2012 in Singapore

none April 2013 May 2020 2012 The following lists events that happened during 2012 in the Republic of Singapore. Incumbents President: Tony Tan Keng Yam Prime Minister: Lee Hsien Loong Events January 10 January – Li Hongyang dies after collapsing during training.Chang Sarah NSman dies after 2.4km IPPT run https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120111-321090.html Asiaone 11 November 2020 11 January 2012 12 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201112184305/https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120111-321090.html live A report on ministerial salaries was released, which provides for cuts. The report was debated in Parliament from 16 to 18 January.White Paper: Salaries for a Capable and Committed Government https://www.psd.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/white-paper---salaries-for-a-capable-and-committed-govt.pdf PSD 9 July 2019 10 January 2012 31 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170831215442/https://www.psd.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/white-paper---salaries-for-a-capable-and-committed-govt.pdf live Seletar Airport's new control tower and extended runway are commissioned, with the third phase of Seletar Aerospace Park starting development soon. An Instrument Landing System will be put in place by 2014 to allow for operations in all weather conditions and at night.Speech by Mr Lui Tuck Yew at the New Seletar Control Tower and Extended Runway Commissioning Ceremony on 10 January 2012 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-by-Mr-Lui-Tuck-Yew-at-the-New-Seletar-Control-Tower-and-Extended-Runway-Commissioning-Ceremony-on-10-January-2012 MOT 11 February 2022 10 January 2012 11 February 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220211172546/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-by-Mr-Lui-Tuck-Yew-at-the-New-Seletar-Control-Tower-and-Extended-Runway-Commissioning-Ceremony-on-10-January-2012 live 14 January – Opening of Circle Line Extension (CCLe), extending from Promenade MRT station to Bayfront and Marina Bay MRT station.Factsheet on Circle Line Extension https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=289gjpnks1d1xue5op98xv06ulyy4b1cnrc6eyyj89e413p2r7 LTA 6 September 2019 28 November 2011 10 July 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210710080151/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom.html?c=2&id=289gjpnks1d1xue5op98xv06ulyy4b1cnrc6eyyj89e413p2r7 live 15 January – The Ministry of Health launched a new health scheme known as the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS), which has Blue and Orange Cards. This will help the low and middle income get affordable healthcare.More Singaporeans to benefit from subsidized GP care from today https://www.aic.sg/sites/aicassets/AssetGallery/Press%20Release/Launch%20of%20CHAS%20-%2015%20Jan%202012(1).pdf MOH 8 July 2019 15 January 2012 8 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190708161603/https://www.aic.sg/sites/aicassets/AssetGallery/Press%2520Release/Launch%2520of%2520CHAS%2520-%252015%2520Jan%25202012(1).pdf dead 28 January – The Woodsville Tunnel opens to traffic, relieving congestion along Woodsville Interchange.New Woodsville Tunnel to Open on 28 January 2012 http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=zxszp551q949wyg1b5iu8bw0sq9096zg4bmtif9j438bg0rswm LTA 19 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120122230519/http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=zxszp551q949wyg1b5iu8bw0sq9096zg4bmtif9j438bg0rswm 22 January 2012 29 December 2019Chen Clarence New Woodsville Tunnel to open on January 28 https://sg.news.yahoo.com/new-woodsville-tunnel-to-open-on-january-28.html Yahoo! Singapore 29 December 2019 19 January 2012 29 December 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191229072029/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/new-woodsville-tunnel-to-open-on-january-28.html live February 16 February – Opening of the last two hotels in Resorts World Sentosa, Equarius Hotel and Beach Villas. RWS to open last 2 of 6 hotels on Thursday Channel NewsAsia 13 February 2012 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1182665/1/.html 14 February 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120214090357/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1182665/1/.html 14 February 2012 live March 8 March – The Kindness Gallery is opened.Singapore Kindness Movement http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_556_2004-12-23.html NLB 7 August 2019 27 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190727231646/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_556_2004-12-23.html live 9 March – Lemon Laws are passed in Parliament to protect consumers from defects. The laws come into effect on 1 September.http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20120316010/press_release_on_2nd_reading_for_lemon_lawv2.pdf Singapore 'Lemon Law' Passed in Parliament NAS 9 July 2019 9 March 2012 9 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190709130456/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20120316010/press_release_on_2nd_reading_for_lemon_lawv2.pdf live 15 March – A 12-hour train disruption occurs on the North East MRT line from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut, after an overhead catenary wire snapped.Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & SBST – North East Line Train Service Resumes Full Operation Following Morning Disruption https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=oee6yfmo9oz6akcq230kk6hbscao1905yva5b7k411cteb9745 LTA 7 July 2019 17 March – The revamped Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park is opened, transforming the park from a canal to a naturalised floodplain.https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120317-333972.html PM Lee opens $76 million Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Asiaone 17 March 2012 12 July 2019 29 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171029054908/http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120317-333972.html liveOpening of Bishan Park – ABC Waters https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-bishan-park-abc-waters-17-mar-2012 PMO 9 August 2019 17 March 2012 9 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190809161503/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-bishan-park-abc-waters-17-mar-2012 live 22 March – MAX Atria @ Singapore Expo opens as part of an expansion to Singapore Expo. It caters for changing needs of meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions (MICE) participants and is an environmentally-friendly building. In addition, it is the first venue to provide free WiFi for participants.MAX Atria @ Singapore Expo opens – Singapore's first BCA Green Mark Platinum Award venue and Asia's first venue with complimentary, patented Wi-Fi http://www.singex.com.sg/media/docs/media_releases/2012/120322_MAX%20Atria%20Singapore%20EXPO%20Opens.pdf Singex 16 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20120417082125/http://www.singex.com.sg/media/docs/media_releases/2012/120322_MAX%20Atria%20Singapore%20EXPO%20Opens.pdf 17 April 2012 22 March 2012 dead April 1 April – The Jurong Bird Park Panorail is closed. 2 April – JCube is opened in Jurong East.https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120222-329353.html JCUBE mall in Jurong to open in April 2 Asiaone 2019-07-17 30 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171030201240/http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120222-329353.html live 6 April – Singapore Airlines flies the Boeing 747 for the last time.https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/media-centre/press-release/article/?q=en_UK/2012/April-June/06Apr2012-1639 SIA Bids Farewell To B747 Singapore Airlines 2019-07-02 2 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190702175934/https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/media-centre/press-release/article/?q=en_UK%2F2012%2FApril-June%2F06Apr2012-1639 live 11 April – The Singapore Institute of Technology unveils the designs for its Polytechnic campuses, unveiling a new logo too. The campuses, which will incorporate environmentally friendly features, will be completed by 2014.Singapore Institute of Technology Distributed Campus Designs Unveiling Ceremony at the Arts House http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/speeches/2012/04/11/speech-by-mr-lawrence-wong-at-6.php 15 September 2019 MOE 11 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130308174732/http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/speeches/2012/04/11/speech-by-mr-lawrence-wong-at-6.php 8 March 2013SIT unveils distributed campus designs https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sit-unveils-distributed-campus-designs/ SIT 15 September 2019 11 April 2012 24 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170724012831/http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sit-unveils-distributed-campus-designs live 17 April – Dominique Lee dies after an allergic reaction was triggered by excessive grenades. 30 April – Rediffusion Singapore, a digital radio station, ceases broadcast. May 4 May – Construction starts on the Tuas West Extension of the East–West line as well as the future new depot in Tuas. At the same time, plans are announced for more trains, being 13 trains on the North–South and East West lines by 2014, with another 22 by 2016, as well as 18 trains on the North East line from 2015. 24 more trains will be added to the Circle line from 2015, an increase of 8 from the initial plans.Speech by Mr Lui Tuck Yew at the Tuas West Extension Groundbreaking Ceremony on 4 May 2012 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-by-Mr-Lui-Tuck-Yew-at-the-Tuas-West-Extension-Groundbreaking-Ceremony-on-4-May-2012 MOT 4 December 2021 4 May 2012 4 December 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211204191431/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-by-Mr-Lui-Tuck-Yew-at-the-Tuas-West-Extension-Groundbreaking-Ceremony-on-4-May-2012 dead 7 May – Singapore University of Technology and Design is inaugurated by then President Tony Tan.http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/383d0744-3fac-43ee-9bd6-fbcc34f97e52 Singapore University of Technology and Design is Inaugurated NLB 7 May 2012 12 May 2019 11 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190511190406/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/383d0744-3fac-43ee-9bd6-fbcc34f97e52 live 10 May – Tan Mou Sheng dies after an accident involving a Jeep. 26 May – A Workers' Party candidate who previously represented East Coast GRC in the 2011 Singaporean general election, Png Eng Huat, was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the opposition-held Hougang SMC as a result of the by-election victory, succeeding Yaw Shin Leong, who had earlier vacated his seat on 15 February due to his expulsion from the party as a result of his party misconduct and undisclosed extra-marital affair. This was also the first by-election in nearly two decades, since the 1992 Marine Parade by-election. 27 May – China Architecture Design and Research Group announced the acquisition of CPG Corporation from Australian heavy engineering firm Downer Group.Hornby Lucy Laurence Jeremy China enters new era of services expansion with Singapore CPG buy https://www.reuters.com/article/china-cpg/china-enters-new-era-of-services-expansion-with-singapore-cpg-buy-idUSL4E8GR0CI20120527 3 March 2020 Reuters 27 May 2012 3 March 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200303130612/https://www.reuters.com/article/china-cpg/china-enters-new-era-of-services-expansion-with-singapore-cpg-buy-idUSL4E8GR0CI20120527 live June 4 June – Scoot, a low-cost airline, starts operations. 