2015 in Singapore

none January 2015 2015 The following lists events that happened during 2015 in the Republic of Singapore. Incumbents President: Tony Tan Keng Yam Prime Minister: Lee Hsien Loong Events January 1 January – The National Youth Council becomes an autonomous agency since being formed as a People's Association division in 1989.https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/national-youth-council-be-autonomous-agency-under-mccy-jan-1 National Youth Council to be autonomous agency under MCCY from Jan 1 Asiaone 29 December 2014 4 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190704004416/https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/national-youth-council-be-autonomous-agency-under-mccy-jan-1 4 July 2019 live 3 January – The Singaporean car carrier Höegh Osaka runs aground on Bramble Bank of the Isle of Wight, in the entrance to Southampton Water.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-30670746 Crew rescued from listing Solent car transporter BBC News 3 January 2015 4 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150104030807/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-30670746 4 January 2015 live 14 January – First SMRT train service disruption east-bound train travelling from Joo Koon to Dover. 15 January – The Protection from Harassment Act comes into force.Protection from Harassment Act 2014 now in force https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/news/press-releases/protection-from-harassment-act-in-force MinLaw 7 January 2022 15 January 2015 23 January – JTC LaunchPad @ one-north is officially opened.Opening of JTC LaunchPad @ one-north https://www.jtc.gov.sg/news-and-publications/speeches/Pages/20150123(SPb).aspx JTC Corporation 3 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20151218205004/https://www.jtc.gov.sg/news-and-publications/speeches/Pages/20150123(SPb).aspx 18 December 2015 23 January 2015 dead 29 January – The Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act is passed in Parliament. The law bans drinking in public from 10:30pm to 7am and designates Liquor Control Zones in Geylang and Little India, which took effect on 1 April.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/what-you-can-or-cannot-do-under-the-new-alcohol-law What You Can or Cannot do under the new Alcohol Law Straits Times 1 April 2015 5 April 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20180708221316/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/what-you-can-or-cannot-do-under-the-new-alcohol-law 8 July 2018 livehttps://www.todayonline.com/singapore/stricter-alcohol-laws-passed-expected-take-effect-april Stricter alcohol laws passed, expected to take effect in April Todayonline 29 January 2015 6 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190606011118/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/stricter-alcohol-laws-passed-expected-take-effect-april 6 June 2019 liveLim Yi Han Stricter rules in Geylang and Little India as alcohol laws kick in https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/stricter-rules-in-geylang-and-little-india-as-alcohol-laws-kick-in The Straits Times 28 April 2020 31 March 2015 February 11 February – BASH is launched for startups.Williams Ann BASH is launched: Biggest facility yet to help grow startups in Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/business/bash-is-launched-biggest-facility-yet-to-help-grow-startups-in-singapore The Straits Times 20 August 2019 11 February 2015 16 February – JTC Corporation and Temasek Holdings have agreed to merge their subsidiaries to better compete in Asia, first announced on 4 September 2014.Tan Weizhen Temasek, JTC to merge 4 units into mega-entity https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/temasek-jtc-merge-4-units-mega-entity Today 20 September 2019 5 September 2014 The mergers will involve Ascendas and Singbridge, as well as Surbana and Jurong International Holdings.https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/temasek-jtc-give-official-blessing-to-merger-of-subsidiaries Temasek, JTC give official blessing to merger of subsidiaries The Straits Times 16 February 2015 1 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190701180022/https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/temasek-jtc-give-official-blessing-to-merger-of-subsidiaries 1 July 2019 live The merger is completed on 10 June, resulting in the formation of Ascendas–Singbridge (since acquired by CapitaLand) and Surbana Jurong.Ascendas and Singbridge Complete Merger https://www.ascendas-singbridge.com/-/media/ascendas/files/press-release/press-release-2015/20150610-newsrelease-ascendas-and-singbridge-complete-merger.ashx Ascendas-Singbridge 20 September 2019 10 June 2015Merger between Surbana International and Jurong International completed https://surbanajurong.com/resources/press-releases/merger-surbana-international-jurong-international-completed/ Surbana Jurong 20 September 2019 10 June 2015 26 February – Paya Lebar Square shopping centre is officially opened in Paya Lebar, Singapore. 27 February – The new Yishun Integrated Transport Hub is announced to replace the existing Yishun Bus Interchange by 2019, with operations moving to a temporary interchange on 14 March.Lim Adrian Yishun integrated transport hub to open in 2019 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/yishun-integrated-transport-hub-to-open-in-2019 The Straits Times 12 June 2021 27 February 2015 March March – Capitol Piazza is opened to the public as part of Capitol. 10 March – A memorial was launched to commemorate the MacDonald House bombing that happened 50 years earlier.Lim Yan Liang Memorial to victims of Konfrontasi unveiled near MacDonald House https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/memorial-to-victims-of-konfrontasi-unveiled-near-macdonald-house The Straits Times 23 July 2019 10 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190723154859/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/memorial-to-victims-of-konfrontasi-unveiled-near-macdonald-house 23 July 2019 live 11 March – Innosparks (an ST Engineering subsidiary) launches the AIR+ Smart Mask, which consists of a Smart Mask and the AIR+; a micro ventilator. This will help keep those wearing the mask cool, while giving protection from the haze and pollutants. It is able to fit people of all ages including children and the elderly.ST Engineering's Subsidiary Develops The AIR+ Smart Mask, Brings A New Approach To Protective Mask Technology https://www.stengg.com/en/newsroom/news-releases/st-engineering-subsidiary-develops-the-airplus-smart-mask-brings-a-new-approach-to-protective-mask-technology/ ST Engineering 20 August 2019 11 March 2015 13 March – Laws were passed to clarify that landowners can use up to 30 m underground below the Singapore Height Datum, and allow for acquisition of underground space.Lim Yvonne Proposed law will allow Govt to acquire specific stratum of underground space https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/proposed-law-will-allow-govt-acquire-specific-stratum-underground-space 20 July 2019 Todayonline 12 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190720161901/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/proposed-law-will-allow-govt-acquire-specific-stratum-underground-space 20 July 2019 live Second Reading Speech by Senior Minister of State for Law, Indranee Rajah SC, on the State