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S'pore PM down with Covid, JS-SEZ signing delayed until Jan, says Anwar

Published on 4 Dec 2024 4:28:21 PM

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the postponement of the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement, initially scheduled for Dec 9, to January 2025.

Anwar, who also serves as the Finance Minister, said the delay was due to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong testing positive for Covid-19.

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the postponement of the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement, initially scheduled for Dec 9, to January 2025.

Anwar, who also serves as the Finance Minister, said the delay was due to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong testing positive for Covid-19.

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