ISKANDAR PUTERI: Malaysia and Singapore are strategic partners with the potential for even stronger collaboration, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today (Sept 26).
In his keynote address at the Invest Malaysia Iskandar 2024 conference at Sunway Big Box here, Anwar said the close relationship could lead to greater achievements through a win-win approach.
He downplayed any issues between the neighbours, calling them minor challenges typical of any nation sharing borders.
"Every country has issues with its neighbours. The US and Canada are a good example, as are European nations," he said, but stressed that these matters were not significant enough to cause tension or conflict.
Anwar said the long-standing bilateral relations should be preserved for the benefit of both nations.
He also said the country's economic development was well-positioned to support the growth of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ).
"With energy-focused projects across Malaysia, you can see Selangor and Sarawak emerging as energy hubs.
"We are confident that the surplus will support developments like JSSEZ and increase our energy exports."