{"id":38196,"date":"2026-03-21T21:25:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T13:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=38196"},"modified":"2026-03-21T21:25:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T13:25:48","slug":"spore-ministers-visit-johor-royal-family-hari-raya-open-house-discuss-ways-to-enhance-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=38196","title":{"rendered":"S\u2019pore ministers visit Johor royal family Hari Raya Open House, discuss ways to enhance cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">SINGAPORE \u2013 <!-- -->Two Cabinet ministers attended the Johor royal family\u2019s Hari Raya Open House on March 21, continuing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/singapore-ministers-visit-johor-royal-familys-hari-raya-open-house-reaffirm-strong-ties?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"font-body-baseline-regular inline\" data-testid=\"paragraph-test-id\">an annual tradition for Singapore\u2019s leaders<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli and Minister for Education Desmond Lee, together with their spouses, were hosted to lunch by the Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail and his wife Che\u2019 Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Singapore\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement on March 21 that Mr Masagos and Mr Lee reaffirmed Singapore\u2019s longstanding cross-border relationship with Johor and discussed ways to enhance the multifaceted cooperation between both sides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The two ministers also conveyed their Hari Raya greetings to Tunku Ismail and his wife, the ministry added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">In a Facebook post on March 21, Tunku Ismail shared photos of him receiving the Singapore leaders at the Istana Bukit Serene in Johor Bahru.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Also in attendance was Singapore\u2019s Consul-General in Johor Baru Ng Kuan Khai and his wife.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">In a Facebook post on the evening of March 21, Mr Lee said: \u201cIt was a privilege to take part in this longstanding tradition, which reflects the close and enduring friendship between Singapore and Johor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">He added that Singapore\u2019s cooperation with Johor has grown from strength to strength over the years, citing initiatives such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/economy\/win-win-for-spore-and-malaysia-hope-and-caution-in-johor-as-rts-link-takes-shape?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"font-body-baseline-regular inline\" data-testid=\"paragraph-test-id\">Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link<\/span><\/a> as a testament to the deepening partnership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cOur collaboration continues steadily across many other areas ranging from culture to connectivity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Mr Lee said that he and Tunku Ismail also discussed ways to strengthen education cooperation so that Singapore and Johor\u2019s youth can develop greater understanding and ties with one another.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Mr Masagos, in a Facebook post, said the visit had reminded him of how Singapore and Johor share an intertwined history, bound by both friendship and kinship. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cWe have nurtured these ties over generations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The cooperation between Singapore and Johor today is robust, he said, adding that ideas to strengthen the links between youth in areas such as sports, culture and education were also discussed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Separately, MFA said on March 21 that Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim will lead a delegation on a three-day visit to Brunei for Hari Raya celebrations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">During their visit from March 22 to 24, they will meet Bruneian leaders to convey Hari Raya greetings on behalf of Singapore\u2019s leaders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">They will also attend the Hari Raya Open House of several Brunei ministers to exchange Hari Raya greetings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Associate Professor Faishal will be the guest of honour at the Singapore High Commission in Brunei\u2019s Hari Raya Open House on March 23, which will be attended by Brunei ministers, senior officials, and members of the diplomatic corps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">He will be accompanied by his spouse, Madam Hayati Haron, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Social and Family Development Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim and his spouse Madam Afizah Mohd Hassan, as well as Nee Soon GRC MP Lee Hui Ying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/spore-ministers-visit-johor-royal-familys-hari-raya-open-house-discuss-ways-to-enhance-cooperation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SINGAPORE \u2013 Two Cabinet ministers attended 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