“Malaysia and Singapore to collaborate on govtech, public housing, and public sector reform, aiming to improve public service delivery and innovation.”
Kuala Lumpur, 22th July 2025, 10.11am – Malaysia and Singapore are taking steps toward deeper bilateral cooperation in three strategic areas: government technology (govtech), public housing, and public sector reform. The initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and quality of public service delivery across both nations.
The Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, revealed the collaboration following his three-day official working visit to Singapore, which began on Friday (July 18).
“We are looking to learn from Singapore, especially in govtech, where they have already established robust systems. Malaysia is currently in the process of launching our own,” he said during a press conference on Sunday.
He also noted Singapore’s public housing model under the Housing Development Board (HDB) as a benchmark for Malaysia’s affordable housing initiatives. Public sector reform is another area of interest, where Malaysia hopes to adopt best practices and modernisation strategies already implemented in Singapore.
“Singapore welcomed our proposals for strategic collaboration and the exchange of expertise. We held several sessions with their officials to discuss the way forward,” Shamsul Azri added.
The visit is expected to lay the foundation for future joint programs, knowledge-sharing platforms, and potentially pilot projects that could benefit both countries in the long term.
Health and Lifestyle Message
Speaking earlier at the Sports Carnival organised by the Alumni Association of MRSM Malaysia (Ansara Malaysia), Shamsul Azri encouraged Malaysians to prioritise healthy living through regular physical activity and balanced nutrition. He highlighted that Singapore’s average life expectancy stands at 83.5 years, compared to approximately 75 years in Malaysia.
“Prevention is always better than cure. A caring lifestyle today can prevent costly treatments tomorrow,” he said.
