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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for a stronger and more resilient ASEAN, emphasising regional solutions to shared challenges and tangible benefits for citizens ahead of the bloc's 60th anniversary.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone will ease customs restrictions and provide Malaysian exporters broader access to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam markets, particularly benefiting fisheries and agricultural sectors.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, ahead of his State Visit to Malaysia, emphasises the enduring partnership between the two nations, highlighting flagship projects like the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the Rapid Transit System Link as drivers of closer economic integration and people-to-people engagement.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul opened a new integrated border road between Bukit Kayu Hitam and Sadao, replacing the historic Danok crossing to boost regional connectivity and trade.
Singapore is expanding its assistance to Timor-Leste, emphasizing the importance of contributing to Asean rather than merely benefiting from membership. PM Lawrence Wong's inaugural visit signals deeper bilateral ties and support for Timor-Leste's 2029 chairmanship aspirations.
Singapore will open selected sectors to Timorese workers from 2027 and expand healthcare and education cooperation with Timor-Leste, PM Lawrence Wong announced during the first Singapore prime ministerial visit to Dili.
Malaysia and Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation in media and information sectors, covering news exchange, broadcasting, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.