Lands (Amendment) Bill 2015 https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/content/minlaw/en/news/parliamentary-speeches-and-responses/2R-state-lands-amendment-bill-2015.html MinLaw 20 July 2019 13 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190720161858/https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/content/minlaw/en/news/parliamentary-speeches-and-responses/2R-state-lands-amendment-bill-2015.html 20 July 2019 live Second Reading Speech by Senior Minister of State for Law, Indranee Rajah SC, on the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill 2015 https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/content/minlaw/en/news/parliamentary-speeches-and-responses/2R-land-acquisition-amendment-bill-2015.html MinLaw 20 July 2019 13 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190720161911/https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/content/minlaw/en/news/parliamentary-speeches-and-responses/2R-land-acquisition-amendment-bill-2015.html 20 July 2019 live 16 March – WE Cinemas opens a new multiplex in 321 Clementi, which also opened on the same day. This marked WE Cinemas' re-entry into the cinema business.Lui John Eng Wah Clementi cineplex opens, marks operator WE Cinemas' return after two years https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/eng-wah-clementi-cineplex-opens-marks-operator-we-cinemas-return-after-two 14 August 2019 The Straits Times 16 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190814154122/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/eng-wah-clementi-cineplex-opens-marks-operator-we-cinemas-return-after-two 14 August 2019 live 23–29 March – Death and state funeral of Lee Kuan Yew: 23 March – Singapore's first and former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, notable for his contributions as an "Architect of Modern Singapore", dies aged 91 due to complications of pneumonia.Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first prime minister, dies aged 91 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mr-lee-kuan-yew-singapores-first-prime-minister-dies-aged-91 The Straits Times 14 September 2022 23 March 2015 Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (who was also the son of the late Lee) declared a seven-day period of national mourning and the funeral will be held on 29 March. The state flags on all government buildings would be flown at half-mast for the mourning period, while a majority of television programmings were preempted to air a selected series of programs in tribute of Lee.Fiona Chan PM Lee declares 7-day period of national mourning to mark Mr Lee Kuan Yew's death http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/pm-lee-declares-7-day-period-national-mourning-mark-mr-l https://web.archive.org/web/20150324014423/http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/pm-lee-declares-7-day-period-national-mourning-mark-mr-l 24 March 2015 The Straits Times 23 March 2015 25 March – The funeral procession of Lee from the Istana to Parliament House to lay in state. Later on the same day, the house was opened to Singapore who queued to pay their last respects to Lee. 29 March – The funeral procession of Lee from the Parliament House to National University of Singapore (NUS) University Cultural Centre. Lee's body was cremated and interred at Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium. 24 March – The first batch of trainees who signed up as part of SAF Volunteer Corps enlisted.Enlistment of Inaugural Intake of SAF Volunteer Corps https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2015/march/2015mar26-news-releases-00123 MINDEF 22 October 2021 26 March 2015Chow Jermyn First batch of SAF military volunteers to be fit for duty by September https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/first-batch-of-saf-military-volunteers-to-be-fit-for-duty-by-september The Straits Times 22 October 2021 26 March 2015 29 March – Amos Yee was arrested for insensitive remarks. He was charged and found guilty, with a jail term imposed.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/amos-yee-who-made-insensitive-remarks-on-christianity-in-video-arrested Amos Yee, who made insensitive remarks on Christianity in video, arrested 2015-03-30 The Straits Times en 2019-07-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20190704041430/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/amos-yee-who-made-insensitive-remarks-on-christianity-in-video-arrested 2019-07-04 live April 1 April – xinmsn ceased operation and its services was transferred to MSN Singapore and Toggle. The Cyber Security Agency is formed under the Prime Minister's Office to oversee cybersecurity matters, taking over the Singapore Infocomm Technology Security Authority and the Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team. The agency is first announced on 27 January.Tham Irene New Cyber Security Agency to be set up in April, Yaacob Ibrahim to be minister in charge of cyber security https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-cyber-security-agency-to-be-set-up-in-april-yaacob-ibrahim-to-be-minister-in-charge-of The Straits Times 26 September 2019 27 January 2015 6 April – The Police Operations Command Centre is officially launched as Singapore Police Force's new nerve centre.Sim Walter Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong launches new Police Operations Command Centre https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-launches-new-police-operations-command-centre The Straits Times 23 June 2021 6 April 2015 8 April – The Puss in Boots' Giant Journey ride opens in Universal Studios Singapore.Lee Miller Shawn New Puss In Boots ride at Universal Studios Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/new-puss-in-boots-ride-at-universal-studios-singapore The Straits Times 29 March 2020 8 April 2015 30 April – Genting Hotel in Jurong was opened, making it the first hotel in west Singapore.New Genting Hotel in Jurong to open on Apr 30 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-genting-hotel-in-jurong-to-open-on-apr-30 The Straits Times 7 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707081623/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-genting-hotel-in-jurong-to-open-on-apr-30 7 July 2019 live 9 April 2015 May 1 May – Fast food chain Wendy's closes its last outlet in National University of Singapore. 5 May – Jurong East was chosen as the Singapore terminus of the Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High Speed Rail, resulting in Jurong Country Club's acquisition on 11 May.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-s-high-speed/1826070.html?cid=FBSG Singapore's High Speed Rail terminus will be located at Jurong East Channel NewsAsia 5 May 2015 15 July 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160817005633/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-s-high-speed/1826070.html?cid=FBSG 17 August 2016 live dmy-all https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/high-speed-rail-terminus-be-located-jurong-east High Speed Rail terminus to be located in Jurong East Todayonline 5 May 2015 4 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190804104629/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/high-speed-rail-terminus-be-located-jurong-east 4 August 2019 live https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/jurong-country-club-make-way-hsr Jurong Country Club to make way for HSR Todayonline 11 May 2015 4 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190804104631/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/jurong-country-club-make-way-hsr 4 August 2019 live http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/singapore-high-speed-rail-terminus-will-be-at-current-jurong-country-club-site Singapore high-speed rail terminus will be at current Jurong Country Club site The Straits Times 11 May 2015 15 July 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160312060341/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/singapore-high-speed-rail-terminus-will-be-at-current-jurong-country-club-site 12 March 2016 live dmy-all 11 May – New laws to regulate the use of drones are passed.