Mohd Azahar discussed how the high-speed rail (HSR) link between Singapore and Malaysia would benefit both countries. He cited SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan, who said that the agreement marks a milestone in bilateral relations. Assistant Prof Tan said: “Improved connectivity will boost business and people-to-people ties. Tourism will benefit. We can expect closer economic ties facilitated by a renewed political will to deepen the relationship between the two countries”. Assistant Prof Tan also said that in many ways, the HSR link is not the main story; the progress of ties is. The HSR project is a manifestation of the imperative for Singapore and Malaysia to collaborate closely, leveraging on each other’s complementary strengths. The agreement is one that moves concretely towards a “prosper thy neighbour” policy, in which both countries co-invest in each other’s success and future.