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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] Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and ASEAN. [4 ...
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. This marked the end of the 144-year British rule in Singapore which began with the ...
The SIJORI Growth Triangle is a partnership arrangement between Singapore, Johor (in Malaysia), and Riau Islands (in Indonesia) that combines the competitive strengths of the three areas to make the subregion more attractive to regional and international investors. More specifically, it links the infrastructure, capital, and expertise of ...
The Malaysian United Indigenous Party ( Malay: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia ), abbreviated BERSATU or PPBM, is a nationalist political party in Malaysia. [1] The party was preceded by the United Indigenous Association of Malaysia ( Persatuan Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia ). It is a major component party within the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong ( lit. 'He Who is Made Lord', [2] Jawi: يڠ دڤرتوان اݢوڠ ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler, or simply the Agong and also unofficially as the King of Malaysia, [3] is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957, when the Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) gained ...
The Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System ( RTS) Link [13] is an international cross-border rapid transit system that will connect Malaysia's second largest city, Johor Bahru and Woodlands, Singapore, crossing the Strait of Johor. [14] It will consist of two stations, with the Malaysian terminus at Bukit Chagar station and the ...
Malay Singaporeans ( Malay: Orang Melayu Singapura) are Singaporeans with general ancestry from the Malay world. [3] They constitute approximately 13.5% of the country's citizens, making them the second largest ethnic group in Singapore. [4] Under the Constitution of Singapore, they are recognised by the government as the indigenous people of ...
The prime minister of Malaysia ( Malay: Perdana Menteri Malaysia; Jawi: ڤردان منتري مليسيا) is the head of government of Malaysia. The prime minister directs the executive branch of the federal government. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong appoints the prime minister as a member of Parliament (MP) who, in his opinion, is most likely to command the confidence of a majority of MPs ...