2014 in Singapore

none January 2014 2014 The following lists events that happened during 2014 in the Republic of Singapore. Incumbents President: Tony Tan Keng Yam Prime Minister: Lee Hsien Loong Events January thumb|300px|right|The Sandcrawler 4 January – The first Ultimate Fighting Championship fight between mixed martial artists Tarec Saffiedine and Lim Hyun–Gyu was held at Marina Bay Sands.https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/mma-ufc-to-host-first-event-in-singapore-since-2014 MMA: UFC to return to Singapore on June 17 after three-year absence 13 December 2018 2017-02-23 8 January – The expanded section of the ExxonMobil Chemical Plant is officially opened.Opening of ExxonMobil's Chemical Plant Expansion https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/transcript-speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-exxonmobils-chemical-plant PMO 9 August 2019 8 January 2014 9 January – Two men were arrested over the kidnapping of a 79-year-old woman Ng Lye Poh, known as the mother of Sheng Siong's CEO Lim Hock Chee the prior day. A ransom of S$2 million was recovered at the Seletar West Camp, and Ng was unharmed.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/woman-79-who-was-kidnapped-is-mother-of-sheng-siong-supermarket-ceo Woman, 79, who was kidnapped, is mother of Sheng Siong supermarket CEO The Straits Times 9 January 2014 11 January – North–South MRT line was partially disrupted for one and a half hours between Kranji and Yew Tee station. 15 January – Infinite Studios is officially opened in one-north, housing media companies.The official opening of Infinite Studios https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2014/1/the-official-opening-of-infinite-studios MCI 9 August 2019 15 January 2014 16 January – The Sandcrawler is officially opened as Lucasfilm's Singapore studio.Opening the Sandcrawler Building https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/transcript-speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-sandcrawler-building PMO 9 August 2019 16 January 2014 Public Transport Council approved a fare increase of 3.2% on train and bus fares to be started on 6 April. This is in consideration of the 2012 and 2013 fare increase cap of 4.5 per cent and 2.1 per cent, respectively, which was not implemented. The remaining 3.4 per cent will be rolled over to the 2014 exercise.http://www.straitstimes.com/the-big-story/public-transport-fare-review-2013/story/fare-review-public-transport-council-announces Public transport fare review: Public Transport Council announces fare increase of 3.2% The Straits Times 17 January 2014 20 January – A driver was arrested for trespassing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters and driving through checkpoint without clearance in a manhunt lasting three days.MFA trespasser slips past ICA checkpoint in serious lapse in security https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mfa-trespasser-slips-past-ica-checkpoint-serious-lapse-security Todayonline 22 January 2014 4 July 2019 February thumb|300px|right|River Safari 5 February – The naming of an Indonesian naval ship as "KRI Usman Harun" caused a controversy as it could reopen wounds from Confrontation.MFA Spokesman's Comments in response to press queries on Indonesian media reports on the naming of an Indonesian naval vessel, the KRI Usman Harun https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press-Statements-Transcripts-and-Photos/2014/02/MFA-Spokesmans-Comments-in-response-to-press-queries-on-Indonesian-media-reports-on-the-naming-of-an MFA 28 June 2021 5 February 2014https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-concerned-over-naming-of-indonesian-navy-ship-after-executed-commandos-0 Singapore concerned over naming of Indonesian navy ship after executed commandos The Straits Times 6 February 2014 12 July 2019 7 February – The National Family Council is renamed Families for Life with a new logo launched.Goy Priscilla National Family Council unveils name change, new logo and online engagement plans https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/national-family-council-unveils-name-change-new-logo-and-online-engagement-plans The Straits Times 23 August 2021 7 February 2014 16 February – MinLaw announced that seven golf courses will be offered lease extensions ranging from 2030 to 2040, with one of Singapore Island Country Club's golf courses reallocated to the National Trades Union Congress as a public course. Keppel Club and Marina Bay Golf Course will be acquired for redevelopments, with parts of the Tanah Merah Country Club and National Service Resort and Country Club (Changi) acquired for the expansion of Changi Airport. An alternative site is offered to Keppel Club as part of discussions.Seven Golf Clubs With Leases Expiring In Next 10 Years Will Be Able To Renew Leases https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/news/press-releases/golf-club-announcement MinLaw 28 June 2021 16 February 2014Summary of Meetings with Golf Club Members on Lease Plans https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/news/press-releases/summary-meetings-golf-members MinLaw 28 June 2021 16 February 2014Two golf courses to be phased out by 2024 https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/two-golf-courses-be-phased-out-2024 Today 28 June 2021 16 February 2014 18 February – The "Usman Harun" will not be allowed in Singapore's naval bases nor take part in joint exercises. In addition, a related statement highlighted the importance of sovereignty.Reply by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen to Parliamentary Question on the Response to the Indonesian Navy's Naming of New Warship https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2014/february/2014feb18-Parliamentary-000087 MINDEF 28 June 2021 18 February 2014MFA Press Release: Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs K Shanmugam’s reply to a Parliamentary Question, 18 February 2014 https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press-Statements-Transcripts-and-Photos/2014/02/MFA-Press-Release-Transcript-of-Minister-for-Foreign-Affairs-K-Shanmugams-reply-to-a-Parliamentary-Q MFA 28 June 2021 18 February 2014Kotwani Monica S'pore won't allow Indonesian ship Usman Harun to call at its ports https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/s-pore-won-t-allow/1001960.html Channel NewsAsia 28 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20140301144331/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/s-pore-won-t-allow/1001960.html 1 March 2014 18 February 2014 21 February – The Pioneer Generation Package is unveiled to honour Pioneers who helped in the development of Singapore.Chang Rachel Singapore Budget 2014: Bumper health-care support package for Pioneer Generation https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2014-bumper-health-care-support-package-for-pioneer-generation The Straits Times 29 April 2020 21 February 2014Neo Chai Chin Budget 2014: Pioneer Generation to benefit 'for the rest of their lives' https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/budget-2014-pioneers-get-yearly-medisave-top-ups-life Today 29 April 2020 21 February 2014Lin Yanqin Full S$8b for Pioneer Generation Package to be set aside in Budget https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/full-s8b-pioneer-generation-package-be-set-aside-budget Today 22 February 2014 6 June 2019 25 February – Singapore's first LNG terminal opened in Jurong Island, with another to be built in eastern Singapore soon.Singapore to build a second terminal for