2006 in Singapore

none April 2013 September 2020 2006 The following lists events that happened during 2006 in Singapore. Incumbents President: S. R. Nathan Prime Minister: Lee Hsien Loong Events January thumb|right|300px|Buangkok MRT station 3 January – The National Research Foundation is established to set the direction of research and development initiatives.2019 NRF Milestones https://www.nrf.gov.sg/about-nrf/national-research-foundation-singapore/nrf-milestones live https://web.archive.org/web/20190421081100/https://www.nrf.gov.sg/about-nrf/national-research-foundation-singapore/nrf-milestones 21 April 2019 30 June 2019 7 January – The new Supreme Court building is officially opened.7 January 2006 Official Opening of the new Supreme Court Building https://www.istana.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2006/01/07/S-R-Nathan-at-the-Official-Opening-of-the-new-Supreme-Court-Building live https://web.archive.org/web/20190811112005/https://www.istana.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2006/01/07/S-R-Nathan-at-the-Official-Opening-of-the-new-Supreme-Court-Building 11 August 2019 11 August 2019 Istana 8 January – Exercise Northstar V is carried out at Mass Rapid Transit stations and at Toa Payoh Bus Interchange. 9 January – The Ministry of Education announced that a single intake for junior college and centralised institute admissions will be implemented from January 2009. This is made possible as the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board moves to take greater control of the O Level examinations from this year.Wong Siew Ying 9 January 2006 Single intake for junior colleges, centralised institutes from 2009 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/187347/1/.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20060111082136/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/187347/1/.html 11 January 2006 11 August 2019 Channel NewsAsia 12 January – The first $2 polymer notes are released.MAS Issues $2 Polymer Notes https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2005/mas-issues-2dollars-polymer-notes live https://web.archive.org/web/20190715180154/https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2005/mas-issues-2dollars-polymer-notes 15 July 2019 15 July 2019 MAS 13 January – 27 students from Raffles Girls' School sold white elephant shirts for a carnival at Buangkok MRT station to raise funds for a youth organisation, sparking a police reaction.14 January 2006 Teens' white elephant T-shirt venture gets police attention http://www.todayonline.com/articles/95206.asp dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060116035840/http://www.todayonline.com/articles/95206.asp 16 January 2006 Today (Singapore newspaper) On 21 January however, then Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng apologised for the overreaction by the police.Ng Julia 21 January 2006 Police overreacted to white elephant T-shirt incident: DPM Wong http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/189327/1/.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070930235446/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/189327/1/.html 30 September 2007 Channel NewsAsia 15 January – Buangkok MRT station opens on the North East MRT line.15 January 2006 Buangkok NEL Station Commences Revenue Service Amid Great Fanfare https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2006jan_15-1.aspx 29 August 2019 SBS Transit 16 January – A statement on NS defaulters is delivered in Parliament after the case of Melvyn Tan in 2005. It sparked a controversy due to the fine imposed.16 January 2006 Ministerial statement on National Service defaulters https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20060116991.htm 2 April 2022 NAS 17 January – The Workplace Safety and Health Act is passed to ensure better workplace safety and health standards, after several high-profile accidents. The law came into effect on 1 March.Workplace Safety & Health Act https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/WSHA2006?ProvIds=xv-#xv- 27 July 2019 AGC 19 January – The Somerset Skate Park is officially opened.19 January 2006 News release: Bigger, better Somerset skate park opens in Orchard. http://nyc.pa.gov.sg/newss/pdf/1323682440MR---Launch-of-Somerset-Skate-Park.pdf 1 September 2019 National Youth CouncilNational Youth Council http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_419_2005-01-06.html 1 September 2019 NLB 20 January – The City Campus of Singapore Management University officially opened.20 January 2006 Singapore Management University celebrates Official Opening of City Campus https://www.smu.edu.sg/news/2006/01/20/singapore-management-university-celebrates-official-opening-city-campus live