Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Dec 4)

    • Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders' Retreat on Thursday.
    • Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders' Retreat on Thursday. PHOTO: CMG
    Published Thu, Dec 4, 2025 · 06:30 PM

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