On 9 August 1965, the Malaysian Parliament voted 126 to 0 to move a bill to amend the constitution, expelling Singapore from Malaysia, which left Singapore as a newly independent country.

Despite the close relationship between the two countries, on 1 April 2022, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong stated that Singapore is not an ally of the U.S., will not conduct military operations on behalf of the U.S., and will not seek direct military support from the U.S. This was reiterated by Lawrence Wong in 2024.

Singapore is currently one of the most proficient English-speaking countries in Asia.

Singapore is pretty pricey all year round, but some times are cheaper than others. Avoid peak tourist season — June to July, and February when the weather is perfect and prices are hiked accordingly. The time to go (if you're not bothered by slightly chillier weather and the chance of rain) is August to November.