2000 in Singapore

none April 2013 June 2020 2000 The following lists events that happened during 2000 in Singapore. Incumbents President: S.R. Nathan Prime Minister: Goh Chok Tong Events January 1 January to 3 February – McDonald's starts a 40-day Hello Kitty promotion, causing a buying frenzy unprecedented in McDonald's history and several fights.McDonald's Hello Kitty toy promotion http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_458_2005-01-11.html NLB 28 July 2019Toy riot in Singapore burger joint http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/603932.stm BBC 28 July 2019 14 January 2000 1 January – The Nanyang Auditorium is officially opened.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000010102.htm NTU launch of Millennium celebration and Official Opening of Nanyang Auditorium NAS 29 December 2019 1 January 2000 3 January – The Straits Times Index hits a record high of 2,582.94 points.STI blazes past 2,500 to new high https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20000104-1.2.2 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 28 January 2020 4 January 2000 7 January – Four members of the Antarctica 2000 team successfully reached the 4,897-metre-high Mount Vinson Massif, the highest point ever in Antarctica.First Singapore team to reach the South Pole http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/48fe23f6-8923-40ed-9df6-a1b74646ddc2#1 NLB 14 August 2019 31 December 1999 12 January – The Singapore Management University is incorporated as the first private university funded by the government.http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/b6326253-7512-462e-8969-8a26952b324c#1 Singapore Management University is established National Library Board 11 June 2018 18 January – The Paragon, a mall-cum-medical complex is officially opened.Official opening ceremony of Paragon https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/Speech-By-The-Minister-For-Health-And-Second-Minister-For-Finance-Mr-Lim-Hng-Kiang-At-The-Official-Opening-Ceremony-Of-Paragon-On-Tuesday-18-Jan-2000- MOF 10 August 2019 18 January 2000 10 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190810182441/https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/Speech-By-The-Minister-For-Health-And-Second-Minister-For-Finance-Mr-Lim-Hng-Kiang-At-The-Official-Opening-Ceremony-Of-Paragon-On-Tuesday-18-Jan-2000- dead 21 January – The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced full telecom competition from 1 April 2000 instead of 1 April 2002 and an immediate lifting on foreign ownership of telecom companies. This will give consumers more choices and compete with an evolving telecoms industry.Bringing Forward Full Competition in the Telecommunications Sector http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/yct20000121m.pdf NAS 28 July 2019 21 January 2000 27 January – Manja is launched as a lifestyle magazine.MANJA, Singapore's first Malay entertainment & lifestyle monthly! http://corporate.mediacorpsingapore.com/press_release/pub_20000111.htm 23 September 2019 MediaCorp 11 January 2000 https://web.archive.org/web/20010410010308/http://corporate.mediacorpsingapore.com/press_release/pub_20000111.htm 10 April 2001 February February – Trek 2000 International launches the world's first thumbdrive.Trek 2000 and the ThumbDrive http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1071_2010-03-23.html NLB 6 June 2019 10 February – The Jurong Island Road Link is officially opened.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000021002.htm Official opening of Jurong Island Road Link NAS 29 December 2019 10 February 2000 18 February – ST Engineering acquires the Chartered Industries of Singapore through ST Auto, now called ST Kinetics.ST Engg Positions for Land Systems Market http://www.stengg.com/pressroom/press_releases_read.aspx?paid=461 19 August 2019 ST Engineering 18 February 2000 https://web.archive.org/web/20080202135425/http://www.stengg.com/pressroom/press_releases_read.aspx?paid=461 2 February 2008 The acquisition is first announced on 22 October 1999.ST Engg Acquires Chartered Industries of Singapore (CIS) http://www.stengg.com/pressroom/press_releases_read.aspx?paid=243 19 August 2019 ST Engineering 22 October 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20080202135420/http://www.stengg.com/pressroom/press_releases_read.aspx?paid=243 2 February 2008 28 February – Shaw Theatres closes its Hougang Plaza branch due to declining patronage and proliferation of video piracy. Its premises has since been taken up by one-stop furnishing retailer Novena Furnishing Centre.Diane Tan 'Shows' over for Hougang Cineplex' https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Issue/straitstimes20000303-1?ST=1&AT=advanced&DF=&DT=&NPT=&L=English&CTA=&k=badminton%26ka%3Dbadminton&P=3281# The Straits Times en 3 March 2000 March thumb|right|Singapore Post Centre, headquarters of SingPost 4 March – Singapore Turf Club's Kranji Racecourse is officially opened.Singapore Turf Club