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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Ahmad Zahid: Singapore leaders commend Malaysia's leadership in addressing Thailand-Cambodia crisis
SINGAPURA, Saturday (Aug 9): Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi pays a courtesy call on Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong upon his arrival in Singapore for a two-day working visit and to represent the Malaysian government at Singapore's 2025 National Day Parade. - Photo: Bernama SINGAPORE (Bernama): Singapore's leaders have expressed their appreciation for Malaysia's leadership in efforts to contain the crisis along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said this was conveyed by Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong during separate meetings with both leaders on Saturday. "This highlights Malaysia's active role in ensuring regional peace and stability,' he said in a statement on Saturday. Ahmad Zahid is in Singapore for a two-day working visit beginning Saturday and is scheduled to attend the Singapore National Day Parade this evening at the invitation of the Singapore Government. In the separate meetings, he conveyed his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of Singapore on the occasion of their 60th National Day celebrations. Meanwhile, Ahmad Zahid said his meeting with Wong, who is also Finance Minister, focused on strengthening long-standing bilateral relations, including strategic projects that have the potential to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) and create more job opportunities in Malaysia. "We also discussed new areas of cooperation in tourism, TVET, and strengthening people-to-people ties as the foundation for long-term understanding,' he said. Both leaders also examined ways to share best practices in enhancing laws related to the gig economy, which has become one of the key sectors in both countries. Ahmad Zahid said Malaysia and Singapore are studying the matter from legal and policy perspectives to ensure industry players, especially gig workers, receive appropriate protection and have their welfare safeguarded. "In this context, I also shared Malaysia's initiatives in supporting gig workers through social protection and progressive policies, as part of efforts to build a competitive digital economy,' he said. Ahmad Zahid said that in his discussion with Gan, they agreed on the importance of fully harnessing ASEAN's large market potential to boost bilateral trade. "I also emphasised Malaysia's role as the region's leading halal hub, supported by halal industrial park infrastructure, world-class certification, and close regional trade cooperation,' he said. Gan, who is also Minister for Trade and Industry, informed that Singapore had sent TVET trainers to Malaysia, in line with the shared commitment to strengthen quality and empower the TVET ecosystem. Ahmad Zahid said Saturday's discussions were highly beneficial, full of new ideas and opportunities that could potentially enhance bilateral relations. He expressed confidence that the outcomes of the meetings would open a new chapter of closer strategic cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore, for the continuity and shared prosperity of the two neighbouring nations. "Hopefully, everything discussed today will be translated into actions that will bring great benefits to the people of both countries in the future,' he said. Ahmad Zahid concluded his engagements with Singapore's top leadership with a luncheon with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. - Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Singapore leaders praise Malaysia's role in Thailand-Cambodia crisis
SINGAPORE: Singapore's leaders have praised Malaysia's efforts in managing the crisis along the Thailand-Cambodia border. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi shared this during his two-day working visit to Singapore. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong conveyed their appreciation in separate meetings. Ahmad Zahid highlighted Malaysia's commitment to regional peace and stability. He attended the Singapore National Day Parade at the invitation of the Singapore government. During the meetings, he congratulated Singapore on its 60th National Day celebrations. Discussions with PM Wong focused on strengthening bilateral ties and strategic projects. Both leaders explored ways to boost foreign direct investment and job creation in Malaysia. New areas of cooperation in tourism and TVET were also discussed. The gig economy's legal framework was another key topic of conversation. Ahmad Zahid shared Malaysia's initiatives to protect gig workers through social policies. In talks with DPM Gan, the importance of ASEAN's market potential was emphasised. Malaysia's role as a leading halal hub was also highlighted. Gan noted Singapore's support for Malaysia's TVET sector through trainer exchanges. Ahmad Zahid described the discussions as productive and forward-looking. He expressed optimism about closer Malaysia-Singapore strategic cooperation. The meetings concluded with a luncheon hosted by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. - Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
DPM Zahid arrives in Singapore for republic's national day parade
SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived in Singapore on Saturday for a two-day working visit and to represent the Malaysian government at the 2025 Singapore National Day Parade this evening. He was received by Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia Vanu Gopala Menon. "This visit is highly significant as this year marks the 60th anniversary of Malaysia-Singapore diplomatic relations. "God willing, I believe this visit will further strengthen the longstanding friendship between our two nations and open more doors for cooperation that will benefit our people and countries," Zahid said in a post on Facebook. During the visit, he is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and hold a bilateral meeting with Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong. Zahid, who is also the rural and regional development minister, said discussions will focus on bilateral cooperation and matters of mutual interest to strengthen existing ties. In 2024, Singapore was Malaysia's second-largest trading partner globally and its largest among Asean member states, with total trade amounting to about RM396.22 billion (US$86.69 billion). For the period of January to March this year, bilateral trade increased by 12.2 per cent to RM97.93 billion (US$22.00 billion). — Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid visits Singapore for 2025 National Day Parade
SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived in Singapore on Saturday for a two-day working visit. He will represent the Malaysian government at the 2025 Singapore National Day Parade later today. Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and High Commissioner Vanu Gopala Menon welcomed him upon arrival. 'This visit is highly significant as this year marks the 60th anniversary of Malaysia–Singapore diplomatic relations,' Ahmad Zahid said in a Facebook post. 'God willing, I believe this visit will further strengthen the longstanding friendship between our two nations and open more doors for cooperation that will benefit our people and countries.' During his visit, Ahmad Zahid is scheduled to meet Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He will also hold a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Malaysia's Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation. Singapore was Malaysia's second-largest global trading partner in 2024. It was also Malaysia's largest trading partner among ASEAN member states, with total trade reaching RM396.22 billion (US$86.69 billion). From January to March this year, bilateral trade grew by 12.2% to RM97.93 billion (US$22.00 billion). - Bernama
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Zahid arrives in Singapore for the 2025 Singapore National Day Parade
SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived in Singapore on Saturday for a two-day working visit and to represent the Malaysian government at the 2025 Singapore National Day Parade on Saturday evening (Aug 9). He was received on arrival by Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, and Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia Vanu Gopala Menon. "This visit is highly significant as this year marks the 60th anniversary of Malaysia-Singapore diplomatic relations. "I believe this visit will further strengthen the longstanding friendship between our two nations and open more doors for cooperation that will benefit our people and countries," Ahmad Zahid said in a post on Facebook. During the visit, he was scheduled to pay a courtesy call on Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and hold a bilateral meeting with Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said discussions would focus on bilateral cooperation and matters of mutual interest to strengthen existing ties. In 2024, Singapore was Malaysia's second-largest trading partner globally and its largest among Asean member states, with total trade amounting to about RM396.22bil (US$86.69bil). For the period of January to March this year, bilateral trade increased by 12.2% to RM97.93bil (US$22.00bil). – Bernama
