(AseanAll)  — The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim paid a working visit Singapore on 31 May 2025.

Anwar called on Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. They commended the excellent partnership between our two countries and underscored the importance of working even closer together in a more turbulent world.

Anwar also met Singaporean Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. Following up on their discussions last week during the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits chaired by Prime Minister Anwar in Kuala Lumpur, the Prime Ministers reaffirmed their shared resolve to ensure that bilateral relations continue to grow from strength to strength and deliver mutual benefits to our peoples.

The Prime Ministers took stock of the good progress in bilateral cooperation across various domains, including through initiatives like the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. 

They reiterated their shared commitment for Ministers and officials on both sides to further step up mutual consultations to make concrete progress on outstanding bilateral issues, particularly as the two countries work toward the 12th Leaders’ Retreat which Singapore will host.

In 2024, Singapore was Malaysia’s second-largest trading partner globally and the largest among ASEAN Member States. Bilateral trade increased by 8.9 percent to RM396.22 billion (USD86.69 billion), representing 13.8 percent of Malaysia’s total trade with exports from Malaysia to Singapore valued at RM230.86 billion (USD50.53 billion), while imports from Singapore to Malaysia valued at RM143.73 billion (USD31.45 billion).

As close neighbours and key ASEAN partners, Malaysia and Singapore enjoy robust and multi-faceted cooperation. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.