liquified natural gas https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapore-to-build-a-second-terminal-for-liquified-natural-gas The Straits Times 25 February 2014 5 May 2019Official Opening of the Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/transcript-speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-official-opening-liquefied-natural-gas PMO 9 August 2019 25 February 2014 28 February – The River Safari is officially opened.River Safari Grand Opening https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/transcript-speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-river-safari-grand-opening-28-feb-2014 PMO 9 August 2019 28 February 2014 March 7 March – The Subordinate Courts is renamed to the State Courts.State Courts http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1819_2011-07-18.html NLB 2017 1 July 2019 8 March – Another security breach takes place at the checkpoints when a driver crashed a security barrier, marking the first time it failed. The driver was caught after a five hour search.Man arrested after driving through Woodlands Checkpoint barrier https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/man-arrested-after-driving-through-woodlands-checkpoint-barrier Todayonline 8 March 2014 4 July 2019 12 March – The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources announces that the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) will be refined to include PM2.5 readings from May.PSI to include fine particulate matter https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/psi-include-fine-particulate-matter Todayonline 12 March 2014 11 June 2019 The new PSI is brought forward to 1 April in light of expected hazy conditions.https://www.mewr.gov.sg/news/new-air-quality-reporting-system-to-take-effect-from-1-april-2014 New Air Quality Reporting System to take effect from 1 April 2014 MEWR 20 March 2014 22 September 2019 22 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190922141119/https://www.mewr.gov.sg/news/new-air-quality-reporting-system-to-take-effect-from-1-april-2014 dead The National Design Centre is officially opened.Opening address for the official opening of the National Design Centre https://www.designsingapore.org/modules/mediarelease/speech-opening-address-for-the-official-opening-of-the-national-design-centre DesignSingapore 13 March 2014 2 July 2019 2 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190702182957/https://www.designsingapore.org/modules/mediarelease/speech-opening-address-for-the-official-opening-of-the-national-design-centre dead 13 March – The Protection from Harassment Act is passed. The law overhauls the definition of harassment, giving more protection to victims as well as strengthen penalties against stalking.Anti-harassment laws to fight 'social scourge' https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/anti-harassment-laws-fight-social-scourge Todayonline 13 March 2014 5 June 2019 14 March – The Singapore Women's Hall of Fame is launched by the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations.Ng Jing Yng SCWO website honours key women figures in S’pore history https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/scwo-website-honours-key-women-figures-spore-history Today 31 May 2021 5 March 2014Tan Theresa S'pore Council of Women's Organisations to honour 108 good women https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spore-council-of-womens-organisations-to-honour-108-good-women The Straits Times 17 December 2021 5 March 2014 16 March – The McDonald's outlet at King Albert Park building closes. The building has since been demolished for a new residential and commercial development.Diners share memories of soon-to-be-closed McDonald's at KAP https://www.asiaone.com/diners-share-memories-soontobeclosed-mcdonalds-kap 9 August 2019 13 March 2014 Asiaone 17 March – The Fast And Secure Transfers (FAST) system is launched, ensuring instant fund transfers.Faster fund transfer expected with start of electronic inter-bank service https://www.todayonline.com/business/faster-interbank-transfer-service-start-march-17 Todayonline 10 March 2014 9 June 2019 21 March – Several shops in Jem are hit by an 11-hour power failure from 7am to 6pm.http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/jem-shopping-mall-jurong-east-hit-11-hour-power-failure-friday-2014032 JEM shopping mall hit by 11-hour power failure on Friday The Straits Times 22 March 2014 22 March 2014 28 March – The Singapore Institute of Technology, a university that was first established in 2009, becomes Singapore's 5th autonomous university.SIT is officially Singapore's new Autonomous University https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sit-is-officially-singapores-new-autonomous-university/ Singapore Institute of Technology 28 March 2014 12 May 2019 29 March – P&G opens its R&D centre in Biopolis.P&G opens S$250m Innovation Centre in S'pore https://www.todayonline.com/business/pg-opens-s250m-innovation-centre-spore 9 August 2019 Today 29 March 2014 April 1 April – New controls for prepaid SIM cards take effect to combat the use for criminal activities. The maximum number of prepaid SIM cards per holder is reduced from 10 to three, although people with more than three cards previously can keep them. In addition, passports can be used for registration along with NRICs currently.Number of Prepaid Cards per Subscriber to be Reduced to Enhance Security https://www.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media-Room/archived/ida/Media-Releases/2014/number-of-prepaid-cards-per-subscriber-to-be-reduced-to-enhance-security IDA (now IMDA) 25 June 2021 31 March 2014Tham Irene Prepaid SIM card quota cut from 10 to 3 per person https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/prepaid-sim-card-quota-cut-from-10-to-3-per-person The Straits Times 25 June 2021 31 March 2014 Singapore Sports Council is rebranded to Sport Singapore.De Cotta Ian https://www.todayonline.com/sports/singapore-sports-council-undergo-name-change Singapore Sports Council to undergo name change Today 6 June 2019 18 March 2014 7 April – Singapore and Malaysia announced that they are to develop a "Friendship Bridge" to improve road connectivity between Island and Mainland that will strengthen and enhance the relationship between both countries.http://www.asiaone.com/malaysia/johor-wont-budge-friendship-bridge Johor won't budge on Friendship Bridge 13 December 2018 2014-04-19 22 April – The National University Hospital opens a new medical centre block to better serve patients.Siau Ming En NUH launches new one-stop medical centre https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/nuh-launches-new-one-stop-medical-centre Today 7 July 2019 22 April 2014 23 April – Orchard Gateway, a mixed-use mall, opens to the public.Lim Leslie Kay Orchard Gateway opens after delay https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/orchard-gateway-opens-after-delay The Straits Times 25 July 2019 19 April 2014 May 1 May – The Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability officially opens in Jurong.Opening of Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability on 1 May 2014 https://e2i.com.sg/opening-of-devan-nair-institute-for-employment-and-employability-on-1-may-2014/ 25 July 2019 Employment and Employability Institute, e2i 1 May 2014 4 May – After a seven-year run, the Songs of the Sea show holds its last performance in Sentosa.Songs of the sea ends after wave of success https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/songs-of-the-sea-ends-after-wave-of-success The Straits