Abdullah Badawi laid strong foundations during his tenure: Singapore PM

Bilateral relations between Malaysia and Singapore saw significant progress under the leadership of Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who passed away at 85 on April 14, 2025, at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur.

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the strong foundation laid during Abdullah’s tenure, particularly through cooperation in projects like Iskandar Malaysia, which fostered the close ties both nations enjoy today.

Wong described Abdullah as a respected leader who played a key role in Malaysia’s social and economic development. Abdullah, affectionately known as Pak Lah, had been admitted to IJN since early Sunday due to age-related health issues.

Key Quotes onAbdullah Badawi

• “Working together with him further strengthened cooperation in important areas such as the development of Iskandar Malaysia and achieved good progress in bilateral issues.” – Lawrence Wong
• “This laid a strong foundation for the excellent relationship between the two countries today.” – Lawrence Wong

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