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parliament-new-law-passed-to-regulate-the-use-of-drones Parliament: New law passed to regulate the use of drones The Straits Times 11 May 2015 1 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190701180022/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parliament-new-law-passed-to-regulate-the-use-of-drones 1 July 2019 live The laws, also known as the Unmanned Aircraft (Public Safety and Security) Act, have come into force on 1 June. 15 May – Singapore Botanical Gardens gets ICOMOS nod to be the first UNESCO World Heritage Site. 19 May – Capitol Theatre was reopened as part of Capitol.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/capitol-theatre-to-re-open-10-things-about-the-new-capitol-singapore Capitol Theatre to re-open: 10 things about the new Capitol Singapore The Straits Times 11 May 2015 11 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190711052007/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/capitol-theatre-to-re-open-10-things-about-the-new-capitol-singapore 11 July 2019 live Opposition candidate Goh Meng Seng reveals plans to set up People's Power Party.Lim Yan Liang Opposition veteran Goh Meng Seng applies to set up political party https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/opposition-veteran-goh-meng-seng-applies-to-set-up-political-party The Straits Times 26 June 2020 19 May 2015 21 May – Construction starts on Outram Community Hospital, which will be completed by 2020.Cheong Kash New Outram Community Hospital to ease crunch with additional 550 beds https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-outram-community-hospital-to-ease-crunch-with-additional-550-beds The Straits Times 8 July 2019 21 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190708161114/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-outram-community-hospital-to-ease-crunch-with-additional-550-beds 8 July 2019 live 23 May – LionsXII wins the Malaysian FA Cup for the first time after beating Kelantan, 3–1 in the final at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil. 27 May – Battlestar Galactica reopens in Universal Studios Singapore after a two–year closure with new two–seater vehicles.Wee Cheryl Faith Universal Studios Singapore's main attraction Battlestar Galactica reopens https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/universal-studios-singapores-main-attraction-battlestar-galactica-reopens The Straits Times 29 March 2020 27 May 2015 29 May – The National Arts Council (NAC) withdraws funding for The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye.https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/national-arts-council-revokes-grant-for-graphic-novel-Sonny-Liew NAC withdraws grant for graphic novel publisher due to "sensitive content" Today 29 May 2015 30 September 2019 On 3 June, the NAC added that the book could undermine legitimacy of the Singapore government, thus going against NAC funding rules.Yong Charissa https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nac-pulled-grant-from-comic-as-it-potentially-undermines-the-authority-of-the-government NAC pulled grant from comic as it 'potentially undermines the authority of the Government' The Straits Times 3 June 2015 30 September 2019 31 May – A police shooting took place when a suspect attempted to escape from a police stop, killing one. Two other suspects were arrested and sentenced for drug offences.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/sporean-man-shot-dead-by-police-2-others-detained-in-incident-near-shangri-la S'porean man shot dead by police, 2 others detained in incident near Shangri-La Hotel The Straits Times 31 May 2015 3 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190703025140/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/sporean-man-shot-dead-by-police-2-others-detained-in-incident-near-shangri-la 3 July 2019 live https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/accused-shangri-la-shooting-sentenced Accused in Shangri-La shooting sentenced Todayonline 21 December 2015 3 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190703025143/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/accused-shangri-la-shooting-sentenced 3 July 2019 live June 5–16 June – 2015 Southeast Asian Games was held. 5 June – 2015 Sabah earthquake: At least nine people, mostly from Tanjong Katong Primary School (TKPS) were killed when an earthquake measuring 6.0 on Richter scale struck Mount Kinabalu and Ranau in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. A National mourning happened for the victims on 8 June, and flags were flown half-mast. As of 10 June, 11 victims were reported after two more were found on Kinabalu. 15 June – The Infocomm Development Authority allows all telcos to shut 2G services from 1 April 2017 to free up capacity for newer 4G services, as well as low subscribership.MNOs to close 2G networks from 1 April 2017 https://www.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media-Room/archived/ida/Media-Releases/2015/mnos-to-close-2g-networks-from-1-april-2017 IDA (now IMDA) 17 April 2020 15 June 2015Tham Irene Singapore pulls plug on 2G mobile networks, to reuse airwaves for newer 4G services https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-pulls-plug-on-2g-mobile-networks-to-reuse-airwaves-for-newer-4g-services The Straits Times 17 April 2020 15 June 2015 20 June – A police officer was shot by a suspect in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. The suspect was sentenced to life with caning in 2018.https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/police-officer-shot-duty-khoo-teck-puat-hospital Police officer shot at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Todayonline 20 June 2015 3 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190703025145/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/police-officer-shot-duty-khoo-teck-puat-hospital 3 July 2019 livehttps://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-who-shot-police-officer-gets-life-term-in-jail-caning Man who snatched police officer's revolver and fired three shots gets life term in jail, caning The Straits Times 20 March 2015 3 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190703025407/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-who-shot-police-officer-gets-life-term-in-jail-caning 3 July 2019 live 22 June – Surbana Jurong is launched, along with the announcement of several acquisitions to boost its regional standing.Surbana Jurong Private Limited launched, makes two acquisitions in Singapore & China https://surbanajurong.com/resources/press-releases/surbana-jurong-private-limited-launched-makes-two-acquisitions-singapore-china/ Surbana Jurong 20 September 2019 22 June 2015 23 June – The third satellite blood collection centre opens in Jurong East.https://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/News_Events/Press_Releases/2015/hsa-opens-third-satellitebloodbankinjurongeast.html HSA Opens Third Satellite Blood Bank in Jurong East HSA 23 June 2015 12 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712101322/https://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/News_Events/Press_Releases/2015/hsa-opens-third-satellitebloodbankinjurongeast.html 12 July 2019 livehttps://www.mof.