2001 in Singapore

none April 2013 September 2020 2001 The following lists events that happened during 2001 in Singapore. Incumbents President: S.R. Nathan Prime Minister: Goh Chok Tong Events January thumb|right|Expo MRT station 8 January – Ascendas is formed after a merger of JTC's subsidiaries, namely Arcasia Land with JTC International's Business Parks and Facilities, first announced on 25 August 2000.JTC subsidiaries JTCi and Arcasia Land to merge http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes20000826-1.2.14.5 The Business Times (archived from NLB) 20 July 2019 26 August 2000Arcasia Land & JTC International merger: We are now Ascendas http://www.jtc.gov.sg/Corporate/media+room/8jan2001.asp JTC Corporation 24 November 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060904110340/http://www.jtc.gov.sg/Corporate/media+room/8jan2001.asp 4 September 2006 8 January 2001Ascendas' hope of doubling assets http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20010109-2.2.9.3 Today (archived from NLB) 20 July 2019 9 January 2001 It merged with Singbridge as Ascendas-Singbridge in 2015https://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 and is acquired by CapitaLand in 2019 as part of an S$11 billion deal.CapitaLand to buy Temasek unit Ascendas-Singbridge in $11b deal, creating Asia's biggest diversified real estate group https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/capitaland-to-buy-temasek-unit-ascendas-singbridge-in-11b-deal-creating The Straits Times 14 January 2019 7 June 2019CapitaLand completes $11b acquisition of Ascendas-Singbridge, to operate as unified entity from 1 July https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/capitaland-completes-11b-acquisition-of-ascendas-singbridge-from-temasek The Straits Times 30 June 2019 3 July 2019 10 January – Expo MRT station is officially opened.Opening of the Expo MRT Station https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20at%20the%20Opening%20of%20the%20Expo%20MRT%20Station%20on%2010%20January%202001/ MOT 1 August 2019 10 January 2001 10 July 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210710080149/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20at%20the%20Opening%20of%20the%20Expo%20MRT%20Station%20on%2010%20January%202001/ dead 12 January – Jurong Port is formed as a separate corporation operating at arms length from JTC.Launch of Jurong Port Pte Ltd and its new corporate identity http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2001011201.htm NAS 30 June 2019 12 January 2001 15 January – A pipeline feeding gas to Singapore from Indonesia's Natuna field in the South China Sea opens.Indonesia Singapore First Gas Delivery Ceremony http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2001011502.htm NAS 2 August 2019 15 January 2001 June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes 19 January – The national anthem, "Majulah Singapura" is re-arranged to use the lower key of F and recorded in seven official versions.Singapore's national anthem http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_815_2004-12-23.html National Library Board 14 June 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180614200107/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_815_2004-12-23.html 14 June 2018 live 'New' national anthem is easier to sing http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20010120-1.2.36.14 31 October 2019 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 20 January 2001 February 12 February – Pertamina and Singapore Power have signed an agreement to supply natural gas to Singapore for 20 years starting from 2003. These gas supplies will come from South Sumatra.Pertamina and Singapore Power sign sales agreement for supply of natural gas to Singapore http://www.gassupply.com.sg/latest_news/the_news/2001/12_feb_2001.htm Gas Supply Pte Ltd 2 August 2019 12 February 2001 14 February – TVMobile is launched, enabling bus passengers to watch television programmes while travelling.Launch of TVMobile https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2001/2/speech-by-mr-lee-yock-suan-minister-for-information-and-the-arts-at-the-launch-of-tvmobile-on-14-february-2001-at-9am-at-bishan-bus-terminal MITA (now MCI) 1 August 2019 14 February 2001 15 February – The Changi Chapel and Museum reopens at a relocated site, which commemorates World War II.Changi Chapel & Museum officially opens today – Former prisoners of war return to mark significance of World War II Memorial http://www.stb.com.sg/media/press/20010215.stm STB 20 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030625192132/http://www.stb.com.sg/media/press/20010215.stm 25 June 2003 15 February 2001 18 February – The Hawker Centres Upgrading Programme (HUP) is announced to improve hawker centres. The programme will be carried out in seven phases.News 5 Tonight (18 February 2001) http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/audiovisual_records/record-details/574a0f95-1164-11e3-83d5-0050568939ad