2009 in Singapore

none April 2013 January 2026 2009 The following lists events that happened during 2009 in the Republic of Singapore. Incumbents President: S. R. Nathan Prime Minister: Lee Hsien Loong Events January 1 January – The smoking ban is extended to all children's playgrounds, exercise areas, markets, underground and multi-storey carparks, ferry terminals and jetties, and also non-air conditioned areas in offices, factories, shops, shopping complexes and lift lobbies. The SDPC marking for cigarettes takes effect.Singapore Duty-Paid Cigarette (SDPC) Mark https://www.customs.gov.sg/businesses/valuation-duties-taxes--fees/singapore-duty-paid-cigarette-sdpc-mark Singapore Customs 4 August 2019 4 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190804132621/https://www.customs.gov.sg/businesses/valuation-duties-taxes--fees/singapore-duty-paid-cigarette-sdpc-mark live 9 January to 7 October – The mass EZ-Link card replacement exercise is initiated.Mass EZ-Link card replacement begins https://www.ezlink.com.sg/2009/01/mass-ez-link-card-replacement-begins EZ-Link 25 September 2019 8 January 2009 25 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190925113521/https://www.ezlink.com.sg/2009/01/mass-ez-link-card-replacement-begins live Supposed to end by 30 September, the replacement is extended to 7 October.Free EZ-Link card replacement exercise extended to 7 October 2009 https://www.ezlink.com.sg/2009/09/free-ez-link-card-replacement-exercise-extended-to-7-october-2009 EZ-Link 25 September 2019 30 September 2009 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot 10 January – The official logo of the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics was unveiled. 19 January – President S. R. Nathan allowed the spending of past reserves to mitigate the 2008 financial crisis. The money was returned in 2011.First drawdown of national reserves http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1489_2009-03-20.html NLB 7 June 2019 28 January – The Social Development Unit and the Social Development Service have merged into SDU-SDS, the change was first announced during the 2008 National Day Rally.SDU and SDS to come together as one https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20090204001.htm NAS 5 June 2021 28 January 2009 February 11 February – Plans for a River Safari are announced by Wildlife Reserves Singapore, which will be completed by 2011. The attraction will raise awareness of freshwater habitats.Wong Tessa River Safari in 2011 http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_336955.html The Straits Times 15 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20101021183625/http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_336955.html 21 October 2010 11 February 2009 12 February – The Singapore Tourism Board launched a year-round campaign to attract tourists. 28 February – The Joo Koon extension of East West MRT line was opened, which are Pioneer and Joo Koon.Boon Lay Extension to Open in February 2009 https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=2033 LTA 6 September 2019 30 October 2008 19 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200919193123/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom.html?c=2&id=2033 live March March – Yew Tee Point is opened to the public. 4 March – Kim Chuan Depot is officially opened as the world's biggest underground train depot. The depot will serve the Circle MRT line and the Downtown MRT line.Kim Chuan Depot opens https://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20090304-126170.html AsiaOne 18 August 2019 4 March 2009 30 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171030152752/http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20090304-126170.html live 8 March – The Upper Paya Lebar underpass is opened to traffic.Upper Paya Lebar Underpass Opens to Traffic https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=2096 LTA 18 August 2019 6 March 2009 17 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117033402/http://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=2096 live 23 March – Amendments to the Films Act are passed to allow some political films if the films present a factual and objective picture, and do not dramatise and/or present a distorted picture. This comes after all party political films were banned in 1998.Speech by RADM (NS) Lui Tuck Yew at the Second Reading of the Films (Amendment) Bill in Parliament https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2009/3/speech-by-radm-ns-lui-tuck-yew-at-the-second-reading-of-the-films-amendment-bill-in-parliament MICA (now MCI) 4 August 2019 23 March 2009Singapore eases law on political films https://www.reuters.com/article/us-singapore-films/singapore-eases-law-on-political-films-idUSTRE52M29320090323 4 August 2019 Reuters 23 March 2009 4 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190804133214/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-singapore-films/singapore-eases-law-on-political-films-idUSTRE52M29320090323 live 24 March – MediaCorp, along with five Southeast Asian television broadcasting companies have formed the Smart Alliance.ASEAN broadcasters forge SMART Alliance http://www.corporate.mediacorp.sg/press_release/pr_1237886951.htm 22 September 2019 MediaCorp 24 March 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090417060228/http://www.corporate.mediacorp.sg/press_release/pr_1237886951.htm 17 April 2009 28 March – Iluma (now Bugis+) is opened to the public. Landmarks around Singapore switched off their lights in support of Earth Hour.