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-by-Mr-Tharman-Shanmugaratnam-Deputy-Prime-Minister-and-Minister-for-Finance-at-the-Opening-of-the-Bloodbank@Westgate-Tower Opening of the Bloodbank@Westgate Tower MOF 23 June 2015 17 August 2019 Pasir Panjang Phases 3 and 4 are officially opened, making port processes efficient.Transcript of Speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Opening of Pasir Panjang Terminal Phases 3 and 4 at Pasir Panjang Terminal Building 3 on 23 June 2015 https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/transcript-speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-pasir-panjang-terminal-phases-3 PMO 23 June 2021 23 June 2015Lim Adrian PM Lee officially opens $3.5b Phase 3 and 4 of Pasir Panjang Terminal https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/pm-lee-officially-opens-35b-phase-3-and-4-of-pasir-panjang-terminal The Straits Times 23 June 2021 23 June 2015 26 June – The first 4 C830C trains begin operations on the Circle MRT line.Shorter Waits and More Capacity With Four New Trains for the Circle Line https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2015/6/2/shorter-waits-and-more-capacity-with-four-new-trains-for-the-circle-line.html LTA 16 June 2021 26 June 2015Four new trains added to Circle Line; more trains to be deployed later this year https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/four-new-trains-added-to-circle-line-more-trains-to-be-deployed-later-this-year The Straits Times 16 June 2021 26 June 2015 27 June – Kupang LRT station is opened for service, along with more trips added, completing the Sengkang LRT line.https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2015-06-15-02.aspx Kupang LRT Station to Open and More than 260 Weekly Trips to be Added to the Sengkang/Punggol LRT SBS Transit 29 August 2019 15 June 2015 The Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub is delayed to 2017 due to canal diversion works. In addition, a new slip road to Kranji Expressway will be ready by 2017 with a flyover to finish this year.Lim Yan Liang Bukit Panjang transport hub to open in 2017, two years later than planned https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/bukit-panjang-transport-hub-to-open-in-2017-two-years-later-than-planned The Straits Times 18 June 2021 27 June 2015Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub to open in 2017 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/bukit-panjang-integrated/1943524.html Channel NewsAsia 18 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20150628135942/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/bukit-panjang-integrated/1943524.html 28 June 2015 27 June 2015 The first batch of trainees in SAF Volunteer Corps complete Basic Training.First Cohort of SAFVC Volunteers Successfully Completes Basic Training https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2015/june/2015jun27-news-releases-02284 MINDEF 22 October 2021 27 June 2015Chow Jermyn First military volunteers complete basic training https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/first-military-volunteers-complete-basic-training Asiaone 22 October 2021 28 June 2015 30 June – The Ng Teng Fong General Hospital is opened, along with Jurong Community Hospital.Lynette Tan https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ng-teng-fong-general-hospital-finally-ready-serve-patients Ng Teng Fong General Hospital finally ready to serve patients Today 6 September 2019 1 July 2015 The hospitals are officially opened on 10 October 2015.https://www.pmo.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-ng-teng-fong-general-hospital-jurong Opening of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital & Jurong Community Hospital PMO 6 September 2019 11 October 2015https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-hospitals-needed-patient-numbers-due-aging-population-pm-lee As healthcare needs grow, S'pore must continue to get the system right: PM Lee Today 6 September 2019 10 October 2015 July 3 July – The first littoral mission vessel (LMV) is launched, going fully operational in 2017. The ships, which are designed and built locally, will have eight ships when fully commissioned.Singapore launches first of eight new warships that are designed, built locally https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/singapore-launches-first-of-eight-new-warships-that-are-designed-built-locally The Straits Times 3 July 2015 17 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190617144412/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/singapore-launches-first-of-eight-new-warships-that-are-designed-built-locally 17 June 2019 liveSingapore's first Littoral Mission Vessel RSS Independence now fully operational https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-first-littoral-mission-vessel-rss-independence-now-fully-operational The Straits Times 5 May 2017 17 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190617144409/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-first-littoral-mission-vessel-rss-independence-now-fully-operational 17 June 2019 live 4 July – The 156-year-old Singapore Botanic Gardens becomes the first site to receive the status of World Heritage Site by UNESCO.Zaccheus Melody Singapore Botanic Gardens clinches prestigious Unesco World Heritage site status https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-botanic-gardens-clinches-prestigious-unesco-world-heritage-site-status The Straits Times 6 September 2019 4 July 2015 7 July – The North South and East West lines are disrupted due to a power fault, making it one of the worst MRT disruptions since 2011.MRT breakdown: North-South, East-West lines down for hours https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/train-services-down-north-south-and-east-west-lines Today 6 September 2019 7 July 2015 13 July – General Elections: The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee is announced in Parliament, having been formed two months ago.Fang Joy https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/electoral-boundaries-review-committee-formed-pm Electoral boundaries panel tasked to look into having smaller GRCs Today 17 October 2019 13 July 2015 Amendments to the Constitution are passed to include Temasek into the Net Investment Returns framework from 2016.Tham Yuen-C Parliament: Bill introduced to include more of Temasek's contributions in Govt revenue https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parliament-bill-introduced-to-include-more-of-temaseks-contributions-in-govt-revenue The Straits Times 20 July 2019 11 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190720164206/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parliament-bill-introduced-to-include-more-of-temaseks-contributions-in-govt-revenue 20 July 2019 live Second Reading Speech by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, for the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill 2015 at the Parliament, 13 Jul 2015 https://www.mof.