http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_136_2004-12-30.html NLB 28 July 2019 8 March – The new Singapore Post Centre is officially opened, along with the launch of personalised stamps called MyStamp. In addition, the Singapore Philatelic Museum will be transferred from the Infocomm Development Authority to the National Heritage Board.Opening of the Singapore Post Centre http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000030802.htm NAS 29 December 2019 8 March 2000 11 March – The Ministry of Trade and Industry announced further liberalisation of the electricity and gas markets by 2001. Temasek Holdings will divest from all three power companies. Foreign ownership limits on these plants will be lifted, with a limit on cross holding generation companies to encourage competition. In addition, Singapore Power will divest from generation companies from 2001, first announced in 1999. It will also divest PowerSupply to Temasek Holdings too. SembCorp Gas will be required to divest from transporting gas if it continues importing and retailing gas to large users. With these measures, full retail competition for large industrial and commercial consumers will commence from 1 April 2001. PowerGrid will be tightly regulated, and an Independent System Operator (ISO) under Public Utilities Board will be established.Further restructuring of the electricity and gas industries http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000031105.htm NAS 29 December 2019 11 March 2000 15 March – The Defence Science and Technology Agency is formed to help develop Singapore's defence with technology. The National Healthcare Group is formed after a restructuring of Singapore's healthcare system.NHG Annual Report 2000/01 https://corp.nhg.com.sg/Lists/Corporate%2520Year%2520Book/Attachments/26/AnnualReport2000-01.pdf National Healthcare Group 14 July 2019 27 March – The Jurong Town Corporation launches its first Technopreneur Centre, a precursor to one-north.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/lss20000327b.pdf Official Opening of JTC's Technopreneur Centre NAS 10 August 2019 27 March 2000 30 March – The Pasir Panjang Terminal is officially opened.Opening of the Pasir Panjang Terminal http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000033003.htm NAS 29 December 2019 30 March 2000 April 1 April – The new Tan Tock Seng Hospital building officially opens. At the same time, the Health Promotion Board, which will promote healthy lifestyles will be established by April 2001, bringing together the National Health Education Department, Department of Nutrition, School Health Service and School Dental Service.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000040105.htm Opening of Tan Tock Seng Hospital NAS 29 December 2019 1 April 2000 The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore is launched to handle food-related and veterinary issues.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000022203.htm Restructuring of the Primary Production Department into the Agri-food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) NAS 29 December 2019 22 February 2000 StarHub launches cellular services in Singapore, making it the third telco in Singapore after SingTel and M1. SingHealth is formed after a restructuring of Singapore's healthcare system. Singapore Airlines joins Star Alliance, an airline alliance. SIA is welcomed into the alliance on 7 April 2000.http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20000408-1.2.102.47 Star alliance welcomes SIA to the constellation The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 2 August 2019 8 April 2000 8 April – The National Cancer Centre Singapore is officially opened to treat cancer patients and research of cancers.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/lhk20000408c.pdf Official Opening of National Cancer Centre NAS 8 September 2019 8 April 2000 15 April – Life Sciences is identified as a fourth pillar to Singapore's manufacturing economy, in addition to electronics, chemical and engineering. As a result, several plans were announced, including increasing the number of professionals in Life Sciences, more research and educational institutions in Life Sciences and active research programmes.8th Singapore General Hospital (SGH) Lecture and Dinner http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000041504.htm NAS 29 December 2019 15 April 2000 20 April – The Ministry of Trade and Industry announced that Arcasia Land will develop a new Science Park III at Singapore Science Park, now merged into Science Park II.Arcasia Land 10th anniversary celebration http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000042004.htm NAS 29 December 2019 20 April 2000 29 April – The Speak Good English Movement is launched to encourage Singaporeans to speak Standard English instead of Singlish.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000042904.htm Launch of the Speak Good English Movement NAS 29 December 2019 29 April 2000 May May – Escape Theme Park is opened. 