Malaysia

Anwar congratulates Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong, vows closer ties between neighbours

The Prime Minister highlighted growing collaboration at multiple levels between the two governments, describing it as “a vital foundation as we navigate profound challenges to global order and international trade.”

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 04 May 2025 10:53AM

Anwar congratulates Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong, vows closer ties between neighbours
The prosperity and security of Malaysia and Singapore are indivisible - May 4, 2025

“WARMEST congratulations to (Singapore’s) Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on leading the People’s Action Party (PAP) to victory in Singapore’s general election,” Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

“I wish you and your team continued success as you carry forward the responsibilities of leadership in this new term.”

Anwar emphasised the close bond between Malaysia and Singapore, noting their shared geography and deep-rooted ties.

“The prosperity and security of Malaysia and Singapore are indivisible. We are bound not only by geography, but by enduring ties of kith and kin,” he said.

Looking to the future, Anwar highlighted growing collaboration at multiple levels between the two governments, describing it as “a vital foundation as we navigate profound challenges to global order and international trade.”

He pointed to the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone as a key opportunity for bilateral success.

“Together, our two countries have the opportunity to make the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone a shining example of what neighbours can achieve, with conviction and shared purpose.”

“We look forward to deepening this special relationship in the years ahead,” he added.

It was reported earlier that the People’s Action Party (PAP) returned to government in a stunning victory, winning 87 out of 97 seats - or almost 90 per cent of the seats - and staving off challenges from the Workers’ Party (WP) without conceding any new ground to its rivals.

Against the backdrop of party renewal and leadership transition, Singaporeans at the ballot box on Saturday (May 3) chose political stability and economic safety over the opposition’s calls for greater checks and balances.

In all, 65.57 per cent of the 2,386,452 valid votes cast went to the PAP – up from 61.24 per cent in the 2020 General Election - in what was Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's first electoral test leading the ruling party. - May 4, 2025

Spotlight

Malaysia

UMNO launches donation drive to help Najib pay RM50 million fine – Zahid

Malaysia

Uni student charged over crash that killed four family members

Malaysia

Rafizi presses government to explain Najib house arrest terms

Malaysia

AirAsia brushes off financial concerns, says cash position strong

Malaysia

Najib granted conditional pardon, to serve remainder of sentence under house arrest

Business

Inflation picks up to 1.9% as transport, food prices rise

Malaysia

Two-lorry crash blocks all northbound PLUS lanes, leads to 7km traffic crawl

Malaysia

Negeri Sembilan SUK declines to gazette proclamation removing Tuanku Muhriz

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Police refer Noorazli speech probe to AGC after 93 statements recorded

You may be interested

Malaysia

Hannah Yeoh denies signing viral Najib house-arrest order

Malaysia

Surging global energy prices puts Malaysia on alert for higher costs

Malaysia

Hadi vows to produce evidence in court over US topple-BN claim

Malaysia

Rembau Undang: Exco cannot override Negeri Sembilan constitution

Malaysia

MCA expects GE16 within four to five months

Malaysia

PH leaders to meet amid questions over BN’s position in unity government

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

34 locations nationwide remain in unhealthy air quality category

Malaysia

UMNO launches donation drive to help Najib pay RM50 million fine – Zahid