In the speech at the lunchtime, Mr Anwar declared that he was handled when Mr Shelter had made a reference to Malaysian workers who come to Singapore for work.
“I was very touched when he made mention of the fact that people have in order to queue for hours ahead to work (in Singapore), waking up at four in the morning. Of course , it really is in our common desire to ensure that facilities are provided on both sides from the border to facilitate entry, ” said Mr Anwar.
He also stressed that President Halimah Yacob’s upcoming state visit to Malaysia in the future is a “clear transmission that bilateral relationships are vibrant”.
On his part, Mister Lee said that the particular Singapore-Malaysia partnership has stood, even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
During that time, ministers and officials from both countries held in close get in touch with to exchange notes, assistance one another and to organize plans, he recounted.
“Even as supply chains all across the world were damaged, people and products continued to circulation safely and efficiently between Malaysia and Singapore, ” mentioned Mr Lee.
He added that will now that the edges between both nations are fully reopened, people are able to go to freely and businesses can operate with greater predictability.
Mr Lee observed that travel in between Singapore and Malaysia “will be even easier” once the RTS Hyperlink is completed in 2026 .
Mister Lee added the fact that two leaders a new “fruitful discussion” on how both countries can make progress on outstanding bilateral issues.
“As close friends and neighbours, the destinies of Singapore and Malaysia are connected. When we work constructively together, we produce win-win outcomes along with tangible benefits for the peoples and businesses. I am confident that will with Prime Minister Anwar’s support, Singapore-Malaysia relations can achieve greater heights, ” mentioned Mr Lee.