3 May – The Singapore Tourism Board announced the relocation of Merlion by the middle of 2002. This comes as the Merlion fell into disrepair at the Merlion Park.A new home for Singapore's Tourism Icon http://www.stb.com.sg/media/press/20000503.stm STB 9 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20031011113029/http://www.stb.com.sg/media/press/20000503.stm 11 October 2003 3 May 2000 8 May – The first C751B trains are put into operation on the North South and East West lines.Soon, a shorter wait for MRT trains http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20000509-1.2.43.2 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 28 July 2019 9 May 2000 22 May – The Political Donations Act is passed to disallow donations by non-permissible donors and require reporting of large donations in a bid to protect Singapore from foreign interference.Second Reading of the Political Donations Bill – Speech by Minister for Home Affairs, 22 May 2000 http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/detailed.jsp?artid=409&type=4&root=0&parent=0&cat=0&mode=arc MHA 26 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20040813065401/http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/detailed.jsp?artid=409&type=4&root=0&parent=0&cat=0&mode=arc 13 August 2004 22 May 2000 28 May – The Marine Parade Community Building is officially opened, housing a community centre, library and The Necessary Stage under one roof.Official Opening of the Marine Parade Community Building http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/gct20000528e.pdf NAS 28 July 2019 28 May 2000 June 3 June – Snow City is officially opened in partnership with Singapore Science Centre and NTUC Income, allowing Singaporeans to experience snow without travelling out.Official Opening of "Snow City" http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/css20000603e.pdf NAS 1 August 2019 3 June 2000 5 June – The Ministry of Information and the Arts announced the start of gradual media competition, with MediaCorp allowed to own a newspaper and Singapore Press Holdings allowed to own two TV and two radio channels. MediaCorp will also be awarded a licence to run mobile TV and digital TV services. In addition, the ban on private satellite dishes will be reviewed after Singapore Cable Vision's pay-TV monopoly expires in 2002."Digital Television: Managing The Transition" seminar https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000060503.htm NAS 8 March 2020 5 June 2000SPH offered broadcast licences, MediaCorp a print licence http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/straitstimes20000606-1.1.1 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 1 August 2019 6 June 2000 8 June – Singapore Press Holdings launches SPH MediaWorks in preparation for the launch of its TV channels.SPH Launches new Broadcasting and Entertainment Subsidiary https://www.sph.com.sg/media_releases/14 SPH 1 August 2019 8 June 2000 20 March 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210320051102/https://corporate.sph.com.sg/media_releases/14 dead 9 June – MediaCorp is awarded a licence by the Ministry of Information and the Arts to operate a newspaper.MediaCorp gets licence for paper http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20000610-1.2.58.12 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 1 August 2019 10 June 2000 17 June – The Republic of Singapore Yacht Club's new clubhouse and marina is officially opened.The Republic of Singapore Yacht Club http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1646_2010-02-12.html NLB 28 July 2019 21 June – The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced several measures to separate financial and non-financial activities of banks and the divestment of non-financial activities, known as the anti-commingling rules. Other measures include having separate management and ownership, a ban on cross shareholding non-financial firms and sharing of bank names.https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2000/measures-to-separate-financial-and-non-financial-activities-of-banking-groups--21-june-2000 Measures to separate financial and non-financial activities of banking groups MAS 1 July 2019 21 June 2000New MAS Measures To Separate Financial And Non-financial Activities of Banking Groups https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2000/new-mas-measures-to-separate-financial-and-non-financial-activities-of-banking-groups--21-jun-2000 MAS 3 June 2020 21 June 2000 24 June – Plans were announced to boost Life Sciences in Singapore, including a review of curriculum, the launch of Singapore Genomics Programme (present-day Genome Institute of Singapore) and boosting the R&D fund.Life Sciences Executive Committee Meeting http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000062402.htm NAS 28 July 2019 24 June 2000 July 1 July – CityLink Mall is opened as Singapore's first subterranean mall, which acts as an underpass too.Hongkong Land introduces subterranean shopping to Singapore