Singaporeans in Malaysia

Singaporeans in Malaysia refers to Singaporean citizens and people of Singaporean origin residing in Malaysia. According to estimates published by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 91,002 Singaporeans were living in Malaysia in 2019, making it the largest overseas Singaporean community worldwide.

The community is concentrated primarily in Johor, the Klang Valley, Penang and other major urban centres. Singaporeans in Malaysia include expatriate professionals, business owners, students, retirees and cross-border commuters. The close geographical proximity and extensive economic ties between Singapore and Malaysia have contributed to sustained population movements between the two countries.