22 June – The Brompton bikes purchase was reported, sparking a controversy. As a result, the Ministry of National Development referred the case to the police. The person in charge of the purchase has since been fined S$5,000.DPM Teo: Investigations into Brompton bicycle saga completed https://sg.news.yahoo.com/i-do-not-condone-wrongdoing--khaw-boon-wan.html 7 July 2019 Yahoo 1 August 2012 7 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707142034/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/i-do-not-condone-wrongdoing--khaw-boon-wan.html live Lee Amanda Brompton bikes case: S$5,000 fine for former NParks official https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/brompton-bikes-case-s5000-fine-former-nparks-official 7 July 2019 Todayonline 11 June 2014 7 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707142037/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/brompton-bikes-case-s5000-fine-former-nparks-official live 26 June – City Harvest Church Criminal Breach of Trust Case: President and senior pastor of City Harvest Church Kong Hee, along with four other leaders of City Harvest Church, were arrested and charged with misuse of funds which was heavily used under investments and Ho Yeow Sun (formerly known as Sun Ho).http://www.straitstimes.com/The-Big-Story/The-Big-Story-1/Story/STIStory_815914.html City Harvest case: Allegedly total of $50m misused 6 July 2012 3 December 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20120706145629/http://www.straitstimes.com/The-Big-Story/The-Big-Story-1/Story/STIStory_815914.html 6 July 2012 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18605695 Singapore City Harvest Church pastor charged over funds 27 June 2012 3 December 2016 BBC https://web.archive.org/web/20170707002547/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18605695 7 July 2017 live A sixth leader was charged on 25 July 2012. All six accused were granted bail of S$500,000 and had their passports withdrawn.http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120725-0000065/6th-City-Harvest-member-charged-cases-adjourned-for-5-weeks TODAYonline – Singapore – 6th City Harvest member charged; cases adjourned for 5 weeks 27 July 2012 3 December 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20120727034124/http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120725-0000065/6th-City-Harvest-member-charged-cases-adjourned-for-5-weeks 27 July 2012 At S$50 million worth of charity funds, this was the known largest misuse of charity funds in Singapore. 29 June – The Gardens by the Bay opens. July 1 July – Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, a private hospital in Novena, opened its doors.Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital opens for business https://www.parkwaypantai.com/docs/librariesprovider6/media-releases/press_release_-_mount_elizabeth_novena_hospital_opens_for_business_2_july_2012_(final).pdf Parkway Pantai 30 March 2020 2 July 2012 30 September 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210930053215/https://www.parkwaypantai.com/docs/librariesprovider6/media-releases/press_release_-_mount_elizabeth_novena_hospital_opens_for_business_2_july_2012_(final).pdf live 5 July – Singapore Institute of Technology's campus at Temasek Polytechnic, known as SIT@TP, starts construction, which will finish by 2014. The building will house the Glasgow School of Art and The Culinary Institute of America.SIT Kicks Off Series of Groundbreaking Ceremonies with Temasek Polytechnic https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sit-kicks-off-series-of-groundbreaking-ceremonies-with-temasek-polytechnic/ SIT 15 September 2019 5 July 2012 25 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170725043416/http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sit-kicks-off-series-of-groundbreaking-ceremonies-with-temasek-polytechnic live 6 July – Yale-NUS College starts construction on its new campus, which will officially open in 2015.Yale-NUS College groundbreaking ceremony https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-yale-nus-college-groundbreaking-ceremony PMO 9 August 2019 6 July 2012Yale-NUS College holds groundbreaking ceremony https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Edvantage/Story/A1Story20120706-357731.html 9 August 2019 Asiaone 6 July 2012 1 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180701221248/http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Edvantage/Story/A1Story20120706-357731.html live 18 July – Upgrades to Changi Airport Terminal 1 are completed with improvements for travellers' comfort, a dual shopping street concept, a centralised Departure Immigration Hall and viewing gallery being part of the new additions.Opening address by Mrs Josephine Teo at the Changi Airport Terminal 1 Upgrading Completion Ceremony on 18 July 2012 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Opening-address-by-Mrs-Josephine-Teo-at-the-Changi-Airport-Terminal-1-Upgrading-Completion-Ceremony-on-18-July-2012 MOT 11 February 2022 18 July 2012 11 February 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220211174119/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Opening-address-by-Mrs-Josephine-Teo-at-the-Changi-Airport-Terminal-1-Upgrading-Completion-Ceremony-on-18-July-2012 live 19 July – NTUC Club announced plans to upgrade Downtown East with a new resort, an expanded Wild Wild Wet and better facilities, which will be done in 5 years.Lip Kwok