Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Flies In For ASEAN Summit In KL
SEPANG, May 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived here today to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, which will begin tomorrow at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
Wong, who landed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminal 1) at 8.57 pm on a commercial flight, was warmly received at the Bunga Raya Complex by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.
Upon arrival, Wong inspected a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial).
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