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A Malaysian national has been apprehended in Singapore carrying approximately 9kg of cannabis and 530g of methamphetamine. The contraband haul, valued at RM1.15 million, marks another significant drug trafficking case involving a Malaysian resident.
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority expects severe congestion at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the National Day long weekend from August 7-10, urging motorists to travel during off-peak hours and use digital clearance systems.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have pledged to expand cooperation in food security, energy, and regional stability during an inaugural state visit.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrives in Malaysia for a State Visit, emphasizing the need for deeper integration between the neighbours on trade, energy, and digital economy while managing longstanding disputes through dialogue.
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Malaysia's border agency is deploying full operational capacity at two key crossings with Singapore ahead of Saturday's Johor state election, opening dedicated lanes and extra counters to manage returning voters.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that he has not approached Singapore's leadership to facilitate voting access for Malaysians in the city-state during the upcoming Johor state elections.
A Singaporean national and his two sons have been acquitted of cannabis trafficking and cultivation charges, though their legal relief was complicated by a subsequent arrest by Malaysian immigration officials.