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-climate-earthhour-idUSTRE52Q28V20090329 World switches off to save planet in "Earth Hour" Reuters 16 August 2019 29 March 2009 16 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190816110311/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-climate-earthhour-idUSTRE52Q28V20090329 live April 1 April – Tampines 1 opens to the public as the third mall in Tampines. Bus and train fares have reduced by 4.6%. Lim Hwee Hua becomes the first woman to serve in Singapore's Cabinet.Lim Hwee Hua is first woman minister http://news.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20090327-131333.html AsiaOne 12 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20090330103651/http://news.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20090327-131333.html 30 March 2009 dead 27 March 2009 9 April – UNIQLO opens its first store in Singapore, located at Tampines 1.UNIQLO in Singapore – the much awaited first store opens April 9 http://www.uniqlo.com/sg/corp/pressrelease/2009/04/uniqlo_in_singapore_the_much_a.html UNIQLO 14 July 2019 17 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190717020949/http://www.uniqlo.com/sg/corp/pressrelease/2009/04/uniqlo_in_singapore_the_much_a.html live 13 April – 154 people fall victim to the food poisoning involving an Indian rojak stall at the Geylang Serai temporary market, with one miscarriage and two deaths; the incident became one of Singapore's worst mass food poisoning cases until in 2018, when four simultaneous cases occurred. The Public Order Act is passed to regulate assemblies, and allows for 'move on' orders.Popatlal Asha Parliament passes new Bill to manage law and order http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/422051/1/.html Channel NewsAsia 13 October 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20090415042714/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/422051/1/.html 15 April 2009 13 April 2009Public Order Bill – Second Reading Speech by Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, 14 April 2009 http://www.mha.gov.sg/news_details.aspx?nid=MTQwNA%3D%3D-sd4plJIsLGc%3D MHA 4 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20090416040551/http://www.mha.gov.sg/news_details.aspx?nid=MTQwNA%3D%3D-sd4plJIsLGc%3D 16 April 2009 14 April 2009 14 April – The Ministry of Education announced changes to improve primary school education.Government Accepts Recommendations on Primary Education – Changes to be implemented progressively over the next few years http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2009/04/government-accepts-recommendat.php 28 July 2019 MOE 14 April 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20150318192205/http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2009/04/government-accepts-recommendat.php 18 March 2015 dead 27 April – The Sustainable Singapore Blueprint is launched.The Inter-Ministerial Committee for Sustainable Development Unveils Blueprint for a Sustainable Singapore https://www.mewr.gov.sg/news/the-inter-ministerial-committee-for-sustainable-development-unveils-blueprint-for-a-sustainable-singapore 18 August 2019 MEWR 27 April 2009 18 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190818090844/https://www.mewr.gov.sg/news/the-inter-ministerial-committee-for-sustainable-development-unveils-blueprint-for-a-sustainable-singapore live 28 April to 8 July – 2009 flu pandemic in Singapore: 28 April – Ministry of Health elevated the country's Disease Outbreak Response System (DORS) from green to yellow alert, following the 2009 swine flu pandemic in various countries. 30 April to 11 May – Ministry of Health raised the level to orange even though there are no human cases of swine flu in Singapore recorded, before lowering it to yellow. 27 May – Singapore's first H1N1 case was confirmed.Singapore's first H1N1 flu victim http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/9adaf116-b7b9-4df3-b327-751917394e80 NLB 13 August 2019 13 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190813104525/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/9adaf116-b7b9-4df3-b327-751917394e80 live 28 May – Three cases were confirmed (total 4). 31 May – One case was confirmed (total 5). 1 June – Two cases were confirmed (total 7). 2 June – One case was confirmed (total 8). 