MediaCorp (retrieved from NAS) 20 July 2019 27 February – FairPrice starts construction of its new Fresh Food Distribution Centre, making it the only supermarket at that time to own such a facility.Ground Breaking Ceremony of FairPrice Fresh Food Distribution Centre http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2001022702.htm NAS 30 July 2019 27 February 2001 March 1 March – The National Courtesy Campaign is merged as part of Singapore Kindness Movement.Soon, courtesy will be part of kindness http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20010113-1.2.47.4.3 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 7 August 2019 13 January 2001 3 March – A police land rover from the Airport Police Division lost control and flipped several times across Airport Boulevard near the SATS Inflight Catering Centre in the direction towards the Singapore Changi Airport, killing two officers, SC/CPL Dzulkha Bin Basru, 22, and NSPI Ranosasni Bin Mohamed Salleh, 23. The driver, SGT98227 Tan Chiew Leong Benny, 23, died a day later in hospital. Seven other officers survived the accident, which remains the worst traffic accident in terms of casualties to involve members of the Singapore Police Force. 14 March – The Housing and Development Board (HDB) launches the Lift Upgrading Programme (LUP).Lift Upgrading Programme is introduced http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/7144a2bf-3ff8-4d1f-a7b1-824493296b5a National Library Board 30 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190630103718/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/7144a2bf-3ff8-4d1f-a7b1-824493296b5a 30 June 2019 live April 1 April – Several statutory boards are established. The Health Promotion Board promotes a healthy lifestyle, with the Health Sciences Authority regulating medicines, forensic investigations, and blood donations. The Energy Market Authority encourages competition in the electricity and gas markets, and ensure reliable supply, resulting in the reconstitution of Public Utilities Board, handling water-related issues.Further restructuring of the electricity and gas industries http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2000031105.htm NAS 20 July 2019 11 March 2000Message from Mr Lim Swee Say Acting Minister for the Environment & Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology http://pub.gov.sg/info_center/press_Minister.pdf 21 September 2019 PUB 1 April 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20070607014510/http://pub.gov.sg/info_center/press_Minister.pdf 7 June 2007 The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore will handle intellectual property issues. The Baby Bonus Scheme is launched to encourage people to have families. It has since undergone enhancements.Baby Bonus Scheme is implemented http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/8d9975a8-e3ac-4eca-a2e1-50a39325e1d8 NLB 9 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20181013215431/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/8d9975a8-e3ac-4eca-a2e1-50a39325e1d8 13 October 2018 live 9 April – JTC Consultants is formed from the merger of JTC Corporation's (JTC) Technical Services Group and the international consultancy arm of JTC International, incorporating the consultancy arm. It was renamed Jurong International and then Surbana Jurong in 2015.JTC Corporation Launches New Subsidiary, JTC Consultants http://www.jtc.gov.sg/Corporate/media+room/9apr2001.asp JTC Corporation 24 November 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060902212636/http://www.jtc.gov.sg/Corporate/media+room/9apr2001.asp 2 September 2006 9 April 2001JTC sets up real estate consultancy subsidiary http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20010410-1.2.15.6 Today (archived from NLB) 20 July 2019 10 April 2001 DBS Bank announced the acquisition of Dao Heng Bank (a Hong Kong bank), which aims to increase DBS' standing as a regional bank. The acquisition was approved two days later and was completed in September 2001.HK bank on DBS' list http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20010410-1.2.15.1 Today (archived from NLB) 20 July 2019 10 April 2001DBS seals Dao Heng deal https://www.scmp.com/article/343990/dbs-seals-dao-heng-deal South China Morning Post 20 July 2019 12 April 2001 10 April – Ganga and Jamuna Shreshta, a pair of Nepali conjoined twins, are successfully separated.Nepalese babies survive 103-hour operation https://www.theguardian.com/world/2001/apr/11/sarahboseley.johnaglionby The Guardian 11 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190711005459/https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2001/apr/11/sarahboseley.johnaglionby 11 July 2019 live 15 April – The Housing and Development Board (HDB) launches the Build To Order (BTO) flats system, where flats are built according to demand. The system is fully in place by January 2002.HDB introduces the Build-to-order system