https://web.archive.org/web/20190630115224/https://www.smu.edu.sg/news/2006/01/20/singapore-management-university-celebrates-official-opening-city-campus 30 June 2019 30 June 2019 23 January – Temasek buys over Shin Corporation with Siam Commercial Bank,23 January 2006 Temasek-SCB led investor group acquires Shinawatra and Damapong Families' stakes in Shin Corp https://www.temasek.com.sg/en/news-and-views/news-room/news/2006/temasek-scb-led-investor-group-acquires-shinawatra-and-damapong-.html 20 September 2019 Temasek Holdings causing a controversy.24 January 2006 Temasek buys Shin Corp https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2006/01/24/temasek-buys-shin-corp/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20190722015730/https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2006/01/24/temasek-buys-shin-corp/ 22 July 2019 22 July 2019 The Star Nonetheless, the deal is completed on 24 March.24 March 2006 Shin-bid Consortium Partners Complete Tender Offer for AIS https://www.temasek.com.sg/en/news-and-views/news-room/news/2006/shin-bid-consortium-partners-complete-tender-offer-for-ais.html 20 September 2019 Temasek Holdings 26 January – I Not Stupid Too is released in cinemas as a sequel to I Not Stupid. Zodiac: The Race Begins is released as Singapore's first 3D animated film. February 3 February – In response to the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)) issued a statement that says "the inciting of hatred against a faith of a people is very unfortunate." Foreign Minister George Yeo and the Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim have similarly said that the incident shows the need to respect racial and religious sensitivities, to have a "responsible media", and to cultivate good inter-religious relations and confidence beyond just legislation. 8 February – The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced the setting up of Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation Limited (SDIC) to manage deposit insurance.8 February 2006 Establishment of Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation Limited https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2006/establishment-of-singapore-deposit-insurance 20 April 2020 MAS 10 February – The Secretary General of Singapore Democratic Party, Chee Soon Juan, was declared bankrupt by the High Court, after failing to pay S$500,000 in damages awarded to Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew in a defamation lawsuit concerning comments he made during the 2001 election and later, the comments relating to last year's National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal. Per the bankruptcy order, Chee was barred from participating in the politics (as well as the forthcoming election) for five years. 15 February – Ang Soon Tong triad leader Tan Chor Jin used a gun to rob and kill nightclub owner Lim Hock Soon at his apartment. Nicknamed the "One Eyed Dragon", he was sentenced to death and hanged on 9 January 2009.Teo Wan Gek 11 January 2009 Donor 'designated kidney expressly' for Tang https://www.asiaone.com/News/the+Straits+Times/Story/A1Story20090111-113780.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20160131175029/http://news.asiaone.com/News/the+Straits+Times/Story/A1Story20090111-113780.html 31 January 2016 25 January 2015 The Straits Times Singapore22 January 2007 The suspected murderer who shocked Singapore http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2007/01/22/2003345842 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140607153720/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2007/01/22/2003345842 2014-06-07 25 January 2015 Taipei Times The Ford Motor Factory in Upper Bukit Timah Road, the site of the British surrender to the Japanese during World War II, was gazetted as a national monument. 16 February – The Memories at Old Ford Factory is officially opened to showcase the times during World War II. MediaCorp launches MOBTV, a video on demand service.16 February 2006 MediaCorp Online Broadband TV – Decide when, where and what you want for your TV entertainment http://www.corporate.mediacorp.sg/press_release/pr_1140163968.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20060904144212/http://www.corporate.mediacorp.sg/press_release/pr_1140163968.htm 4 September 2006 31 July 2019 MediaCorp March 1 March – A case of child rape and murder by drowning occurred at Pipit Road. The victim, Nurasyura binte Mohamed Fauzi, was killed by her stepfather Mohammed Ali bin Johari, who was charged with murder and sentenced to death. Mohammed Ali was hanged on 19 December 2008. 3 March – The Additional CPF Housing Grant is announced to help lower-income Singaporeans buy Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats. The scheme has since been enhanced in 2007 and 2009. The Elections Department release the report of the updated electoral boundaries for the general election. 