3 June – Three cases were confirmed (total 11). 4 June – One case was confirmed (total 12). 5 June – Two cases were confirmed (total 14). 6 June – One case was confirmed (total 15). 9 June – Three cases were confirmed (total 18). 11 June – Three cases were confirmed (total 21). 12 June – Six cases were confirmed (total 27). 13 June – Seven cases were confirmed (total 34). 14 June – Six cases were confirmed (total 40). 15 June – Seven cases were confirmed (total 47). 16 June – Two cases were confirmed (total 49). 17 June – 17 cases were confirmed (total 66). 18 June – 11 cases were confirmed, with one of the additional cases possibly Singapore's first unlinked local H1N1 flu case (total 77). 19 June – 26 cases were confirmed, including 3 local cases (total 103). 20 June – 23 cases were confirmed, one of which includes an Asian Youth Games athlete from the Philippines (total 126). 21 June – 16 cases were confirmed (total 142). 22 June – 26 cases were confirmed (total 168). 23 June – 26 cases were confirmed (total 194). 24 June – 26 cases were confirmed (total 220). 25 June – 95 cases were confirmed (total 315). 26 June – 50 cases were confirmed (total 365). 27 June – 89 cases were confirmed (total 454). 28 June – 145 cases were confirmed (total 599). 29 June – 30 cases were confirmed (total 629). 30 June – 72 cases were confirmed (total 701). 1 July – MOH announces that it moves on from Containment to Mitigation Phase; with 82 cases confirmed (total 783). 2 July – 95 cases were confirmed (total 878). 3 July – 91 cases were confirmed (total 969). 4 July – 34 cases were confirmed (total 1003). 5 July – 52 cases were confirmed (total 1055). 6 July – 56 cases were confirmed (total 1111). 7 July – 106 cases were confirmed (total 1217). 8 July – MOH announced that they ceased recording the number of cases. May thumb|right|300px|Stage 3 of the Circle MRT line 2 May – In a meeting at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, the AWARE saga reached its head, more than one month after its dramatic takeover. The old guard is re-elected into power.Josie's new team steps down http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20090502-138858.html AsiaOne 30 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20090505131803/http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20090502-138858.html 5 May 2009 dead 2 May 2009Comments by DPM and Minister for Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng in response to media queries related to AWARE https://web.archive.org/web/20090517040507/http://www.mha.gov.sg/news_details.aspx?nid=MTQ0MA%3D%3D-H1aIkdI4Ksw%3D 17 May 2009 8 May – The authorities reported the capture of Mas Selamat bin Kastari, Singapore's Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) leader who escaped from Whitley Road Detention Centre on 27 February 2008. He was arrested in Johor, Malaysia on 1 April 2009.Singapore government confirms arrest of Mas Selamat Channel NewsAsia 8 May 2009 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/427768/1/.html dead https://archive.today/20120630183519/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/427768/1/.html 30 June 2012 13 May – SingTel launches inSing.com, a lifestyle portal about things in Singapore.Singtel Digital Media launches lifestyle web portal – inSing.com https://www.singtel.com/about-us/media-centre/news-releases/singtel-digital-media-launches-lifestyle-web-portal-%E2%80%93-insingcom Singtel 10 May 2021 13 May 2009 10 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210510035742/https://www.singtel.com/about-us/media-centre/news-releases/singtel-digital-media-launches-lifestyle-web-portal-%E2%80%93-insingcom live 16 May – The first Pink Dot is held to promote love.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8054402.stm BBC News Singapore gays in first public rally 17 May 2009 22 May 2010 Sharanjit Leyl 19 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101019034330/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8054402.stm live 19 May – The Ministry of Education announced the setting up of three new education institutions to allow more students to pursue degrees. They are the Singapore Institute of Applied Technology (now known as Singapore Institute of Technology); which will work with foreign universities, Singapore's fourth university and a third medical school in Nanyang Technological University.New peaks of excellence in the tertiary landscape https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/new-peaks-of-excellence-in-the-tertiary-landscape/ SIT 11 September 2019 19 May 2009 20 May – Lee Li Hui, Esther Tan and Jane Lee successfully conquered Mount Everest, followed by Joanne Soo and Lee Peh Gee on 22 May. A sixth member, Sim Yi Hui did not complete the final climb. This makes it Singapore's first all-female team to conquer Mount Everest.Singapore Women's Everest Team (2009) http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1862_2011-12-31.html NLB 14 August 2019 14 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190814104356/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1862_2011-12-31.html live 23 May – Malaysia proposes to build the third crossing bridge connecting Pengerang in the eastern of Johor to Changi in Singapore. 