http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/d33acabb-a341-460c-8fde-99cf0a9270f4#2 NLB 18 August 2019 19 April – The first Car Free Day is launched in Singapore.Launch of Car Free Day http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/MEWR20010419001_SP.pdf NAS 20 July 2019 19 April 2001 Amendments are passed to prevent foreign broadcasters from interfering with Singapore's domestic politics.Speech by Mr Lee Yock Suan, Minister For Information and the Arts, at the Second Reading of the Singapore Broadcasting Authority (Amendments) Bill 2001 on 19 April 2001 https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2001/4/speech-by-mr-lee-yock-suan-minister-for-information-and-the-arts-at-the-second-reading-of-the-singapore-broadcasting-authority-amendments-bill-2001-on-19-april-2001 MITA (now MCI) 2 August 2019 19 April 2001 SAFRA Yishun Country Club is officially opened.Grand Opening of SAFRA Yishun Country Club http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2001041905.htm NAS 20 August 2019 19 April 2001 20 April – Amendments to the Parliamentary Elections Act are passed to introduce overseas voting and e-voting, taking effect on 15 May. However, after 9/11, overseas voting is suspended during the 2001 General Election,2nd Reading Speech Temporary Suspension Of Provisions In The Parliamentary Elections Act Relating To Overseas Elector Registration And Overseas Voting On Monday, 15 October 2001 http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/detailed.jsp?artid=161&type=4&root=0&parent=0&cat=0&mode=arc MHA 12 October 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20040808195542/http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/detailed.jsp?artid=161&type=4&root=0&parent=0&cat=0&mode=arc 8 August 2004 15 October 2001 only resuming during the 2006 General Election. The law also sets a recount margin of two percent and restricts use of electoral registers for privacy.Second Reading of The Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Bill http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2001042003.htm NAS 23 July 2019 19 April 2001E-voting http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_567_2004-12-23.html NLB 20 July 2019 21 April – Rivervale Mall in Sengkang officially opens.Grand Opening Ceremony of Rivervale Mall https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2001/4/speech-by-mr-lee-yock-suan-minister-for-information-and-the-arts-and-mp-for-cheng-san-grc-at-the-grand-opening-ceremony-of-rivervale-mall-on-21-april-2001-at-1100am?page=36_6 MITA 20 July 2019 21 April 2001 22 April – The National Recycling Programme is launched, with Yuhua in Jurong the first estate to have this initiative. It aims to encourage Singaporeans to recycle more, with the iconic blue bins in place.Giving a boost to domestic recycling in Singapore https://www.mewr.gov.sg/news/giving-a-boost-to-domestic-recycling-in-singapore 18 August 2019 22 April 2001 18 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190818170520/https://www.mewr.gov.sg/news/giving-a-boost-to-domestic-recycling-in-singapore dead 26 April – The Singapore Broadcasting Authority grants a licence to SPH MediaWorks for the launch of Channel U and TVWorks.Singapore Broadcasting Authority (SBA) issues Broadcast Licence to SPH Mediaworks https://www.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media-Room/archived/mda/Media-Releases/2001/singapore-broadcasting-authority-sba-issues-broadcast-licence-to-sph-mediaworks SBA (now IMDA) 3 April 2022 26 April 2001 28 April – The Land Transport Authority announces the construction of the Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway and Stage 2 of the Circle MRT line. Both projects are scheduled by 2006, but only opened in 2007 and 2010 respectively.Circle Line and Kallang/Paya Lebar Expressway https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2001042808.htm NAS 23 November 2019 28 April 2001 May thumb|right|Capital Tower, CapitaLand's headquarters 6 May – Channel U is launched by Singapore Press Holdings through SPH MediaWorks to compete with MediaCorp's channels.The MediaWorks Big Tune-In; Two Free TV Channels Coming Your Way http://www.sphmediaworks.com/news/index.phtml?id=57&section=Corporate SPH MediaWorks 2 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20011204052508/http://www.sphmediaworks.com/news/index.phtml?id=57&section=Corporate 4 December 2001 14 May – CityTV is launched as a mainstream TV channel, renamed from SportCity.City TV to bring viewers extensive LIVE coverage of the 21st SEA Games http://corporate.mediacorpsingapore.com/press_release/tv_20010823_c.htm 23 September 2019 MediaCorp 23 August 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20011224134527/http://corporate.mediacorpsingapore.com/press_release/tv_20010823_c.htm 24 December 2001 A murder took place in Hougang. Anthony Ler manipulated a youth into murdering his estranged wife Annie Leong. A few days later, Ler and the youth were charged. On 5 December, Ler