Malaysia’s Economic Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali has been in Singapore since yesterday evening and is believed to have continued discussions with Khaw on the projects.

Both ministers last met on Aug 23 in Kuala Lumpur after their first meeting on Aug 11.

“Always delightful meeting Minister Azmin Ali, brainstorming ideas on how to further our bilateral relationship,” Khaw, who is also Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure, wrote on his Facebook page today.

“There is so much we can do together, for mutual benefit. He is an inspiring leader,” Khaw wrote further in his posting which was accompanied with two photos of him and Azmin.

Discussions between Singapore and Malaysia on the latter’s request to defer the 350km train project linking Kuala Lumpur and the island city are ongoing.

Singapore had on Aug 24 said the HSR Bilateral Agreement remains in force, unless Singapore and Malaysia mutually agree to vary it.

Meanwhile, Azmin is expected to have a packed schedule here.

“Arrived in Singapore this evening on a tight schedule. Series of meetings set for tomorrow,” he tweeted late last night.

“Thank you for the warm reception Singapore. Truly appreciated,” he wrote further.

On Aug 23, Khaw had also met Malaysia’s Minister of Transport Anthony Loke in Putrajaya.

The ministers exchanged views on a broad range of transport issues, including the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link Project and Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd Tebrau Shuttle Service.