27 May – The new LASALLE College of the Arts campus is officially opened.Official Opening Ceremony of the LASALLE campus http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20090603005.htm NAS 13 August 2019 27 May 2009 21 October 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191021082045/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20090603005.htm live New LASALLE College of the Arts campus is officially opened http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/273c6306-de34-4949-a079-d1eb899357e3#12 NLB 13 August 2019 8 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180408211505/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/273c6306-de34-4949-a079-d1eb899357e3#12 live 28 May – The first phase of the Circle MRT line which consist of stations from Bartley to Marymount, is opened.Early opening for Circle Line from Bartley to Marymount https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=2110 LTA 30 August 2019 16 April 2009 28 May 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180528051751/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=2110 live June 3 June – Singapore commemorates 50 years of self-governance. 11 June – JurongHealth is formed to cater to patients living in Western Singapore, making it the fourth health cluster.Specialist clinics at new Khoo Teck Puat Hospital open https://www.ktph.com.sg/uploads/KTPH%2520Media%2520Advisory.pdf Alexandra Health 26 July 2019 24 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20150327025404/https://www.ktph.com.sg/uploads/KTPH%20Media%20Advisory.pdf 27 March 2015 dead 16 June – The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts says it will be enhancing and extending the Wireless@SG programme until March 2013. 23 June – The Changi Water Reclamation Plant is officially opened.Official opening of the Changi Water Reclamation Plant https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-mr-lee-hsien-loong-prime-minister-official-opening-changi-water-reclamation-plant PMO 1 July 2019 24 December 2018 1 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190701035213/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-mr-lee-hsien-loong-prime-minister-official-opening-changi-water-reclamation-plant live 29 June to 7 July – Singapore hosts and participates in the 2009 Asian Youth Games. The final tally was 9 gold, 6 silver and 15 bronze medals.Singapore hosts the first Asian Youth Games http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/a6f639a9-00ca-4aa5-8798-fbdd7fd5c7fb NLB 13 August 2019 13 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190813104850/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/a6f639a9-00ca-4aa5-8798-fbdd7fd5c7fb live 30 June – StarHub ceases transmission through analogue set-top boxes as it goes fully digital.StarHub TV to go into full digital mode https://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2009/february/17022009_starhubtvtogointofulldigitalmode.html StarHub 5 August 2019 17 February 2009 5 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190805152120/https://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2009/february/17022009_starhubtvtogointofulldigitalmode.html live July 1 July – The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is reconstituted as a result of Changi Airport's corporatisation. As a result, Changi Airport Group is formed.Launch of the New CAAS and the Changi Airport Group https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-mr-lee-kuan-yew-minister-mentor-launch-new-caas-and-changi-airport-group-01-july PMO 10 August 2019 1 July 2009 10 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190810175845/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-mr-lee-kuan-yew-minister-mentor-launch-new-caas-and-changi-airport-group-01-july live The Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB) is merged into the National Heritage Board.Preservation of Monuments Board merges with the National Heritage Board http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20090715004.htm NAS 14 July 2019 8 July 2009 2 July – Orchard Central is officially opened. 