Wai Chia Alice Downtown East gets S$200m facelift http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1214513/1/.html 9 August 2019 Channel NewsAsia 19 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120722003833/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1214513/1/.html 22 July 2012 24 July – Singapore Institute of Technology's campus at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, known as SIT@NP, starts construction, which will finish by 2014. The building will house Newcastle University, University of Glasgow and Wheelock College.SIT@NP Groundbreaking Ceremony https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sitnp-groundbreaking-ceremony/ SIT 15 September 2019 24 July 2012 23 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170723142351/http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sitnp-groundbreaking-ceremony live 27 July – 12 August – Team Singapore took part in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The party's final result was two bronze medals, placing 76th out of 86 NOCs. August 1 August – The Media Literacy Council is formed to promote cyber wellness.New Council to oversee cyber wellness, media literacy initiatives http://www.mda.gov.sg/NewsAndEvents/PressRelease/2012/Pages/31072012.aspx Media Development Authority (now IMDA) 31 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20130124092643/http://www.mda.gov.sg/NewsAndEvents/PressRelease/2012/Pages/31072012.aspx 24 January 2013 30 July 2012 7 August – Singapore Institute of Technology's campus at Singapore Polytechnic, known as SIT@SP, starts construction, which will finish by 2014. The building will house the Technical University of Munich, University of Glasgow and DigiPen Institute of Technology.SIT@SP Groundbreaking Ceremony https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sitsp-groundbreaking-ceremony/ SIT 15 September 2019 7 August 2012 29 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171029073943/http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sitsp-groundbreaking-ceremony/ live 8 August - The newly renovated Hougang 1 shopping mall is officially reopened after having 12 years of its operations and closed in October of the previous year as opened in 1999. 12 August – Muhammad Fahrurrazi Bin Salim dies after his body was found 200 metres from the last seen position. That took place during a training in Brunei. 28 August – After 15 years, Carrefour announced that it will exit the Singapore market by year-end after closing its stores in Plaza Singapura and Suntec City.https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-carrefour-singapore/carrefour-to-shut-singapore-stores-by-year-end-idUKBRE87R0CD20120828 https://web.archive.org/web/20190701161404/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-carrefour-singapore/carrefour-to-shut-singapore-stores-by-year-end-idUKBRE87R0CD20120828 dead 1 July 2019 Carrefour to shut Singapore stores by year-end Reuters 2019-07-01 29 August – 9 September – Team Singapore took part in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. 3 September – Equestrian rider Laurentia Tan wins a Paralympic bronze medal.Alywin Chew Laurentia Tan bags bronze medal: 33-year-old, who won bronze in Beijing Games, comes in third again in equestrian event http://www.todayonline.com/Sports/EDC120904-0000052/Laurentia-Tan-bags-bronze-medal https://archive.today/20120904170540/http://www.todayonline.com/Sports/EDC120904-0000052/Laurentia-Tan-bags-bronze-medal 4 September 2012 dead Today 4 September 2012 2 She wins a silver medal on 5 September.Paralympics: Laurentia Tan scores a silver: Success in Individual Freestyle Test makes Tan Singapore's most bemedalled Paralympian ever http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120905-0000066/Paralympics--Laurentia-Tan-scores-a-silver https://web.archive.org/web/20120908053053/http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120905-0000066/Paralympics--Laurentia-Tan-scores-a-silver 8 September 2012 dead Todayonline.com 5 September 2012 29 August - The Thomson line is unveiled with several changes. It will be 30 km long (longer by 3 km) with a total of 22 stations (up from 19 previously) and four-car trains for future demand instead of the initial three-car plan. It will connect areas like Woodlands, Sin Ming, Thomson, Orchard Road, Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay. Instead of 2018, the line will be ready in three stages from 2019 to 2021. In addition, studies are being done for the Eastern Region line and future land transport plans.Speech by Mr Lui Tuck Yew at the Inspection of Downtown Line 1 Station and Announcement of Thomson Line alignment on 29 August 2012 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Lui%20Tuck%20Yew%20at%20the%20Inspection%20of%20Downtown%20Line%201%20Station%20and%20Announcement%20of%20Thomson%20Line%20alignment%20on%2029%20August%202012/ MOT 24 June 2021 29 August 2012 17 March 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210317072901/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Lui%20Tuck%20Yew%20at%20the%20Inspection%20of%20Downtown%20Line%201%20Station%20and%20Announcement%20of%20Thomson%20Line%20alignment%20on%2029%20August%202012/ dead September 3 September – Kiss 92FM is launched with an emphasis on women and family matters, the first radio station in Singapore to do so.31 August 2012 Kiss 92 goes live on Monday https://sph.com.sg/media_releases/1540 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20190503084935/https://sph.com.sg/media_releases/1540 3 May 2019 3 May 2019 SPH 6 September – Giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia arrived in Singapore. They will be part of the River Safari when it opens.6 September 2012 Giant pandas arrive safely in Singapore https://wrscomsg.