Times 4 July 2021 5 May 2014 12 May – OCBC Bank launches the OCBC Pay Anyone app as a way to transfer money through numbers.OCBC Bank is first bank in Singapore to let customers transfer money to any bank account using Facebook https://www.ocbc.com/group/media/release/2014/ocbc-payanyone-facebook.html OCBC 12 May 2014 9 June 2019 25 May – Singaporeans First is officially launched.Spykerman Kimberly Tan Jee Say launches new political party http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/tan-jee-say-launches-new/1120974.html Channel NewsAsia 25 June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20140527220636/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/tan-jee-say-launches-new/1120974.html 27 May 2014 25 May 2014 26 May – Sentosa Development Corporation launches a new tagline "The State of Fun" to replace "Asia's Favourite Playground".Sentosa’s New Branding Gets A Fun Spin! https://www.sentosa.gov.sg/resources/news/files/20140526_Media-Release_Sentosa_New_Branding_gets_a_Fun_Spin.pdf SDC 4 July 2021 26 May 2014 28 May Construction works have started on the new State Courts Towers, which will allow the State Courts to deal with more cases, with completion by 2020.Building of new State Courts complex begins https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/building-of-new-state-courts-complex-begins The Straits Times 28 May 2014 1 July 2019 A consortium comprising Kawasaki Heavy Industries and CSR Qingdao Sifang is awarded a contract for trains on the Thomson MRT line and Eastern Region MRT line. The lines will eventually be run as a single route.Sim Royston LTA buys 91 trains for Thomson, Eastern Region lines for $749 million https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/lta-buys-91-trains-for-thomson-eastern-region-lines-for-749-million The Straits Times 29 May 2022 28 May 2014 29 May – DBS Bank launches the DBS Paylah! app.DBS app offers mobile payments without accessing Internet banking https://www.todayonline.com/business/dbs-app-offers-mobile-payments-without-accessing-internet-banking Todayonline 29 May 2014 9 June 2019 Roy Ngerng is sued by PM Lee Hsien Loong over a Central Provident Fund posting that led to him being fired from Tan Tock Seng Hospital.Neo Chai Chin PM Lee begins lawsuit against blogger https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pm-lee-begins-lawsuit-against-blogger Today 3 July 2019 30 May 2014 On 7 November 2014, the court found that there is indeed defamation.Singapore PM wins defamation suit against activist https://sg.news.yahoo.com/singapore-pm-wins-defamation-suit-against-activist-092131139.html Yahoo 3 July 2019 7 November 2014 He is thus ordered to pay $150,000 in damages on 17 December 2015.Sim Walter Blogger Roy Ngerng ordered to pay PM Lee Hsien Loong $150,000 for defamation https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/blogger-roy-ngerng-ordered-to-pay-pm-lee-hsien-loong-150000-for-defamation The Straits Times 3 July 2019 17 December 2015 June June — All sport programmes officially return moved from Channel 5 to Okto, and all culture, lifestyle, leisure, fashion show, arts, documentaries, and classical music officially return moved from Okto to Channel 5. Channel 5 continue officially became all full 100% Singaporean Standard English (or Singapore English), and Singaporean Colloquial English (or Singlish) very first national locally variety entertainment, music, light entertainment, and entertainment free-to-air terestrial television channel programming line-up all of music entertainment television programmes from the United States, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand to appeal to Standard Singaporean English-speaking locals showcasing sitcom, comedy, reality show, game show, talent show, variety show, entertainment, light entertainment, music video, Hollywood movie bioscope, nightlife, nightclub, red carpet, culture, lifestyle, leisure, fashion show, arts, documentaries, classical music, and one main flagship nightly evening television news programme edition only (as News 5 Tonight). The Kallang Wave Mall is opened, operated by SMRT and FairPrice.Mall at Singapore Sports Hub to be named Kallang Wave https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mall-at-singapore-sports-hub-to-be-named-kallang-wave The Straits Times 14 May 2014 27 July 2019 4 June – SingTel and Standard Chartered launch the Dash app, a mobile wallet.SingTel, StanChart launch mobile money app https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/singtel-stanchart-launch-mobile-money-app Todayonline 4 June 2014 9 June 2019 21 June – The new National Stadium, Singapore at the Singapore Sports Hub opened its doors. 27 June – The Thomson East–Coast Line starts construction.Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Thomson Line https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Lui%20Tuck%20Yew%20at%20the%20Groundbreaking%20Ceremony%20of%20the%20Thomson%20Line%20on%2027%20June%202014/ MOT 11 October 2019 27 June 2014 7 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907095329/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Lui%20Tuck%20Yew%20at%20the%20Groundbreaking%20Ceremony%20of%20the%20Thomson%20Line%20on%2027%20June%202014/ dead At the same time, the Land Transport Authority announced that Canberra MRT station will be built, to be completed by 2019.New MRT station for North-South Line: Canberra https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/new-mrt-station-for-north-south-line-canberra The Straits Times 19 July 2019 27 June 2014 The full details of Canberra station are unveiled on 1 August.New addition to North-South Line: Canberra Station https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-addition-north-south-line-canberra-station Todayonline 19 July 2019 1 August 2014 29 June – The West section of the Punggol LRT line is officially opened.http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2014-06-18-01.aspx Punggol West LRT System to Commence Passenger Service and North East line to Add More Train Trips SBS Transit 18 June 2014 29 June 2014 30 June – The Public Utilities Board announced the Murnane Pipeline to meet future water demand in the city area. Part of the pipeline will go under the Rail Corridor, which will be completed by 2019.New pipeline to deliver water to city area https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/new-pipeline-deliver-water-city-area Asiaone 3 July 2014 27 June 2019 July 2 July – The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announces that S$10,000 notes will no longer be issued from 1 October to fight money laundering. In addition, penalties will be tightened for financial breaches with a review expected soon."Combating Financial Crime: International and National Efforts" - Keynote Address by Mr Ong Chong Tee, Deputy Managing Director (Financial Supervision), Monetary Authority of Singapore at the ABS Financial Crime Seminar on 2 July 2014 https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2014/combating-financial-crime-international-and-national-efforts MAS 29 June 2021 2 July 2014Low Aaron Singapore to stop issuing $10,000 notes to combat money laundering https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapore-to-stop-issuing-10000-notes-to-combat-money-laundering 7 June 2019 The Straits Times 2 July 2014Singapore to stop issuing S$10,000 notes https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/singapore-stop-issuing-s10000-notes Today 29 June 2021 2 July 2014 8 July – A controversy erupts after the National Library Board removes two books for "not promoting family