Malaysia-Singapore Border
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The Malaysia-Singapore Border is the international border between Malaysia and Singapore. It is formed by the Johor Strait. Malaysia's state of Johor on Peninsular Malaysia is situated to the north of the border while Singapore is situated to the south of the border.
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[edit] History
Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia (also known as Malaya) were once united territories, but in the 19th century, the British colonised Singapore and it become distinct from Johor, which remained de jure a sovereign state. When Singapore joined Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak to form Malaysia in 1963, the border became only a state border, but when Singapore seceded in 1965, it became an international border again.
[edit] Pedra Branca / Pulau Batu Puteh Dispute
The ownership of Pedra Branca Island, which is situated in Johor Strait, has been claimed by both Malaysia and Singapore.
[edit] Border Crossings
There are two border crossings along the border. The first is the Johor-Singapore Causeway while the second is the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link or known officially as Tuas Second Link in Singapore, Linkedua in Malaysia.
