In 2017, Halimah Yacob was named the primary female president of Singapore in the primary reserved election for the Malay Local community. She won on nomination working day since all other candidates ended up declared ineligible for the election.[a hundred thirty five] Foreign relations
In hawker centres, cultural diffusion may also be observed when traditionally Malay hawker stalls also sells Tamil foodstuff. Chinese stalls may introduce Malay ingredients, cooking methods or overall dishes into their range of catering. This proceeds for making the cuisine of Singapore drastically abundant and a cultural attraction.[398] Good-Eating