Malaysia–Singapore relations refers to the bilateral relations between Malaysia and the Republic of Singapore, after the expulsion of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965. Singapore has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur and a consulate general in Johor Bahru, [1] [2] while Malaysia has a high commission in Singapore. [3]

Jun 26, 2020 · Singapore is a sovereign island city-state that was once part of Malaysia, but it split off on August 9, 1965. Singapore became a significant center for Britain’s political and economic interests. Singapore became one of 14 states that came together to form Malaysia.

Malaysia and Singapore leaders have signed an agreement to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and people.

Singapore (Malay: Singapura), officially the State of Singapore (Malay: Negeri Singapura), was one of the 14 states of Malaysia from 1963 to 1965. Malaysia was formed on 16 September 1963 by the merger of the Federation of Malaya with the former British colonies of North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore.

Jan 13, 2025 · Simultaneously in Kuala Lumpur, the Tunku announced the separation to the federal parliament. He then moved a resolution to enact the Constitution of Malaysia (Singapore Amendment) Bill, 1965, that would allow Singapore to leave Malaysia and become an independent and sovereign state.

Jan 21, 2025 · It has been 60 years since Malaysia expelled Singapore from its federation, forcing the latter into independence as a city-state amid racial tensions and political clashes between both sides.

1 day ago · KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia and Singapore announced this month an agreement on a special economic zone in the southern Malaysian state of Johor, aiming to support investment and free up movement of goods and people between the countries. The Southeast Asian neighbors first agreed in principle to jointly develop the economic zone a year ago. ...

Dec 30, 2024 · On 09 August 1965, Singapore formally separated from Malaysia, marking a historic moment that reverberated across Southeast Asia. This break led to Singapore’s emergence as an independent nation and fundamentally reshaped the political, economic, and social landscape of the region.

Jan 12, 2025 · Singapore’s food security and supply chain interests at least in the next short term timeline will still be at the dependence of Malaysia, and a new set of ties with Malaysia that is escaping from past legacies and trap will be crucial.

Singapore and Malaysia have a long-standing, broad and multifaceted relationship. Bilateral trade, investment, and tourism ties are robust. There are regular high-level exchanges such as the Leaders’ Retreat, Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) meetings on Iskandar Malaysia, and Ministerial level visits.