Singapore-Malaysia relations

Singapore, Malaysia to work on cross-border links with improved taxi scheme, co-located RTS clearance

Malaysia agrees to Singapore’s proposal to open consulates in Sabah and Sarawak, deepening ties between both nations

This will be Singapore PM Lawrence Wong (left) and Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim's second leaders' retreat together.

Malaysian PM Anwar in Singapore on Dec 4 for retreat with PM Wong

The countries will exchange agreements on health and the fight against drugs

Vice-president of Nippon Express (Singapore) Andy Tan at the opening of the company’s expanded logistics facility in Tuas on Friday (Nov 21).

Japanese logistics firm Nippon Express expands footprint in Singapore

Move enables it to meet increasing demand for logistics services amid development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

DPM Gan, in his keynote address, noted that the zone has made good headway and that both countries look forward to more investments in the months ahead.

Singapore-based firms commit over S$5.5 billion of investments in Johor after JS-SEZ deal

DPM Gan says that Johor-Singapore SEZ shows what nations achieve by choosing partnership over protectionism

From left: Dr Ng Chin Siau, founder of Q&M Dental Group (Singapore); Esther Teo, Director, Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Programme Office, Economic Development Board; Tan Chor Sen, CEO, OCBC Malaysia; Lee Ting Han, Chairman, Johor State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee; Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad, Johor State Economic and Investment Adviser; and moderator Shen Yue, Business Editor, Lianhe Zaobao.

Johor-Singapore SEZ draws new wave of investors with 2-in-1 appeal

It could serve as a catalyst for Singapore, Malaysia firms to expand their presence in the region

Malaysia’s Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (left) speaking during a fireside chat with Business Times editor Chen Huifen at the Asia Future Summit 2025 on Oct 8.

Singapore and Malaysia better as friends than enemies, says Malaysia’s Trade and Industry Minister Zafrul

Zafrul calls for stronger Singapore-Malaysia ties and deeper Asean unity amid global competition

A HSR project linking Kuala Lumpur (pictured) with Singapore is estimated to cost well north of RM80 billion.
THINKING ALOUD

High-speed rail link proposal gets yet another airing

There is considerable Malaysian opposition to the prospect of a HSR between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Who would foot the bill?

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong (second from left) meeting with business and government leaders on Monday (Apr 21).

New joint project office to support Singapore firms in expanding to Johor-Singapore SEZ: DPM Gan

The JS-SEZ will be strengthened in three key areas, including simplifying customs and clearance procedures

Berjaya Group founder Vincent Tan says: "As a consortium, we have put in a proposal,” for the project."

Tycoon Vincent Tan seeks new partner in high-speed rail bid

BERJAYA Group is seeking a new partner as it bids for a proposed multi-billion US dollar high-speed rail line between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, after Malaysian Resources withdrew from the consortium...

Tenaga Nasional has been supplying renewable energy to Singapore via Sembcorp Power since Dec 13.

Singapore, Malaysia exploring renewable energy certificates framework for cross-border electricity trade

Singapore’s Singapore Power and Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional are also considering expanding interconnector capacity and infrastructure between both countries