Malaysian PM Anwar arrives in Singapore for Leaders’ Retreat, will meet PM Wong this afternoon

Writing in Malay, he added that he is confident that closer and stronger diplomatic relations with Singapore – a close neighbour and “an Asean friend” – will benefit the citizens of both countries.

In his post, he included photos taken upon his arrival with Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

The two countries are set to collaborate more in areas like health and the fight against illicit drugs.

PM Wong will host Mr Anwar to lunch, after which their delegations will meet. The retreat is being held at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore hotel.

They will witness the exchange of the agreements for deeper collaboration in the three areas, which will “broaden bilateral cooperation and increase the exchanges between both sides”, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Dec 3.