Singapore is a multiracial and multicultural country with ethnic Chinese (76.2% of the citizen population), Malays (15.0%), and ethnic Indians (7.4%). Chinese Singaporeans make up the majority of the population. There are also Eurasians in Singapore. The Malays are recognised as the indigenous community.

Singapore is located in Southeast Asia around 85 miles (137 kilometers) north of the equator, south of Peninsular Malaysia, and east of West Sumatra (Indonesia)—just across the Strait of Malacca. The big island of Borneo lies to the east of Singapore.

Singapore became part of Malaysia on 16 September 1963 following a merger with Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak.

Asia

English

The population of Singapore today is more than 75% Chinese, about 15% Malay, about 8% ‘Indian’ (mainly Tamil), and roughly 2% other origins, but about half of the population now speak English (or Singlish) at home. And Singlish is the neutral language between members of different ethnic groups.

A year after Singapore gained independence in 1965[3], the government established a bilingual education policy, designed to ensure that Singaporeans spoke both English and their mother tongue. Thus, most young Singaporeans, having grown up after these policies were instituted, speak English as their first language.

There are four official languages in Singapore: English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. English has been the predominant language of instruction in schools for most Singaporeans since the 1970s, so English-speaking visitors will do just fine in most circumstances.

Singapore is widely regarded as one of the safest countries in the world, with consistently low crime rates, a transparent legal system, and a reliable police force supported by proactive citizens.

Singapore style tips Jeans and t-shirts are acceptable but our advice would be to take lightweight clothes in natural fabrics; linen, silk and cotton will be more comfortable in the heat and will wash and dry quickly.

What to wear in Singapore: Clothing options for stylish women

• Tops. Throw on a light, summery top over denim shorts or classic-cut pants, depending on the occasion.
• Playsuits. If you’re wondering what to wear in Singapore, then pick playsuits.
• Dresses.
• Jumpsuits.
• Shorts.

Women in Singapore! As you can see women dress for comfort and style in Singapore. Shorts is fine, sleeveless is fine, basically you can dress as you dress at home!

Is there an official dress code in Singapore? There is no official dress code in Singapore, and while getting hot and heavy with your boyfriend is a no-no and walking around your apartment naked is an offence that can incur a fine, what you wear in and around the city is totally up to you.

Meeting and Greeting

1. Shake hands with everyone present at a business meeting or social occasion. Shake hands again when leaving. Your handshake should be firm.
2. Singaporeans may bow slightly as they shake your hand. Many Westerners are generally taller than Singaporeans, so it would be polite to give a small bow.