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/giant-pandas-arrive-safely-in-singapore/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20190719083315/https://wrscomsg.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/giant-pandas-arrive-safely-in-singapore/ 19 July 2019 19 July 2019 Wildlife Reserves Singapore (Wordpress) 8 September – Our Singapore Conversation is launched. 12 September – The Ministry of Education announced that school rankings by academic results will no longer be carried out, as well as an overhaul of school awards.12 September 2012 MOE Removes Secondary School Banding and Revamps School Awards https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/moe-removes-secondary-school-banding-and-revamps-school-awards live https://web.archive.org/web/20190723180836/https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/moe-removes-secondary-school-banding-and-revamps-school-awards 23 July 2019 23 July 2019 MOE 15 September – Gillman Barracks reopens as an art cluster.24 August 2012 Gillman Barracks Art Galleries to open September 15 https://www.gillmanbarracks.com/files/press/20120823-gillman-barracks-art-galleries-to-open-se/file/20120824-gillman-barracks-art-galleries-to-open-september-15.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141107022219/http://gillmanbarracks.com/files/press/20120823-gillman-barracks-art-galleries-to-open-se/file/20120824-gillman-barracks-art-galleries-to-open-september-15.pdf 7 November 2014 12 November 2019 Gillman BarracksGillman Barracks http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1395_2008-12-06.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20191010050401/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1395_2008-12-06.html 10 October 2019 12 November 2019 NLB 17 September – Singapore Power announced the S$2 billion north–south and east–west cable tunnels project to house electrical cables 60m underground. When completed by 2018, the project will help boost Singapore's power system and result in less inconvenience from road works.17 September 2012 Singapore Power builds S$2 billion next-generation power infrastructure https://www.spgroup.com.sg/wcm/connect/spgrp/be5e54bd-12d0-48ec-94a5-144985e4ceb0/%5B20120917%5D+Media+Release+-+Singapore+Power+Builds+S%242+Billion+Next+Generation+Power+Infrastructure.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID= 22 September 2019 Singapore Power (now SP Group)18 September 2012 Work to build tunnels for cables to begin by year end 10 July 2019 The Straits Times The Star Vista is opened.1 October 2012 New Creation Church closer to $500m target https://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20121001-374677.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20180808172248/http://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20121001-374677.html 8 August 2018 17 July 2019 Asiaone 18 September – One Raffles Place Tower Two is officially opened.18 September 2012 Opening of One Raffles Place Tower Two https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/Speech-by-Mr-Tharman-Shanmugaratnam-Deputy-Prime-Minister-and-Minister-for-Finance-at-the-Opening-of-One-Raffles-Place-Tower-Two-on-Tuesday-18-Septemb dead https://web.archive.org/web/20190820144229/https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/Speech-by-Mr-Tharman-Shanmugaratnam-Deputy-Prime-Minister-and-Minister-for-Finance-at-the-Opening-of-One-Raffles-Place-Tower-Two-on-Tuesday-18-Septemb 20 August 2019 20 August 2019 MOF 22 September – The Singapore Grand Prix is renewed for the first time, lasting four years until 2017.22 September 2012 Opening Remarks by Mr S Iswaran on 22 September 2012 at F1 Pit Building Press Conference Room https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2012/09/Opening-Remarks-by-Mr-S-Iswaran-on-22-September-2012-at-F1-Pit-Building-Press-Conference-Room live https://web.archive.org/web/20220323140822/https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2012/09/Opening-Remarks-by-Mr-S-Iswaran-on-22-September-2012-at-F1-Pit-Building-Press-Conference-Room 23 March 2022 23 March 2022 MTIJohnston Patrick 22 September 2012 Singapore extends F1 contract until 2017 https://www.reuters.com/article/motor-racing-prix-singapore-extension-up/singapore-extends-f1-contract-until-2017-idINDEE88L02P20120922 live https://web.archive.org/web/20220323141320/https://www.reuters.com/article/motor-racing-prix-singapore-extension-up/singapore-extends-f1-contract-until-2017-idINDEE88L02P20120922 23 March 2022 23 March 2022 Reuters 25 September – Budget Terminal, one of the terminals located at the Singapore Changi Airport, ceases operation after six years of service and began demolition on 1 February 2013 to make way for Terminal 4.6 September 2017 Changi Airport to open Terminal 4 on Oct 31; 9 airlines to operate from new terminal http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/changi-airport-to-open-terminal-4-on-october-31-after-more-than-100-trials live https://web.archive.org/web/20171008145025/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/changi-airport-to-open-terminal-4-on-october-31-after-more-than-100-trials 8 October 2017 25 September 2017 The Straits Times 27 September – Tan Tai Seng dies in a freak accident caused by a falling tree. 28 September – The second satellite blood collection centre opens in Dhoby Ghaut.28 September 2012 HSA Opens 2nd Satellite Blood Donation Centre at Dhoby Ghaut https://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/News_Events/Press_Releases/2012/hsa_opens_2nd_satellite.