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Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
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Deaths in September
- 2 Earl Lu, artist
- 13 Ang Teck Bee, former sportsman
Events in September
- Singaporean response to Hurricane KatrinaSingaporean response to Hurricane KatrinaFollowing that devastation of the United States Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina, the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, sent a letter to US President George W...
- 2005 dengue outbreak in Singapore2005 dengue outbreak in SingaporeIn the 2005 dengue outbreak in Singapore, a significant rise in the number of dengue fever cases was reported in Singapore, becoming the country's worst health crisis since the 2003 SARS epidemic...
- 1-13 Hungry Ghost Festival
- 2-10 Korean Food Fiesta
- 2-25 Lantern Safari 2005
- 5-10 11th Ngee Ann City National Lion Dance Championships 2005
- 8-11 Singapore OpenSingapore Open (golf)The Singapore Open is a golf tournament in Singapore that has been sanctioned by the Asian Tour from that tour's inception in 1995 and by the European Tour since 2009. It was founded in 1961 and was staged annually until 2001, when it was won by Thaworn Wiratchant. It was then cancelled for lack of...
2005 - 8-14 Korean Film Festival
- 9-30 QuidamQuidamQuidam is the ninth stage show produced by Cirque du Soleil. It premiered in April 1996 and has now been watched by millions of spectators around the world...
by Cirque du SoleilCirque du SoleilCirque du Soleil , is a Canadian entertainment company, self-described as a "dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment." Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and located in the inner-city area of Saint-Michel, it was founded in Baie-Saint-Paul in 1984 by two former street performers, Guy... - 12 Kranji War MemorialKranji War MemorialThe Kranji War Memorial is located at 9 Woodlands Road, in Kranji in northern Singapore. Dedicated to the men and women from United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Sri Lanka, India, Malaya, the Netherlands and New Zealand who died defending Singapore and Malaya against the invading Japanese forces...
Dedication Service - 12-18 Festival Mexicano 2005
- 12-18 5th International Guitar Festival 2005
- 16-18 Snow.Wolf.LakeSnow.Wolf.LakeSnow.Wolf.Lake is Hong Kong's first modern musical. Jacky Cheung, a cantopop artist, was the artistic director of the show. He also played the leading character of the musical. The show time of the whole musical lasts for about three hours. Snow. Wolf.Lake has two different versions; one in...
musical - 17 Indonesian Art Festival 2005
- 17-25 UIM F1 Powerboat World Championship
- 25 Singapore International Watch Auction 2005
- 27-30 STOMPStompStomp may refer to:*Stomp , a downwards kick using the heel*Stomp , a percussive physical theatre troupe*Stomp Records, a record label now part of Union Label Group*Stomp Entertainment, an Australian entertainment group...
- 29-30 ARTSingapore
- 30 Listen Live
- 30 Singapore JewelFest
30 September 2005 (Friday)
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The Five Power Defence Arrangement holds its annual exercise code-named Exercise Suman Warrior to be held in KuantanKuantanKuantan is the state capital of Pahang, the 3rd largest state in Malaysia. It is situated near the mouth of the Kuantan River and faces the South China Sea. If one measures the distance along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it is located roughly halfway between Singapore and Kota Bharu...
, Malaysia. (CNA)
- Singapore concludes a bilateral defence exercise with AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, code-named Star Lion. The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosive Defence GroupChemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosive Defence GroupThe Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosive Defence Group is a group formed by various Singapore Armed Forces units to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities and provide an immediate response in the event of chemical and biological incidents.The CBRE Group also works closely with the...
from the Singapore Armed ForcesSingapore Armed ForcesThe Singapore Armed Forces is the military arm of the Total Defence of the Republic of Singapore; as well as the military component of the Ministry of Defence. The SAF comprises three branches: the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Navy...
took part in this exercise. (CNA)
- 53-year-old Jack Wong wins the Singapore Open Bowling title. (CNA)
- More taxi companiesTaxicabs of SingaporeTaxicabs are a popular form of public transport in the compact city state of Singapore, with fares considered relatively low compared to those in most cities in developed countries...
meet quality service standards set by the Land Transport AuthorityLand Transport AuthorityThe Land Transport Authority is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport of the Singapore Government.-History:...