6 to 10 July – The 9th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals 2009 is held at Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre. 21 July – ion Orchard is opened to the public.Big crowd at Ion's opening the orchard residence https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20090722-1.2.56.2 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 22 July 2023 22 July 2009 21 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230721173329/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20090722-1.2.56.2 live 28 July – The Sentosa Boardwalk starts construction. At 620 metres long, it is Southeast Asia's longest themed walkway.Sentosa Boardwalk Groundbreaking https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2009/07/Mr-S-Iswaran-at-the-Sentosa-Boardwalk-Groundbreaking-28-Jul-09 MTI 21 August 2019 28 July 2009 18 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230418203443/https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2009/07/Mr-S-Iswaran-at-the-Sentosa-Boardwalk-Groundbreaking-28-Jul-09 live August 11 August – The first incineration plant, Ulu Pandan Incineration Plant, is closed after operating since 1979.Singapore's first waste-to-energy plant shuts down https://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20090811-160446.html AsiaOne 1 July 2019 15 August – The Public Transport Security Command is formed as a transit police unit of the Singapore Police Force. 18 August – The Agency for Integrated Care is formed to handle the care sector. 20 August – Two Continuing Education and Training (CET) campuses will be built in Singapore. To be located in Paya Lebar and Jurong, the two campuses will be completed by 2013.Two National CET Campuses to Boost Workforce Development https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2009/two-national-cet-campuses-to-boost-workforce-development MOM 26 July 2019 20 August 2009 26 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190726055540/https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2009/two-national-cet-campuses-to-boost-workforce-development live September 10 to 13 September – Singapore participates in the 2009 Asian Youth Para Games held in Tokyo. The final tally was 4 gold medals and 1 silver medal. 11 September – The film Singapore Rebel is allowed with an M18 rating after being previously banned in 2005. This comes after amendments to the Films Act passed earlier in March.BFC rates "Singapore Rebel" M18 with Consumer Advice https://www2.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media-Room/archived/mda/Media-Releases/2009/bfc-rates-singapore-rebel-m18-with-consumer-advice MDA 16 August 2019 11 September 2009 16 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190816165156/https://www2.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media-Room/archived/mda/Media-Releases/2009/bfc-rates-singapore-rebel-m18-with-consumer-advice live 13 September – The Singapore Cable Car is closed for retrofitting and major upgrading. 19 September – City Square Mall is opened to the public as Singapore's first eco mall.City Square Mall is Singapore's first eco-mall https://www.citysquaremall.com.sg/media/58466/26-nov-2009-city-square-mall-is-singapores-first-eco-mall.pdf City Developments Limited 14 July 2019 26 November 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20190714184404/https://www.citysquaremall.com.sg/media/58466/26-nov-2009-city-square-mall-is-singapores-first-eco-mall.pdf 14 July 2019 dead 25 September – Reclamation works on Jurong Island are completed.Jurong Island Reclamation Completion Ceremony https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2009/09/Mr-Lim-Hng-Kiang-at-the-Jurong-Island-Reclamation-Completion-Ceremony-25-Sep-09 MTI 17 July 2019 25 September 2009 1 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241201000209/https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2009/09/Mr-Lim-Hng-Kiang-at-the-Jurong-Island-Reclamation-Completion-Ceremony-25-Sep-09 live 28 September – The Duke–NUS Medical School as well as the Khoo Teck Puat Building are officially opened, making it Singapore's second medical school.Official opening of Duke-Nus Graduate Medical School https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-mr-lee-hsien-loong-prime-minister-official-opening-duke-nus-graduate-medical PMO 2 October 2020 28 September 2009 18 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230418084519/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-mr-lee-hsien-loong-prime-minister-official-opening-duke-nus-graduate-medical live October 7 and 14 October – Construction Worker Wu Huixin participated and won the $200,000 in the Singaporean Chinese version of the game show Don't Forget the Lyrics!, making Wu the second-known biggest winner in any Singaporean game show history.http://showbiz.omy.sg/Showbiz/E-News/Story/OMYStory200910141507-97995.html zh:女建筑师一句歌词 捧走20万奖金 23 June 2020 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091017013319/http://showbiz.omy.sg/Showbiz/E-News/Story/OMYStory200910141507-97995.html 17 October 2009 14 October 2009 王 英敏 Lianhe Wanbao 9 October – NETS launches the NETS FlashPay card as an alternative to the EZ-Link card.Speech By Mrs Lim Hwee Hua At The Launch Of Nets Flashpay Payment Solutions On 9 October 2009 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mrs%20Lim%20Hwee%20Hua%20At%20The%20Launch%20Of%20Nets%20Flashpay%20Payment%20Solutions%20On%209%20October%202009/ MOT 27 August 2019 9 October 