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/Second-Reading-Speech-by-Mr-Tharman-Shanmugaratnam-Deputy-Prime-Minister-and-Minister-for-Finance-for-the-Constitution-of-the-Republic-of-Singapore-(A MOF 20 July 2019 13 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190720164214/https://www.mof.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/Second-Reading-Speech-by-Mr-Tharman-Shanmugaratnam-Deputy-Prime-Minister-and-Minister-for-Finance-for-the-Constitution-of-the-Republic-of-Singapore-(A 20 July 2019 live 14 July – The Sentosa Line, a gondola lift, is opened as a way to get around Sentosa.New cable car service to help visitors get around Sentosa https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-cable-car-service-to-help-visitors-get-around-sentosa The Straits Times 7 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707083028/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-cable-car-service-to-help-visitors-get-around-sentosa 7 July 2019 live 2015-07-14 24 July – General Elections: The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee report is released. The 13th parliament will consist of 89 members from 29 constituencies (13 Single Member Constituencies and 16 Group Representation Constituencies), up from 87 seats from the current 27 constituencies.Hussain Zakir https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/new-electoral-boundaries-announced-13-smcs-16-grcs-one-in-five-voters-will-see-shift New electoral boundaries announced: 13 SMCs, 16 GRCs, one in five voters will see shift The Straits Times 17 October 2019 24 July 2015 26 July – The Singapore Sports Hub is officially opened with "Youth Celebrate" held there to commemorate Youth Day.Transcript of Speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at Youth Celebrate! on 26 July 2015 https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/transcript-speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-youth-celebrate-26-july-2015 PMO 23 June 2021 26 July 2015Boh Samantha PM marks Youth Day, opens Sports Hub in front of 50,000 crowd https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/pm-marks-youth-day-opens-sports-hub-in-front-of-50000-crowd The Straits Times 23 June 2021 26 July 2015 August 9 August – Singapore celebrates its Golden Jubilee at Padang. 11 August – Minister for Transport Lui Tuck Yew announced his retirement from politics.Sim Walter Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew to leave politics; PM Lee 'reluctantly accepts' decision https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport-minister-lui-tuck-yew-to-leave-politics-pm-lee-reluctantly-accepts-decision The Straits Times 26 June 2020 11 August 2015 12 August – The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) is renamed to ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute to honour Yusof Ishak, Singapore's first President.Speech by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education, at The Ceremony Commemorating The Renaming of The Institute of The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) as ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute, 12 August 2015 https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/speeches/speech-by-mr-heng-swee-keat--minister-for-education--at-the-ceremony-commemorating-the-renaming-of-the-institute-of-the-institute-of-southeast-asian-studies-iseas-as-iseas---yusof-ishak-institute--12-august-2015 MOE 18 August 2019 12 August 2015 17 August – The Organised Crime Act is passed to give authorities more power to act against organised crime groups.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/new-law-giving-authorities-more-powers-against-organised-crime-syndicates New law giving authorities more powers against organised crime syndicates passed The Straits Times 17 August 2015 1 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190701174905/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/new-law-giving-authorities-more-powers-against-organised-crime-syndicates 1 July 2019 18 August – The set of six SG50 commemorative notes are unveiled by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).Speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at unveiling of SG50 commemorative notes on 18 August 2015 https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-unveiling-sg50-commemorative-notes-18-august-2015 PMO 18 August 2019 18 August 2015 25 August – The Land Transport Authority announced that the Jurong Region MRT line could be extended through West Coast, terminating at Haw Par Villa MRT station of the Circle MRT line.Tan Christopher LTA studying possible extension of planned Jurong Region Line to connect to Circle Line https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/lta-studying-possible-extension-of-planned-jurong-region-line-to-connect-to 14 July 2019 The Straits Times 25 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190714100239/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/lta-studying-possible-extension-of-planned-jurong-region-line-to-connect-to 14 July 2019 The 12th Parliament is dissolved.Lee Min Kok Polling Day on Sept 11, Nomination Day on Sept 1 as general election is called in Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/polling-day-on-sept-11-nomination-day-on-sept-1-as-general-election-is-called-in-singapore The Straits Times 9 October 2019 25 August 2015 September 1 September – Nomination Day for the General Elections: Once nominations closed, none of the constituencies are returned via walkover making it the first general election (post–independence) which every Singaporean is eligible to vote, last seen in 1963.Hussain Zakir No walkovers, 2.46m to vote on Sept 11 The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/no-walkovers-246m-to-vote-on-sept-11 11 September 2019 2 September 2015 11 September – Polling day for the General Elections: The ruling People's Action Party (PAP), led by Lee Hsien Loong, retains its majority in the elections with 83 out of 89 seats, with an overall vote share of 69.86%.GE2015: Live results The Straits Times https://graphics.straitstimes.com/STI/STIMEDIA/Interactives/singapore-general-election/2015-live-election-results/index.html 11 September 2019 11 September 2015 Main opposition Workers' Party (WP) wins the remaining six seats from the other two constituencies (Aljunied GRC and Hougang SMC). Punggol East SMC won by the Workers' Party in the 2013 Punggol East by-election is returned to the PAP. 15 September – The 6th incineration plant will be built in Tuas, to be completed by 2019.https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/energy-commodities/hyflux-mitsubishi-heavy-industries-to-build-new-waste-to-energy-plant-in-tuas Hyflux, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to build new waste-to-energy plant in Tuas The Business Times 15 September 2015 1 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190701174912/https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/energy-commodities/hyflux-mitsubishi-heavy-industries-to-build-new-waste-to-energy-plant-in-tuas 1 July 2019 live After 8 years in operation, DBS Bank announced that The