Singapore succession won’t upset status quo with Malaysia, experts say

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Malaysia’s bilateral relationship as well as trade and investment with Singapore will likely continue following with the republic’s change of...

Several analysts and economic observers predict that Lawrence Wong and his administration will continue on his predecessor’s policies on Malaysia, with an emphasis on Johor due to its proximity and traditionally close relationship with Singapore.

Wong, a 51-year-old Singaporean politician, economist and former civil servant, has been serving as Singapore’s deputy prime minister and PAP’s deputy secretary-general since 2022. He said the Singaporean leadership, which is drawn from the PAP elite, were a cohesive cadre that shared consensus on the broad outlines of policy, especially on foreign affairs.

He said Wong has been proven to be a loyal deputy minister and finance minister, but his stint has always been overshadowed by Lee. Additionally, both countries are also working on infrastructure connectivity projects such as the RTS Link and the high-speed rail project that would connect Malaysia to Singapore.

“With that, I believe that Wong as the incoming prime minister will not have much problems fitting in his new role,” he said, adding that Wong is seen to be more than capable in continuing Singapore’s relationship with Malaysia and also Johor in particular. “Both Malaysia and Singapore have always enjoyed cordial and friendly relations in the socio-economic areas.

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