values".Lee Pearl NLB removes two children's titles after complaint that they are not "pro-family" https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nlb-removes-two-childrens-titles-after-complaint-that-they-are-not-pro-family The Straits Times 9 April 2020 8 July 2014Chua Alfred NLB pulls two children's books that 'don't promote family values' https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/nlb-pulls-two-childrens-books-dont-promote-family-values 7 June 2019 Today 9 July 2014 The books were initially planned to be destroyed.Lee Pearl NLB will discard and pulp three children's titles it removed recently https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nlb-will-discard-and-pulp-three-childrens-titles-it-removed-recently The Straits Times 9 April 2020 10 July 2014 After a backlash and a revelation of more books removed,Lee Pearl NLB had pulled more children's books off library's shelves https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nlb-had-pulled-more-childrens-books-off-librarys-shelves The Straits Times 9 April 2020 15 July 2014 the books are reinstated on 18 July, albeit in the adult section.Tan Dawn Wei NLB saga: Two removed children's books will go into adult section at library https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nlb-saga-two-removed-childrens-books-will-go-into-adult-section-at-library 7 June 2019 The Straits Times 18 July 2014Lee Pearl 2 titles removed by NLB back on shelves in adult section https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/2-titles-removed-by-nlb-back-on-shelves-in-adult-section The Straits Times 9 April 2020 26 July 2014 16 July – Malaysia announced that it will charge the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for all Singapore registration vehicles entering mainland Johor. Sentosa's new show called Wings of Time officially opens, replacing the now-shut Songs of the Sea. The show has been running since 16 July.Lin Melissa Sentosa's new night show Wings Of Time officially opens https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sentosas-new-night-show-wings-of-time-officially-opens The Straits Times 4 July 2021 16 July 2014 August 1 August – River Safari Cruise opens at River Safari, replacing a defunct boat ride at Singapore Zoo. The ride traverses the Upper Seletar Reservoir.Chia Alice http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/launching-this-friday-new/1288630.html Launching This Friday: New River Safari Cruise Channel NewsAsia 15 August 2021 30 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140802203614/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/launching-this-friday-new/1288630.html 2 August 2014 5 August – The Transboundary Haze Pollution Act is passed to deal with companies that causes haze pollution in Singapore, impose statutory duties on entities not to engage in such conduct and sets out a compensation regime. However, the penalties have been set at a maximum of $2 million as this is a new law with reviews of the limits in future. No limits are set for civil cases.Opening Speech by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, for the Second Reading of the Transboundary Haze Pollution Bill https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/MSE_20140804001.pdf NAS 3 July 2021 4 August 2014Chua Grace Parliament: New law passed to combat haze https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/parliament-new-law-passed-to-combat-haze The Straits Times 3 July 2021 5 August 2014 9 August – Hossan Leong hosts Singapore's 49th National Day Parade at the Marina Bay Floating Platform. Also, Leong hosted the NDP 6 years later in 2020 for the evening show together with Joakim Gomez, Rebecca Lim, and Fauzi Laily. This was the last National Day Parade appearance for former (and first) Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew before his death on 23 March the following year, who was the only Member of Parliament to have appeared on every parade since independence. 14 August – The Murai Urban Live Firing Facility is officially opened, allowing soldiers to train urban warfare skills in a safe area.Chow Jermyn Soldiers get more hands-on experience with firing live rounds https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/soldiers-get-more-hands-on-experience-with-firing-live-rounds The Straits Times 27 January 2021 14 August 2014 15 August – Land Transport Authority announced the merger of the Thomson Line (TSL) and the Eastern Region Line (ERL), which became Thomson–East Coast MRT line. The eastern section will be 13 km miles in long with nine stations, to be completed in two stages in 2023 and 2024. A 2.2 km miles in extension of the Downtown MRT line to Sungei Bedok MRT station was also unveiled with two stations by 2024, creating an interchange with the Thomson–East Coast line, as well as the East Coast Integrated Depot, the world's first four-in-one depot supporting three MRT lines and a bus depot.Speech by Mr Lui Tuck Yew at the Visit to North-South Line Extension on 15 August 2014 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Lui%20Tuck%20Yew%20at%20the%20Visit%20to%20North-South%20Line%20Extension%20on%2015%20August%202014/ MOT 24 June 2021 15 August 2014 28 February 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210228132924/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Lui%20Tuck%20Yew%20at%20the%20Visit%20to%20North-South%20Line%20Extension%20on%2015%20August%202014/ dead Goy Priscilla Thomson-East Coast Line to run through estates in the east including Marine Parade https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/thomson-east-coast-line-to-run-through-estates-in-the-east-including-marine The Straits Times 24 June 2021 15 August 2014Lui unveils plan for S$6.2b train-bus depot https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/top-stories/lui-unveils-plan-for-s62b-train-bus-depot 18 August 2019 The Business Times 16 August 2014 17 August – Plans are unveiled for the Jurong area, with a revamp of the Jurong Lake Gardens, more housing, the moving of Science Centre to Lakeside, among others. The Ayer Rajah Expressway may also be realigned to support more lakeside housing.https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ndr-2014-transformation-planned-jurong-gardens NDR 2014: Transformation planned for Jurong gardens Today 17 August 2014 5 May 2019 19 August – A security intrusion took place at the Raffles Marina in relation to a custody case.https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mother-who-stole-spore-boat-take-son-home-pleads-guilty Mother who stole into S'pore by boat to take son home pleads guilty Todayonline 5 September 2014 4 July 2019 21 August – A 9-hour train disruption occurred on the North East MRT line, which was caused by dislodged arms, creating a power fault.9-hour NEL breakdown hits 18,000 https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/9-hour-nel-breakdown-hits-18000 Todayonline 7 July 2019 25 August – The Ministry of Education's committee ASPIRE announced recommendations to help improve education and career choices for Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and Polytechnic students. Some recommendations include starting a new education and career guidance (ECG) framework with dedicated career officers in schools and a one-stop portal,Teng Amelia https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/aspire-committee-report-trained-career-officers-one-stop-portal-to-help-students Aspire committee report: Trained career officers, one-stop portal to help students make better choices The Straits Times 5 November 