SINGAPORE - Beyond economic co-operation, Singapore and Malaysia have a shared cultural heritage that should be celebrated and renewed by the next generation, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse, Ms Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam, with Malaysia's King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, and his wife Raja Zarith Sofiah at the Istana.
Through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, both sides are also exploring ways to enhance cross-border connectivity and co-operation in renewable energy for mutual benefit, he said. In a Facebook post, PM Lee said May 6 was special as it was this day in 2022 that Sultan Ibrahim had conferred on him the title of Dato' Sri Paduka Mahkota Johor, which is Johor's highest state honour.
The King is accompanied on his visit here by Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Azfar Mohamad Mustafar and other senior officials. Mr Tharman underscored the importance of both countries maintaining their people-to-people ties, so that younger Singaporeans and Malaysians grow up with a familiarity and good understanding of each other.He noted that bonds between Singapore and Malaysia are multifaceted, such as how artistes from each side have a loyal following in the other's country.
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