Malaysia is pushing to strengthen cooperation on housing development with Singapore through talent mobility and knowledge-sharing efforts, officials said [1, 2]. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming held a bilateral meeting on June 15, 2026, with Singapore’s Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat to review ongoing projects under a memorandum of understanding signed in 2025 [1, 2].
During the talks, the ministers explored new ways to collaborate on sustainable housing and modern construction technologies [1, 2]. Nga Kor Ming highlighted Malaysia’s interest in learning from Singapore’s public housing framework, specifically the Housing & Development Board (HDB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). "Singapore is well known for its public housing system, specifically the HDB model, as well as its Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). We hope to have experts share their experience with us so that we can continuously improve our own housing initiatives," he said [1, 2].
The two countries have worked under the 2025 MoU to exchange expertise and build joint projects. Malaysia's support for Singapore's upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027 was also reaffirmed [1, 2]. Nga expressed confidence Singapore will continue to lead regional cooperation focused on sustainability and inclusivity. "I expressed confidence that Singapore will continue to pioneer and consolidate regional cooperation, championing sustainability and inclusivity amid global uncertainties," Nga said [1].
The engagement highlights ongoing efforts to adopt best practices for affordable, sustainable urban development in both countries. The ministers plan to continue discussions and to expand talent exchanges and technology sharing within the framework established by last year’s agreement [1, 2]. Singapore is set to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027, marking a milestone in the growing bilateral cooperation [1, 2].
