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Singapore businesses unfazed; await new KL government's plans

They'll wait for dust to settle, but do not expect major changes

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Janice Heng

Janice Heng

Published Thu, May 10, 2018 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SINGAPORE'S business community is surprised but unworried by Pakatan Harapan's (PH) shock victory in Malaysia's general election, with industry associations waiting to see what the new government's plans are.

    The Singapore Business Federation is following developments and "is confident that the new government will remain committed to advancing bilateral ties with Singapore", said chief executive officer Ho Meng Kit.

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