http://www.hkland.com/press_room/hll_20000630.html Hongkong Land 1 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20061030215755/http://www.hkland.com/press_room/hll_20000630.html 30 October 2006 30 June 2000 BreadTalk opens its first outlet at Parco Bugis Junction. Since then, it became a multinational company with outlets in 18 territories.http://breadtalk.listedcompany.com/history.html History of BreadTalk BreadTalk 26 June 2019 26 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190626110039/http://breadtalk.listedcompany.com/history.html dead 7 July – The National Volunteer Centre (since renamed as National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre) is officially opened to encourage volunteerism in Singapore.Official Opening of the National Volunteer Centre http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000070704.htm NAS 29 December 2019 7 July 2000 8 July – Construction starts on the first phase of the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System, which will serve Central and eastern Singapore. It will be completed by 2008.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000070802.htm Ground-breaking ceremony for the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System NAS 29 December 2019 8 July 2000 12 July – DBS Land and Pidemco Land will merge to form the largest listed property company in South East Asia with about $18 billion worth in assets.https://investor.capitaland.com/news.html/id/588707 Leading Property Companies Pidemco Land Limited and DBS Land Limited Announce Plans to Merge CapitaLand 7 September 2019 12 July 2000Webb Sara https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB963426538657056510 DBS Land, Pidemco Plan Merger To Create Huge Property Group The Wall Street Journal 7 September 2019 13 July 2000 The merger, which is approved by shareholders on 18 October,https://investor.capitaland.com/news.html/id/588573 Pidemco Land to merge with DBS Land to create CapitaLand CapitaLand 7 September 2019 18 October 2000 results in the formation of CapitaLand.https://investor.capitaland.com/news.html/id/588530 Official Launch of CapitaLand Group CapitaLand 29 June 2019 28 November 2000 22 July – The RSS Conqueror is commissioned, making it Singapore's first submarine.Commissioning of RSS Conqueror http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/MINDEF_20000722140.pdf NAS 28 July 2019 22 July 2000 25 July – The National Neuroscience Institute is officially opened.Official Opening of the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000072502.htm NAS 29 December 2019 25 July 2000 26 July – SMRT Corporation is listed on the Singapore Exchange, making it the first metro operator in the world to be listed, lasting until its delisting in 2016.Singapore metro goes public https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/singapore-metro-goes-public.html 28 July 2019 Railway Gazette 1 September 2000 28 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190728170234/https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/singapore-metro-goes-public.html dead Fresh start for delisted SMRT https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/fresh-start-for-delisted-smrt 28 July 2019 The Straits Times 1 November 2016 The Prison School is officially opened to enable inmates to receive an education.Prison School Opening Ceremony, Kaki Bukit Centre – Speech by Minister for Home Affairs Mr Wong Kan Seng, 26 July 2000 http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/detailed.jsp?artid=403&type=4&root=0&parent=0&cat=0&mode=arc MHA 26 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20040811114028/http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/detailed.jsp?artid=403&type=4&root=0&parent=0&cat=0&mode=arc 11 August 2004 26 July 2000 29 July – The Singapore Management University is established as the first private university funded by the government.http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/b6326253-7512-462e-8969-8a26952b324c#1 Singapore Management University is established National Library Board 11 June 2018 August 1 August – Wildlife Reserves Singapore is formed, which manages the Singapore Zoological Gardens, Jurong Bird Park and Night Safari.Singapore Zoo http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_403_2005-01-19.html NLB 7 September 2019 12 August – Project Eyeball, an integrated print and digital newspaper is launched.Project Eyeball http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_968_2005-01-25.html NLB 17 July 2019 13 August – The National Football Academy is launched to raise football standards. In addition, plans to attract foreign soccer players are announced.Launch of the National Football Academy https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000081304.htm NAS 8 May 2020 13 August 2000Best foreign players 'can become citizens' https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20000814-1.2.4 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 8 May 2020 14 August 2000 25 August – JTC's subsidiaries