2019 25 August 2014Ng Kelly https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-career-guidance-scheme-help-students-chart-future New career guidance scheme to help students chart future Today 5 November 2019 26 August 2014 a new work and study programme from 2016,Davie Sandra https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/aspire-committee-report-ite-poly-grads-can-work-and-study-under-place-and-train Aspire committee report: ITE, poly grads can work and study under place-and-train programme The Straits Times 5 November 2019 25 August 2014 a national training scheme for Poly and ITE graduates,Teng Amelia https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/aspire-committee-report-national-training-scheme-for-poly-and-ite-grads-to Aspire committee report: National training scheme for poly and ITE grads to upgrade, get better jobs The Straits Times 5 November 2019 25 August 2014 more structured internships and Higher NITEC places,Lee Pearl https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/aspire-committee-report-more-structured-internships-more-higher-nitec-places-at Aspire committee report: More structured internships, more Higher Nitec places at ITE The Straits Times 5 November 2019 25 August 2014 and posting national servicemen to vocations that match their skills learnt in school.Teng Amelia https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/aspire-committee-report-national-servicemen-could-be-posted-to-vocations-that Aspire committee report: National servicemen could be posted to vocations that match their school training The Straits Times 5 November 2019 25 August 2014 All ten recommendations are accepted by MOE.https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/better-choices--deeper-skills--multiple-paths--government-accepts-aspire-committee-s-recommendations Better Choices, Deeper Skills, Multiple Paths: Government Accepts ASPIRE Committee's Recommendations MOE 5 November 2019 25 August 2014https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/aspire-committee-report-6-ways-to-improve-polytechnic-and-ite-education Aspire committee report: 6 ways to improve polytechnic and ITE education The Straits Times 5 June 2019 25 August 2014Siau Ming En https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/aspire-recommendations-improve-polytechnic-ITE-graduates Proposals to improve prospects for poly and ITE graduates announced Today 5 November 2019 25 August 2014 The Land Transport Authority announced that Tanah Merah MRT station will have an additional platform by 2024 to shorten waiting times for commuters heading to Expo and Changi Airport.New Platform at Tanah Merah MRT Station for Faster Travel to Expo and Changi Airport https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=eaf97df7-016d-4a4d-9741-48310ac47112 LTA 28 October 2019 25 August 2014Lee Jian Xuan New platform at Tanah Merah MRT station for trains to Expo, Changi Airport in 2024 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/new-platform-at-tanah-merah-mrt-station-for-trains-to-expo-changi-airport-in 8 September 2019 The Straits Times 25 August 2014 27 August – Official opening of the Agrobazzar Malaysia outlet at Sultan Gate by the Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong and his Malaysian counterpart Najib Tun Razak.PM Lee Hsien Loong and PM Najib Razak jointly open Agrobazaar outlet https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-hsien-loong-and-pm-najib-razak-jointly-open-agrobazaar-outlet 30 July 2019 The Straits Times 27 August 2014Opening ceremony of Agro-Bazaar https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-ceremony-agro-bazaar-27-august-2014 PMO 9 August 2019 27 August 2014 Dulwich College (Singapore) opened its campus at Bukit Batok with an initial cohort size of 884 students with some support from Economic Development Board.https://www.dulwich.org/news-and-events/dulwich-college-singapore-opens-884-students Dulwich College Singapore Opens with 884 students www.dulwich.org en 2019-03-13 29 August – Changi General Hospital's new medical centre starts construction, slated for completion by 2017. At the same time, plans for two polyclinics in Pioneer and Punggol were announced, which will be completed by 2017 as well. Four more polyclinics are also expected by 2020 with redevelopments for polyclinics in Ang Mo Kio and Bedok.Speech by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Health, at Groundbuilding Ceremony for Changi General Hospital Medical Centre, 29 Aug 2014 https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/speech-by-mr-gan-kim-yong-minister-for-health-at-groundbuilding-ceremony-for-changi-general-hospital-medical-centre-29-aug-2014 MOH 31 January 2022 29 August 2014Xing Hui Kok New Medical Centre at CGH to transform outpatient specialist care https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-medical-centre-cgh-transform-outpatient-specialist-care Today 31 January 2022 29 August 2014Kok Xing Hui Changi General Hospital to open new medical centre by 2017 https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/changi-general-hospital-open-new-medical-centre-2017 14 August 2019 Today 30 August 2014 September 1 September – MediaCorp Channel 8's morning belt (only weekdays) is revamped with the introduction of Morning Express, replacing Good Morning Singapore, which had been on air since March 1995. 2 September – The Jurong Rock Caverns officially opens, making it Southeast Asia's first commercial underground rock cavern storage facility for liquid hydrocarbons.Official Opening of the Jurong Rock Caverns on 2 September 2014 https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/transcript-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loongs-speech-official-opening-jurong-rock-caverns PMO 19 July 2019 2 September 2014 10 September – The Media Development Authority classifies the film "To Singapore, with Love" as "Not Allowed for All Ratings" (NAR) due to themes that undermine national security. An appeal against the ban is rejected two months later.MDA has classified the film "To Singapore, With Love" as Not Allowed for All Ratings (NAR) https://www.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media-Room/archived/mda/Media-Releases/2014/mda-has-classified-the-film-to-singapore-with-love-as-not-allowed-for-all-ratings-nar MDA (now IMDA) 1 July 2021 10 September 2014Philomin Laura Elizabeth Local film To Singapore, With Love not allowed to be distributed, shown here: MDA https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/local-film-singapore-love-not-allowed-distributed-shown-here-mda Today 1 July 2021 10 September 2014Tan Pin Pin fails in appeal against To Singapore, with Love classification https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/tan-pin-pin-fails-appeal-against-singapore-love-classification Today 1 July 2021 12 November 2014 15 September – The first automated pharmacy opens in Tan Tock Seng Hospital.Official opening of Tan Tock Seng Hospital B2 Pharmacy featuring soft launch of Outpatient Pharmacy Automated System https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/speech-by-minister-for-health-mr-gan-kim-yong-at-the-official-opening-of-tan-tock-seng-hospital-b2-pharmacy-featuring-soft-launch-of-outpatient-pharmacy-automated-system-15-september-2014 MOH 7 July 2019 15 September 2014 16 September – K Box announced that a data breach hit their servers, resulting in a leak of 300,000 clients' data.