KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17\u00a0(NNN-Bernama) —\u00a0Malaysia and Singapore should work together in new fields\u00a0such as sustainability, climate change, and the digital economy, extending beyond the\u00a0current areas of cooperation,\u00a0said Singapore’s High Commissioner to Malaysia\u00a0Vanu Gopala\u00a0Menon.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Menon stressed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) signed between the two nations during Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim\u2019s visit to the republic in January, focusing on the digital economy, green economy, and cybersecurity, represent a positive beginning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSingapore is also keen to contribute to Malaysia\u2019s conservation efforts, and an MOU was signed between NParks and the Pahang Biodiversity Council on Co-Operation in Flora and Wildlife Conservation in June this year,\u201d he said in his speech at Singapore’s 58th National Day reception Wednesday night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reception hosted by him was graced by Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who was the Minister-in-Attendance. Also present was Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Menon said Singapore and Malaysian agencies have been working together to improve people-to-people flows between two countries, including expediting the immigration processes at the Johor- Singapore checkpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere has also been good progress on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, which is due to be completed in 2026,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Menon said the Singapore\u2019s 58th National Day reception themed \u201cBersama\u201d (Together) underscores the strong people-to-people ties between Singapore and Malaysia and emphasises that both countries will work together to address challenges of the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBersama\u201d is an apt description of the special and historical relationship between Singapore and Malaysia, and how our futures remain irrevocably tied,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guests during the event were treated to a performance by 27-year-old Singaporean musician, Joshua German, a jazz and classical pianist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joshua performed nine songs, including famous Singapore National Day songs such as \u201cHome\u201d and well-known numbers such as \u201cWhat A Wonderful World.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event, was attended by over 1,200 guests including Singaporeans and friends from the Malaysian government, diplomatic corps, and the private and non-government sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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