More collaborations expected with Singapore under new PM, says Abang Jo

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The Sarawak Government has welcomed the appointment of Lawrence Wong as Singapore's next Prime Minister, while also expressing interest in studying further the republic's approach to assisting its low-income sector (B40).  Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Wong, currently Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, brings valuable experience and understanding of Singapore-Malaysia ties, particularly with Sarawak.  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00 Singapore is going to have a new Prime Minister in May 15. Since Sarawak is having quite a

00:17 close relationship with Singapore, what is your wish for the new leadership of Singapore?

00:24 As you know, we have been working very closely with Singapore and we have met Lawrence Wong

00:32 and apparently he has quite a good view on the collaboration and understanding between

00:39 Singapore and Malaysia, particularly Singapore-Sarawak. I'm sure it's just a small transition for

00:46 Sarawak because it's the same government, the same leaders, except the commander has changed.

00:54 Sarawak is still the same leader. We just continue what we have been working together, particularly

01:03 in energy collaboration, also in trade. We have a status here now. I think it should be okay.

01:10 We welcome Lawrence. He has good experience and as you know he is the Finance Minister

01:18 and he has informed me in our discussion how they have their B40 on assistance given by

01:31 the Singapore government today. I think their approach is quite good. Market voucher, of

01:40 course they have a stall, SSL food through trade union stall. So I think when you talk

01:49 about targeted assistance, I think Singapore has a good model.

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