List of Malay Singaporeans  This article contains a list of notable Malay Singaporeans, people with Malay ancestry born or naturalised in Singapore. Note: For Malays in Singapore, the last name is patronymic, not a family name. The person should be referred to by his or her first or second name which is the given name. The Malay word "bin" (b.) or "binte" (bte.), if used, means "son of" or "daughter of" respectively.