“LicensMalaysia’s Cabinet assigns Finance Minister II to handle Singapore’s acquisition of Malaysian-owned land for Woodlands Checkpoint redevelopment.“
Kuala Lumpur, 06th June 2025, 12.55pm – The Malaysian government has tasked Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan with leading follow-up actions in response to Singapore’s plan to acquire two parcels of land owned by Malaysia for the redevelopment of the Woodlands Checkpoint (WCP).
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that the matter was discussed during the weekly Cabinet meeting on Thursday, following media reports and a formal announcement by Singaporean authorities on Wednesday.
“The Cabinet has deliberated on this matter, and Finance Minister II has been assigned to carry out several follow-up actions,” Fahmi said during a press conference.
Singapore to Acquire 0.79 Hectares of Malaysian-Owned Land
On Wednesday, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), in a joint statement with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), announced plans to acquire two plots of Malaysian government-owned land totaling approximately 0.79 hectares. The sites are located near the central redevelopment area of the Woodlands Checkpoint.
According to the statement, the land parcels are currently overgrown and unused. The acquisition is part of Singapore’s effort to expand and modernize one of the busiest land border crossings in the world.
The SLA and ICA said they will engage closely with Malaysian authorities throughout the acquisition process to ensure proper coordination and transparency.
Drone Policy Framework Also Under Review
In a separate development, the Cabinet also discussed the need for clearer drone mobility policies, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke tasked to lead the initiative under the Ministry of Transport (MOT).
Fahmi said the discussion followed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks at the 6th Series of the Malaysia Madani Scholars’ Forum earlier this week, where the Prime Minister highlighted the urgent need to review policies on low-altitude airspace and drone operations.
“Time is needed for MOT to examine the current framework and propose necessary updates, particularly regarding drone use in specific zones and operational limits,” Fahmi noted.
Anwar had previously acknowledged that current drone activity is largely restricted to rural areas, and emphasized the importance of further research to enable wider, regulated drone use in both urban and commercial contexts.
