ENGAGING WITH MALAYSIAN STATES
On Singapore’s engagement with Malaysian states, Mr Tharman said these relationships complemented ties with the federal government.
During his visit, he met the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Crown Prince Tengku Amir Shah and the Sultan’s senior advisers. Their discussions covered vocational education, the cleanup of the Singapore River and flood mitigation.
“They are keen to see what they can borrow from our experience, not just the experience of the Europeans and others, but the Singapore experience,” Mr Tharman said.
He also met the Selangor chief minister Amirudin Shari, who he said was interested in advancing economic integration. The president noted Singapore companies continue to invest in Selangor, citing SIA Engineering’s recently established aircraft maintenance and repair operations in Subang.
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