Malaysia and Singapore to allow cross-border travel
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Malaysia and Singapore to allow cross-border travel

Both Southeast Asian countries have agreed to allow cross-border travel for certain groups of people, including residents who hold long-term immigration passes for business and work purposes. This was discussed between Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his Malaysian counterpart Muhyiddin Yassin in a telephone call on Friday, said Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press statement on Saturday

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Sat Jun 27 - CNA

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