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.

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]

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 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]

Jan 10, 2025 · Sixty years ago, Singapore’s separation from Malaysia marked the painful collapse of a bold political experiment. What began as a union based on the promise of a shared future and a common market fell apart under the weight of irreconcilable political objectives and deepening communal tensions.

May 11, 2023 · During its brief period of merger with Malaysia from 1963 to 1965, Singapore faced significant political, economic, and social challenges that ultimately led to its separation from Malaysia. In this short analysis, we will examine these challenges and their impact on Singapore.

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 ...

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...

Feb 5, 2023 · The separation of Malaysia and Singapore was a significant event in the history of Southeast Asia. The reasons for the separation were rooted in political and ethnic tensions, and the process of separation was a complex and challenging one.

Jan 29, 2025 · 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. ...