was found guilty and sentenced to hang. The sentence was carried out on 13 December 2002. The youth was spared the death sentence because he was underage and was detained indefinitely until clemency was granted on 2 November 2018. The clemency was granted by President Halimah for the petition filed by the youth's lawyer, Peter Ong Lip Cheng.Teen who killed Anthony Ler's wife in 2001 appeals for clemency after 16 years behind bars https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/teen-who-killed-anthony-lers-wife-in-2001-appeals-for-clemency-after-16-years 20 July 2019 The Straits Times 25 November 2017https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/annie-leongs-teen-killer-gets-clemency-after-17-years-in-jail Teen who killed Anthony Ler's wife gets clemency after 17 years in jail hermes 2018-12-13 The Straits Times en 2019-04-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20181214235554/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/annie-leongs-teen-killer-gets-clemency-after-17-years-in-jail 14 December 2018 live 15 May – TVMobile is now available at Suntec City food courts.TVMobile Moving into Suntec Foodcourt http://corporate.mediacorpsingapore.com/press_release/tv_20010515.htm 23 September 2019 MediaCorp 15 May 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20011224131408/http://corporate.mediacorpsingapore.com/press_release/tv_20010515.htm 24 December 2001 16 May – Capital Tower, the headquarters of CapitaLand is officially opened, initially planned as POSBank's headquarters. New plans are also announced to make the city area vibrant, including more pedestrian links and shops in underground links.Official Opening of Capital Tower http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2001051603.htm 27 May 2020 NAS 16 May 2001 20 May – TVWorks is launched by Singapore Press Holdings through SPH MediaWorks to compete with MediaCorp's channels. The TV Land musical is held as the central point of the channel's launch. 26 May – A smoke grenade explosion during a live exercise on Pulau Senang injures eight police officers, one of whom lost his right arm.https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/issue/straitstimes20010528-1 5 injured policemen out of hospital 1 July 2020 31 May – Murder of Sulaiman bin Hashim: A 17-year-old football player named Sulaiman bin Hashim was brutally assaulted and murdered by youth gang 369 (Salakau) outside a pub in South Bridge Road. Six of the eight members involved were eventually jailed and caned for culpable homicide, rioting and voluntarily causing grievous hurt, while the remaining two are still at large till today.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3jk0DGcM8A https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/y3jk0DGcM8A 2021-12-21 live Most Daring Crimes in Singapore: Clarke Quay Gang Homicide YouTube 23 June 2020https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/true-files-s4/ep12/367621 True Files S4 meWATCH 2020-05-06 June 1 June – The Singapore Land Authority is formed to manage and survey land. 14 June – A police Sergeant, Quek Yew Ming, is killed when the police scooter he was riding met with a traffic accident at Ophir Road.Shin Min Daily News 18 June 2001 Scooter collision with taxi; young police sergeant dies The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore approves StarHub's plan to fulfil its local access network obligation by merging with Singapore Cable Vision, forming Singapore's second complete nation-wide telecommunications network.IDA Approves Starhub Plan to Fulfil Local Access Network Obligation Through Merger With Singapore Cable Vision https://www.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media%20Room/archived/ida/Media%20Releases/2001/20061121110524 IDA (now IMDA) 28 December 2019 14 June 2001Singapore's StarHub, SCV to merge http://edition.cnn.com/2001/BUSINESS/asia/06/15/sing.merger.biz/ CNN 28 December 2019 15 June 2001 28 June – The Singapore Democratic Alliance is formed as a coalition between four parties.Singapore Democratic Alliance is formed http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/c7954079-6dc9-4b90-a044-2c04cd64bfe5#1 NLB 18 August 2019 29 June – The Ministry of Health announced a new 650-bed hospital in Jurong, to be completed by 2006.Jurong to have 650-bed hospital by 2006 http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes20010630-1.2.17.5 The Business Times (retrieved from NLB) 2 August 2019 30 June 2001 Project Eyeball, Singapore's first integrated print and digital newspaper, was suspended just 10 months after it launched due to weak demand and advertising revenue.Project Eyeball http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_968_2005-01-25.html NLB 17 July 2019 July thumb|right|Maybank Tower 1 July – The Sporting Singapore Report is released in conjunction with the opening of Choa Chu Kang Sports and Fitness Complex. Among them include empowering National Sports Associations, setting up a Sports