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20190712101145/https://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/News_Events/Press_Releases/2012/hsa_opens_2nd_satellite.html 12 July 2019 12 July 2019 HSA 29 September – Sheng Siong's HQ, Warehouse and Distribution Centre is officially opened in Mandai. At the same time, an Enhanced HR Capability Toolkit is also launched at the event.29 September 2012 Mr Lee Yi Shyan at the Opening of Sheng Siong's HQ, Warehouse and Distribution Centre https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2012/09/Mr-Lee-Yi-Shyan-at-the-Opening-of-Sheng-Siong-HQ-Warehouse-and-Distribution-Centre live https://web.archive.org/web/20220323141333/https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2012/09/Mr-Lee-Yi-Shyan-at-the-Opening-of-Sheng-Siong-HQ-Warehouse-and-Distribution-Centre 23 March 2022 23 March 2022 MTI October 15 October – The Personal Data Protection Act is passed in Parliament to safeguard data privacy and create a do-not-call registry. 16 October – Plans are unveiled for seven new waterfront districts as part of Punggol's second phase, along with more amenities.Punggol to get 7 signature waterfront housing districts https://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20121016-378058.html AsiaOne 3 June 2020 16 October 2012 3 June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200603112043/https://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20121016-378058.html live Chin Daryl Punggol to have 7 new waterfront districts https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/punggol-to-have-7-new-waterfront-districts The Straits Times 3 June 2020 17 October 2012 3 June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200603113154/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/punggol-to-have-7-new-waterfront-districts live 22 October – The Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore is officially opened.Mr Teo Chee Hean at the Official Opening Ceremony of the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2012/10/Mr-Teo-Chee-Hean-at-the-Official-Opening-Ceremony-of-the-Marina-Bay-Cruise-Centre-Singapore MTI 23 March 2022 22 October 2012 23 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220323142342/https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2012/10/Mr-Teo-Chee-Hean-at-the-Official-Opening-Ceremony-of-the-Marina-Bay-Cruise-Centre-Singapore live Marina Bay Cruise Centre opens officially https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20121022-379125.html live 2022-01-04 www.asiaone.com https://web.archive.org/web/20130621035850/http://www.asiaone.com:80/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20121022-379125.html 21 June 2013 24 October – Sky Greens's vertical farm is officially opened, making Sky Greens the first commercial vertical farm in Singapore, boosting vegetable production.http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/29d5dafd-5221-4092-a338-2253c3d89b67#1 Sky Greens opens NLB 7 June 2019 27 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190527220120/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/29d5dafd-5221-4092-a338-2253c3d89b67#1 live November 1 November – The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) and Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) are restructured into three ministries, which are the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI). It is hoped that the restructuring will be able to handle family and community issues more effectively.https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/press-statement-prime-minister-new-ministries Restructuring of MCYS and MICA and establishment of new Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) PMO 2019-06-07 3 September 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220903162305/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/press-statement-prime-minister-new-ministries live In addition, the National Archives of Singapore (NAS) is now under the National Library Board (NLB).https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2012/10/the-national-archives-of-singapore-to-be-transferred-to-the-nlb The National Archives of Singapore to be transferred to the NLB MCI 1 October 2019 15 October 2012 1 October 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191001180852/https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2012/10/the-national-archives-of-singapore-to-be-transferred-to-the-nlb dead The Star Performing Arts Centre is opened. 8 November – The new Standard Ticket scheme is launched for purchase at all MRT/LRT stations with six trips allowed and lower deposits. All machines will move to the new system in March 2013.New Standard Ticket scheme from 8 November 2012 https://www.transitlink.com.sg/NewsDetail.aspx?CatId=1&id=69 TransitLink 15 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20130918124251/https://www.transitlink.com.sg/NewsDetail.aspx?CatId=1&id=69 18 September 2013 31 October 2012 14 November – The death penalty is made discretionary in some cases of murder and drug trafficking, following amendments passed to the Penal Code and Misuse of Drugs Act.Hussain Amir Changes will enhance effectiveness of death penalty regime: DPM Teo (page 6) https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20121115-2.1.8 Today (retrieved from NLB) 5 May 2020 15 November 2012 13 September 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250913194203/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/page/today20121115-2.1.8 live Ng Jing Yng Courts have 'discretion in unintentional killings' https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20121115-2.2.6.2 Today (retrieved from NLB) 5 May 2020 15 November 2012 13 September 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250913185555/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20121115-2.2.6.2 live 15 November – Sheba the polar bear (of Singapore Zoo) dies at the age of 35.Singapore Zoo's polar bear Sheba