Hsien Loong visits tiger conservation centre in Temerloh

 The Singapore senior minister will have an audience with the Pahang sultan tomorrow.

Singapore senior minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife, Ho Ching, at the Malayan Tiger Conservation Centre in Lanchang, Temerloh. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Singapore senior minister Lee Hsien Loong began his official visit to Pahang today by visiting the Malayan Tiger Conservation Centre in Lanchang, Temerloh.

Pahang investment, industry, science, technology and innovation committee chairman Nizar Najib said in a Facebook post that he welcomed Lee and a 41-member Singaporean delegation to the centre.

“This visit reflects the ongoing commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in wildlife conservation, particularly regarding Malaysia’s iconic species, the Malayan tiger,” the post read.

Present was wildlife and national parks department (Perhilitan) deputy director-general (conservation) Fakhrul Hatta Musa, Bernama reported.

Lee is on a five-day visit to Pahang and Terengganu from today until May 8.

He is accompanied by his wife, Ho Ching, ministers and officials.

Lee is also expected to have an audience with the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, at Istana Abdulaziz in Kuantan tomorrow. - FMT