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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Anwar, Singapore leaders discuss key bilateral issues
SINGAPORE, May 31 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his special address in conjunction with the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 held at a hotel today. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPY RIGHT RESERVED SINGAPORE: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed key bilateral issues with Singaporean leaders, including border and maritime affairs, renewable energy, and regional initiatives such as the Asean power grid, as he wrapped up his one-day working visit, here. The Prime Minister paid a courtesy call on Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at The Istana and also held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, before flying home. "We also reviewed ongoing projects, such as the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, set for completion by late 2026, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which is expected to boost regional growth,' he posted on Facebook. Anwar is optimistic that the visit will strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore for mutual benefit. Meanwhile, Wong, in a Facebook post, said he looked forward to continuing the two countries' close partnerships for the benefit of the people. During the visit, Anwar delivered a special address at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue. He also received courtesy calls from United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Boeing Global President Dr Brendan Nelson.- Bernama

The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia invites Myanmar conflict groups for dialogue in KL, says PM Anwar
SINGAPORE, May 31 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a question-and-answer session after delivering his special address in conjunction with the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 held at the hotel today. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED SINGAPORE: Malaysia has taken the initiative to invite different groups in the Myanmar conflict for a dialogue in Kuala Lumpur in a bid to find a lasting solution to the ongoing crisis, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the invitation was extended to the groups last month. "I've started…and I urge my counterparts to send their teams, officials and military personnel intelligence to continue to engage,' he said during a question-and-answer session following his Special Address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, here on Saturday (May 31). When asked about the possibility of elections in Myanmar, Anwar said the immediate priority is to ensure peace, security, and the delivery of humanitarian aid. He said that Asean leaders have continued to push for an extended ceasefire and the protection of all humanitarian aid workers. "If the elections are fair and more inclusive and do not exclude parties, then of course, we are ready to accept, although (the process) may not be perfect,' he added. Myanmar's State Administration Council (SAC), in March, announced that they would hold a general election either in December this year or January 2026 at the latest, according to international media reports.- Bernama

Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia Invites Myanmar Conflict Groups For Dialogue In Kuala Lumpur
GENERAL Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a question-and-answer session after delivering his special address in conjunction with the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 held at the hotel in Singapore. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has taken the initiative to invite different groups in the Myanmar conflict for a dialogue in Kuala Lumpur in a bid to find a lasting solution to the ongoing crisis, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said the invitation was extended to the groups last month. 'I've started…and I urge my counterparts to send their teams, officials and military personnel intelligence to continue to engage,' he said during a question-and-answer session following his Special Address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, here. When asked about the possibility of elections in Myanmar, Anwar said the immediate priority is to ensure peace, security, and the delivery of humanitarian aid. He noted that ASEAN leaders have continued to push for an extended ceasefire and the protection of all humanitarian aid workers. 'If the elections are fair and more inclusive and do not exclude parties, then of course, we are ready to accept, although (the process) may not be perfect,' he added. Myanmar's State Administration Council (SAC), in March, announced that they will hold a general election either in December this year or January 2026 at the latest, according to international media reports. -- BERNAMA

Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
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Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz speaks at a press conference after the conclusion of the ASEAN Economic Community Council meeting today. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED

Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (second, right) holds a meeting with Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Viada Hafid at the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025 today. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED