2005 in Singapore

none February 2020 September 2020 2005 The following lists events that happened during 2005 in Singapore. Incumbents President: S. R. Nathan Prime Minister: Lee Hsien Loong Events January 1 January – 2004 media merger:MediaCorp and Singapore Press Holdings complete TV and free newspaper merger http://www.corporate.mediacorp.sg/press_release/pr_1104473164.htm 22 September 2019 MediaCorp, SPH 31 December 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20080122035743/http://www.corporate.mediacorp.sg/press_release/pr_1104473164.htm 22 January 2008https://www.sph.com.sg/media_releases/163 Channel i to close on 1 January 2005 Channel U and Channel 8 to have complementary programming MediaCorp, SPH 5 August 2019 7 December 2004 5 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190805175919/https://www.sph.com.sg/media_releases/163 dead Channel U is transferred to national broadcaster Mediacorp, and Channel i ceases transmission. Streats ceases publication and merges with Today. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore is formed to ensure fair competition. The NUS High School of Math and Science is officially opened.NUS High School of Math and Science opens http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/69b1cd43-82e4-4cef-8402-193584eaf39e#1 NLB 11 July 2019 11 January – The Building and Construction Authority launches the Green Mark for Buildings Scheme (Green Mark) to encourage buildings to have environmentally friendly features.BCA launches Green Mark for Buildings Scheme https://www.bca.gov.sg/Newsroom/others/pr110105.pdf BCA 11 January 2005 22 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190721193229/https://www.bca.gov.sg/Newsroom/others/pr110105.pdf 21 July 2019 live Targets for tourism are unveiled, aiming for 17 million arrivals, S$30 billion in tourism receipts and an additional 100,000 jobs by 2015.Singapore Sets Out To Triple Tourism Receipts To S$30 Billion by 2015 https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/singapore-sets-out-to-triple-tourism-receipts-to-s30-billion-by-2015.html STB 18 August 2019 11 January 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190818061151/https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/singapore-sets-out-to-triple-tourism-receipts-to-s30-billion-by-2015.html 18 August 2019 live 16 January – The Singapore national football team wins the 2004 AFF Championship.https://www.rsssf.org/tablesa/asean04.html ASEAN ("Tiger") Cup 2004 (Vietnam) 2011-02-17 RSSSF https://web.archive.org/web/20121019100116/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/asean04.html 19 October 2012 live 29 January – The West section of the Sengkang LRT line and East section of the Punggol LRT line are opened.https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20At%20The%20Official%20Opening%20Of%20Punggol%20LRT%20On%2029%20January%202005/ Speech By Mr Yeo Cheow Tong At The Official Opening Of Punggol LRT On 29 January 2005 MOT 11 August 2019 29 January 2005 3 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200903091656/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20At%20The%20Official%20Opening%20Of%20Punggol%20LRT%20On%2029%20January%202005/ deadhttps://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2005jan_10-3.aspx Punggol LRT and Sengkang LRT West Loop to Commence Revenue Service on 29 January 2005 SBS Transit 30 August 2019 10 January 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190830050757/https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2005jan_10-3.aspx 30 August 2019 live http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2005jan_29-1.aspx Punggol LRT (East Loop) And Sengkang LRT (West Loop) Commence Revenue Service Today SBS Transit 29 January 2005 29 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20130211084342/http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2005jan_29-1.aspx 11 February 2013 live February 4 February – After a successful trial, Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) hours will end at 5pm on all weekdays in a bid to attract tourists into Singapore.Vehicle Entry Permit Operating Hours To End At 5pm On All Weekdays From 4 February 2005 https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/joint-media-release-by-stb-and-lta.html STB 18 August 2019 3 February 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190818061154/https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/joint-media-release-by-stb-and-lta.html 18 August 2019 live 23 February – SMRT's Raffles Xchange is officially opened, leading to more of such hubs in subsequent years.Official Opening of SMRT's Raffles Exchange https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mrs%20Lim%20Hwee%20Hua%20At%20The%20Official%20Opening%20Of%20SMRT's%20Raffles%20Exchange%20on%2023%20February%202005/ MOT 7 September 2019 23 February 2005 March 7 March – The Housing and Development Board announced a new scheme known as the Design, Build and Sell Scheme. This allows private developers to develop public housing. However, expensive prices caused complaints, leading to the scheme being discontinued in 2011.Introduction of Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) by HDB http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/4a43df93-2199-4907-b31d-de216e111a22#12 NLB 8 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190805105948/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/4a43df93-2199-4907-b31d-de216e111a22#12 5 August 2019 live 16 March – The Sentosa Monorail ceases operation after being bogged down by maintenance issues and complaints. It has since been replaced by the upcoming Sentosa Express. 22 March – The Marina Barrage starts construction, with completion by 2007. The project will form the Marina Reservoir, helping in flood prevention in the city, as well as encourage activities around the reservoir.Marina Barrage Commencement Ceremony http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2005032202.htm NAS 17 August 2019 22 March 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190719212441/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2005032202.htm 19 July 2019 live 23 March – SAFRA opens its new clubhouse in Mount Faber.Official Opening of SAFRA Mount Faber Clubhouse http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20050323986.htm NAS 17 August 2019 23 March 2005 29 March – Plans to rejuvenate Orchard Road are announced, with new prime sites for development and short-term sites, a youth space, enhancements for pedestrians and collaborations with stakeholders.$1.6 Billion to Rejuvenate Orchard Road https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/1-6-billion-to-rejuvenate-orchard-road.html STB 18 August 2019 29 March 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190818061153/https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/1-6-billion-to-rejuvenate-orchard-road.html 18 August 2019 live The Junction 8 Tower Office is handed over to National Council of Social Service from CapitaLand. This allows Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) to use the facilities without having to pay rental; only the service and maintenance fees.SPEECH BY MRS YU-FOO YEE SHOON, MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH AND SPORTS, AT HANDOVER CEREMONY OF JUNCTION 8 TOWER OFFICE, 29 MARCH 2005, 12.30 PM AT 3RD LEVEL OPEN PLAZA JUNCTION 8 SHOPPING CENTRE https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20050329996.htm 2022-12-02 www.nas.gov.sg April 3 April – The People's Association launches the PAssion Card.Ministerial Speeches and Comments for Integrated Resorts https://www.mti.gov.sg/Resources/feature-articles/2006/Ministerial-Speeches-and-Comments-for-Integrated-Resorts MTI 10 August 2019 4 April – The atm5 network is formed by five qualifying full banks to compete with local banks.News 5 Tonight (4 April 2005) http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/audiovisual_records/record-details/59e5b35a-1164-11e3-83d5-0050568939ad MediaCorp (retrieved from NAS) 18 August 2019 4 April 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190818164822/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/audiovisual_records/record-details/59e5b35a-1164-11e3-83d5-0050568939ad 18 August 2019 live 8 April – Asia Pacific Breweries opens a new bottling line, which allows for frequent changeovers while maintaining efficiency of beer production.Asia Pacific Breweries' New Bottling Line Commissioning Ceremony http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20050408_205.pdf NAS 17 August 2019 8 April 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190817084850/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20050408_205.pdf 17 August 2019 live 12 April – The Ministry of Education announced that the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will be autonomous universities similar to Singapore Management University (SMU) by mid 2006. SMU will be given more autonomy to run its operations.NUS, NTU, SMU to become autonomous universities http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pr20050412.htm 21 November 2019 MOE 12 April 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20130308130244/http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pr20050412.htm 8 March 2013 Plans to revamp Palawan Beach are unveiled as part of a makeover for Sentosa, which will be completed by July 2006. Costing $11 million, the revamp will have more recreational, food and beverage and retail shops, entertainment facilities. In addition, water play areas and an amphitheatre for animal and bird shows will be built.Makeover for Palawan Beach (Page 6) http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20050413-2.1.6 Today (retrieved from NLB) 7 September 2019 13 April 2005 14 April – Plans are announced to set up a new Police MRT Unit to enhance the security of Singapore's public transport, in addition to enhancing capabilities in investigating terrorism incidents and incidents involving chemical and biological agents.Loh Dominique MRT stations to have armed police officers on patrol Channel NewsAsia 26 September 2019 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/142602/1/.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20050420032250/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/142602/1/.html 20 April 2005 14 April 2005 15 April – The Media Development Authority issues a five-year licence to Rediffusion Singapore for a subscriber-only Digital Audio Broadcasting service, making it the world's first.Rediffusion Obtains Licence for Digital Subscription Radio Broadcasting Service http://www.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media-Room/archived/mda/Media-Releases/2005/rediffusion-obtains-licence-for-digital-subscription-radio-broadcasting-service 2021-05-18 Infocomm Media Development Authority en 18 April – The government approves plans to legalise casino gambling and build two Integrated Resorts.Ministerial Statement by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 18 April 2005, Proposal to develop Integrated Resorts http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2005041803.htm NAS 17 August 2019 18 April 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20191021100603/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2005041803.htm 21 October 2019 live The plan is allowed after falling tourist numbers, worsened by investments that failed.Statement by Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang on Integrated Resort http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2005041802.htm NAS 17 August 2019 18 April 2005 However, there is opposition to the plan due to social considerations. As a result, social safeguards will be imposed, including levies of $100 daily or $2,000 annually, a National Council on Problem Gambling, exclusion measures, ban on casino ads, among other measures. In addition, new anti-crime strategies will be adopted.Speech by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, on Integrated Resort http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2005041806.htm NAS 17 August 2019 18 April 2005Statement by the Minister for Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng on the development of Integrated Resorts http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2005041805.htm NAS 17 August 2019 18 April 2005 24 April – HomeTeamNS is launched as a merger between the SPANS and CDANS, associations that recognize contributions from police and Civil Defence officers respectively.SPEECH BY MR WONG KAN SENG, MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS, AT LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF THE HOMETEAMNS, 24 APRIL 2005, 10.30 AM AT HOMETEAMNS BUKIT BATOK CLUBHOUSE, AUDITORIUM https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20050424997.htm 2022-12-02 www.nas.gov.sg 26 April – Singapore and Malaysia signed a settlement agreement over land reclamation disputes.Joint Press Statement on the Case concerning Land Reclamation by Singapore in and around the Straits of Johor http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2005042601/2005042601.pdf NAS 5 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190605173316/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2005042601/2005042601.pdf 5 June 2019 live 27 April – UniSim is formed after the restructuring of Singapore Institute of Management, making it Singapore's first private university.SIM Transformed http://www.unisim.edu.sg/uni/pub/gen/uni_pub_gen_content.cfm?mnuid=12&id=1049 UniSim 17 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060220134431/http://www.unisim.edu.sg/uni/pub/gen/uni_pub_gen_content.cfm?mnuid=12&id=1049 20 February 2006 27 April 2005 This comes after the Ministry of Education allowed the formation of UniSim on 14 January.University for working adults http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/newpaper20050115-1.2.7.1 The New Paper (retrieved from NLB) 17 August 2019 15 January 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190817084846/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/newpaper20050115-1.2.7.1 17 August 2019 live May 4 May – The Local Enterprise and Association Development Programme (LEAD) is launched to encourage collaboration between industry associations.SPEECH BY MR LIM HNG KIANG, MINISTER FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY, AT THE LAUNCH OF THE LOCAL ENTERPRISE AND ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT (LEAD) PROGRAMME, 4 MAY 2005, 9.45 AM AT RAFFLES CITY CONVENTION CENTRE (COLLYER ROOM) https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20050504999.htm 2022-12-02 www.nas.gov.sg Construction for the Low Cost Terminal (renamed to Budget Terminal) starts. When completed, it will serve low-cost carriers.Launching Ceremony for the Low Cost Terminal https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20At%20The%20Launching%20Ceremony%20For%20The%20Low%20Cost%20Terminal%20on%204%20May%202005/ MOT 7 September 2019 4 May 2005 13 May – Shanmugam Murugesu is hanged for drug trafficking.Drug trafficker executed https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2005/05/14/drug-trafficker-executed The Star 7 September 2019 14 May 2005 16 May – Amendments to the Registration of Criminals Act are passed to give ex-convicts of minor crimes a second chance provided certain criteria are met. This is done by rendering their criminal records 'spent'.Second Reading Speech for the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill, Ministry of Home Affairs http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/detailed.jsp?artid=1516&type=4&root=0&parent=0&cat=0&mode=arc MHA 26 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060820015920/http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/detailed.jsp?artid=1516&type=4&root=0&parent=0&cat=0&mode=arc 20 August 2006 16 May 2005 The new procedures have come into effect on 17 October.SPEECH BY A/P HO PENG KEE, SENIOR MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND HOME AFFAIRS, AT THE YELLOW RIBBON PROJECT APPRECIATION DINNER, 11 OCTOBER 2005, 7.30 PM AT ORCHARD HOTEL BALLROOM https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20051011998.htm 2022-12-02 www.nas.gov.sg 20 May – The SGH Museum is officially opened. 24 May – 'READ! Singapore' is launched at Woodlands Regional Library, thus encouraging people to read more.Reading doesn't have to be a pain http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20050525-1.2.68.3.1 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 1 September 2019 25 May 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190901180037/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20050525-1.2.68.3.1 1 September 2019 live READ! Singapore http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2013-06-19_103608.html NLB 1 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190821131711/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2013-06-19_103608.html 21 August 2019 live 27 May – The last tranche of the Singapore Premium Food Gifts and the S.P.F.G Boutique Cafe is officially launched.SPEECH BY MR HENG CHEE HOW, MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE LATEST SINGAPORE PREMIUM FOOD GIFTS COLLECTION AND THE S.P.F.G BOUTIQUE CAFE, 27 MAY 2005, 10.00 AM AT SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL ONE https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20050527996.htm 2022-12-02 www.nas.gov.sg June 1 June – A new 10-day Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)-free days scheme starts to make it easier for visitors who drive.Joint Media Release by STB & LTA: New Ten VEP-Free Days Scheme And Sho https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/joint-media-release-by-stb-and-lta-new-ten-vep-free-days-scheme-and-sho.html STB 18 August 2019 19 May 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190818061151/https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/joint-media-release-by-stb-and-lta-new-ten-vep-free-days-scheme-and-sho.html 18 August 2019 live 14 June – Plans for the Downtown Extension of the Circle MRT line are announced. The Extension will be 3.4 km miles in long with 5 stations, targeted for completion by 2012. The plans have been succeeded by the Circle MRT line and Downtown Line Stage 1.Expanding The Rail Network With Downtown Extension http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1268 LTA 30 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182445/http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1268 27 September 2007 14 June 2005Circle Line extends to Marina South http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20050615-1.2.2 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 5 October 2019 15 June 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20191111021852/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20050615-1.2.2 11 November 2019 live 15 June – PS I Luv U, a 3G phone drama series will be aired by the end of June, making it Asia's first phone drama series.Singapore to air Asia's first phone drama series https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2005/06/15/singapore-to-air-asias-first-phone-drama-series#kOruPeSz4IKLayxp.99 The Star 31 July 2019 15 June 2005 28 June – The ComCare Fund is launched to help needy Singaporeans. In addition, a Ministerial Committee on Low Wage Workers has been set up to help workers break the poverty trap.Launch of ComCare – a springboard for the needy http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20050628999.htm NAS 9 July 2021 28 June 2005Launch of ComCare https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20050628996.htm NAS 9 July 2021 28 June 2005 July Early July – National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal: At the time of the lawsuit, KPMG was commissioned by the new NKF board to study past practices, and its report would be published by December later that year. 11 July – A lawsuit pertaining to NKF was held after CEO T. T. Durai stepped down due to a breach of fiduciary duties as well as a new board and management team was formed. The trial was dropped the following day, and the Ministry of Health demanded that NKF would pay for damages. 14 July – Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan appointed Gerard Ee as the interim chairman and CEO of NKF, after Durai and the NKF board resigned en masse. 16 July – Senior Minister of Singapore Goh Chok Tong's wife Tan Choo Leng also resigned from the patron post for NKF following comments causing an online backlash regarding Durai's salary."New Singapore Dollar Note Unveiled" https://web.archive.org/web/20060317000517/http://www.talkingcock.com/html/article.php?sid=1768 17 March 2006 , Anonymous, TalkingCock.com. Retrieved 23 December 2005"Ex-NKF patron Mrs Goh Chok Tong regrets remarks about TT Durai's pay: SM Goh" https://web.archive.org/web/20060331061134/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158246/1/.html 31 March 2006 , Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia, 16 July 2005 1 July – The Media Development Authority eases rules for the promotion of NC16 and M18 films and videos.MDA eases rules for publicity of NC16 and M18 films and videos http://www.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media-Room/archived/mda/Media-Releases/2005/mda-eases-rules-for-publicity-of-nc16-and-m18-films-and-videos 2021-05-18 Infocomm Media Development Authority en 2 to 9 July – The 117th IOC Session was held at Raffles City Singapore and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore; it was announced on 6 July that London would be selected as the hosting venue for the 2012 Summer Olympics. 5 July – CISCO was corporatised as CISCO Security (now Certis Group).CISCO inauguration ceremony http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20050705988.htm NAS 20 July 2019 5 July 2005 11 July – A 14-day trial regarding the Murder of Huang Na (which occurred in October 2004) began with Justice Lai Kew Chai in the High Court. It was announced on 27 August that Took Leng How was found guilty for murder and was given a death penalty; Took was hung later in October 2006. 18 July – SATS unveils several new initiatives to enhance passenger service, strength air cargo services and improve inflight dining with new experiences in a S$23 million upgrade.19 July 2005 SATS invests $23m to upgrade services 24 Today 22 July – The new National Library building opened its doors. 24 July – Jetstar Asia and ValuAir announced plans to merge, resulting in the formation of Orange Star, a holding company. This marks the first major consolidation of Southeast Asia's low-cost carrier industry.Singapore budget airlines Jetstar Asia, Valuair to merge https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2005/07/25/singapore-budget-airlines-jetstar-asia-valuair-to-merge The Star 18 September 2019 25 July 2005Jetstar and Valuair merge as fuel prices, competition bite http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20050725-1.2.4 The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) 5 October 2019 25 July 2005 27 July – Teledata's On-Line Ship Superintendent Programme is launched, making it the first e-learning and training programme available in the world.Launching Ceremony of Teledata Marine Systems On-Line Ship Superintendent Programme https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mrs%20Lim%20Hwee%20Hua%20At%20The%20Launching%20Ceremony%20Of%20Teledata%20Marine%20Systems%20On-Line%20Ship%20Superintendent%20Programme%20on%2027%20July%202005/ MOT 7 September 2019 27 July 2005 3 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200903122812/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mrs%20Lim%20Hwee%20Hua%20At%20The%20Launching%20Ceremony%20Of%20Teledata%20Marine%20Systems%20On-Line%20Ship%20Superintendent%20Programme%20on%2027%20July%202005/ dead August 4 August – The Water Wally mascot is launched by Public Utilities Board, along with a new readable report.Here Comes Water Wally http://www.pub.gov.sg/info_center/press_release04082005.aspx 22 September 2019 PUB 4 August 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20061229225700/http://www.pub.gov.sg/info_center/press_release04082005.aspx 29 December 2006 The Korea-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (KSFTA) is signed.Entry into force of the Korea-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, 2 March 2006 https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press-Releases/2006/03/Entry-into-force-of-the-Korea-Singapore-Free-Trade-Agreement MTI 7 September 2019 1 March 2006 6 August – Thum Ping Tjin swam across the English Channel solo in 12 hours and 24 minutes, becoming the first Singaporean to do so.http://www.blueskiescom.com/alumni/aug_sep_05/thumping.htm blueskies.com A "Thumping" Feat by Thum Ping Tjin 20 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180930053107/http://www.blueskiescom.com/alumni/aug_sep_05/thumping.htm 30 September 2018 live 11 August – A protest which happened at the CPF Building is broken up.Singapore: Riot police break up demonstration of four people http://www.thinkcentre.org/article.php?id=2628 Think Centre 17 August 2019 12 August 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190724084354/http://www.thinkcentre.org/article.php?id=2628 24 July 2019 live 13 August – The Extension of Queensway to Ayer Rajah Expressway is officially opened. The project, consisting of the Portsdown Flyover and the Queensway Flyover will ease congestion along Queensway. Despite the construction, Colbar cafe is saved from demolition, which was initially planned.Opening of the Extension of Queensway To Ayer Rajah Expressway And Queensway Underpass https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mrs%20Lim%20Hwee%20Hua%20at%20The%20Opening%20Of%20The%20Extension%20Of%20Queensway%20To%20Ayer%20Rajah%20Expressway%20And%20Queensway%20Underpass%20on%2013%20August%202005/ MOT 7 September 2019 13 August 2005 16 August – The first Airbus A380 compatible gate holdroom in Changi Airport is officially opened, giving a boost to the first A380 flight.Launch of Singapore Changi Airport's First A380-Compatible Gate Holdroom And SIA's A380 Aircraft Model https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mrs%20Lim%20Hwee%20Hua%20At%20The%20Launch%20Of%20Singapore%20Changi%20Airport's%20First%20A380-Compatible%20Gate%20Holdroom%20And%20SIA's%20A380%20Aircraft%20Model%20on%2016%20August%202005/ MOT 7 September 2019 16 August 200516 August 2005 First Gate at Singapore Changi Airport is Ready for Airbus 380 http://appserver1.caas.gov.sg/caasmediaweb2010/opencms/Journalist/Press_Releases/2005/news_0010.html?__locale=en&site=caas dead https://archive.today/20121224191005/http://appserver1.caas.gov.sg/caasmediaweb2010/opencms/Journalist/Press_Releases/2005/news_0010.html?__locale=en&site=caas 24 December 2012 31 October 2012 Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) 17 August – Nomination Day for the 2005 Presidential Election: Incumbent President S.R. Nathan won the election via an uncontested walkover since he was the only candidate eligible to contest in the election.President: My new priorities https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20050818-1.2.2 The Straits Times 20 April 2020 18 August 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20200217133653/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20050818-1.2.2 17 February 2020 live Nathan was sworn in for his second term on 1 September.Nathan sworn in for 2nd term https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20050902-1.2.2 The Straits Times 20 April 2020 2 September 2005 21 August – A new Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council and National Research Foundation will be set up to build up Singapore's R&D capabilities. Several schemes to help the low-income are announced, including the CPF Housing Grant Scheme, raising of MediShield to 85 as opposed to 80 currently, and making MediSave claims more flexible. Proposals to improve education are announced, with Post-Secondary Education Accounts to be created, boosting teaching quality in ITE and Polys, linking Polys with specialised foreign universities (now known as the Polytechnic-Foreign Specialised Institutions (Poly-FSI)) and a new elective programme for NT students. It was unveiled during the National Day Rally that a new shopping mall will be built (now called ION Orchard), as well as plans for the Marina Bay area. A new art gallery will be built too, as well as a garden.https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/prime-minister-lee-hsien-loongs-national-day-rally-2005-speech-english PMO Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Rally 2005 Speech (English) 20 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180820105655/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/newsroom/prime-minister-lee-hsien-loongs-national-day-rally-2005-speech-english 20 August 2018 live 26 August – The Singapore Flyer project is back on track after financing of the project is secured, with construction starting a few weeks later.The Singapore Flyer – One of Asia's Most Exciting Visitor Attractions https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/the-singapore-flyer-one-of-asias-most-exciting-visitor-attractions.html STB 18 August 2019 26 August 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190818061153/https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/the-singapore-flyer-one-of-asias-most-exciting-visitor-attractions.html 18 August 2019 live 28 August – White elephants are put around the shuttered Buangkok MRT station by a resident, expressing displeasure over the station being disused.A Majid Hasnita Residents bring up 'white elephant' Buangkok MRT during minister's visit Channel NewsAsia 29 August 2019 http://www.todayonline.com/articles/95206.asp dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060109164043/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/165384/1/.html 9 January 2006 28 August 2005 On 6 October, the Singapore Police Force issues a stern warning.Conclusion of Police's Investigations into the White Elephants Placards Singapore Police Force 26 September 2019 http://spf.gov.sg/mic/2005/051006_conludewhiteelephant.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070607074152/http://spf.gov.sg/mic/2005/051006_conludewhiteelephant.htm 7 June 2007 6 October 2005 31 August – The National Council on Problem Gambling is formed to tackle problem gambling, coming after the legalisation of casinos on 18 April.https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1579_2009-10-05.html National Council on Problem Gambling National Library Board eresources.nlb.gov.sg 27 May 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200413204646/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1579_2009-10-05.html 13 April 2020 live September 13 September – The first desalination plant, SingSpring, is officially opened.Speech by Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister, at the official opening of the Singspring Desalination Plant, 13 September 2005, 6.45 PM at Tuas South Avenue 1 http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20050913992.htm NAS 13 September 2005 5 May 2019 30 October 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191030013908/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20050913992.htm dead ExxonMobil and NTUC FairPrice announced the extension of their retail alliance to all 77 Esso and Mobil stations. This comes after a successful pilot with 6 stations back in November 2003. When fully converted, this will enable customers to buy groceries at attractive prices while getting fuel.ExxonMobil and NTUC FairPrice announce rollout of service station retail Alliance to all Esso and Mobil service stations https://www.fairprice.com.sg/wps/portal/fp/pressreleases/2005/13%20SEP%202005 NTUC FairPrice 7 September 2019 13 September 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190831051527/http://www.fairprice.com.sg/wps/portal/fp/pressreleases/2005/13%20SEP%202005 31 August 2019 live 15 September – An expansion to the Singapore Expo is completed, adding four more halls to the existing six.Singapore Expo Halls 7–10 Completed And Open For Business https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/singapore-expo-halls-7-10-completed-and-open-for-business.html STB 18 August 2019 15 September 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190818061154/https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/singapore-expo-halls-7-10-completed-and-open-for-business.html 18 August 2019 live Phone numbers with the prefix '3' become available. 19 September – The Deposit Insurance Act is passed to create a deposit insurance scheme that will insure up to $20,000 per depositor per institution, which will be administered by a Deposit Insurance Agency. The scheme comes into effect on 1 April 2006.Second Reading Speech on The Deposit Insurance Bill 2005 https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2005/second-reading-by-mr-tharman-for-di-bill-2005 MAS 7 September 2019 19 September 2005 22 September – The Ministry of Education announced a new strategy known as 'Teach Less, Learn More' to improve teaching quality and enhance student learning.Speech by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Education, at the MOE Work Plan Seminar 2005, 22 September 2005, 10.00 AM at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20050922991.htm NAS 22 September 2005 10 July 2019 26 September – The Urban Redevelopment Authority announced three post-war buildings will be conserved, namely the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, the former Metropole Cinema, and the former Jurong Town Hall. In addition, modifications to uses of conserved buildings are announced, including having service shops at all levels in Core Areas instead of just the first level, excluding Telok Ayer from the Core Area and expansion of the Kampong Glam exclusion boundary area.2005 URA Architectural Heritage Awards Presentation Ceremony http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20050926989.htm NAS 13 September 2019 26 September 2005 28 September – The Singapore Cord Blood Bank is officially opened in KK Women's and Children's Hospital to cater for increased demand for cord blood being used between stem cell transplant patients. This makes it Southeast Asia's first public cord blood bank.Singapore Cord Blood Bank http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1399_2008-12-04.html NLB 4 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190616135733/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1399_2008-12-04.html 16 June 2019 live 30 September – Noise Singapore is launched to encourage young Singaporeans to express interest in various art forms.Noise Singapore is launched http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/73bd6115-0b90-43cc-9a1e-efd9c2fd1aa3 NLB 10 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190810023846/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/73bd6115-0b90-43cc-9a1e-efd9c2fd1aa3 10 August 2019 live October Early October – 2005 dengue outbreak in Singapore: One of the worst dengue epidemic struck nationwide since the 2003 SARS outbreak, with a record 14,209 casesDengue cases down for 4th week in a row Today 29 July 2013 http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/dengue-cases-down-4th-week-row 31 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20181204073238/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/dengue-cases-down-4th-week-row 4 December 2018 live and 27 deaths logged between October until the end of the year. 1 October – Reports emerge of three people who will be charged under the Sedition Act for insults.Bloggers prosecuted for sedition https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2005/10/02/bloggers-prosecuted-for-sedition/ The Star 17 August 2019 2 October 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190817084842/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2005/10/02/bloggers-prosecuted-for-sedition/ 17 August 2019 live 6 October – The 'Go-The-Extra-Mile For Services' (Gems) movement is launched to encourage and raise service standards.Remarks By Minister Raymond Lim at the Launch of the Movement To 'Go-The-Extra-Mile For Services' (Gems) https://www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/speeches/06_Oct_2005.html WDA (now WSG) 30 July 2019 6 October 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190730105620/https://www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/speeches/06_Oct_2005.html 30 July 2019 live 15 October – The Ren Ci Community Hospital starts construction. Several rules for IPCs are also announced in the wake of the National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal.Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new Ren Ci Hospital http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20051015999.htm NAS 7 September 2019 15 October 2005 27 October – The Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is launched to allow workers to upgrade their skills and improve quality of training, running in parallel with the education system. In addition, a new Singapore Institute of Retail Studies (SIRS) will be established by 2006 to upgrade service standards.Speech By Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister For Manpower and 2nd Minister For Defence, At The Opening Ceremony of the Singapore Learning Festival And Launch of the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications System https://www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/speeches/27_Oct_2005.html WDA (now WSG) 21 February 2020 27 October 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20200220163658/https://www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/speeches/27_Oct_2005.html 20 February 2020 live 29 October – Food Republic is officially opened in Wisma Atria as a food court, a joint venture between BreadTalk and Ristoranti Group.BreadTalk's first Food Republic food atrium opens in Wisma Atria http://breadtalk.listedcompany.com/newsroom/FoodRepubPR_Final_29Oct05.pdf BreadTalk 30 September 2019 29 October 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190930143951/http://breadtalk.listedcompany.com/newsroom/FoodRepubPR_Final_29Oct05.pdf 30 September 2019 live Loh Dominique BreadTalk opens food court at Wisma Atria http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/175949/1/.html Channel NewsAsia 30 September 2019 29 October 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20080317230257/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/175949/1/.html 17 March 2008 November 1 November – New controls for prepaid SIM cards take effect to deal with security threats caused by anonymity of such cards. Among them are compulsory registration for new and existing customers electronically instead of manually, an age limit of 15 years and above, and limiting the maximum number of prepaid SIM cards to 10 per holder. Unregistered SIM cards will be deactivated from 2 May 2006.Regulatory controls on prepaid SIM cards from 1st Nov 2005 – Singapore tightens security controls https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20051021994.htm NAS 15 June 2021 21 October 2005 14 November – The Jewel Box is officially opened in Mount Faber, formed after refurbishing Mount Faber Cable Car station.Official Opening of the Jewel Box https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20051114972.htm NAS 15 June 2021 14 November 2005 17 November – The Red Dot Traffic Museum is officially opened, helping to enhance Singapore as a place of design.Official Opening of the Red Dot Traffic Museum http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20051117997.htm NAS 15 June 2021 17 November 2005Red Dot Design Museum http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1781_2011-03-25.html?s=2011 NLB 20 August 2019 19 November – The Republic Polytechnic Centre is officially opened.Republic Polytechnic Centre Opening Ceremony http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/speeches/2005/sp20051119.htm 21 November 2019 MOE 19 November 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20131114205025/http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/speeches/2005/sp20051119.htm 14 November 2013 20 November – Sembawang Bus Interchange is opened.http://www.smrt.com.sg/news/2005/11_02a.html SMRT introduces Service 882 in conjunction with opening of Sembawang Bus Interchange on 20 November 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20061004150038/http://www.smrt.com.sg/news/2005/11_02a.html dead 4 October 2006 SMRT Corporation 2 November 2005 14 May 2021 21 November – JTC Corporation will be restructured. This will mean an exit from the ready-built factory market and warehousing activities, and continuing with strategic industrial activities and the standard factories market, which they may divest in future.Press Conference on Restructuring of JTC Corporation (JTC) http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20051121_1161.pdf NAS 17 August 2019 21 November 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190817084841/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20051121_1161.pdf 17 August 2019 live End November - Singapore Media Academy is officially opened. December 2 December – Van Tuong Nguyen is hanged at the Changi Prison after found guilty for drug trafficking, which carries a death penalty under the Misuse of Drugs Act. An accident occurs at Escape Theme Park, leaving two children in critical condition.Zahara Rita Two kids fall off ride at theme park, suffer serious injuries http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/181627/1/.html 9 August 2019 Channel NewsAsia 2 December 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20071001005415/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/181627/1/.html 1 October 2007 5 December – Electronic Arts' new studio opens.Opening Ceremony of Electronic Arts Asia Pacific's Studio http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20051205986.htm NAS 17 August 2019 5 December 2005 Crazy Horse Paris starts showing in Singapore, making Singapore the first location. The Ministry of Sound, a pub, opened later that month.Official Opening of Crazy Horse Paris http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20051205989.htm NAS 17 August 2019 5 December 2005 15 December – The WE Centre for Addictions Recovery and Education (WE C.A.R.E.) is officially opened to tackle and research addiction and its causes.Opening of the WE Centre for Addictions Recovery and Education (WE C.A.R.E.) https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/opening-of-the-we-centre-for-addictions-recovery-and-education-(we-c.a.r.e.) MOH 7 September 2019 15 December 