. (CNA)
- SIM UniversitySIM UniversitySIM University is a private university in Singapore. Established in 2005, UniSIM is approved by Singapore's Ministry of Education to award recognised Singapore degrees. The university is part of the Singapore Institute of Management Group...
, the fourth university in Singapore, receives more applications than the number of places available for its pioneer batch. (CNA)
29 September 2005 (Thursday)
- A small fire breaks out at the Health Ministry's office in PutrajayaPutrajayaPutrajaya is a planned city, located 25km south of Kuala Lumpur, that serves as the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. The seat of government was shifted in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, due to the overcrowding and congestion in the Kuala Lumpur areas...
at 7:52 am. No injuries were reported. (The Star)
- Malaysia moves up 7 places and now has the 24th most competitive economy out of 117 countries, according to the World Economic ForumWorld Economic ForumThe World Economic Forum is a Swiss non-profit foundation, based in Cologny, Geneva, best known for its annual meeting in Davos, a mountain resort in Graubünden, in the eastern Alps region of Switzerland....
. (MSN Money) (Forbes)
- Legislative bills are being prepared to protect consumers and halt the activities of illegal practitioners. The bills are targeted at roughly 10,000 beauty and health care centers operating in Malaysia, said Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi LekChua Soi LekDatuk Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek ; born 2 January 1947, also known as Chua Kin Seng, is a Malaysian politician from the state of Johor. He is married to Datin Seri Wong Sek Hin. They have three children...
. (The Star) (Bernama)
- Michael McCrea, a 46 year old British businessman, is charged in Singapore court with two counts of murder, two days after he was extradited from Australia. (Guardian) (CNA)
- In an ASEAN forum, Thai Prime Minister Thaksin ShinawatraThaksin ShinawatraThaksin Shinawatra is a Thai businessman and politician, who was Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001 to 2006, when he was overthrown in a military coup....
proposes banning its citizens from holding dual citizenship. Among other issues discussed in the forum were the status of the 131 Thai nationals who fled to Malaysia. (The Star)
- A national avian flu committee has been set up to prepare in case of an outbreak of the H5N1H5N1Influenza A virus subtype H5N1, also known as "bird flu", A or simply H5N1, is a subtype of the influenza A virus which can cause illness in humans and many other animal species...
strain of flu in the country. RMRinggitRinggit mostly refers to the Malaysian ringgit, which is the local currency in Malaysia, but it can also refer to the Brunei dollar or Singapore dollar in the Malay language. The word ringgit was originally used to refer to the serrated edges of Spanish silver dollars widely circulated in the area...
500 million worth of medications, vaccines and protective gear would be needed, said Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek. (The Star) (NST)
- Malaysia now houses the first production centre in Asia for the television programme Fear FactorFear FactorFear Factor is an American stunt/dare reality game show. The original Dutch version was called Now or Neverland. When Endemol USA and NBC adapted it to the American market in 2001, they changed the name to Fear Factor. The show pits contestants against each other in a variety of stunts for a...
. Indian, Indonesian and Malaysian versions of Fear Factor are also currently in production, with Fear Factor Malaysia premiering on ntv7Ntv7Natseven TV Sdn Bhd or better known as ntv7 is a terrestrial television channel in Malaysia. It was launched nationwide on 7 April 1998 and was the country's third private free-to-air TV station after TV3 and Astro. Its mission is to promote a happier and more enlightened Malaysia...
on November 11. (The Star) (NST) (Bernama)
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Abdul Rahim Md Noor, a policeman, has become PenangPenangPenang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the...