School, more sports time and sharing of school facilities, more international sporting events, and the redevelopment of National Stadium, which had been suggested in a Straits Times report on 2 February.Speech by Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong at the Release of the Sporting Singapore Report cum Opening of the Choa Chua Kang Sports and Fitness Centre on Sunday, 1 July 2001, 8.30am https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2001070102.htm 2022-12-02 www.nas.gov.sgThe Grand Old Dame has to go http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20010202-1.2.54.2 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 20 August 2019 2 February 2001 5 July – The Singapore Broadcasting Authority asked Sintercom's owner, Dr Tan Chong Kee, to register. The owner decides to shut the site on 20 August. 9 July – SMRT Corporation makes a takeover bid for Trans Island Bus Services (TIBS), which is accepted.Chan Chao Peh https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20010710-2.1.2 Trains, buses, taxis (Page 2) Today (retrieved from NLB) 23 September 2019 10 July 2001 This results in TIBS being renamed to SMRT Buses on 10 May 2004. 25 July – The Tan Tock Seng Hospital is marked as a Historic Institution, along with the opening of TTSH Heritage Museum.Marking of Tan Tock Seng Hospital as a Historic Institution http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2001072501.htm NAS 14 August 2019 25 July 2001TTSH Heritage Museum https://www.ttsh.com.sg/About-TTSH/TTSH-Heritage/Pages/TTSH-Heritage-Museum.aspx TTSH 14 August 2019 26 July – The Maybank Tower is officially opened.Official Launch of Maybank Tower http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2001072602.htm NAS 20 August 2019 26 July 2001 31 July – A new signage system for the MRT and LRT system is launched, first announced on 9 July. The new system uses one colour for MRT lines instead of two to differentiate travel directions, alphanumeric codes for stations, end destination numbers and new symbols.New Signage System For MRT And LRT Network http://app.internet.gov.sg/scripts/lta/3_press_content.asp?start=294 LTA 27 October 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20030801124949/http://app.internet.gov.sg/scripts/lta/3_press_content.asp?start=294 1 August 2003 9 July 2001 dead New MRT signage http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20010710-1.2.26.2 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 6 October 2019 10 July 2001 August 8 August – SMRT is appointed the operator of the Circle MRT line after winning the bid.Appointment of Operator for the Circle Line http://app.internet.gov.sg/scripts/lta/3_press_content.asp?start=315 https://web.archive.org/web/20021224094604/http://app.internet.gov.sg/scripts/lta/3_press_content.asp?start=315 dead 24 December 2002 LTA 19 July 2019 8 August 2001 12 August – A 'fireball' UFO was spotted by some 15 people at the Tuas Second Link connecting Malaysia and Singapore.Not comet, not meteor... what was it? (Page 2) https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20010816-1.1.2 Today (retrieved from NLB) 3 November 2019 16 August 2001 13 August – Another set of amendments to the Parliamentary Elections Act are passed to allow internet campaigning, as well as disallow exit polls and contesting more than one constituency by any electoral candidate.13 August 2001 Parliamentary Elections (Amendment No. 2) Bill https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/topic?reportid=010_20010813_S0003_T0006 12 October 2019 Parliament of SingaporeElection Advertising Regulations http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_548_2004-12-18.html NLB 12 October 2019 17 August – The Heritage Tree Scheme and Heritage Road Scheme are announced to conserve mature trees and tree-lined roads respectively. At the same time, Hindhede Nature Park is officially opened.Official Opening of Hindhede Nature Park http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2001081702.htm NAS 27 May 2020 17 August 2001Heritage Tree Scheme http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2015-09-28_143310.html NLB 23 August 2019 31 August – United Overseas Bank will acquire the Overseas Union Bank, outbidding DBS Bank.UOB takes OUB and is now No. 1 http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20010901.2.3 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 20 August 2019 1 September 2001DBS makes $9.4b bid for OUB http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20010623.2.2 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 20 August 2019 23 June 2001 September 18 September – MediaCorp Teletext is now operational 24 hours daily, with enhancements to news programmes.24 Hr News on Channel NewsAsia Teletext http://corporate.mediacorpsingapore.com/press_release/pr_1000870541.htm 23 September 2019 MediaCorp 18 September 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20011222205110/http://corporate.mediacorpsingapore.com/press_release/pr_1000870541.htm 