10 March – An airport hotel, called Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel at Changi Airport Terminal 3 will open by 2008.Law Valerie 11 March 2006 Sleep in and still catch your flight https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20060311-1.2.8.1 11 February 2022 Today NewspaperSG 11 March – Construction starts on the Boon Lay Extension of the East West MRT line, with the station names unveiled.11 March 2006 Speech By Mrs Lim Hwee Hua At The Boon Lay MRT Extension Construction Commencement Ceremony on 11 March 2006 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-By-Mrs-Lim-Hwee-Hua-At-The-Boon-Lay-MRT-Extension-Construction-Commencement-Ceremony-on-11-March-2006- 11 February 2022 MOT 11 February 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220211082743/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-By-Mrs-Lim-Hwee-Hua-At-The-Boon-Lay-MRT-Extension-Construction-Commencement-Ceremony-on-11-March-2006- dead 13 March – The updated Singapore Green Plan 2012 is released, with new targets for clean air, emissions, water consumption, among others.13 March 2006 MEWR releases Singapore Green Plan 2012 (2006 Edition) after extensive consultation https://www.mewr.gov.sg/news/mewr-releases-singapore-green-plan-2012-2006-edition-after-extensive-consultation live https://web.archive.org/web/20190818111750/https://www.mewr.gov.sg/news/mewr-releases-singapore-green-plan-2012-2006-edition-after-extensive-consultation 18 August 2019 18 August 2019 MEWR 16 March – British monarch Elizabeth II visits Singapore. 20 March – The Police Coast Guard's new headquarters on Pulau Brani, called the Brani Regional Base, starts operation, moving from its previous headquarters in Kallang Basin. 24 March – ITE College East is officially opened.SPEECH BY MR LEE HSIEN LOONG, PRIME MINISTER, AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF ITE COLLEGE EAST, 24 MARCH 2006, 6.00 PM AT ITE COLLEGE EAST https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20060324980.htm 2023-06-20 www.nas.gov.sg 25 March – The West Coast Highway viaduct is officially opened.25 March 2006 Opening of West Coast Highway Extension And Upgraded Jalan Buroh https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20At%20The%20Opening%20Of%20West%20Coast%20Highway%20Extension%20And%20Upgraded%20Jalan%20Buroh%20on%2025%20March%202006/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20200903184904/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20At%20The%20Opening%20Of%20West%20Coast%20Highway%20Extension%20And%20Upgraded%20Jalan%20Buroh%20on%2025%20March%202006/ 3 September 2020 11 July 2019 MOT 26 March – The Budget Terminal in Changi Airport begins operations.26 March 2006 Singapore's Budget Terminal Opens For Scheduled Flight Operations https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Singapore%27s%20Budget%20Terminal%20Opens%20For%20Scheduled%20Flight%20Operations/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20200903200230/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Singapore%27s%20Budget%20Terminal%20Opens%20For%20Scheduled%20Flight%20Operations/ 3 September 2020 6 September 2019 MOT The Ministry of Health announced a new general hospital in Woodlands, which will be ready 10 years after the hospital in Yishun is opened.27 March 2006 New hospital in Woodlands http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20060327-1.2.10.4 live https://web.archive.org/web/20190811112000/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20060327-1.2.10.4 11 August 2019 11 August 2019 Today (retrieved from NLB) 31 March – The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority launches the BioPass, a biometric passport that promises higher security.31 March 2006 Unveiling of "BioPass" – The Singapore Biometric Passport https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20060331995.pdf 20 June 2023 NAS These passports were rolled out on 15 August.25 July 2006 Public Introduction of Singapore Biometric Passport https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20060725983.htm 20 June 2023 NAS April 1 April – National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University become autonomous universities, thus ceasing to be statutory boards. At the same time, Singapore Management University is given more autonomy. The changes are first announced on 12 April 2005.12 April 2005 NUS, NTU, SMU to become autonomous universities https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20050412991.htm 27 June 2019 NAS The Deposit Insurance Scheme is launched to compensate deposits, should a bank or finance company fail.28 March 2006 Launch of Deposit Insurance Scheme in Singapore