Arcasia Land and JTC International's Business Parks and Facilities announced that they will merge, resulting in the formation of Ascendas on 8 January 2001.JTC subsidiaries JTCi and Arcasia Land to merge http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes20000826-1.2.14.5 The Business Times (archived from NLB) 20 July 2019 26 August 2000Ascendas' hope of doubling assets http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20010109-2.2.9.3 Today (archived from NLB) 20 July 2019 9 January 2001 September 1 September – Speakers' Corner is officially opened in Hong Lim Park.Speakers' Corner at Hong Lim Park starts on 1 September Speakers can sign up in advance from 21 August http://www.spinet.gov.sg/speaker/speaker.htm SPF 25 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20010308211956/http://www.spinet.gov.sg/speaker/speaker.htm 8 March 2001 10 August 2000Speakers' Corner https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_515_2005-01-25.html NLB 31 December 2019 Jurong Town Corporation is appointed to develop the Buona Vista Science Hub (now one-north), with details announced. JTC will immediately set up an incubator park. Meanwhile, rules are and will be reviewed to encourage entrepreneurship.TechMonth Dinner (2000) http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000090105.htm NAS 29 December 2019 1 September 2000 2 September – The first President's Challenge is launched to get Singaporeans to care.Launch of President's Challenge 2000 https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000090203.htm NAS 29 December 2019 2 September 2000 3 September The Ren Ci Hospital & Medicare Centre's Pavilion Wards is officially opened at the old Tan Tock Seng Hospital premises.Official opening of Ren Ci Hospital & Medicare Centre's Pavilion Wards (Moulmein) http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000090301.htm NAS 29 December 2019 3 September 2000 Bus service 61 was transferred to TIBS from SBS. 4 September – Streats is launched as the first freesheet in Singapore.https://sph.com.sg/media_releases/19 Commuters Take to Streats SPH 4 September 2000 4 May 2019 24 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150524055042/https://sph.com.sg/media_releases/19 dead 5 September – The University Cultural Centre is officially opened at the National University of Singapore.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000090505.htm Official opening of the National University of Singapore's University Cultural Centre NAS 29 December 2019 5 September 2000 The National Skills Recognition System is launched as an accessible national skills framework to enhance the competitiveness of workers. It is managed by the Productivity and Standards Board with the National Skills Council implementing the framework.Launch of the National Skills Recognition System https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000090503.htm NAS 6 June 2021 5 September 2000 12 September – Hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreak: The Ministry of the Environment shuts Cutie Kidz Playhouse after a suspected fatal case of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) two days earlier with four suspect cases later found from the same centre.Temporary closure of Cutie Kidz Playhouse https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/MEWR20000912001.pdf NAS 27 March 2021 12 September 2000 13 September – HFMD outbreak: HFMD will be legally notifiable from 1 October to better control the disease. In addition, there are 9 cases from Cutie Kidz Playhouse with 24 suspected cases from Tumbelina Educare Centre and Sweetlands Childcare and Development Centre, bringing the total to 33. The former is shut for at least 10 days while investigations into the death continue.Hand, foot and mouth disease at Cutie Kidz Playhouse https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-at-cutie-kidz-playhouse MOH, ENV, MCDS 27 March 2021 13 September 2000 14 September – HFMD outbreak: 5 more centres report 20 cases, bringing the total to 53.Hand, foot and mouth disease - Update https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/press-release-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease---update MOH, ENV, MCDS 27 March 2021 14 September 2000 15 September – HFMD outbreak: 8 more centres report 54 cases, bringing the total to 107.Update on hand, foot and mouth disease https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/update-on-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease MOH, ENV, MCDS 27 March 2021 15 September 2000 The new Heritage Conservation Centre is opened to conserve Singapore's heritage.Official Opening of Heritage Conservation Centre http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000091505.htm NAS 29 December 2019 15 September 2000 20 September – Tuas Power Station is officially opened.Tuas Power Station Opening Ceremony http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000092003.htm NAS 29 December 2019 20 September 2000 28 September – Channel NewsAsia's