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.

23 hours 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. ...

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]

Jan 13, 2025 · On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state. [1] The separation was the result of deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia, [2] which created communal tensions that resulted in racial riots in July and September 1964. [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.

Jan 7, 2025 · The turbulent global political landscape has driven nations within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to unite more closely, with the Singapore-Malaysia relationship emerging as a cornerstone in this effort, said Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during a press conference at the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Putrajaya on Tuesday.

The Independence of Singapore Agreement 1965 was a major agreement between the governments of Malaysia and Singapore on 7 August 1965 that formally seceded Singapore from Malaysia as a state and to be an independent sovereign country.The agreement included a Proclamation on Singapore to be made by Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman; a different Proclamation of Singapore was made by ...

Nov 14, 2024 · SINGAPORE – Both Singapore and Malaysia are determined to work together and tackle outstanding bilateral issues, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday.

Jun 12, 2024 · KUALA LUMPUR: There will be continuity in terms of Singapore and Malaysia’s overarching strategic approach in engaging one another moving forward, but also opportunities for new ideas to deepen...

Singapore officially became part of Malaysia on 16 September 1963 following its merger with the Federation of Malaya, Sarawak and North Borneo (Sabah) to form the Federation of Malaysia. [1] For Singapore, the merger with Malaysia had been …