Singapore-Malaysia ties

How well do Singaporeans and Malaysians really know each other?

Governments can sign agreements and businesses can forge partnerships, but the strength of any bilateral relationship ultimately rests on the trust and goodwill between their peoples.

Forum: Helping businesses compete is better than discouraging consumer choice

Singapore and Malaysia share vision for ASEAN to become green energy powerhouse: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said ASEAN’s member states can join forces on green energy, processing power, in terms of the capacity for data centres, and the digital economy.

Singapore, Malaysia heads of state encourage deeper cooperation between the two countries

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam received a welcome ceremony during his state visit at the invitation of Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar on July 13.

Singapore, Malaysia have made consistent choice to look to the future, build together: Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) meeting Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the Istana Negara on July 13.

S’pore, M’sia partnership driven by mutual respect, understanding of each other’s interests: Tharman

Both countries address differences squarely while always seeking to strengthen the overall relationship, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said.

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam makes first state visit to Malaysia

KL stands by Q4 launch of Johor-S’pore SEZ blueprint despite state govt urging earlier release

An artist’s impression of Thomson Medical Group’s mega development in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.

Malaysian cross-border taxi drivers to pay $15 per Singapore trip from 2027, up from $2 a month

From Jan 1, 2027, licensed Malaysian-registered taxis have to pay $15 each time they enter Singapore, up from paying $2 a month.

S’pore, Malaysia ink pacts to promote alternative ways for firms to resolve legal disputes

Under the MOUs, Singapore and Malaysia will deepen collaboration in promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), jointly organise and participate in each other’s events, and share information.

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