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Singapore-Malaysia ties

Forum: Johor-Singapore SEZ can be genuine blueprint for shared prosperity

‘Like a common language’: Batik’s role in Singapore’s diplomacy

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, along with the delegations from Singapore and Malaysia, were dressed in batik at the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat on Dec 4.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, along with the delegations from Singapore and Malaysia, were dressed in batik at the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat on Dec 4.

Some Malaysians are considering citizenship, retirement in S’pore. But a few things hold them back

On Nov 12, the Malaysian ringgit strengthened to 3.17 against the Singapore dollar and the exchange rate became all anyone could talk about.
On Nov 12, the Malaysian ringgit strengthened to 3.17 against the Singapore dollar and the exchange rate became all anyone could talk about.

Down The Rabbit Hole

Did this ‘pineapple town’ in Johor fabricate modern, glitzy Singapore?

Once famed for its pineapple plantations, the Johor town Pekan Nanas is full of precast components that make its way across the Causeway to Singapore's glitzy buildings.
Once famed for its pineapple plantations, the Johor town Pekan Nanas is full of precast components that make its way across the Causeway to Singapore's glitzy buildings.

Commentary

As siblings separated, can Singapore and Malaysia truly be friends?

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the 12th Singapore- Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore on Dec 4.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the 12th Singapore- Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore on Dec 4.

Forum: Understanding the past makes me prouder of how far Singapore has come

Albatross File exhibition draws crowds on opening day

The free exhibition is based on a collection of previously classified Cabinet papers and documents kept by then Finance Minister Goh Keng Swee from 1964.
The free exhibition is based on a collection of previously classified Cabinet papers and documents kept by then Finance Minister Goh Keng Swee from 1964.

Asian Insider Podcast

Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s separation from Malaysia

Our guest, Janadas Devan (pictured left) reveals pioneer leaders’ differing views on Singapore’s Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia.
Our guest, Janadas Devan (pictured left) reveals pioneer leaders’ differing views on Singapore’s Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia.

Separation shows Singapore was and still is a miracle

The Albatross File gives a vivid sense of what happened – a dramatic, blow-by-blow record of how Singapore came to separate from Malaysia.
The Albatross File gives a vivid sense of what happened – a dramatic, blow-by-blow record of how Singapore came to separate from Malaysia.

Cross-border taxis more attractive with flexible drop-offs but concerns remain on scheme’s viability

Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Dec 5, 2025, to allow taxis from either side to drop off passengers anywhere in their destination country.
Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Dec 5, 2025, to allow taxis from either side to drop off passengers anywhere in their destination country.

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