https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2006/launch-of-deposit-insurance-scheme-in-singapore 20 April 2020 MAS All ferry and launch services are relocated from Clifford Pier to Marina South Pier due to the construction of Marina Barrage.27 March 2006 Relocation of Ferry and Launch Services from Clifford Pier to Marina South Pier https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/media-centre/news-releases/detail/c841f47f-0cb9-40ed-94bf-e3eac077caf5 11 February 2022 MPA 13 April OCBC Bank proposes to sell its stake in Robinsons & Co. to Auric Pacific, a Lippo Group firm.13 April 2006 OCBC Group divests 29.9% stake in Robinsons for S$203 million to Red Oasis Pte. Ltd. http://ocbc.com/download/media_releases/2006/April/Press%20Release%20130406.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20101128161519/http://ocbc.com/download/media_releases/2006/April/Press%20Release%20130406.pdf 28 November 2010 25 September 201927 June 2006 Corporate Finance – Lippo Group consortium acquires 29.90% of Robinson and Company, limited for €100m http://www.bnpparibas.com.sg/en/2006/06/27/corporate-finance-lippo-group-consortium-acquires-29-90-of-robinson-and-company-limited-for-eur100m/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20190722023034/http://www.bnpparibas.com.sg/en/2006/06/27/corporate-finance-lippo-group-consortium-acquires-29-90-of-robinson-and-company-limited-for-eur100m/ 22 July 2019 22 July 2019 The old Clifford Pier is officially closed, with the pier conserved as part of a future development. Awards to recognise the maritime industry's contributions are announced.13 April 2006 SPEECH BY MR PETER ONG CHAIRMAN, MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE AT THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF CLIFFORD PIER THURSDAY, 13 APRIL 2006, 5.30 PM - THE CROSSING https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/media-centre/news-releases/speeches/detail/aca10eac-3dfe-41be-ba7e-78219715019d 11 February 2022 MPA 16 April – Former National Kidney Foundation's CEO T.T. Durai was arrested for fraud in the wake of the National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal. Singapore Democratic Party's secretary-general Chee Soon Juan and his party members went to make public backlash to the ruling People's Action Party, but were sued for defamation by the latter on 22 April, and tasked to pay damages by 26 April. 19 April – The Straits Times Index sets a high of 2,585.84 points,20 April 2006 ST Index at all-time high after 26-pt surge https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20060420-1.2.2 28 January 2020 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) surpassing the former record of 2,582.94 points from 2000.4 January 2000 STI blazes past 2,500 to new high https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20000104-1.2.2 28 January 2020 The Straits Times NewspaperSG These record highs continued until 2007. 22 April – The Heritage Trees Register and the Young Arborist Programme are launched for the public to learn about the histories of Heritage Trees and raise awareness on conservation, and foster appreciation of trees in the younger generation respectively. At the same time, the number of Heritage Trees has increased from 35 to 161.22 April 2006 NParks Announces the New Heritage Trees Register https://www.nparks.gov.sg/news/2006/4/nparks-announces-the-new-heritage-trees-register dead https://web.archive.org/web/20191103125326/https://www.nparks.gov.sg/news/2006/4/nparks-announces-the-new-heritage-trees-register 3 November 2019 3 November 2019 NParksHeritage Tree Scheme http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2015-09-28_143310.html 23 August 2019 NLB May 1 May – The National Family Council is formed to promote families in Singapore.About Families for Life https://familiesforlife.sg/about-ffl/Pages/default.aspx 22 August 2021 Families for Life 6 May – Polling day for the 2006 Singaporean general election: The ruling People's Action Party winning 82 out of 84 seats (37 of which were uncontested) with a percentage of 66.6% of the total vote. This was the first election since the 1988 election more than a majority of seats were contested and the party did not control the government after Nomination Day (held on 27 April). The remaining two seats for Hougang SMC and Potong Pasir SMC, were retained by the Workers' Party and Singapore Democratic Alliance, respectively. Workers' Party's leader Low Thia Khiang succeeds Singapore Democratic Alliance's leader Chiam See Tong as the Opposition Leader due to a higher party popular vote. 7 May – Workers' Party's candidate James Gomez is detained in Singapore for further questioning, after trying to leave for Sweden to return to work. He was released a week later with a formal warning. 