2009 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot 16 October – The SDU-SDS entity is now renamed to the Social Development Network (SDN) to effectively encourage marriages. In addition, SDN programmes will be opened to the public, which are previously open to members only.A name change, and matchmaker to all http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20091017-1.2.4 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 27 August 2019 17 October 2009 27 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190827070846/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20091017-1.2.4 live 22 October – A new SAFRA clubhouse is officially opened in Jurong. Also in, plans are unveiled to redevelop and expand the Toa Payoh clubhouse by 2013, as well as a sixth clubhouse in Punggol by 2016 and seventh clubhouse in Choa Chu Kang in 2022.Safra Toa Payoh to have new clubhouse http://aboutsingaporeproperty.blogspot.com/2009/10/safra-toa-payoh-to-have-new-clubhouse.html?m=1 The Straits Times (retrieved from About Singapore Property) 27 August 2019 23 October 2009 5 September 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220905205412/http://aboutsingaporeproperty.blogspot.com/2009/10/safra-toa-payoh-to-have-new-clubhouse.html?m=1 live 24 October – Dhoby Ghaut Green is officially opened as an urban park.Dhoby Ghaut Green https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/dhoby-ghaut-green NParks 23 September 2021 26 October – A new Zero-Energy Building (ZEB) is launched at the BCA Academy as part of the first Singapore Green Building Week, costing S$11 million. This project makes it the building in Southeast Asia to be retrofitted with green technologies.Singapore's First Zero Energy Building Launched at the Inaugural Singapore Green Building Week https://www.bca.gov.sg/Newsroom/others/SGBWb_ZEB_Media_release_non.pdf BCA 17 September 2019 26 October 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091122103734/https://www.bca.gov.sg/Newsroom/others/SGBWb_ZEB_Media_release_non.pdf 22 November 2009 live 29 October – Singapore's fourth university is named as the Singapore University of Technology and Design, which will eventually be located near Changi Business Park.Musfirah Hetty 4th university named as Singapore University of Technology and Design Channel NewsAsia 29 October 2009 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1014477/1/.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091031031226/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1014477/1/.html 31 October 2009 November 2 November – The Keppel Seghers Tuas Waste-to-Energy Plant commenced operations.Keppel starts commercial operations for Keppel Seghers Tuas Waste-to-Energy Plant http://m.kepcorp.com/en/news_item.aspx?sid=2165 Keppel Corporation 1 July 2019 11 November – China offers a 10-year loan of two giant pandas to Singapore.Popatlal Asha China sends two furry friends https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20091112-2.2.5.5 Today Singapore (retrieved from NLB) 15 August 2021 12 November 2009 15 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210815072218/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20091112-2.2.5.5 live 14–15 November – Singapore hosted the APEC Singapore 2009 conference. 19 November – Flash floods hit Bukit Timah after rainfall of high intensity hit, with it being dubbed a '1 in 50 year' flood.Bukit Timah hit by floods http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20091120-1.2.5.2 Today Singapore (retrieved from NLB) 27 July 2019 21 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190721120557/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20091120-1.2.5.2 live Deluge a 'once in 50 years' event https://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20091123-181624.html AsiaOne 27 July 2019 10 April 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210410141439/https://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20091123-181624.html live December 3 December – 313@Somerset opens in Orchard Road. 5 December – The Ministry of Defence announced major changes to the National Service Basic Military Training and medical classification from 2010. 8 December – Singapore National Olympic Council announced that Singapore will not host the 2013 Southeast Asian Games due to a delay in opening Singapore Sports Hub.Tung Colin Singapore give up hosting rights to 2013 SEA Games; unlikely to host in 2015 as well https://www.redsports.sg/2009/12/09/singapore-not-hosting-sea-games/ Red Sports 15 August 2021 9 December 2009 15 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210815072843/https://www.redsports.sg/2009/12/09/singapore-not-hosting-sea-games/ live 9 to 18 December – Team Singapore participated in the 2009 Southeast Asian Games in Laos. 21 December – The Committee for Private Education is formed to regulate the private education industry. 