dies at age 35 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1237483/1/.html 14 August 2019 Channel NewsAsia 15 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121117211936/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1237483/1/.html 17 November 2012 16 November – The new Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) is officially opened, giving a boost for R&D activities.Opening of Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-campus-research-excellence-and PMO 9 August 2019 16 November 2012 9 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190809161504/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-campus-research-excellence-and live The new Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub is announced to replace the existing Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange by 2015.New Integrated Transport Hub in 2015; Greater Convenience, Seamless Transfers for Bukit Panjang Commuters http://app.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=84f77f97-2e8a-43e6-b9de-83e456a0fb1a LTA 17 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20130427102352/http://app.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=84f77f97-2e8a-43e6-b9de-83e456a0fb1a 27 April 2013 16 November 2012 21 November – The Ministry of Education announced that top scorers will no longer be disclosed, starting from the 2012 PSLE results.https://sg.news.yahoo.com/parents-welcome-scrapping-of-top-students-list--104044227.html Parents welcome scrapping of top students list Yahoo 21 November 2012 12 July 2019 12 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712122215/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/parents-welcome-scrapping-of-top-students-list--104044227.html live 26 November – 171 SMRT bus drivers conducted a strike which lasted for two days.SMRT bus drivers' strike http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2015-03-11_162308.html NLB 11 March 2015 10 June 2019 17 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190617092025/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2015-03-11_162308.html live 29 November – The Giant Panda Forest in River Safari is opened. The opening ceremony was held a day before.http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/pandas-make-public-debut-nov-29-20121029 Kai Kai and Jia Jia to make public debut on Nov 29 The Straits Times 29 October 2012 6 April 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029082131/http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/pandas-make-public-debut-nov-29-20121029 29 October 2012Mr S Iswaran at the Official Opening of the Giant Panda Forest https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2012/11/Mr-S-Iswaran-at-the-Official-Opening-of-the-Giant-Panda-Forest MTI 15 August 2021 28 November 2012 13 September 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250913181108/https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Speeches/2012/11/Mr-S-Iswaran-at-the-Official-Opening-of-the-Giant-Panda-Forest live December 1 December – Pacnet ceased operations of its residential internet network.Pacnet exits S'pore residential market https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Science%2Band%2BTech/Story/A1Story20121018-378355.html Asiaone 20 October 2012 25 August 2019 25 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190825033344/https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Science%2Band%2BTech/Story/A1Story20121018-378355.html live 7 December – Resorts World Sentosa officially opens with a new 8m sculpture unveiled.Resorts World Sentosa opens fully today https://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest%2BNews/Relax/Story/A1Story20121207-388244.html Asiaone 7 December 2012 10 February 2020 3 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190103090025/http://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest+News/Relax/Story/A1Story20121207-388244.html live 10 December – An accident occurred on the RSN Endurance.Navy regular critically injured after incident onboard ship https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20121210-388854.html Asiaone 10 December 2012 11 July 2019 7 March 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180307072631/http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%20News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20121210-388854.html live 12 December – Speaker of Parliament and MP of Punggol East SMC, Michael Palmer resigned due to an extra-marital affair.https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/michael-palmer-resigns-mps-shocked-by-announcement Michael Palmer resigns: MPs shocked by announcement 27 September 2019 27 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190927070955/https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/michael-palmer-resigns-mps-shocked-by-announcement live 22 December – The Singapore national football team wins the 2012 AFF Championship finals, winning Thailand 3–2. Deaths 3 February – Toh Chin Chye, 1st Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore and 1st Chairman of the People's Action Party (b. 1921).Remembering Dr Toh Chin Chye https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120203-325628.html 9 January 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150109131101/http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120203-325628.html 9 January 201513 February 2012 Founding chairman of the PAP dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20120213-1.2.64.3.2?qt=first,%20pap,%20chairman,%20dies&q=%22First%22%20%22PAP%22%20%22Chairman%22%20%22dies%22 21 August 2026 NewspaperSG 4 February – Lee Hee Seng, 10th Chairman of the Public Service Commission (b. 1927).Lee Hee Seng