19 May – Kallang body parts murder murderer Leong Siew Chor received a death sentence for murdering a 22-year-old Chinese national Liu Hong Mei.Other gruesome murders that took place in Singapore https://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Crime/Story/A1Story20120403-337375.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150104164706/http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Crime/Story/A1Story20120403-337375.html 4 January 2015 27 December 2014 21 May – The second season of Singapore Idol premieres on MediaCorp's Channel 5 with over a million viewers. 22 May – The new Cabinet of Singapore is announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, with Minister for Transport Yeo Cheow Tong retiring and five new members of parliament entering political office. 25 May – The 145 Squadron, which is the Republic of Singapore Air Force's third generation of fighter planes and its first advanced pilot jet, was launched for the first time. 26 May – The government selected Las Vegas Sands as its management for the Integrated Resort at Marina Bay among four casino operators. The project will be finished by 2009.26 May 2006 Government Awards Marina Bay IR Project to Las Vegas Sands Corporation https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/government-awards-marina-bay-ir-project-to-las-vegas-sands-corporation.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20190807193215/https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/government-awards-marina-bay-ir-project-to-las-vegas-sands-corporation.html 7 August 2019 7 August 2019 STB26 May 2006 Las Vegas Sands wins bid to build Singapore's first integrated resort http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/210501/1/.html https://web.archive.org/web/20060528204532/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/210501/1/.html 28 May 2006 7 August 2019 Channel NewsAsia 29 May – The Filipino maid, Guen Garlejo Aguilar was sentenced to ten years imprisonment for manslaughtering her best friend. The Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices is formed to encourage fair employment outcomes in Singapore. June 1 June – my Paper is launched as a free Mandarin newspaper by Singapore Press Holdings.31 May 2006 Singapore Press Holdings' Chinese freesheet – my paper – hits the streets https://sph.com.sg/media_releases/313 live https://web.archive.org/web/20190722015728/https://sph.com.sg/media_releases/313 22 July 2019 22 July 2019 The Community Court is set up as part of the Subordinate Courts, dealing mainly with cases requiring community intervention.Community Court https://www.statecourts.gov.sg/cws/CriminalCase/Pages/CommunityCourt.aspx 17 September 2019 The Casino Control Act comes into force. 8 June – Emperor of Japan Akihito visits Singapore for three days with Empress Michiko. 14 June – STOMP is launched as a citizen journalism service.14 June 2006 The Straits Times extends its reach with bold new platform STOMP https://sph.com.sg/media_releases/318 live https://web.archive.org/web/20190722015734/https://sph.com.sg/media_releases/318 22 July 2019 22 July 2019 26 June – The first wheelchair-accessible bus service is launched.26 June 2006 SBS Transit Launches Singapore's First-Ever Wheelchair Accessible Buses, Offers One Month Free Rides https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2006jun_26-1.aspx live https://web.archive.org/web/20160219234355/http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2006jun_26-1.aspx 19 February 2016 27 June 2019 30 June – Marina South Pier is officially opened.30 June 2006 Speech By Mr Raymond Lim At The Official Launch Of Marina South Pier on 30 June 2006 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-By-Mr-Raymond-Lim-At-The-Official-Launch-Of-Marina-South-Pier-on-30-June-2006 11 February 2022 MOT 11 February 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220211095611/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-By-Mr-Raymond-Lim-At-The-Official-Launch-Of-Marina-South-Pier-on-30-June-2006 dead July 6 July – The local free newspaper Today suspends the column of mrbrown in a noted case of censorship in Singapore following a letter from a government official to the letters section of the paper. 24 July – A*STAR stops its partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine.25 July 2006 Key dates http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20060725.2.39.5 live https://web.archive.org/web/20190722015728/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20060725.2.39.5 22 July 2019 22 July 2019 The Straits Times August 9 August – Singapore celebrates the last National Day Parade for the last time at the National Stadium before it's closed for redevelopment. 