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/personal-data-of-300000-k-box-singapore-clients-surfaces-online Personal data of 300,000 K Box Singapore clients surfaces online The Straits Times 12 June 2019 16 September 2014 17 September – Former tour guide Yang Yin was arrested in a case involving criminal breach of trust over the Lasting Power of Attorney. He was charged a month later.https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/former-china-tour-guide-yang-yin-arrested-suspected-criminal-breach-trust Former China tour guide Yang Yin arrested for suspected criminal breach of trust 17 September 2014 Asiaone 2 July 2019 The Lifelong Learning Institute opens in Paya Lebar. In addition, a new CET 2020 Masterplan is launched with a SkillsFuture Council to be set up soon.Official opening of the Lifelong Learning Institute https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/Speech-by-Mr-Tharman-Shanmugaratnam-Deputy-Prime-Minister-and-Minister-for-Finance-at-the-Official-Opening-of-the-Lifelong-Learning-Institute 25 July 2019 MOF 17 September 2014 25 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190725041435/https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/Speech-by-Mr-Tharman-Shanmugaratnam-Deputy-Prime-Minister-and-Minister-for-Finance-at-the-Official-Opening-of-the-Lifelong-Learning-Institute dead CET 2020: Transforming the CET System to Build a Competitive Economy and a Career Resilient Workforce https://www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/news-and-announcements/2014/16_Sep_2014.html WDA (now SSG) 23 April 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20191231072348/https://www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/news-and-announcements/2014/16_Sep_2014.html 31 December 2019 17 September 2014 live Siau Ming En New CET masterplan to get employers more involved in building skills https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-cet-masterplan-get-employers-more-involved-building-skills Today 23 April 2021 17 September 2014 25 September – The National Heart Centre Singapore's new building opens to better serve heart patients.Kok Xing Hui National Heart Centre Singapore officially opens https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/national-heart-centre-officially-opens 7 July 2019 Todayonline 25 September 2014National Heart Centre Singapore's New Building Official Opening https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/transcript-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loongs-opening-address-national-heart-centre PMO 9 August 2019 25 September 2014 27 September – Heckling took place after several protesters at Hong Lim Park went over to a performance by several special needs children.https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/special-needs-children-heckled-cpf-protestors-hong-lim-park Special needs children heckled by CPF protestors at Hong Lim Park Asiaone 4 July 2019 28 September 2014 28 September – A new road network in Marina South opens as a result of the Marina Coastal Expressway.New Roads in Marina South to Open from 28 September https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2014/9/2/new-roads-in-marina-south-to-open-from-28-september.html LTA 23 April 2021 15 September 2014 October 1 October – The Municipal Services Office, first announced during the National Day Rally,Yong Charissa https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/national-day-rally-2014-new-municipal-services-office-to-serve-residents-seamlessly-0 National Day Rally 2014: New Municipal Services Office to serve residents seamlessly The Straits Times 17 August 2014 5 May 2019 is launched. It aims to provide public services more effectively.Three Municipal Services Office models https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/three-municipal-services-office-models Asiaone 6 September 2014 9 June 2019 The Family Justice Courts have been launched to settle family cases more effectively.New rules for Family Justice Courts in 2015 https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-rules-family-justice-courts-2015 Todayonline 1 October 2014 1 July 2019 This brings together the High Court (Family Division), the Family Court and the Youth Court (previously known as the Juvenile Court).Factsheet on the Family Justice Act 2014 https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/content/minlaw/en/news/press-releases/factsheet-family-justice-act-2014.html MINLAW 8 July 2014 16 September 2019 2 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150502223622/https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/content/minlaw/en/news/press-releases/factsheet-family-justice-act-2014.html dead 7 October – The Remote Gambling Act is passed to regulate online gambling activities.Parliament: Remote Gambling Bill passed; but some MPs express concern over exemptions https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parliament-remote-gambling-bill-passed-but-some-mps-express-concern-over-exemptions The Straits Times 7 October 2014 1 July 2019 13 October – SAF Volunteer Corps is established, and sign-ups started from this day.SAF Volunteer Corps made flexible; registration starts Oct 13 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/saf-volunteer-corps-made-flexible-registration-starts-oct-13 The Straits Times 12 October 2014 1 July 2019 19 October – Twenty-two passengers and crew were injured when an Airbus A380 plane operated by Singapore Airlines (SIA) and traveling from the Changi International Airport to Mumbai, hit sudden turbulence during descent.22 hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight to Mumbai https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/22-hurt-turbulence-hits-sia-flight-mumbai Todayonline 20 October 2014 16 September 2019 20 October – MediaCorp Channel 8's primetime belt (only weekdays) received revamp with the introduction of Hello Singapore and a half-hour weekday drama (with the first drama being 118), replacing both Evening News and hour-long weekday drama, respectively.Seah May New Channel 8 programmes keep things current https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/television/new-channel-8-programmes-keep-things-current Today 21 March 2020 18 August 2014 23 October – library@orchard is reopened in Orchard Gateway. 26 October – Jetstar Asia takes over Valuair's services. This comes after Indonesia lifted restrictions on foreign low-cost carriers operating in the country.Jetstar Asia takes over Valuair flights to Indonesia https://web.archive.org/web/20141024150619/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/jetstar-asia-takes-over/1433102.html 24 October 2014 retrieved 24 October 2014Elliott Mark Jetstar Asia absorbs Valuair https://www.traveldailymedia.com/jetstar-asia-absorbs-valuair/ Travel Daily Media 15 September 2019 25 October 2014 28 October – A moored balloon known as an aerostat will be deployed by early next year. The 55-metre long aerostat will be able to detect threats 200 kilometers away from Singapore, being positioned 600 metres above the ground.Chow Jermyn Lift-off for balloon radar to watch over Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lift-off-for-balloon-radar-to-watch-over-singapore The Straits Times 15 September 2019 28 October 2014 The aerostat is officially launched in 2016.Radar-equipped balloon can help detect aerial, maritime threats https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/safs-radar-equipped-balloon-lands-singapore Today 17 June 2019 29 November 2016 30 October – The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled that Malaysia need not pay development charges for a 2010 land swap.S'pore-M'sia land dispute: M'sia will not have to pay tax on ex-railway land https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-msia-land-dispute-msia-will-not-have-pay-tax-ex-railway-land 30 July 2019 Todayonline 31 October 2014 November thumb|300px|right|Marina South Pier MRT station 2 November – A cheating case took place at Sim Lim Square, where a tourist was overcharged for an iPhone.