22 December 2001 October thumb|300px|Dover MRT station 1 October – The Civil Service College Singapore is set up to train civil servants.July 2019 The Family Court moves to the former Ministry of Labour building, following the closure of its previous office on 28 September in Paterson Road.History https://www.familyjusticecourts.gov.sg/who-we-are/history Family Justice Courts of Singapore 16 September 2019 3 October – WKRZ 91.3 and UFM 1003 are launched by Singapore Press Holdings.SPH's new radio station is launched (Page 16) https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/straitstimes20011003-1.1.70 30 October 2019 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 3 October 2001 新电台UFM100.3十月三日启播 17 August 2001 Lianhe Zaobao 12 October – Virgin Mobile Singapore is launched as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) between SingTel and Virgin Mobile. After a failed attempt to compete in the telco market, the service shuts on 11 October 2002.Virgin, SingTel Close Venture After Mobile Flop in Singapore (premium) https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1026165926595913080 The Wall Street Journal 6 July 2019 9 July 2002 https://web.archive.org/web/20190425055030/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1026165926595913080 25 April 2019 live Last call for Virgin Mobile https://www.cnet.com/news/last-call-for-virgin-mobile/ CNET 29 August 2019 11 October 2002 18 October – Dover MRT station is opened along an existing MRT line, making it the first infill station in Singapore.Dover Station Is Open! http://app.internet.gov.sg/scripts/lta/3_press_content.asp?start=355 LTA 6 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030811093042/http://app.internet.gov.sg/scripts/lta/3_press_content.asp?start=355 11 August 2003 23 October 2001 dead 23 October – During the official opening of Dover MRT station, three new MRT lines are announced, namely the Bukit Timah Line (now Downtown MRT line Stage 2), the Jurong Region Line (now the Jurong Region MRT line) and the Eastern Region Line (since merged into Thomson–East Coast MRT line Stages 4 and 5 and Downtown MRT line Stage 3).Speech by Mr Yeo Cheow Tong at the Official Opening of Dover Station on 23 Oct 2001 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20at%20the%20Official%20Opening%20of%20Dover%20Station%20on%2023%20Oct%202001/ MOT 11 July 2019 23 October 2001 5 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200905044651/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20at%20the%20Official%20Opening%20of%20Dover%20Station%20on%2023%20Oct%202001/ dead More MRT, LRT lines http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20011024-1.2.11.1 Today (retrieved from NLB) 11 July 2019 24 October 2001 25 October – Nomination day for 2001 General Election: The People's Action Party wins 55 uncontested seats and hence returns to power.PAP sweeps 55 seats https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20011026-1.2.2 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 5 December 2019 26 October 2001 27 October – 'Cheers!' stores are launched for SMRT stations, bringing convenience to Singaporeans.Official Launch of Cheers at SMRT Stations http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2001102701.htm NAS 20 August 2019 27 October 2001 November 1 November – SBS Transit is launched after a rebranding exercise from Singapore Bus Service, with the new logo unveiled on 28 November.About Us https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/about-us SBS Transit 5 December 2019Speech by Mr Yeo Cheow Tong at the Launch of the New SBS Transit Corporate Identity on 28 November 2001 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20at%20the%20Launch%20of%20the%20New%20SBS%20Transit%20Corporate%20Identity%20on%2028%20November%202001/ MOT 17 July 2019 28 November 2001A fresh look http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20011129-2.2.4.13 Today (retrieved from NLB) 6 October 2019 29 November 2001 3 November – 2001 General Election: The People's Action Party led by Goh Chok Tong wins 82 out of 84 seats (including 55 uncontested seats) with a vote share of 75.3%, with the opposition winning the remaining two. Chiam See Tong and Low Thia Khiang of the Singapore Democratic Alliance and the Workers' Party, retain Potong Pasir SMC and Hougang SMC respectively.2001 Parliamentary General Election http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/cfe3a6c8-baec-4293-b8b9-ac48f30e023d NLB 13 August 2019 9 November – SembCorp's new cogen plant is officially opened in Jurong Island, making it the largest cogen plant in Singapore and the first Independent Producer Plant.Official Opening of SembCorp Cogen – Singapore's Most Efficient Independent Power Producer https://www.sembcorp.com/en/media/media-releases/energy/2001/november/official-opening-of-sembcorp-cogen-singapores-most-efficient-independent-power-producer/ SembCorp 28 July 