10 August – The Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Health announced tough measures to curb Subutex abuse, originally allowed in 2000 to help heroin addicts quit.10 August 2006 Tougher action against Subutex abuse http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20060810990.htm 3 March 2020 NAS 15 August – The JetQuay CIP Terminal began operations. 23 August – Singapore announced that their Singapore team were to compete in the upcoming A1 Grand Prix season. September 1 September – Bishan Public Library is officially opened. 2 September – The Home Team Academy is officially opened.2 September 2006 Official Opening Ceremony of The Home Team Academy http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/detailed.jsp?artid=2074&type=4&root=0&parent=0&cat=0&mode=arc https://web.archive.org/web/20070617020333/http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/detailed.jsp?artid=2074&type=4&root=0&parent=0&cat=0&mode=arc 17 June 2007 26 September 2019 MHACheney Satish 18 August 2006 New Home Team Academy to bring all agencies under one roof http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/225578/1/.html https://web.archive.org/web/20070311095411/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/225578/1/.html 11 March 2007 26 September 2019 Channel NewsAsia 11–20 September – The 61st Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group took place at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre. 13 September – Upgrades to Changi Airport Terminal 2 are completed, resulting in improvements to the Terminal's design and more commercial space. Upgrades to Changi Airport Terminal 1 are in the pipeline.13 September 2006 Address By Mr Raymond Lim At The Changi Airport Terminal Two Upgrading Project Completion Ceremony on 13 September 2006 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Address-By-Mr-Raymond-Lim-At-The-Changi-Airport-Terminal-Two-Upgrading-Project-Completion-Ceremony-on-13-September-2006- 11 February 2022 MOT 11 February 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220211083625/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Address-By-Mr-Raymond-Lim-At-The-Changi-Airport-Terminal-Two-Upgrading-Project-Completion-Ceremony-on-13-September-2006- dead 24 September – St James Power Station opens as a nightclub. 25 September – The second season of Singapore Idol ends with Hady Mirza winning the honour of being the second Singapore Idol. 28 September – The Ministry of Education announced that EM3 and other streams will be abolished, leading to Subject-Based Banding in primary schools. The change takes effect in 2008.28 September 2006 Refining how we deliver ability-driven education http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20060928996.pdf live https://web.archive.org/web/20190607132248/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20060928996.pdf 7 June 2019 7 June 2019 29 September – Changi Airport's CIP Terminal opens as a facility for commercially important people, managed by JetQuay.29 September 2006 Opening Address By Mr Raymond Lim At The Changi Airport CIP Terminal Grand Opening Ceremony on 29 September 2006 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Opening-Address-By-Mr-Raymond-Lim-At-The-Changi-Airport-CIP-Terminal-Grand-Opening-Ceremony-on-29-September-2006- 11 February 2022 MOT 11 February 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220211074258/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Opening-Address-By-Mr-Raymond-Lim-At-The-Changi-Airport-CIP-Terminal-Grand-Opening-Ceremony-on-29-September-2006- dead October 5 October – The Marina Bay Financial Centre is launched. It will be a mixed-use development with office buildings and a commercial district, making it the largest commercial centre in Singapore. The development will also have environmentally friendly features. Developed by Cheung Kong Holdings, Hongkong Land and Keppel Land, the development officially opened in 2013.5 October 2006 Unveiling of the Marina Bay Financial Centre http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20061005990.htm 31 January 2020 NAS6 October 2006 Like S'pore's Canary Wharf (Page 6) https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20061006-1.1.6 31 January 2020 Today (retrieved from NLB) 7 October – Singapore experiences the worst haze since 1997 with the Pollutant Standards Index reaching a high of 150.Haze worsens in Singapore, PSI hits new high for the year http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/234369/1/.