2005 Deaths 25 January – Abu Bakar Hashim, former President of the Syariah Court (b. 1934). Abu Bakar bin Hashim https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=4bfa741a-fee5-4ecb-9d8d-a096d79ebcec 22 September 2026 www.nlb.gov.sg25 January 2005 Ex-Syariah Court president dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20050125-1.2.38.11?qt=former,%20dies&q=%22former%22%22dies%22 22 September 2026 NewspaperSG 18 April – Dhanalatchimi Devan Nair, former PAP Member of Parliament for Moulmein Constituency, former First Lady of Singapore and wife of 5th President Devan Nair (b. 1925).S Ramesh Wife of former President Devan Nair dies in Canada http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/143315/1/.html Channel NewsAsia 21 September 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20050419205520/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/143315/1/.html 19 April 2005 19 April 2005 19 April – Sheng Peck Choo, educator and former Principal of Chung Hwa Girls' High School (b. 1912).20 April 2005 中华女中前校长 盛碧珠昨天逝世 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/lhwb20050420-1.2.10.10?qt=%22%E7%9B%9B%20%E7%A2%A7%20%E7%8F%A0%22&q=%22%E7%9B%9B%E7%A2%A7%E7%8F%A0%22 18 October 2026 NewspaperSG 2 May – Wee Kim Wee, 4th President of Singapore (b. 1915).Wee Kim Wee http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_255_2005-01-12.html NLB 22 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20150109111007/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_255_2005-01-12.html 9 January 2015 live 6 May – Tham Weng Kuen, murder victim of Muhammad and Ismil bin Kadar (b. 1936).21 March 2006 BOON LAY KILLING https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20060321-1.2.41.2 17 May 2024 The Straits Times 1 NewspaperSG 5 June – Wee Chong Jin, 1st Chief Justice of Singapore (b. 1917).Wee Chong Jin http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1090_2008-10-28.html NLB 22 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190721193750/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1090_2008-10-28.html 21 July 2019 live 14 June – Dennis Bloodworth, journalist (b. 1919).Dennis Bloodworth http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1514_2009-04-25.html NLB 12 November 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191016051859/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1514_2009-04-25.html 16 October 2019 live 15 June – Liu Hong Mei, victim of the Kallang River body parts murder (b. 1982).2016-05-17 Guilty As Charged: Leong Siew Chor killed lover and cut up her body to cover up theft of ATM card https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/guilty-as-charged-leong-siew-chor-killed-lover-and-cut-up-her-body-to-cover 2024-05-17 The Straits Times en 0585-3923 2 August – Harun Abdul Ghani, former political secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs and former PAP Member of Parliament for Hong Kah GRC (b. 1939).3 August 2005 Former MP Harun Abdul Ghani dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20050803-1.2.12.6?qt=%22harun%20abdul%20ghani%22&q=%22Harun%20Abdul%20Ghani%22 12 February 2026 NewspaperSG 22 August – Arunsalam Mahadeva, pioneering journalist, trade unionist and founding Secretary-General of the Singapore National Union of Journalists (b. 1931).Weng Kam Leong 25 August 2005 First secretary- general of journalists' union dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20050825-1.2.66.22?qt=%22first%20secretary%20general%20of%20journalists%20union%20dies%22&q=%22First%20secretary-%20general%20of%20journalists%27%20union%20dies%22 4 September 2026 NewspaperSG 2 September – Earl Lu, art patron and philanthropist (b. 1925).Earl Lu http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1255_2006-12-02.html NLB 12 November 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191021103102/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1255_2006-12-02.html 21 October 2019 live 7 September – Jane Parangan La Puebla, victim of the Orchard Road body parts murder (b. 1979).10 September 2005 HORROR FIND IN ORCHARD ROAD https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20050910-1.2.3 17 May 2024 The Straits Times 1 NewspaperSG 13 September – Ho Kien Leong, murder victim of Lim Ah Liang (b. 1968).Loh Chee Kong 23 September 2005 Body of Chinese man found in Indus Road flat https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20050923-1.2.9.6 17 May 2024 TODAY 8 NewspaperSG 19 October – Wee Keng Wah, murder victim of Barokah (b. 1930).Ng Ansley 22 October 2005 Maid charged with killing elderly boss https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20051022-1.2.7.2 17 May 2024 TODAY 4 NewspaperSG 13 November – Tan Chin Tuan, former Chairman of OCBC Bank (Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation), philanthropist and former Member of the Legislative Council for the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce (b. 1908).Tan Chin Tuan http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_155_2004-12-27.html NLB 22 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20181126180912/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_155_2004-12-27.html 26 November 2018 live 4 December – Ramona Johari, murder victim of Mohammad Zam Abdul Rashid (b. 1967).6 December 2005 DOVER DEATH WAS A MURDER https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20051206-1.2.8.6.3 17 May 2024 TODAY 10 NewspaperSG 6 December – Devan Nair, 3rd President of Singapore (b. 1923).Devan Nair http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_594_2004-12-23.html NLB 22 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20181025085911/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_594_2004-12-23.html 25 October 2018 live 24 December – Thein Naing, victim of the Upper Boon Keng Road murder (b. 1964).Teo Xuan Wei 19 February 2008 JUDGE DISMISSES THREE KILLERS' APPEAL https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20080219-1.2.9.9.2 17 May 2024 TODAY 10 NewspaperSG References 2005 Category:Years of the 21st century in Singapore Singapore Category:2000s in Singapore Singapore