service in Asia is launched. In addition, MediaCorp will be listed as a private company soon (it did not happen).http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000092803.htm Asian launch of Channel NewsAsia NAS 29 December 2019 28 September 2000 29 September – Singapore Airlines announced an order for 25 Airbus A3XX very large aircraft (now known as A380), with the first delivery scheduled for 2006.http://www.a380.singaporeair.com/news_pr_20000929.html Singapore Airlines Announces US$8.6 Billion Airbus A3XX* Order Singapore Airlines 27 March 2020 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080507045512/http://www.a380.singaporeair.com/news_pr_20000929.html 7 May 2008 29 September 2000 October 3 October – BBC's news bureau in Singapore is officially opened, with a new programme launched.Opening of BBC news bureau in Singapore https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2000/10/speech-by-minister-of-state-david-t-e-lim-at-the-opening-of-bbc-news-bureau-in-singapore MITA (now MCI) 19 August 2019 3 October 2000 6 October – Nanyang Polytechnic's new campus is officially opened.Official Opening of Nanyang Polytechnic Campus http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000100605.htm NAS 29 December 2019 6 October 2000 Pasir Ris Public Library is officially opened by Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean.Terence Tan Book them young https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Search?ST=1&AT=search&k=%22Pasir%20Ris%20Community%20Library%22# The Straits Times 7 October 2000 7 October – Changi Airport's Terminal 3 starts construction. It will be a spacious and lush terminal with IT facilities, with a handling capacity of 20 million passengers per year. The terminal will be finished by 2006, but ultimately opened on 9 January 2008.Ground Breaking Ceremony for Terminal 3 Singapore Changi Airport https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20at%20the%20Ground%20Breaking%20Ceremony%20for%20Terminal%203%20Singapore%20Changi%20Airport%20on%207%20Oct%202000/ MOT 19 August 2019 7 October 2000 9 October – The Compulsory Education Act is passed, making primary education compulsory for all children born from 1996.http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/6668d338-1cf6-42a6-be5d-220b02a1faca Compulsory Education Act is passed – Singapore History NLB 7 May 2019Opening Speech by RADM Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Education at the Second Reading of the Compulsory Education Bill on 9 Oct 2000 https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000100904.htm NAS 15 January 2021 9 October 2000Closing Speech by RADM Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Education at the Second Reading of the Compulsory Education Bill on 9 Oct 2000 https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000100905.htm NAS 15 January 2021 9 October 2000 10 October – Singapore is elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) at the 55th session of the UN General Assembly. 12 October – Singapore's first Internet Home is launched in Bishan, allowing families to enjoy better services on the Internet and convenience.Internet Home Launch http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000101201.htm NAS 29 December 2019 12 October 2000 The Brani Naval Base is permanently closed. 13 October – The Ministry of Education launches a new sexuality education curriculum called the Framework for Sexuality Education and The 'Growing Years' Series.Ministry of Education launches a Framework for Sexuality Education and The 'Growing Years' Series http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2000/pr13102000.htm 28 July 2019 MOE 13 October 2000 https://web.archive.org/web/20130308145011/http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2000/pr13102000.htm 8 March 2013 live 14 October – Jurong Island, formed by joining seven small islands into one is officially opened. The island is mainly used by petrochemical and energy industries.Official Opening of Jurong Island http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000101403.htm NAS 22 November 2019 14 October 2000http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/a27a6821-9ee6-45c1-b3d1-0dce19252eed Jurong Island is officially opened NLB 7 May 2019 31 October – Singapore Airlines Flight 006 crashes during take-off in Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, killing 83 people.http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1813_2011-07-13.html Crash of Singapore Airlines Flight SQ006 NLB 16 August 2019https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20001031-0 ASN Aircraft accident Boeing 747-412 9V-SPK Taipei-Chiang Kai Shek Airport (TPE) Aviation-safety.net 31 October 2008 November thumb|right|JTC Summit, headquarters of JTC Corporation 3 November – Frenchman Alain Robert attempts a climb on OUB Centre, which is eventually aborted on the 23rd floor. As a result, he is arrested, and let off with a warning.Frenchman Alain "Spiderman" Robert climbs to waiting Civil Defence officers while aborting his attempt to scale one of Singapore's tallest buildings. http://pictures.reuters.com/archive/RP2DRHZELXAA.html Reuters 2 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20150717135923/http://pictures.reuters.com/archive/RP2DRHZELXAA.html 17 July 2015 3 November 2000 5 November – Downtown East opens to the public. 