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20061023005348/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/234369/1/.html 23 October 2006 8 October 2006 Channel NewsAsia 12 October – REACH is formed to connect with citizens.13 October 2006 Reaching out better (Todayonline) http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20061013-2.2.5.2 live https://web.archive.org/web/20190717040956/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20061013-2.2.5.2 17 July 2019 17 July 2019 30 October – Phase 2 of Biopolis is opened, adding two buildings to the existing seven.31 October 2006 Biopolis booster for local biomed scene http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20061031-2.2.9.3 live https://web.archive.org/web/20190802054552/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20061031-2.2.9.3 2 August 2019 2 August 2019 Today (retrieved from NLB) 31 October The Orchard Turn development (now ION Orchard and The Orchard Residences) starts construction as a mall-cum-residential development, jointly developed by CapitaLand and Sun Hung Kai Properties.31 October 2006 Orchard Turn Groundbreaking Ceremony http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20061031989.pdf live https://web.archive.org/web/20190730110104/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20061031989.pdf 30 July 2019 30 July 2019 NAS Changi Airport's Budget Terminal officially opens.31 October 2006 Address By Mr Raymond Lim At The Budget Terminal Official Opening Ceremony on 31 October 2006 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Address-By-Mr-Raymond-Lim-At-The-Budget-Terminal-Official-Opening-Ceremony-on-31-October-2006- 11 February 2022 MOT 11 February 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220211074346/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Address-By-Mr-Raymond-Lim-At-The-Budget-Terminal-Official-Opening-Ceremony-on-31-October-2006- dead November 5 November – The first refurbished C151 train enters service, with the whole project completed by 2008.Rajan T. 5 November 2006 MRT trains get $145m overhaul The Straits Times 8 November – The Ministry of Home Affairs announced several proposed changes to the Penal Code,224. including modifying the marital immunity currently enjoyed by a husband against raping his wife, and to decriminalise oral and anal sex by a consenting heterosexual couple aged 16 years and above. A one-month consultation is subsequently held.8 November 2006 Public consultation on proposed amendments to the Penal Code https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20061108982.pdf 29 September 2020 NAS 10 November - Jurong West Sports and Recreation Centre is progressively opened, but officially opened on 28 October the following year. 30 November – IKEA opens a new store in Tampines Retail Park.30 November 2006 Opening Ceremony of IKEA Tampines http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20061130998.htm 29 September 2020 NAS December 1 December – VivoCity is officially open to the public. Wireless@SG is officially launched at several hotspots, allowing for free WiFi connections in public spaces. 6 December – Phase 2A of Fusionopolis starts construction.6 December 2006 Groundbreaking Ceremony of Fusionopolis Phase 2A Site https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20061206998.htm 27 April 2021 NAS 8 December – The National Museum of Singapore officially reopened.8 December 2006 Opening of the National Museum https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2006/12/speech-by-dr-lee-boon-yang-at-the-opening-of-the-national-museum live https://web.archive.org/web/20190801185700/https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2006/12/speech-by-dr-lee-boon-yang-at-the-opening-of-the-national-museum 1 August 2019 1 August 2019 MICA (now MCI) The government selects Genting Group and Star Cruises as its management for the Integrated Resort at Sentosa among three casino operators.8 December 2006 Remarks by DPM Prof S Jayakumar at Press Conference on Award of Integrated Resort at Sentosa, 8 Dec https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/content/minlaw/en/news/speeches/remarks-by-dpm-prof-s-jayakumar-at-press-conference-on-award-of-integrated-resort-at-sentosa-8-dec.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20190807193220/https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/content/minlaw/en/news/speeches/remarks-by-dpm-prof-s-jayakumar-at-press-conference-on-award-of-integrated-resort-at-sentosa-8-dec.html 7 August 2019 7 August 2019 MinLaw8 December 2006 Award of the Integrated Resort on Sentosa https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2006/12/Transcript-of-Remarks-by-Mr-Lim-Hng-Kiang-Minister-for-Trade-_-Industry-at-the-Press-Conference-on-t 7 August 2019 MTI 16 December – Courts opens Courts Megastore in Tampines,28 July 2016 Opening of Courts Megastore https://m.facebook.com/COURTSSG/photos/a.239618166073522/1057021484333182/?type=3 12 August 2019 Courts Singapore (Facebook) followed by Giant Hypermarket opening in Tampines in 2007. Births 27 June - Jonan Tan, footballer 9 August - Iryan Fandi, footballer 12 September - Maximilian Maeder, kitesurfer.Kwek Kimberly 9 August 2024 Singapore kitefoiler Max Maeder wins Olympic bronze on National Day https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-kitefoiler-max-maeder-wins-olympic-bronze-on-national-day 9 August 2024 The Straits Times en Deaths 11 January – Ho Yuen Hoe, Buddhist nun known as Singapore's "grand dame of charity" (b. 1908).Kim Hoh Wong Tan Tania 13 January 2006 Abbess who devoted her life to charity dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/search?q=%22Abbess+who+devoted+her+life+to+charity+dies%22 30 August 2026 NewspaperSG 15 February – Lim Hock Soon, Singaporean nightclub owner murdered by Tan Chor Jin (b. 1965). 