Islamic Bank of Asia will cease operations.DBS to wind down Islamic banking unit The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/business/banking/dbs-to-wind-down-islamic-banking-unit 6 August 2019 15 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190423074854/https://www.straitstimes.com/business/banking/dbs-to-wind-down-islamic-banking-unit 23 April 2019 live The current State Courts Building will be retrofitted by 2023 once the State Courts Complex is completed in 2019. The current State Courts Building will eventually house the Family Justice Courts.Hussain Amir Iconic State Courts building in Havelock Square celebrates 40th anniversary The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/iconic-state-courts-building-in-havelock-square-celebrates-40th-anniversary 17 September 2019 15 September 2015 16 September – The FairPrice Hub is officially opened in Joo Koon, a state-of-the-art distribution centre.Transcript of speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at opening of FairPrice Hub https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/transcript-speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-fairprice-hub PMO 23 June 2021 16 September 2015Yong Charissa NTUC FairPrice a good role model for social enterprises: PM Lee https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ntuc-fairprice-a-good-role-model-for-social-enterprises-pm-lee The Straits Times 23 June 2021 16 September 2015 17 September – 3688, a film on getai is shown in cinemas. 24 September – The haze in Singapore reached a hazardous range of 313; Ministry of Education prompted to close primary and secondary schools on 25 September as a health precaution due to the haze.Lee Min Kok Seow Joanna Hio Lester Primary, secondary schools to close on Friday, Sept 25, due to worsening haze The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/primary-secondary-schools-to-close-on-friday-sept-25-due-to-worsening-haze 8 September 2019 24 September 2015 28 September – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced a new Cabinet with three Coordinating Ministers.Ong Justin Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announces Singapore's new Cabinet https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-announces-singapore-s-new-cabinet-8239284 Channel NewsAsia 25 June 2020 28 September 2015 28 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150928215945/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien/2154802.html dead October 1 October – Marrybrown opens its first restaurant in iFly Singapore in Sentosa.https://www.todayonline.com/lifestyle/food/marrybrown-opens-first-outlet-spore Marrybrown opens outlet in S'pore Todayonline 1 October 2015 13 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20180318200316/http://www.todayonline.com/lifestyle/food/marrybrown-opens-first-outlet-spore 18 March 2018 The first C751C train begins operation on the North East MRT line. 6 October – The Singapore General Hospital reveals a Hepatitis C outbreak where 22 patients (four deaths inclusive) are infected with the first case detected on 17 April.Lee Min Kok 22 patients in SGH renal ward infected with hepatitis C; 4 patients have died https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/22-patients-in-sgh-renal-ward-infected-with-hepatitis-c-4-patients-have-died The Straits Times 8 October 2019 6 October 2015 As of 8 December, 3 more infections and 4 deaths were disclosed, bringing the total to 25 patients infected (8 deaths inclusive).Khalik Salma SGH's lapses led to hepatitis C outbreak earlier this year: Independent Review Committee https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/sghs-lapses-led-to-hepatitis-c-outbreak-earlier-this-year-independent-review The Straits Times 8 October 2019 8 December 2015https://graphics.straitstimes.com/STI/STIMEDIA/Interactives/2015/12/hep-c-outbreak-timeline-of-events/index.html Report on SGH hep C outbreak: How the incident was escalated Straits Times 8 December 2015 5 April 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20180425034611/https://graphics.straitstimes.com/STI/STIMEDIA/Interactives/2015/12/hep-c-outbreak-timeline-of-events/index.html 25 April 2018 9 October – A freak lift accident occurs in Jurong, causing an elderly woman's hands to be severed.https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/womans-hand-severed-after-becoming-stuck-between-hdb-lift-doors Elderly woman's hand severed by lift doors in freak accident Todayonline 9 October 2015 8 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190708153215/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/womans-hand-severed-after-becoming-stuck-between-hdb-lift-doors 8 July 2019 19 October – Fusionopolis 2 is officially opened.https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-fusionopolis-two Speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Opening of Fusionopolis Two PMO 19 October 2015 12 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190511184714/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-fusionopolis-two 11 May 2019 Due to the haze, PM2.5 levels reached a record-high of 471 at 11 pm in Western Singapore.PM2.5 levels hit 471 as haze situation worsens Today https://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/pm25-levels-hit-471-haze-situation-worsens 8 September 2019 20 October 2015 21 October – City Harvest Church Criminal Breach of Trust Case: The six City Harvest Church leaders involved in the largest charity fund misuse case (S$50 million) back in 2010 and their arrest in 2012 are all found guilty over breach of trust and Falsification of Accounts.City Harvest trial: All 6 accused, including founder Kong Hee, found guilty of all charges http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/city-harvest-trial-verdict-due-for-six-accused-church-leaders 21 October 2015 The Straits Times https://web.archive.org/web/20151021204058/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/city-harvest-trial-verdict-due-for-six-accused-church-leaders 21 October 2015 On 20 November, all six convicted are given jail sentences, with Kong Hee given the heaviest sentence of 8 years.Cheong Danson Lim Yi Han Ng Huiwen Lee Min Kok City Harvest trial: Kong Hee sentenced to 8 years in prison, 5 other church leaders get between 21 months and 6 years https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/city-harvest-trial-kong-hee-sentenced-to-8-years-in-prison-5-other-church The Straits Times 8 October 2019 20 November 2015 29 October – Stage 6 of the Circle MRT line is announced during a visit to the Tuas Extension, resulting in a full circle. The extension will consist of 3 stations along the future Great Southern Waterfront, stretching a total distance of 4 km. The extension will be completed by 2025.https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-by-Acting-Minister-for-Education-Schools-and-Senior-Minister-of-State-for-Transport-Mr-Ng-Chee-Meng-at-the-Announcement-of-Circle-Line-6-Alignment-at-Tuas-Link-Station/ Speech by Acting Minister for Education (Schools) and Senior Minister of State for Transport Mr Ng Chee Meng at the Announcement of Circle Line 6 Alignment at Tuas Link Station MOT 29 October 2015 18 August 2019 18 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190818175025/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-by-Acting-Minister-for-Education-Schools-and-Senior-Minister-of-State-for-Transport-Mr-Ng-Chee-Meng-at-the-Announcement-of-Circle-Line-6-Alignment-at-Tuas-Link-Station/ dead https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/circle-line-be-full-loop-2025-station-locations-extension-announced Three new stations to close loop on Circle Line Today 29 October 2015 23 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20180612184401/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/circle-line-be-full-loop-2025-station-locations-extension-announced 12 June 2018 To support these expansions, Kim Chuan Depot will be expanded to store more trains and includes a bus depot aboveground.