// Adds dimensions UUID, Author and Topic into GA4
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
31 C
Singapore
type here...
Photo: YouTube screengrab
Featured NewsSingapore News
Less than 1 min.Read

Singapore listed as part of Malaysia by US State Department

Obbana Rajah
By Obbana Rajah

The transcript of United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s remarks at a press briefing has listed Singapore as part of Malaysia.

The slip-up, much to the amusement of Singaporeans, was shared by Twitter user Chun Han Wong.

In his tweet, he said, “U.S. State Department transcript of Pompeo’s Monday briefing lists Singapore as a part of Malaysia. The hosts of the just-concluded #TrumpKimSummit might have something to say about that…”

His Tweet received 199 retweets and almost 250 likes.

Hilarity ensued with netizens replying to his tweet.

Screen Shot 2018 06 13 at 6.47.06 pm Screen Shot 2018 06 13 at 6.46.54 pm Screen Shot 2018 06 13 at 6.46.09 pm

The word ‘Malaysia’ has since been removed from the transcript.

Malaysians, or rather those who commented on Malaysian media The Star Online, seemed to find the incident amusing and handled it with humour.
​Screen Shot 2018 06 13 at 6.55.07 pm

Screen Shot 2018 06 13 at 6.57.23 pm Screen Shot 2018 06 13 at 6.56.42 pm Screen Shot 2018 06 13 at 6.56.03 pm Screen Shot 2018 06 13 at 6.55.24 pm

[email protected]

- Advertisement -
Google News Follow Google News WhatsApp Join us on WhatsApp Telegram Follow us on Telegram

Hot this week

Asia This Week

Asia’s jet fuel supply shortage may spread across the globe within weeks

According to Rico Luman, Senior Economist for Transport, Logistics and Automotive at ING, jet fuel shortages affecting airlines and passengers now hitting Southeast Asia carriers are likely to spre...
In the Hood

Child charged $2 for own water at Geylang restaurant under no outside drinks rule, netizens have mixed views

A netizen complained that while dining at a restaurant, their child was charged $2 for "take-out drinks" because the restaurant was serving them water, sparking heated discussion. Opinions among t...

Popular Categories

Singapore NewsFeatured NewsSG EconomySingapore PoliticsLifestyleCelebrityInternational
document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => { const trigger = document.getElementById("ads-trigger"); if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { entries.forEach(entry => { if (entry.isIntersecting) { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here observer.unobserve(entry.target); // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); observer.observe(trigger); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });

The Independent SG

Also Visit

Social Media

© The Independent Singapore

// //
Enable Notifications OK No thanks