SINGAPORE – Singapore and Malaysia are looking forward to restoring cross-border travel when the Covid-19 situation in both countries allow for it, said the republic’s Transport Minister S. Iswaran.
Iswaran, who was appointed to the new portfolio effective May 15, said on Facebook he had yesterday made his official introductory video call with his Malaysian counterpart, Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.
“We discussed a broad range of issues that Malaysia and Singapore are working together on,” he wrote.
Iswaran, who was previously communications and information minister, noted that, in the meantime, “both sides continue to invest in the future”.
“(Wee) and I both affirmed the importance of continuing work on the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link, which will strengthen connectivity when cross-border travel resumes.
“We also agreed to continue cooperating closely at international platforms, such as the International Civil Aviation Organisation and International Maritime Organisation, especially on long-term transnational issues like climate change and sustainable transport,” he wrote.
Iswaran said he and Wee will continue to keep in touch regularly and cooperate closely for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Reminiscing on his younger years, Iswaran also wrote: “As a child, whenever my family travelled to Penang, I would stop by Ayer Hitam – (Wee's) constituency.
“He invited me to visit Ayer Hitam again soon for coffee and Musang King durians when the Covid-19 situation improves. I look forward to taking him up on his offer soon!” – Bernama, June 12, 2021
