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A Malaysian national has been arrested in Singapore with 9kg of cannabis and 530g of methamphetamine worth approximately RM1.15 million, marking another significant cross-border narcotics seizure.
Malaysian authorities apprehended a 34-year-old woman at Tuas Checkpoint who was attempting to bring 400 packets of untaxed cigarettes into Singapore hidden on her motorcycle.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hosted Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah for breakfast, where the two leaders discussed strengthening ASEAN cooperation and advancing joint bilateral initiatives between the two nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia and Singapore will soon finalise the master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, marking progress in bilateral relations during talks with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Singapore President Halimah Yacob met with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, holding substantive talks on deepening Malaysia-Singapore relations during her official state visit.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during a three-day state visit, with discussions on strengthening bilateral trade and cooperation between the two Southeast Asian neighbours.
Malaysia's two main land border checkpoints with Singapore operated without congestion on polling day for the 16th Johor state election, as 2.6 million voters participated in casting their ballots.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to ensure robust 4G and 5G coverage at Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link stations ahead of the cross-border rail service's January 1, 2027 launch.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has activated comprehensive border control measures to handle the expected surge of voters returning from Singapore for the Johor state election on July 11, with contingency plans ready should technical systems fail.
Malaysia and Singapore are preparing a new digital immigration system and expanded border infrastructure for January launch, aiming to reduce congestion at checkpoints and streamline cross-border movement.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Johor's chief minister Onn Hafiz against leveraging the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone dispute for electoral purposes, emphasising that the accord remains a bilateral matter between national leaders.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured the public that the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is progressing according to schedule, while cautioning political figures against weaponising the initiative for partisan advantage.