22 February – S. Rajaratnam, former Deputy Prime Minister and Senior Minister (b. 1915).S. Rajaratnam http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_644_2005-01-10.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20190329103341/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_644_2005-01-10.html 29 March 2019 11 August 2019 NLB 27 February – Lai Kew Chai, judge (b. 1941). 1 March – Nurasyura binte Mohamed Fauzi, murder victim of Mohammed Ali bin Johari (b. 2003).Hussain Amir 2016-05-18 Guilty As Charged: Man dunked stepdaughter Nonoi, 2, in pail of water, killing her https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/guilty-as-charged-man-dunked-stepdaughter-nonoi-2-in-pail-of-water-killing 2024-05-17 The Straits Times en 0585-3923 23 May – Wu Peng Seng, photographer (b. 1915).Chin Chor, Poh Singapore National Library Board Wu Peng Seng https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=ab9e387d-b293-434b-bc86-52892875597a 2025-06-19 www.nlb.gov.sg en 30 May – Wan Cheon Kem, murder victim of Nakamuthu Balakrishnan, Daniel Vijay Katherasan, and Christopher Samson Anpalagan (b. 1960).6 June 2006 Driver's death turns $1.5m robbery into murder case https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20060606-1.2.10.1 17 May 2024 TODAY 4 NewspaperSG 18 June – Yu Hongjin, victim of the Ang Mo Kio massage parlour murder (b. 1977).Tan Hui Leng 20 June 2006 Ang Mo Kio murder suspect to be charged in hospital https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20060620-1.2.10.3 17 May 2024 TODAY 4 NewspaperSG 19 June – Arthur Yap, poet (b. 1943).Arthur Yap http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_641_2005-01-10.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20190412003713/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_641_2005-01-10.html 12 April 2019 11 August 2019 NLB 12 July – Humphrey Morrison Burkill, director of Singapore Botanic Gardens from 1957 to 1969 (b. 1914).Humphrey Morrison Burkill http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1477_2009-02-26.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20181205200123/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1477_2009-02-26.html 5 December 2018 11 August 2019 NLB 20 July – Lim Kim San, former Cabinet Minister (b. 1916).Lim Kim San http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_645_2005-01-11.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20190721193803/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_645_2005-01-11.html 21 July 2019 11 August 2019 NLB 25 July – Chen Jin Lang, former songwriter (b. 1961). 2 September – Anthony Poon, artist (b. 1945).Anthony Poon http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1356_2008-12-30.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20190718051108/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1356_2008-12-30.html 18 July 2019 11 August 2019 NLB 14 September – Elizabeth Choy, educator, war heroine, politician (b. 1910).Elizabeth Choy http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_816_2005-01-25.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20190417081245/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_816_2005-01-25.html 17 April 2019 11 August 2019 NLB 2 November – Lin You Eng, former legislative assemblyman for Moulmein Constituency who defected from the People's Action Party (PAP) to Barisan Sosialis (BS) (b. 1925).Weng Kam Leong 7 November 2006 Barber-turned assemblyman dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/search?q=%22Barber-turned-assemblyman+dies%22 1 December 2025 NewspaperSG 27 November – Ong Chye Ann, former CEC member and short-time treasurer of the People's Action Party (b. 1929).Weng Kam Leong 8 December 2006 Ex-leftist PAP leader dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/search?q=%22Ex-leftist+PAP+leader+dies%22 1 December 2025 NewspaperSG 5 December – Lim Chor Pee, lawyer and playwright (b. 1936).Lim Chor Pee http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1449_2009-02-11.html 29 October 2019 NLB Notes 2006 Category:Years of the 21st century in Singapore Singapore Singapore Category:2000s in Singapore