Maritime officials from Singapore and Brunei signed a maritime and port cooperation agreement today (October 2, 2026) aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in these areas. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the twelfth Singapore-Brunei Youth Leadership Program, which took place from September 28 to October 2, 2026.
Details of the Cooperation Agreement
This agreement (MOU) was signed by Ang Wei Keong, CEO of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), and Captain (Retired) Zail Hossam bin Haji Abdul Rahman, CEO of the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei (MPABD). The purpose of this agreement is to enhance cooperation and information exchange in areas such as digitalization, maritime safety, port control inspections, accident investigations, training, and other related fields.
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Implications of Cooperation for Both Countries
Ang Wei Keong stated: "The signing of this agreement emphasizes the special friendship and strong partnership between MPA and MPABD that we have built over the years. This cooperation agreement will strengthen bilateral cooperation and further enhance the close ties between Singapore and Brunei."
Captain (Retired) Zail Hossam bin Haji Abdul Rahman also added: "Through this agreement, we seek to create more opportunities for knowledge exchange, sharing experiences, and collaborating in practical maritime and port areas. We also hope to pursue meaningful initiatives that can contribute to the further development of the maritime sectors of both countries."
This agreement has been signed at a time when both countries are looking to strengthen their maritime and port infrastructures. This cooperation could enhance safety, efficiency, and cleanliness in maritime transport and lead to sustainable development in both countries.
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