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A Malaysian has been arrested in Singapore following the discovery of 9kg of cannabis and 530g of methamphetamine in their possession, with authorities valuing the contraband at RM1.15 million. The arrest highlights ongoing cross-border drug trafficking concerns in Southeast Asia.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam met with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at Istana Alam Shah on July 14, marking a key diplomatic engagement during his state visit to Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia and Singapore will soon finalise the master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, during talks with visiting Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Indonesia's state logistics agency Bulog is actively negotiating rice export agreements with Malaysia and Singapore, with discussions centred on pricing and commercial arrangements under presidential oversight.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held discussions with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during the latter's three-day state visit to Malaysia, reinforcing ties between nations amid robust trade growth.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit Malaysia from July 13-15, his first state visit since taking office. The trip reciprocates the Malaysian King's May 2024 visit to Singapore and highlights strengthening economic ties.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has heightened operational readiness at major border crossings ahead of the Johor state election, ensuring voters working in Singapore can return without delays for Saturday's polling.
Malaysia and Singapore are jointly developing a digital immigration system and additional checkpoint lanes expected to launch in January 2025, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced, aiming to reduce cross-border congestion affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters.