Malaysia and Singapore strengthened their bilateral relations through high-level discussions, with Malaysia's Minister for Trade and Industry, Ahmad Zahid, emphasizing the country's role as the region's leading halal hub. The talks included cooperation on vocational education and training (TVET), with Singapore sending trainers to Malaysia. A luncheon meeting between Ahmad Zahid and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam concluded the engagements, aiming to translate discussions into actions that would benefit both countries in the future.