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Lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean has been deported to Singapore after his arrest in Johor Baru on August 6. He failed to surrender for a three-month jail sentence imposed for practising law without a valid certificate.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has proposed a student exchange programme between ADTEC JTM and Singapore's Institute of Technical Education, marking a significant step in strengthening regional vocational training ties and preparing workers for future industry demands.
A Malaysian national has been arrested in Singapore with 9 kilograms of cannabis and 530 grams of methamphetamine, valued at RM1.15 million. The detention marks another significant drug smuggling case involving Malaysian nationals in neighbouring jurisdictions.
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority expects massive congestion at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the National Day long weekend from August 7-10, with advice for travellers to avoid peak hours and use mobile app services.
The Johor Talent Development Council has successfully matched over 8,500 young people with jobs earning above RM4,000 monthly, drawing workers back from Singapore with competitive packages and better quality of life.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hosted Malaysia's Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah for discussions on strengthening bilateral relations and ASEAN cooperation, underscoring the deep ties between the two nations.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld a RM28 million judgment against Singaporean businessman Chan Cheh Shin, finding he actively promoted fraudulent investment schemes through seminars and roadshows across the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia and Singapore will finalise the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan in the near future, following discussions with visiting Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on strengthening bilateral ties.
Singapore President Halimah Yacob met with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, engaging in wide-ranging discussions on bilateral relations and regional matters during a strategic state visit.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will undertake a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 13–15, reciprocating His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim's May 2024 visit to Singapore. The visit highlights strong bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz against leveraging the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone for campaign purposes, emphasising the matter sits at federal level between the two nations' leaders.