Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said that the establishment of
the consulate is of strategic importance, encompassing economic, diplomatic,
investment, trade and security aspects, particularly concerning Sabah and Singapore.
He added the presence of Singapore's consulate would expand mutual cooperation, thereby unlocking more investment and trade opportunities that directly benefit the state’s development.
“The State Government welcomes the opening of the Singapore Consulate in Sabah this
year. It is a positive development that will further bolster the existing ties between Sabah
and Singapore,”he said.
The Chief Minister said this during a courtesy call from the Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia, HE Vanu Gopala Menon, at his office in Menara Kinabalu on Thursday.
Hajiji added that the State Government also welcomes Singaporean investors to explore
competitive sectors in Sabah and encourages more tourists from the republic to visit the
state.
Meanwhile, Vanu Gopala Menon said that Singapore will open consulates in both Sabah
and Sarawak after receiving approval from the Malaysian Government last month.
On December 4, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong welcomed Malaysia's official
approval for the proposed consulates in Sabah and Sarawak, describing it as a
significant step in strengthening the relationship between the two nations.
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