Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited Malaysia recently for a two-day working visit from June 11th to June 12th. Throughout this visit, he and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim explored strategies to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation between the two countries. After their bilateral meeting,
Anwar revealed that they had come up with the idea of bringing Singaporean teachers to work in Malaysia to teach English. He remarked that apart from dealing with prearranged official issues, the personal connection between the two leaders was a significant part of their discussion, according to Malay Mail.
Anwar said, “We covered essential topics like water issues, the Flight Information Region Agreement (FIR), and maritime borders, all of which will be resolved in time.”
“Beyond these, I suggested that Singapore send teachers to Malaysia to teach English or other subjects, giving young graduates the freedom to choose where they work,” he stated during a press conference after their bilateral meeting.”
He also expressed his delight with Wong’s enthusiastic reaction to the proposal and emphasized the significance of prime ministers being able to make decisions beyond prepared agendas. Additionally, Wong expressed gratitude to Anwar for inviting him to Malaysia and emphasised the importance of establishing a strong working relationship.
“I thought it was important to come early and build a good rapport, which we have achieved today over a lovely meal and durians for dessert,” Wong said.
This marked Wong’s first visit to Malaysia as the Prime Minister of Singapore following his swearing-in on May 15.
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