27 December – The largest air-conditioned bus interchange in Singapore, Boon Lay Bus Interchange, opens. Deaths 30 March – Foong Choon Hon, former newscaster (b. 1929).Ex-broadcaster and newsman dies https://www.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20090331-132149.html AsiaOne 27 August 2019 31 March 2009 29 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171029144325/http://www.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20090331-132149.html live 31 March – Choor Singh, Supreme Court judge (b. 1911).Khushwant Singh Retired judge Choor Singh dies at 98 http://www.singaporelawwatch.sg/remweb/legal/ln2/rss/legalnews/61467.html The Straits Times (reproduced on Singapore Law Watch) 2 April 2009 B3 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20220612113706/https://www.singaporelawwatch.sg/remweb/legal/ln2/rss/legalnews/61467.html 12 June 2022 . 11 April Richard Stanley, CEO of DBS Bank (b. 1961).Wong May DBS CEO Richard Stanley dies from leukaemia infection http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/421655/1/.html Channel NewsAsia 1 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20090412070547/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/421655/1/.html 12 April 2009 11 April 2009 Yuen Swee Hong, murder victim of Wang Wenfeng (b. 1951).Lee Amanda 14 November 2013 Man spared the gallows despite killing cabbie https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/man-spared-gallows-despite-killing-cabbie 16 May 2024 TODAY en 21 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240921180330/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/man-spared-gallows-despite-killing-cabbie live 21 April – Phay Seng Whatt, 8th Chairman of the Public Service Commission (b. 1921). 14 June – Sia Kah Hui, former PAP Member of Parliament for Upper Serangoon Constituency and Paya Lebar Constituency (b. 1923).Former MP Sia Kah Hui dies, aged 86 https://www.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20090617-148903.html AsiaOne 24 July 2019 17 June 2009 30 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171030115926/http://www.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20090617-148903.html live 23 June – Ong Lian Teng, former Barisan Sosialis legislative assemblyman for Bukit Panjang Constituency (b. 1935).24 June 2009 Obituary https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20090624-1.2.45.10?qt=%22ong%20lian%20teng%22,%20%22age%2075%20passed%20away%20peacefully%20on%2023%20june%202009%22&q=%22Ong%20Lian%20Teng%22%20%22Age%3A%2075%20passed%20away%20peacefully%20on%2023%20June%202009%22 12 February 2026 NewspaperSG 8 July – Maria Hertogh, notable for being the centre of the Maria Hertogh riots (b. 1937).Tan Bonny Maria Hertogh (Nadra) https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=af47a065-758c-4ee7-b699-a845403ff484 2026-05-07 www.nlb.gov.sg10 July 2009 Maria Hertogh dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20090710-1.2.11.1?qt=%22maria%20hertogh%22&q=%22Maria%20Hertogh%22 17 August 2026 NewspaperSG 11 August – Ong Tjoe Kim, founder of Metro stores (b. 1911).Metro founder passes away at 98 https://www.asiaone.com/print/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20090811-160430.html AsiaOne 27 August 2019 11 August 2009 30 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171030030956/http://www.asiaone.com/print/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20090811-160430.html live 21 August – Rex Shelley, author (b. 1930). 27 August – Noris Ong Chin Guan, ex-Nominated Member of Parliament (b. 1949).Hussain Zakir 29 August 2009 Ex-NMP Noris Ong dies, aged 60 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20090829-1.2.43.8?qt=%22ex-nmp%20noris%20ong%20dies%20aged%2060%22&q=%22Ex-NMP%20Noris%20Ong%20dies,%20aged%2060%22 15 February 2026 NewspaperSG 15 November – Chow Chiok Hock, former PAP Member of Parliament for Ulu Pandan Constituency (b. 1937).Former PAP legislator dies https://www.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20091118-180581.html AsiaOne 29 June 2022 18 November 2009 29 June 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220629131506/https://www.asiaone.com/News/the+Straits+Times/Story/A1Story20091118-180581.html live 24 November – Vernon Palmer, newscaster (b. 1925).25 November 2009 MP Michael Palmer's father passed away http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20091121-181457.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20111206042602/http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20091121-181457.html 6 December 2011 28 October 2011 AsiaOne 13 December – Sha'ari Tadin, former PAP Member of Parliament for Kampong Chai Chee Constituency (b. 1932).Sue-Ann Chia 14 December 2009 Former MP Sha'ari Tadin dies at 77 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20091214-1.2.32.5?qt=%22shaari%20tadin%22,%20dies&q=%22Sha%27ari%20Tadin%22%20dies 17 August 2026 NewspaperSG References 2009 in Category:Years of the 21st century in Singapore