The rally is based out of the state capital Johor Bahru.
organized by the Singapore Motor Club, the first event was held in 1964.
Records on hand do not include the inaugural event but the South Malaysian Rally was held at least through 1969.
The long history of rallying in the region has seen Malaysian drivers emerge with Karamjit Singh winning the rally in 2001 before going on to become a three-time Asia-Pacific champion.
The rally has proven to be a happy hunting ground for Australians with both Ross Dunkerton and Cody Crocker winning the rally four years running.