{
  "id": 4628373,
  "title": "Malaysians in Singapore act as ‘unofficial ambassadors’ for bilateral ties, envoy says in National Day remarks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/malaysians-in-singapore-act-as-unofficial-ambassadors-for-bilateral",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T10:37:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/08/31/malaysians-in-singapore-act-as-unofficial-ambassadors-for-bilateral-ties-envoy-says-in-national-day-remarks/233422"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SINGAPORE, Aug 31 — Malaysians residing in Singapore assume the role of \"unofficial ambassadors\" in bolstering bilateral relationships and serving as a vital link between the two neighboring nations, according to Malaysian High Commissioner Datin Paduka Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin. Addressing the Malaysian High Commission's 2026 National Day parade in Singapore, she emphasized that Malaysians in the republic, numbering in the thousands who cross the border for various reasons, hold a particularly significant position. She highlighted that Singapore is more than just a neighboring country; Malaysia-Singapore relations are deeply entrenched in history, geography, economics, culture, and family ties. Anizan stated, \"As Malaysians living in Singapore, we all have a very special position and role.\" She urged these Malaysians to uphold Malaysia's core values of integrity, professionalism, courtesy, mutual respect, and assistance to each other. Anizan encouraged them to demonstrate that wherever they reside, Malaysians can positively contribute to their communities and the countries they inhabit. Additionally, she appealed to younger Malaysians in Singapore to cherish their cultural heritage and promote the Malay language as the nation's unifying language. \"The Malaysia we strive to build is one that is confident in its identity, open to the world, yet firmly grounded in its values and cultural heritage,\" she concluded. More than 70 staff members and family members of the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore participated in the 2026 National Day parade held at Rumah Malaysia.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Aug 31 — Malaysians in Singapore serve as “unofficial ambassadors” in strengthening bilater...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}