S’pore, Malaysia will jointly study optimal air traffic management

Infrastructure to boost resilience of water supply also discussed at leaders’ retreat

- Ng Keng Gene and Samuel Devaraj Correspondents

Singapore and Malaysia will carry out a joint study on optimising air traffic management, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in an update on outstanding bilateral issues between the two countries.

They are also in talks on new infrastructure that will strengthen the resilience of the water supply, especially in the face of extreme weather changes, he added.

While both countries have different views on the complex issues of water, airspace and maritime boundaries, “as good neighbours, we will continue engaging in good faith”, PM Wong said.

He and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met on Dec 4 in Singapore for the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat, an annual high-level meet where the two leaders take stock of bilateral cooperation.

Both leaders have guided their officials to continue discussions in a constructive spirit and with mutual respect, said PM Wong.

“We look forward to working with Malaysia to achieve positive and durable outcomes with a balance of benefits for both sides.”