SINGAPORE: Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has been appointed as Acting Minister for Transport in Singapore-Malaysia Bilateral Negotiations, according to Singapore Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
It is because the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan is on extended medical leave after fracturing his left arm in a fall last week.
“This ensures that the ongoing discussions with Malaysia on several transport matters will continue to be well coordinated,” said the PMO in its website today.
Senior Minister of State Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State Dr Janil Puthucheary and Senior Parliamentary Secretary Baey Yam Keng will assist Dr Balakrishnan on other transport matters and in the Committee of Supply debate, it added. – Bernama