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/biggest-underground-train-depot-set-to-become-even-bigger Biggest underground train depot set to become even bigger The Straits Times 30 October 2015 18 August 2019 November thumb |right |200 px | Ma Ying-jeou and Xi Jinping shaking hands at the Ma–Xi meeting 1 November – MediShield Life is launched for all Singaporeans.Khalik Salma MediShield Life to start on Nov 1 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/medishield-life-to-start-on-nov-1 7 June 2019 The Straits Times 2 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190607142620/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/medishield-life-to-start-on-nov-1 7 June 2019 live 7 November – The leaders of China and Taiwan met in Singapore, the first such meeting between the leaders of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait since the end of the Chinese Civil War.Hunt Katie Leaders of China and Taiwan set for first talks since 1949 split https://edition.cnn.com/2015/11/06/asia/china-taiwan-summit/index.html 7 November 2015 CNN https://web.archive.org/web/20151107062519/http://edition.cnn.com/2015/11/06/asia/china-taiwan-summit/index.html 7 November 2015 live 21 November – Joo Koon Bus Interchange officially opened as Singapore's eighth air-conditioned bus interchange.Lee Min Kok New integrated transport hub at Joo Koon to open in November https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/new-integrated-transport-hub-at-joo-koon-to-open-in-november The Straits Times 23 June 2021 21 October 2015 22 November – Construction starts on the new Woodlands Police Division with completion by 2018.Groundbreaking Ceremony Of New Woodlands Division Headquarters https://www.police.gov.sg/media-room/news/20151122_others_groundbreaking_ceremony SPF 23 June 2021 22 November 2015Ng Kelly Plans unveiled for new police division HQ in Woodlands https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/plans-unveiled-new-police-division-hq-woodlands Today 23 June 2021 23 November 2015 24 November – The National Gallery Singapore, an art museum, officially opened. United Overseas Bank (UOB) launches the UOB Mighty app.UOB app enables customers to tap mobile phones for payments https://www.straitstimes.com/business/banking/uob-app-enables-customers-to-tap-mobile-phones-for-payments 9 June 2019 The Straits Times 24 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190609073202/https://www.straitstimes.com/business/banking/uob-app-enables-customers-to-tap-mobile-phones-for-payments 9 June 2019 live 25 November – The Media Development Authority lifts a ban on 240 publications after a review, with some spanning decades ago. However, 17 publications will still be banned.Chong Zi Liang MDA lifts ban on 240 publications ranging from communist material to adult interest content https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mda-lifts-ban-on-240-publications-ranging-from-communist-material-to-adult-interest The Straits Times 23 June 2021 25 November 2015 December 3–9 December – 2015 ASEAN Para Games was held in Singapore. 4 December – The second season of the critically acclaimed television drama The Dream Makers, which would go on to win a record-number accolades in Singapore, premieres on MediaCorp Channel 8. A mass food poisoning case occurred where about 150 people were infected with Group B streptococcal disease after consuming freshwater fish prepared raw. The next day, the Ministry of Health announced a ban on using freshwater fish for raw dishes.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/man-who-fell-ill-eating-raw-fish-out-of-coma Man who fell ill eating raw fish out of coma Straits Times 4 December 2015 5 April 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190212122159/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/man-who-fell-ill-eating-raw-fish-out-of-coma 12 February 2019 live Freshwater fish banned from ready to eat raw fish dishes https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/freshwater-fish-banned-from-ready-to-eat-raw-fish-dishes MOH 25 July 2019 5 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20190725175251/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/freshwater-fish-banned-from-ready-to-eat-raw-fish-dishes 25 July 2019 live 6 December – Bulim Bus Depot was officially opened during a carnival. This is the first bus depot funded by the Land Transport Authority after a shift to the bus contracting system. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/bulim-bus-depot/2323524.html Bulim Bus Depot officially opens Channel Newsasia 7 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207024317/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/bulim-bus-depot/2323524.html 7 December 2015 live 7 December – Temasek will sell Neptune Orient Lines to CMA CGM. The transaction was completed in 2016. https://www.todayonline.com/business/french-shipping-liner-cma-cgm-acquire-nol Temasek to sell entire NOL stake for S$2.3b Todayonline 7 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208175254/http://www.todayonline.com/business/french-shipping-liner-cma-cgm-acquire-nol 8 December 2015 live 8 December – National broadcaster Mediacorp opens its new campus at Mediapolis@one-north, at the same time unveiling a new logo, starting a move from Caldecott.https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/pm-lee-hsien-loong-opening-mediacorps-new-campus-mediapolisone-north-8-december-2015 Opening of Mediacorp Campus at Mediapolis@one-north PMO 6 September 2019 8 December 2015 10 December – CapitaLand announced the redevelopment of Funan DigitaLife Mall into a creative hub, with the mall shut in the third quarter of 2016. The redevelopment will be completed after three years.Funan DigitaLife Mall to be closed 3 years for redevelopment http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/funan-digitalife-mall-to/2334692.html Channel NewsAsia 24 December 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20151210073549/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/funan-digitalife-mall-to/2334692.html 10 December 2015 10 December 2015 15 December – The first phase of the ban on emerging tobacco products like smokeless cigarettes and dissolvable tobacco comes into effect. This is done in a bid to protect the public. https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ban-emerging-tobacco-products-kick-dec Ban on 'emerging' tobacco products to kick off from Dec Todayonline 5 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190705043658/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ban-emerging-tobacco-products-kick-dec 5 July 2019 live Lai Linette MOH bans new forms of tobacco products from Dec 15, 2015 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/moh-bans-new-forms-of-tobacco-products-from-dec-15-2015 The Straits Times 30 March 2020 15 June 2015 22 December – 2-car trains have started operating on the Sengkang LRT line.Tan Christopher 24 December 2015 2-car trains roll out on Sengkang LRT http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/2-car-trains-roll-out-on-sengkang-lrt The Straits Times 28 October 2017 27 December – The second phase of the Downtown line (which spans from Bukit Panjang to Rochor) opens.Matthews Holly More will be done to improve rail reliability: Lui https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/downtown-line-2-opens-dec-27 Today 6 September 2019 6 August 2015 28 December – Yishun Community Hospital opens to the public.