldman Sachs Group Inc.](/quote/GS:US) honor its [settlement](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-30/malaysia-pm-anwar-tells-goldman-to-pay-up-on-1mdb-settlement) with the government for its role in the 1MDB scandal and [vowed](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-30/malaysia-s-anwar-vows-gradual-debt-reduction-to-ensure-stability) to gradually lower the nation’s debt during an interview with Bloomberg Television. In the wide-ranging interview, his first with international media since taking office last year, Anwar spoke about his fragile coalition, the role of his family in the government and Malaysia’s desire to balance geopolitical competition between the US and China.

UPDATED 3.43PM | It may signal that nepotism and cronyism are back, Muhammad says.

MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim demanded that Goldman Sachs Group honour its settlement with the government for its role in the 1MDB scandal, ...