On March 17, 2020, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong posted an update on the situation regarding Malaysia's lockdown.

PM Lee and Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin discussed the situation on the phone today.

In his Facebook post, PM Lee stated that he understood the move by Malaysia and wished them success in containing the outbreak.

Muhyiddin also assured PM Lee that the flow of goods and cargo between the two countries will continue.

"Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and I discussed the situation on the phone today. I told him that I understood the reasons why he had made this move, and wished Malaysia success in containing the outbreak. I was happy to hear his reassurance that the flow of goods and cargo between Singapore and Malaysia, including food supplies, would continue."

They also agreed to appoint Senior Ministers on both sides – SM Teo Chee Hean and Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri – to coordinate responses to the COVID-19 outbreak.

"We also agreed to appoint Senior Ministers on both sides – SM Teo Chee Hean and Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri – to coordinate our responses to the Covid-19 outbreak, particularly on measures where we can work together, or where the actions of one country will affect the other.

They are already in touch, but it may take a couple of days for arrangements to be worked out and to settle down."

Lee expressed his happiness at Singaporeans taking developments in their stride, and emphasised Singapore's preparedness in handling "such an eventuality".

Here is his full post.