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/vietnamese-tourist-thanks-singaporeans-but-declines-iphone-gift Vietnamese tourist thanks Singaporeans, but declines iPhone gift The Straits Times 8 November 2014 4 July 2019 3 November – The Prevention of Human Trafficking Act is passed in Parliament. It aims to take strong action against human trafficking with stiff penalties for those who engage in it.Anti-human-trafficking laws passed in Parliament https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/anti-human-trafficking-laws-passed-parliament Todayonline 4 November 2014 5 June 2019Second Reading Speech on Prevention of Human Trafficking Bill, by Member of Parliament (Holland-Bukit Timah GRC), Mr Christopher de Souza, 3 November 2014 https://www.mha.gov.sg/docs/default-source/in-parliament/christopher-de-souza's-second-reading-speech-(1).pdf MHA 10 January 2021 3 November 2014 Construction starts on the future National Centre for Infectious Diseases and Centre for Healthcare Innovation, which will better handle outbreaks and pioneer advances in healthcare respectively.Goy Priscilla New infectious disease centre at TTSH aims to improve country's response to outbreaks https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-infectious-disease-centre-at-ttsh-aims-to-improve-countrys-response-to 7 July 2019 The Straits Times 3 November 2014 The Metropolis, an office tower in one-north, is officially opened. The building also serves as Ho Bee Land's headquarters.Inauguration of The Metropolis https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-inauguration-metropolis-3-november-2014 PMO 20 August 2019 3 November 2014 5 November – The Singapore Exchange (SGX) was hit by lightning, causing a 3 hour disruption to trading activities.Leong Grace SGX says trading glitch due to power supply issues, not cyber attack https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/sgx-says-trading-glitch-due-to-power-supply-issues-not-cyber-attack The Straits Times 27 October 2019 5 November 2014 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has since instructed SGX to take action to prevent another recurrence.Leong Grace MAS demands probe as SGX realises lightning can strike more than once https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mas-demands-probe-as-sgx-realises-lightning-can-strike-more-than-once The Straits Times 5 May 2019 7 November 2014 8 November – The Sustainable Singapore Blueprint 2015 is launched, setting new targets for skyrise greenery, cleanliness, transport, among others.Sustainable Singapore Blueprint launched https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/sustainable-singapore-blueprint-launched Today 8 November 2014 5 May 2019 19 November – The first two Bombardier Innovia APM 100 C801A trains are launched on the Bukit Panjang LRT line.Xue Jianyue Bukit Panjang LRT expands train-car fleet https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/bukit-panjang-lrt-expands-train-car-fleet Today 3 July 2021 19 November 2014Lim Adrian First of 13 new train cars for Bukit Panjang LRT in service on Wednesday morning https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/first-of-13-new-train-cars-for-bukit-panjang-lrt-in-service-on-wednesday-morning The Straits Times 16 August 2021 19 November 2014 23 November – Marina South Pier MRT station opens as part of the North–South MRT line extension.https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/marina-south-pier-mrt-station-on-north-south-line-to-open-on-sunday Marina South Pier MRT Station on North-South Line to open on Sunday 22 November 2014 The Straits Times en live https://web.archive.org/web/20180224163243/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/marina-south-pier-mrt-station-on-north-south-line-to-open-on-sunday 24 February 2018 8 November 2019Marina South Pier Station to Open on 23 November https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=4518c4b9-a674-42a4-9f27-81d9325bb983 LTA 6 September 2019 17 November 2014 24 November – Smart Nation is launched to spearhead digital initiatives.S'pore must take full advantage of technology to make people's lives better: PM Lee https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/smart-nation-programme-office-be-set-under-pmo Todayonline 24 November 2014 26 June 2019Smart Nation launch https://www.smartnation.sg/whats-new/speeches/smart-nation-launch Smart Nation 19 July 2019 24 November 2014 28 November – Shisha smoking is banned to reduce health risks.Shisha ban kicks in on Friday: MOH https://sg.news.yahoo.com/shisha-ban-kicks-in-on-friday--moh-104030203.html Yahoo 27 November 2014 4 July 2019 The Seletar Mall opens its doors.Abu Baker Jalelah 5 things about the upcoming Seletar Mall and 5 other popular suburban malls https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/5-things-about-the-upcoming-seletar-mall-and-5-other-popular-suburban-malls 25 July 2019 The Straits Times 7 November 2014 30 November – Bedok Bus Interchange officially opened as Singapore's seventh air-conditioned bus interchange.Opening Ceremony of Bedok Integrated Transport Hub https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Lui%20Tuck%20Yew,%20Minister%20for%20Transport,%20at%20the%20Opening%20Ceremony%20of%20Bedok%20Integrated%20Transport%20Hub%20on%2030%20November%202014/ MOT 30 November 2014 11 August 2019 OneKM (now known as KINEX) is officially opened.UOL opens OneKM, largest shopping mall in up-and-coming Paya Lebar Central https://3ljx2m1ndho3557gp169nffb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/uol-news-releases/media_release_uol_opens_onekm_final.pdf UOL 27 November 2014 24 July 2019 December 5 December – Construction starts for Jewel Changi Airport, as well as the expansion of Changi Airport Terminal 1 with completion by 2018.Speech by Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for Transport, at the groundbreaking ceremony of Jewel Changi Airport on 5 December 2014 https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Lui%20Tuck%20Yew,%20Minister%20for%20Transport,%20at%20the%20groundbreaking%20ceremony%20of%20Jewel%20Changi%20Airport%20on%205%20December%202014/ MOT 23 April 2021 5 December 2014Kaur Karamjit Work on Changi Airport's Jewel project and T1 expansion begins https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/work-on-changi-airports-jewel-project-and-t1-expansion-begins The Straits Times 23 April 2021 5 December 2014 8 December – Warehouse Club opens as a membership-only store at FairPrice Hub.Lin Melissa FairPrice opens membership-only mega retail store, modelled after United States' Costco https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/fairprice-opens-membership-only-mega-retail-store-modelled-after-united-states-costco The Straits Times 1 July 2021 8 December 2014 23 December – Pacnet will be acquired by Telstra, an Australian telco firm.Australia's Telstra buys Pacnet, expands Asia presence cheaply https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-pacnet-m-a-telstra/australias-telstra-buys-pacnet-expands-asia-presence-cheaply-idUKKBN0K10D320141223 https://web.archive.org/web/20180810235403/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-pacnet-m-a-telstra/australias-telstra-buys-pacnet-expands-asia-presence-cheaply-idUKKBN0K10D320141223 