2019 9 November 2001 11 November – The nine Community Development Councils are reduced to five, namely the Central Singapore Community Development Council, North East Community Development Council, North West Community Development Council, South East Community Development Council, and the South West Community Development Council.Fewer CDCs mean more focus http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20011112-1.2.6.1 Today (retrieved from NLB) 20 July 2019 12 November 2001 12 November – The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall is officially opened.Speech by Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew, at The Opening of the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, 12 November 2001, 7.00 pm https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2001111204.htm 2022-12-02 www.nas.gov.sg 13 November – The Chinatown Food Street is opened, bringing back street hawkers after a ban since 1982 due to hygiene concerns.Official Launch of the Chinatown Food Street https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2001111306.htm NAS 24 March 2021 13 November 2001Food Street gets off to a good start http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20011114-1.2.40.15 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 20 August 2019 14 November 2001 The plans are first announced on 7 February.Street hawking to return to Chinatown – New food street in Chinatown promises a variety of delectable delights http://www.stb.com.sg/media/press/20010207.stm STB 20 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030803214109/http://www.stb.com.sg/media/press/20010207.stm 3 August 2003 7 February 2001 30 November – TVMobile is now available on Bintan Resorts ferries.TVMobile Service on Bintan Resort Ferries http://www.corporate.mediacorp.sg/press_release/pr_1002787114.htm 23 September 2019 MediaCorp 1 October 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20070814043009/http://www.corporate.mediacorp.sg/press_release/pr_1002787114.htm 14 August 2007 December 4 December – The Science Hub (now one-north) is officially launched by JTC Corporation as a science park.Tan, T K Y, (4 December 2001). Launch of Science Hub https://web.archive.org/web/20070927215252/http://stars.nhb.gov.sg/stars/public/viewHTML.jsp?pdfno=2001120402 27 September 2007 , speech presented at MITA Building, Singapore.http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes20011205-1.2.8.2 $15b global science hub for Buona Vista The Business Times 19 July 2019 5 December 2001 6 December – Construction starts on Biopolis, a research area in one-north.Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Biopolis http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2001120601.htm NAS 9 August 2019 6 December 2001 9–24 December – 15 suspected militants of Jemaah Islamiah are arrested for an alleged bomb plot.http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1411_2009-01-20.html Jemaah Islamiyah's bomb plot (2001/2002) NLB 18 July 2019 20 December – Reclamation works around the Chek Jawa area are called off after feedback by nature groups so that discussions can be held to ensure marine life in the area is protected.Deferment of reclamation works at Tanjung Chek Jawa http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2001122003.htm NAS 7 July 2019 2 November 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191102151424/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2001122003.htm dead 27 December – Tropical Storm Vamei hits Singapore.July 2019 Steven Tan, a contestant on Who Wants to be a Millionaire won S$250,000; at that point he was the biggest game show winner in the history of Singaporean television.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 Wanbao8 days 8 days Issue 587 Singapore MediaCorp 12 3 January 2002 Date unknown The Health Promotion Board launches the Healthier Choice Symbol to encourage healthier products. Births 13 July – Damien Teo, actor Deaths 18 January – Rahim Ishak, journalist, diplomat and former PAP Member of Parliament for Siglap Constituency (b. 1925).Abdul Rahim Ishak http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1233_2007-06-14.html NLB 29 October 2019Osman Ahmad 19 January 2001 PAP stalwart Rahim Ishak dies at age 75 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20010119-1.2.7.5?qt=%22rahim%20ishak%22,%20dies&q=%22Rahim%20Ishak%22%20%22dies%22 21 August 2026 NewspaperSG 16 February – K. T. Samuel, trade unionist and former Executive Secretary of NTUC INCOME (b. 1934).Andrianie Siti 18 February 2001 Veteran unionist KT Samuel dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20010218-1.2.40.7?qt=former,%20dies&q=%22former%22%22dies%22 22 September 2026 NewspaperSG 20 February – Buang bin Omar Junid, former Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Community Affairs and former PAP Member of Parliament for Kallang Constituency and Whampoa Constituency (b. 1922).22 February 2001 Stalwart unionist dies