Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid to Represent Malaysia at Singapore National Day Parade
Putrajaya, The Gulf Obserrver: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will embark on a two-day working visit to Singapore from Saturday to Sunday (9–10 August), where he will represent the Malaysian government at the Singapore National Day Parade 2025.
According to a statement issued by the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the visit is being undertaken at the invitation of the Singaporean government.
During the visit, Ahmad Zahid—who also serves as Minister of Rural and Regional Development—is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and hold discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong.
These meetings are expected to review the state of bilateral cooperation and explore new opportunities for collaboration, with a focus on strengthening the long-standing ties between Malaysia and Singapore.
“This visit underscores the close and longstanding bilateral relations between Malaysia and Singapore. As immediate neighbours and key ASEAN members, both countries enjoy robust and multi-faceted cooperation,” the Foreign Ministry noted in its statement.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries—a milestone that further highlights the depth and maturity of their partnership.
In 2024, Singapore was Malaysia’s second-largest trading partner globally, and the largest among ASEAN Member States, with total trade amounting to approximately RM396.22 billion (US$86.69 billion). From January to March 2025, bilateral trade rose by 12.2% year-on-year, reaching RM97.93 billion (US$22.00 billion).