dead 10 August 2018 Reuters 25 August 2019 23 December 2014 The acquisition is completed on 16 April 2015.Australia's Telstra completes acquisition of Pacnet https://www.straitstimes.com/business/australias-telstra-completes-acquisition-of-pacnet The Straits Times 25 August 2019 16 April 2015 24 December – Changi General Hospital and St. Andrew's Community Hospital opened an Integrated Building which will expand hospital space.Khalik Salma New integrated building opens next to Changi General Hospital https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-integrated-building-opens-next-to-changi-general-hospital 7 July 2019 The Straits Times 24 December 2014 27 December – The Big Box, a megastore, opens to the public.New megastore Big Box opens in Jurong East today https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/new-megastore-big-box-opens-in-jurong-east-today The Straits Times 19 July 2019 27 December 2014 28 December – Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashes while en route to Changi Airport from Surabaya, killing all 162 passengers on board.T. Avineshwaran AirAsia Flight QZ8501 loses contact with Indonesian air traffic https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2014/12/28/airasia-flight-missing 25 August 2019 The Star 28 December 2014 31 December – MediaCorp Channel 5's primetime belt received revamp (such as moving News 5 (formerly News 5 Tonight) to 9pm) as a part of "Local Upsize" transition.https://tva.onscreenasia.com/2014/11/local-upsize-on-mediacorps-new-channel-5/ Local Upsize on MediaCorp's new Channel 5 2014-11-12 Television Asia Plus en 2019-03-13 Deaths 14 January – William Tiah Hung Wai, murder victim of Chan Lie Sian (b. 1978).Lum Selina Brothel operator to hang for murdering pimp he accused of stealing $6,500, Latest Singapore News - The New Paper https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/brothel-operator-hang-murdering-pimp-he-accused-stealing-6500 2024-05-16 tnp.straitstimes.com en 21 January – Kassim Masdor, music composer, arranger and producer of Modern Malay music (b. 1938).Kassim Masdor https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=222fff09-56e1-40f5-b35a-2cb8f90fb2df 2025-06-17 www.nlb.gov.sg 30 January – Ong Kim Hoi, founder of No Signboard Seafood (b. 1940).Ee David No Signboard Seafood founder dies at age of 74 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/no-signboard-seafood-founder-dies-at-age-of-74 The Straits Times 23 April 2021 3 February 2014 25 February – Mohamed Ariff Suradi, former PAP Member of Parliament for Ulu Pandan Constituency and Kampong Kembangan Constituency (b. 1930).cue 2014-02-25 Mantan Anggota Parlimen Ariff Suradi meninggal dunia, Berita Singapura - Beritaharian.sg https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/mantan-anggota-parlimen-ariff-suradi-meninggal-dunia 2025-06-17 BeritaHarian ms 26 February – Chua Sian Chin, former Cabinet Minister and former PAP Member of Parliament for MacPherson Constituency (b. 1933).Chua Sian Chin http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-03-13_113306.html NLB 20 August 2019 8 March – Lee Gek Seng, pioneering unionist and founding member of the People's Action Party (b. 1927).Ong Andrea 2014-03-11 PAP founding member, 87, dies from heart failure https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/search?q=%22PAP+founding+member%2C+87%2C+dies+from+heart+failure%22 2025-06-17 NewspaperSG 19 March – Nancy Gan, murder victim of Dewi Sukowati (b. 1945).Chia Rachel 2016-06-01 Maid gets 18 years' jail for killing employer, socialite Nancy Gan https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/maid-gets-18-years-jail-for-killing-employer 2024-05-16 The Straits Times en 0585-3923 13 April – Abdul Ghani Abdul Hamid, writer, poet and artist (b. 1933).Abdul Ghani Abdul Hamid http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_427__2008-11-18.html NLB 12 November 2019 23 April – Dixie Tan, former PAP Member of Parliament for Ulu Pandan SMC (b. 1935).Monica Kotwani Former PAP MP Dr Dixie Tan dies aged 78 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/former-pap-mp-dr-dixie/1080798.html Channel NewsAsia 23 April 2014 11 May 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140425204638/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/former-pap-mp-dr-dixie/1080798.html 25 April 2014 30 April – Kartina Dahari, Singaporean Malay singer (b. 1941).Sunawan Riz Popular Malay entertainer Kartina Dahari dies http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/malay-entertainer-kartina/1091048.html Channel NewsAsia 29 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20140502032323/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/malay-entertainer-kartina/1091048.html 2 May 2014 30 April 2014 11 June – Muhammad Noor, murder victim of Rasheed Muhammad and Ramzan Rizwan (b. 1955).Jo Yeo Sam 2014-06-14 Two Pakistani men charged with murder over legless body in suitcase https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/two-pakistani-men-charged-with-murder-over-legless-body-in-suitcase 2024-05-16 The Straits Times en 0585-3923 1 August – Mohammad Airyl Amirul Haziq Mohamed Ariff, murder victim of Noraidah Mohd Yussof (b. 2009).Lum Selina 2016-03-28 Woman, 34, admits to abusing son, 4, which led to his death https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/woman-34-admits-to-abusing-son-4-which-led-to-his-death 2024-05-16 The Straits Times en 0585-3923 5 August – Janet Lim, Singapore's first Asian hospital matron (b. 1923).Janet Lim http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2013-05-14_131824.html NLB 29 October 2019 6 August – Daisy Vaithilingam, co-founders of MINDS (b. 1925).Hoe Pei Shan Tai Janice Medical social work pioneer dies, aged 88 https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/medical-social-work-pioneer-dies-aged-88 Asiaone 3 February 2021 11 August 2014 27 August – Juliana Yasin, artist (b. 1970).Juliana Yasin http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1845_2011-10-09.html NLB 29 October 2019 29 August – David Bala, former comedian and actor (b. 1947).Comedy King David Bala passes away https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/celebrity/actor-and-comedian-david-bala-passes-away 2026-02-25 TODAY en 1 November – Iskandar Ismail, Musician and winner of 2008 Cultural Medallion in Music (b. 1956).Iskandar Mirza Ismail http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-01-10_181916.html NLB 12 November 2019 19 November – Tran Cam Ny, murder victim of Jackson Lim Hou Peng (b. 1982).Shan Hoe Pei 2014-11-21 Man arrested for alleged murder of Vietnamese woman in Ang Mo Kio flat https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-arrested-for-alleged-murder-of-vietnamese-woman-in-ang-mo-kio-flat 2024-05-16 The Straits Times en 0585-3923 27 December – Michael Fam, 6th Chairman of the Housing and Development Board (b. 1927).Michael Fam was a rare and selfless individual: PM Lee https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/michael-fam-was-rare-and-selfless-individual-pm-lee The Business Times 2014-12-29 2025-12-01 en Angela Tan Unknown date March – Umaisyah, murder victim in the Chin Swee Road child death (b. 2011).Menon Malavika 2019-09-11 Police investigating death at Chin Swee Road HDB block https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/police-investigate-unnatural-death-at-chin-swee-road-hdb-block 2024-05-16 The Straits Times en 0585-3923 References 2014 in Category:Years of the 21st century in Singapore Singapore Category:2010s in Singapore Singapore