Singapore Deputy PM'S Visit Will Strengthen Bilateral Relations, Cooperation- Minister Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lawrence Wong's visit to Malaysia provides an excellent opportunity for Malaysia and Singapore to exchange views on a broad range of bilateral, regional and international issues. In a statement, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the visit, scheduled from Sunday (Sept 4) until Sept 7, 2022, would also further strengthen the longstanding relations and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. “Aside from being our closest neighbour, Singapore is also Malaysia's second-largest trading partner and the largest within ASEAN, with total trade amounting to US$59.56 billion (RM267.11 billion) in 2021, an increase of 25.2 per cent compared to the recorded value in 2020," he said. During his visit, Wong is scheduled to have an audience with Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and call on Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He is also scheduled to meet with Senior Minister of Defence, Hishammuddin Hussein and Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank) Governor, Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus, and participate in a closed-door dialogue with Kuala Lumpur Business Club. -- BERNAMA