10 November – Today, a freesheet, is launched to compete with Streats, another freesheet launched two months earlier. The newspaper is owned by MediaCorp, together with SingTel and SMRT,Abdul Rahim Zackaria https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20001110-1.2.5.3 TODAY is here Today (retrieved from NLB) 23 September 2019 10 November 2000 with DelGro pulling out of the launch two days earlier.DelGro pulls out of new newspaper https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20001109-1.2.6.3 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 1 August 2019 9 November 2000 14 November – The Agreement between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership (ANZSCEP) is signed.ANZSCEP (Agreement Between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership) signing ceremony http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000111402.htm NAS 22 November 2019 14 November 2000 15 November – Jurong Town Corporation is renamed to JTC Corporation during the opening of its new headquarters, the JTC Summit. In addition, MTI statutory boards will be restructured.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000111501.htm Official opening of the JTC Summit NAS 22 November 2019 15 November 2000 19 November – Singapore's first lung transplant operation is performed on 54-year-old Thanvanthri N. Veerappan.http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_449_2005-01-19.html First lung transplant NLB 4 September 2019 20 November – The Singapore Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Lim Yau, makes a new recording of the national anthem, Majulah Singapura at the Victoria Concert Hall.S.E. Tan It's easier to sing now The Straits Times (Life!) 22 January 2001 1, 6. The National Healthcare Group is officially inaugurated. More GPs will join NHG Polyclinics from January 2001 with a pilot night clinic project in Jurong.Inauguration of the National Healthcare Group (NHG) https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/inauguration-of-the-national-healthcare-group-(nhg) MOH 6 June 2021 20 November 2000 23 November – The Singapore Exchange lists its shares on the stock exchange, becoming the third in Asia to do so.https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20001123-1.2.8.4 Singapore Exchange shares expected to make shining debut Today (retrieved from NLB) 23 November 2000 2 October 2019 24 November – The Airport Logistics Park is officially launched.Launch of the Airport Logistics Park of Singapore (ALPS) https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20at%20the%20Launch%20of%20the%20Airport%20Logistics%20Park%20of%20Singapore%20(ALPS)%20on%2024%20November%202000/ MOT 19 August 2019 24 November 2000 25 November – Tuas South Incineration Plant is officially opened, making it the fourth incineration plant in Singapore.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2000112502.htm Opening ceremony of Tuas South Incineration Plant NAS 29 December 2019 25 November 2000 The Ministry of Education announced a new Life Sciences curriculum to encourage future economic development and understanding.Total Education Encompasses Life Sciences http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2000/pr02122000.htm 28 July 2019 MOE 25 November 2000 https://web.archive.org/web/20130308145405/http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2000/pr02122000.htm 8 March 2013 live 28 November – CapitaLand is officially launched, being created from a merger between DBS Land and Pidemco Land.https://investor.capitaland.com/news.html/id/588530 Official Launch of CapitaLand Group CapitaLand 29 June 2019 28 November 2000http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/174a8972-8331-4aa2-ba25-2a5001da890d#1 CapitaLand is formed NLB 7 May 2019 30 November – JTC Corporation launches the first iPark 21 development in Paya Lebar.JTC launches maiden iPark 21 project at Paya Lebar https://www.stproperty.sg/articles-property/industrial/jtc-launches-maiden-ipark-21-project-at-paya-lebar/a/58756 STProperty 26 July 2019 1 December 2000 https://web.archive.org/web/20190726164903/https://www.stproperty.sg/articles-property/industrial/jtc-launches-maiden-ipark-21-project-at-paya-lebar/a/58756 26 July 2019 dead December 7 December – PSA Corporation sets up The HarbourFront Limited (present day Mapletree) to spearhead development of PSA's properties.https://www.mapletree.com.sg/en/Media/News/2000/Dec/07122000-PSA-SetsUpNewVehicleToPursueHarbourFrontBusiness.aspx PSA Sets Up New Vehicle To Pursue HarbourFront Business While Sharpening Focus on core Business Mapletree 22 July 2019 7 December 2000 18 December – The Currency House is officially opened.https://www.mof.