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Singapore-Malaysia ties

Causeway taxi quota to rise to 500 from Nov 16; CDG Zig, Malaysian firm to get ride-hail licences

The increased quota from Nov 16 means that the target goal of 500 cross-border taxis in Singapore and Malaysia has been achieved.
The increased quota from Nov 16 means that the target goal of 500 cross-border taxis in Singapore and Malaysia has been achieved.

Johor-S’pore SEZ records $28b of approved projects, ministers note ‘good progress’ on various fronts

(From left) Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Malaysian Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat and Senior Minister of State for National Development and Transport Sun Xueling speaking to the media after a high-level bilateral meeting on Nov 2.
(From left) Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Malaysian Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat and Senior Minister of State for National Development and Transport Sun Xueling speaking to the media after a high-level bilateral meeting on Nov 2.

RTS Link now expected to open in Feb 2027 instead of Dec 2026

A new RTS train on the track from Bukit Chagar station in Johor Bahru on July 25.
A new RTS train on the track from Bukit Chagar station in Johor Bahru on July 25.

Singapore PM, leaders pay tribute to Siti Hasmah following death of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir’s wife

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, died at the age of 100 on Sept 28.
Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, died at the age of 100 on Sept 28.

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

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam makes first state visit to Malaysia

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