at 79 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20010222-1.2.30.8?qt=%22buang%20omar%20junid%22,%20dies&q=%22Buang%20Omar%20Junid%22%20%22dies%22 24 June 2025 NewspaperSG Leong Pauline 22 February – Lim Cher Kheng, former Democratic Party legislative assemblyman for Changi Constituency (b. 1924).https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20010228-1.2.68.24.3?qt=%22francis%20lim%20cher%20kheng%22&q=%22Francis%20Lim%20Cher%20Kheng%22 Obituary 28 February 2001 1 December 2025 NewspaperSG23 February 2001 50年代立法议员林子勤心脏病发逝世享年77岁 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/lhzb20010223-1.2.11.3?qt=%22%E6%9E%97%20%E5%AD%90%20%E5%8B%A4%22,%20%22%E9%80%9D%20%E4%B8%96%22&q=%22%E6%9E%97%E5%AD%90%E5%8B%A4%22%E2%80%9C%E9%80%9D%E4%B8%96%E2%80%9D 21 August 2026 NewspaperSG 26 February – Ong Tjin An, financier, stockbroker and corporate executive (b. 1942).28 February 2001 Broking house's founder and chairman dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20010228-1.2.68.26.58?qt=former,%20dies&q=%22former%22%22dies%22 22 September 2026 NewspaperSG 12 April – Edmund W. Barker, former Minister for Law (b. 1920).E. W. Barker http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_552_2005-01-09.html NLB 22 July 2019Pachymuthu Luke 13 April 2001 Ex-Minister Barker dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/eyeball20010413-1.2.3.8.2?qt=barker&q=%22Barker%22 21 August 2026 NewspaperSG 14 May – Annie Leong, murder victim of 'Z' and Anthony Ler (b. 1970–1971).Vijayan K. C. Yan Tan Shu 2018-04-01 A boy who killed for Anthony Ler and a mother's anguish https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/a-boy-who-turned-killer-and-a-mothers-anguish 2024-05-17 The Straits Times en 0585-3923 23 May – Lee Chiaw Meng, former Cabinet Minister and former PAP Member of Parliament for Farrer Park Constituency and Tanah Merah Constituency (b. 1937).Lee Chiaw Meng http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_569_2005-01-09.html NLB 29 October 201924 May 2001 Dr Lee dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20010524-1.2.10.9?qt=%22lee%20chiaw%20meng%22,%20dies&q=%22Lee%20Chiaw%20Meng%22%20%22dies%22 21 August 2026 NewspaperSG 31 May – Sulaiman bin Hashim, national football player and murder victim (b. 1983). 2 June – Saenphan Thawan, murder victim of Seethong Phichet, Thongthot Yordsa-Art, and Dornchinnamat Yingyos (b. 1978).4 June 2001 Witness call https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20010604-1.2.4.11 17 May 2024 TODAY 4 NewspaperSG 5 July – Patrick Loh, educator and founding Principal of Catholic Junior College (b. 1915).6 July 2001 Catholic stalwart Brother Patrick dies of heart attack https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20010706-1.2.34.4.2?qt=former,%20dies&q=%22former%22%22dies%22 22 September 2026 NewspaperSG 6 August – S. Shan Ratnam, medical pioneer (b. 1928).S. Shan Ratnam http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1405_2008-12-30.html NLB 7 August 2019 10 August – Shankar Suppiahmaniam, murder victim of Kanesan Ratnam (b. 1982).15 August 2001 Prison inmate arrested https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20010815-1.2.3 17 May 2024 TODAY 1 NewspaperSG 2 October – Soh San, murder victim of Gunasegaran Ramasamy (b. 1973).2017-03-20 Man jailed 10 years for robbing and stabbing woman to death in 2001 https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/man-jailed-10-years-robbing-and-stabbing-woman-death-2001 2024-05-17 AsiaOne en 22 October – Ng Soo Peng, 1st Chairman of Stock Exchange of Singapore (b. 1928).23 October 2001 Former SES chairman Ng Soo Peng dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes20011023-1.2.8.3?qt=former,%20dies&q=%22former%22%22dies%22 22 September 2026 NewspaperSG 30 October – Mohamad Ghazali bin Ismail, former PAP Member of Parliament for Aljunied Constituency (b. 1939).3 November 2001 Obituary https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/beritaharian20011103-1.2.50.9?qt=%22kematian%20i%20al-fatihah%20i%20almarhum%20hj%20mohd%20ghazali%20bin%20ismail%20mantan%20ap%20bagi%20auunied%22&q=%22KEMATIAN%20I%20AL-FATIHAH%20I%20ALMARHUM%20HJ%20MOHD%20GHAZALI%20BIN%20ISMAIL%20(MANTAN%20AP%20BAGI%20AUUNIED)%22 23 February 2026 NewspaperSG 4 November – Ng Eng Teng, sculptor, winner of 1981 Cultural Medallion (b. 1934).Ng Eng Teng http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1362_2008-11-29.html NLB 29 October 2019 17 November – Seah Tin Toon, ex-WWII resistance fighter (b. 1922).20 November 2001 Ex-WWII resistance fighter dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20011120-1.2.31.4?qt=former,%20dies&q=%22former%22%22dies%22 22 September 2026 NewspaperSG 22 December – Lourdusamy Lenin Selvanayagan, murder victim of Arun Prakash Vaithilingam (b. 1978).24 December 2001 两外劳起争执一人被刺丧命 Lianhe Zaobao zh NewspaperSG References 2001 Singapore Singapore Category:2000s in Singapore Category:Years of the 21st century in Singapore