S’pore, Malaysia step up cooperation in areas like higher education, carbon credits, urban planning

[Straits Times] - 01/7/2025

PUTRAJAYA - Singapore and Malaysia stepped up bilateral cooperation during the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat held in Putrajaya, Malaysia.



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