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-By-Minister-For-Finance-And-Chairman-BCCS-Dr-Richard-Hu-At-The-Official-Opening-Of-Currency-House-109-Pasir-Panjang-Road-On-Monday-18-Dec-2000- Official Opening of Currency House MOF 21 August 2019 18 December 2000 21 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190821003053/https://www.mof.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-By-Minister-For-Finance-And-Chairman-BCCS-Dr-Richard-Hu-At-The-Official-Opening-Of-Currency-House-109-Pasir-Panjang-Road-On-Monday-18-Dec-2000- dead 28 December – A contract for the Circle MRT line is awarded to a consortium, with Alstom handling trains and ST Electronics handling the line's systems.Award of Electrical and Mechanical Systems Contract 830 for the Marina Line http://app.internet.gov.sg/scripts/lta/3_press_content.asp?start=172 LTA 29 May 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20010701062516fw_/http://app.internet.gov.sg/scripts/lta/3_press_content.asp?start=172 1 July 2001 28 December 2000 Births 2 August – Tahsh Khemlani, Singaporean musician 14 October – Jarrell Huang, Singaporean singer and actor 20 December – Quah Jing Wen, swimmer Deaths 9 January – Ivan Baptist, former PAP Member of Parliament for Potong Pasir Constituency (b. 1935).Ka Wei Ho 11 January 2000 Champion of consumer rights dies of heart attack https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20000111-1.2.41.6?qt=%22champion%20of%20consumer%20rights%20dies%20of%20heart%20attack%22&q=%22Champion%20of%20consumer%20rights%20dies%20of%20heart%20attack%22 18 January 2026 NewspaperSG 18 January – Jacob Ballas, stockbroker and philanthropist (b. 1921).Jacob Ballas http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1495_2009-04-01.html NLB 26 July 2019 14 February – Linda Chua, murder and rape victim of an unsolved case (b. 1972).19 February 2000 Bukit Batok rape victim dies, now it's murder https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/stoverseas20000219-1.2.5.3 17 May 2024 The Straits Times 2 NewspaperSG 21 February – Chao Tzee Cheng, forensic pathologist (b. 1934).Chao Tzee Cheng http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_637_2005-01-10.html NLB 22 July 2019 1 March – Low Ing Sing, a pioneer of the Mandarin drama and theatre in Singapore (b. 1924).Low Ing Sing http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-02-10_162443.html NLB 29 October 2019Yue Pak Au 12 March 2000 「老顽童」一辈子都离不开舞台 刘仁心为戏剧与会馆奋战终生 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/lhzb20000312-1.2.86.1?qt=%22%E5%88%98%20%E4%BB%81%20%E5%BF%83%22&q=%22%E5%88%98%E4%BB%81%E5%BF%83%22 26 January 2026 NewspaperSG 3 April – James Puthucheary, former Barisan Sosialis politician and 4th Chairman of the Central Provident Fund Board (b. 1922).James Joseph Puthucheary http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1471_2009-02-24.html NLB 21 August 2019Pereira Brendan Andrianie Siti 8 April 2000 PAP founder member Puthucheary dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/stoverseas20000408-1.2.9.3?qt=%22barisan%20sosialis%22,%20dies&q=%22Barisan%20Sosialis%22%20%22dies%22 17 February 2026 NewspaperSG 17 May – Leong Fook Weng, murder victim of See Chee Keong, Robson Tay Teik Chai, Lim Hin Teck, and Ong Chin Huat (b. 1964).Tang Louisa 21 April 2016 10 years’ jail for man who fled S’pore after stabbing incident https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/10-years-jail-man-who-fled-spore-after-stabbing-incident 2024-05-17 TODAY en 15 June – Ong Huay Dee, murder victim of Khwan-On Natthaphon (b. 1935).11 August 2001 Cab murderer sentenced to death https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20010811-1.2.6.6 17 May 2024 TODAY 2 NewspaperSG 8 August – Koh Ngiap Yong, murder victim of Wan Kamil Mohamed Shafian, Ibrahim Mohamed, and Rosli Ahmat (b. 1958).Quek Elaine 3 July 2001 Who gave the order to kill? https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20010703-1.2.7.11?ST=1&AT=advanced&K=koh%20ngiap%20yong%20murder&KA=koh%20ngiap%20yong%20murder&DF=01%2F08%2F2000&DT=31%2F10%2F2002&Display=0&NPT=&L=&CTA=&QT=koh,ngiap,yong,murder&oref=article 17 May 2024 TODAY 4 NewspaperSG 26 August – Jahabar Sathick, murder victim of Wan Kamil Mohamed Shafian and Ibrahim Mohamed (b. 1961). 3 September – C. K. Tang, founder of Tangs department stores (b. 1901).C. K. Tang (Tang Choon Keng) http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_534_2005-01-09.html NLB 22 July 2019 11 November – N. Palanivelu, poet (b. 1908).N. Palanivelu http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2018-12-17_182938.html NLB 21 August 2019 7 December – John Cruz Corera, former Workers' Party city councillor for Delta Constituency (b. 1916).24 December 2000 Obituary https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20001224-1.2.51.9.10?qt=corera&q=%20%22Corera%22 17 July 2026 NewspaperSG References 2000 Singapore Category:Years of the 20th century in Singapore Category:2000s in Singapore Singapore