Kuala lumpur: The issue of undersea infrastructure security was among the main topics discussed during the first official visit by Singaporean Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing to Malaysia today. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said during the meeting, Chan raised the security challenges of undersea infrastructure that connects new energy supplies between the two countries.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohamed Khaled highlighted that Singapore proposed discussions on undersea infrastructure security, emphasizing the potential security challenges for both nations if no preventive actions are taken. He mentioned this during a press briefing at Wisma Pertahanan.

Mohamed Khaled further stated that the meeting also involved sharing experiences in cyber security, particularly concerning drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. Additionally, both countries acknowledged the importance of ASEAN maintaining regional peace and stability.

The ministers also agreed on the urgency of resolving the conflict and ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. Earlier, Mohamed Khaled and Chan witnessed the signing of the Arrangement Between The Government of Malaysia and the Government of The Republic of Singapore for Mutual Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation. The document was signed by Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) chief Tan Sri Dr Zulhelmy Ithnain and the Royal Singapore Navy (TLRS) chief Rear Admiral Sean Wat.