http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1560_2009-08-31.html NLB 29 October 2019 29 February – Andrew Chew, 11th Chairman of the Public Service Commission (b. 1929).Mei Pin Phua 1 March 2012 Ex-head of civil service dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20120301-1.2.9.4 26 November 2025 NewspaperSG 19 January 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250119073643/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20120301-1.2.9.4 live 5 March – Khoo Oon Teik, doctor and founder of National Kidney Foundation (b. 1921).Khoo Oon Teik http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1558_2009-08-29.html NLB 18 August 2019 10 March – Tan Boon Teik, 2nd Attorney-General of Singapore (b. 1929).Tan Boon Teik http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1880_2012-04-27.html NLB 20 August 2019 25 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190825001718/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1880_2012-04-27.html live 27 March – Nalla Tan, doctor, academic and author (b. 1923).Nalla Tan http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_333_2005-01-13.html NLB 29 October 2019 8 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190908153101/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_333_2005-01-13.html live 2 May – Emma Yong, actress and member of Dim Sum Dollies (b. 1975).Emma Yong http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-01-23_110611.html NLB 12 November 2019 26 October 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191026014646/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-01-23_110611.html live 8 May – Lau Teng Chuan, sportsman and sports teacher (b. 1929).Singh Patwant Former top sports administrator Lau Teng Chuan dies http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1200020/1/.html Channel NewsAsia 1 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20120511080356/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1200020/1/.html 11 May 2012 8 May 2012 27 May – Mallika Jesudasan, murder victim and mother of Sujay Solomon Sutherson (b. 1956).Man jailed for life for killing mum was 'thoughtful', says uncle https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/man-jailed-life-killing-mum-was-thoughtful-says-uncle The New Paper 16 September 2015 5 June 2024 5 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240605081132/https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/man-jailed-life-killing-mum-was-thoughtful-says-uncle live 3 June – Lady Yuen-Peng McNeice, nature conservationist (b. 1917).Lady Yuen-Peng McNeice http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-11-19_170856.html NLB 29 October 2019 24 October 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191024160424/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-11-19_170856.html live 4 June – Lim Hock Siew, former Barisan Sosialis politician and ISA detainee of Operation Coldstore (b. 1931).Lim Hock Siew http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-11-27_174645.html NLB 20 August 2019 10 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190810064347/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-11-27_174645.html live Ong Andrea 6 June 2012 Barisan Sosialis leader dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20120606-1.2.8.6?qt=%22lim%20hock%20siew%22,%20dies&q=%22Lim%20Hock%20Siew%22%20%22dies%22 21 August 2026 NewspaperSG 29 June – Yong Nyuk Lin, former Minister for Education, Health and Communications (b. 1918).Yong Nyuk Lin http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1632_2010-01-30.html NLB 7 August 2019 4 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190704140331/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1632_2010-01-30.html live 8 July – Yeo Seh Geok, former First Lady and spouse of former President Benjamin Sheares (b. 1917).11 July 2012 Wife of late president Benjamin Sheares dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20120711-1.2.7.7 15 February 2026 NewspaperSG 27 September 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250927232929/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20120711-1.2.7.7? live 14 July – J. M. Jumabhoy, former Minister for Commerce and Industry (b. 1918).https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/issue/straitstimes20120716-1#:~:text=IN%205%20MINUTES-,Article,Aid%20for%20flood%20victims Pioneer minister in first S'pore elected government dies at 93 Zengkun Feng 16 July 2012 2/3 1 December 2025 The Straits Times 13 August – Christopher Neo Ting Wei, Treasurer of the National Solidarity Party (b. 1963).Ramesh S. 15 August 2012 NSP Treasurer dies after heart attack https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20120815-2.2.30.4?qt=politician,%20dies&q=%22politician%22%20%22dies%22 15 February 2026 NewspaperSG 2 November – Han Suyin, physician and novelist (b. 1916).5 November 2012 Novelist Han Suyin dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20121105-1.2.8.4.7.1?qt=%22novelist%20han%20suyin%20dies%22&q=%22Novelist%20Han%20Suyin%20dies%22 3 February 2026 NewspaperSG 24 November – Tan Chong Tee, member of Force 136 (b. 1916).Tan Chong Tee http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1796_2011-06-30.html NLB 7 August 2019 24 October 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191024154758/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1796_2011-06-30.html live 5 December – Chen Wencong, ex-actor and producer (b. 1970).Ex-actor Chen Wencong dies The New Paper http://www.tnp.sg/content/ex-actor-chen-wencong-dies https://web.archive.org/web/20121209021441/http://www.tnp.sg/content/ex-actor-chen-wencong-dies 2012-12-09 2026-02-15 www.tnp.sg en Notes 2012 in Category:2010s in Singapore Category:Years of the 21st century in Singapore