SINGAPORE: Newly-appointed Malaysian Minister of Defence Mohamad Sabu called on Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana today on the sidelines of the 17th Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD). During their meeting, Lee congratulated Mohamad on his appointment as defence minister, according to a statement issued by Singapore Ministry of Defense. The statement said Lee and Mohamad affirmed the close relations and extensive cooperation between Singapore and Malaysia. During his time in Singapore, Mohamad will also call on Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean, and meet Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen. He will also meet the FPDA Defence Ministers at an informal breakfast hosted by Dr Ng, said the statement.-- BERNAMA

Source: New Strait Times June 01, 2018 10:30 UTC