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-yishun-community-hospital-opens-to-patients New Yishun Community Hospital opens to patients The Straits Times 5 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190605184227/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-yishun-community-hospital-opens-to-patients 5 June 2019 live 2015-12-28 Deaths thumb |right |120 px | Lee Kuan Yew 7 January – Subhas Anandan, Criminal defence lawyer (b. 1947).Subhas Anandan http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1644_2010-02-17.html NLB 7 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190701171731/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1644_2010-02-17.html 1 July 2019 live 24 January – Ho Kok Hoe, pioneer artist, architect and former Labour Front city councillor for River Valley Constituency (b. 1922).Weng Kam Leong 29 January 2015 Pioneer artist and architect dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20150129-1.2.38.11?qt=%22pioneer%20artist%20and%20architect%20dies%22&q=%22Pioneer%20artist%20and%20architect%20dies%22 15 February 2026 NewspaperSG 12 February – Koh Lip Lin, education pioneer and former PAP Member of Parliament for Nee Soon Constituency and Nee Soon South SMC (b. 1936).Tham Yuen-C Ex-PAP MP Koh Lip Lin dies https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ex-pap-mp-koh-lip-lin-dies The Straits Times 29 October 2019 14 February 2015 14 March – Nurshahrin Shahrudin, National silat athlete (b. 1994).Siang Yee Chua 14 March 2015 Silat: National athlete Nurshahrin Shahrudin, 21, dies in his sleep https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/silat-national-athlete-nurshahrin-shahrudin-21-dies-in-his-sleep 18 August 2019 The Straits Times 23 March – Lee Kuan Yew, 1st Prime Minister of Singapore (b. 1923).Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies at 91 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-32012346 BBC News London 23 March 2015 25 June 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180728211454/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-32012346 28 July 2018 live 2 April – James de Beaujeu Domville, theatre producer (b. 1933). 8 April – Bernard Chen, former Minister of State for Defence and former PAP Member of Parliament for Radin Mas Constituency, Clementi Constituency, Pasir Panjang GRC and West Coast GRC (b. 1942).Zi Liang Chong 8 April 2015 Former MP and minister of state Bernard Chen dies after short illness, aged 72 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/former-mp-and-minister-of-state-bernard-chen-dies-after-short-illness-aged-72 19 April 2022 The Straits Times 13 April – Annie Ee, murder victim of Tan Hui Zhen and Pua Hak Chuan (b. 1988).Tan Tam Mei 2017-12-02 The tragic tale of Annie Ee: She told neighbours her injuries were due to falls, beatings by a colleague https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/the-tragic-tale-of-annie-ee-she-told-neighbours-her-injuries-were-due-to-falls-beatings-by 2024-05-16 The Straits Times en 0585-3923 7 August – Lee Seng Wee, Ex-OCBC Bank chairman and billionaire banker (b. 1930). 17 August – Bernard Rodrigues, former PAP legislative assemblyman for Telok Blangah Constituency (b. 1933).Mohamad Salleh Nur Asyiqin 2015-08-24 Founding PAP member and union leader, Mr Bernard Rodrigues, has died https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/founding-pap-member-and-union-leader-mr-bernard-rodrigues-has-died https://web.archive.org/web/20211206112653/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/founding-pap-member-and-union-leader-mr-bernard-rodrigues-has-died 2021-12-06 2024-12-10 The Straits Times 26 August – Teong Eng Siong, former PAP Member of Parliament for Sembawang Constituency (b. 1936).Weng Kam Leong 2015-08-29 Former MP Teong Eng Siong dies at 81 https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapolitics/former-mp-teong-eng-siong-dies-at-81 2025-11-26 The Straits Times en 3 September – Atika binte Dolkifli, murder victim in the Toa Payoh carpark murder (b. 1992).Lum Selina 2019-07-04 Toa Payoh carpark murder: Man who killed waitress in phone row gets jailed for life, caning https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/toa-payoh-carpark-murder-man-who-killed-waitress-in-phone-row-gets-life 2024-05-16 The Straits Times en 0585-3923 5 September – Goh Eng Wah, founder of Eng Wah Global (b. 1923).Goh Eng Wah http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_679_2005-01-04.html NLB 12 November 2019 14 October – Miranda Yap, executive Director of the Bioprocessing Technology Institute at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research of Singapore (A*STAR) (b. 1948)Aw Cheng Wei Chew Hui Min 16 October 2015 Leading scientist Miranda Yap dies, 4 years after suffering aneurysm http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/leading-scientist-dies-four-years-after-suffering-aneurysm 18 October 2015 The Straits Times 27 October – Tan Keong Choon, rubber tycoon and nephew of Tan Kah Kee (b. 1916).Tan Keong Choon http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1494_2009-04-09.html NLB 7 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190716071830/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1494_2009-04-09.html 16 July 2019 live 16 November – Kwek Leng Joo, businessman (b. 1953).Kwek Leng Joo http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2018-04-04_095716.html NLB 21 August 2019 1 December – Wong Soon Fong, former PAP and Barisan Sosialis legislative assemblyman for Toa Payoh Constituency (b. 1934).Weng Kam Leong 2015-12-02 Former leftist politician Wong Soon Fong dies in southern Thailand, aged 80 https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/former-leftist-politician-wong-soon-fong-dies-in-southern-thailand-aged-80 2023-07-25 The Straits Times en 0585-3923 20 December – Tan Chok Kian, 12th Chairman of the Central Provident Fund (b. 1931).Sim Walter 22 December 2015 Former top civil servant dies, 84 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20151222-1.2.26.9 26 November 2025 The Straits Times 28 December Tiffany Leong, Ex-Mediacorp actress (b. 1985).Chew Hui Min 28 December 2015 Former Mediacorp actress Tiffany Leong dies aged 30 https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/former-mediacorp-actress-tiffany-leong-dies-aged-30 29 October 2019 The Straits Times Tan Boon Chiang, 2nd President of the Industrial Arbitration Court (b. 1923).2015-12-30 Obituary NewspaperSG https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20151230-1.2.96 2025-10-27 The Straits Times 0585-3923 8572659 8 References 2015 Category:Years of the 21st century in Singapore Singapore Category:2010s in Singapore Singapore