's fifth casualty of the dengue feverDengue feverDengue fever , also known as breakbone fever, is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash that is similar to measles...
outbreak. The Pulau Pinang Municipal Council has fogged around 780,000 houses and issued fines to 376 house owners housing mosquito larvae. (The Star) (The Star) (NST)
28 September 2005 (Wednesday)
- Singapore announces its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its portsPort of SingaporeThe Port of Singapore refers to the collective facilities and terminals that conduct maritime trade handling functions in Singapore's harbours and which handle Singapore's shipping...
, particularly with the impending growth of the liquefied natural gasLiquefied natural gasLiquefied natural gas or LNG is natural gas that has been converted temporarily to liquid form for ease of storage or transport....
sector. (CNA)
- S$5 million of aid will be donated by Singapore to help rebuild the general hospital in Tsunami-striken2004 Indian Ocean earthquakeThe 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea megathrust earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC on Sunday, December 26, 2004, with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake itself is known by the scientific community as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake...
MeulabohMeulabohMeulaboh is the capital of West Aceh Regency, Indonesia. Meulaboh is among the hardest hit areas by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Being just 150 km from the epicenter of the earthquake, Meulaboh was hit by tsunami, leaving the estimated deaths of 40,000 people out of 120,000...
in IndonesiaIndonesiaIndonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. (CNA)
- The Singapore Cord Blood BankSingapore cord blood bankThe Singapore Cord Blood Bank is Singapore’s only public cord blood bank that collects, processes and stores donated umbilical cord blood for use in stem cell transplants...
opens at the Kandang Kerbau Women's and Children's HospitalKandang Kerbau Women's and Children's HospitalFormerly known as Kandang Kerbau Hospital, KK Women's and Children's Hospital is now the largest hospital specialising in healthcare for women and children in Singapore....
, the first to do so in Southeast AsiaSoutheast AsiaSoutheast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
which meets international standards. (CNA)
- Datuk Seri Rafidah AzizRafidah AzizTan Sri Rafidah binti Abdul Aziz is a Malaysian politician and the current Member of Parliament for the Kuala Kangsar constituency since 1986....
has been ordered by the CabinetCabinet (government)A Cabinet is a body of high ranking government officials, typically representing the executive branch. It can also sometimes be referred to as the Council of Ministers, an Executive Council, or an Executive Committee.- Overview :...
to appear in ParliamentParliament of MalaysiaThe Parliament of Malaysia is the national legislature of Malaysia, based on the Westminster system. The bicameral parliament consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The King as the Head of State is the third component of Parliament....
to give explanations regarding the approved permits controversy. (The Star)
- Proton Holdings BhdProton (company)Proton is a Malaysian automobile manufacturer headquartered in Subang Jaya and Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, with a manufacturing plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak. Founded in 1983, it was Malaysia's only carmaker until the establishment of its competitor and arch-rival, Perodua, in 1993...
continues to hold partnership talks with VolkswagenVolkswagenVolkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer and is the original and biggest-selling marque of the Volkswagen Group, which now also owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda marques and the truck manufacturer Scania.Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, where it is...
, which could also result in Volkswagen obtaining shares in Proton. (The Star)
- The dengue fever outbreak in Malaysia and Singapore does not pose a threat to both countries' tourism industry. (CNA)
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Following a failed molotov cocktailMolotov cocktailThe Molotov cocktail, also known as the petrol bomb, gasoline bomb, Molotov bomb, fire bottle, fire bomb, or simply Molotov, is a generic name used for a variety of improvised incendiary weapons...
attack on the MCAMalaysian Chinese AssociationMalaysian Chinese Association is a uni-racial political party in Malaysia that represents the Malaysian Chinese ethnicity; it is one of the three major component parties of the ruling coalition in Malaysia called the Barisan Nasional in Malay, or National Front in English.Along with the largest...
's office in MuarMuar (town)Muar, also known as Bandar Maharani is a town geopolitically situated in Muar District in the region or area of Muar in northwestern Johor, Malaysia...
two days earlier, the same person who threw the cocktails earlier now hurls bricks at the office. (The Star)
27 September 2005 (Tuesday)
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Weapons including assault rifleAssault rifleAn assault rifle is a selective fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine. Assault rifles are the standard infantry weapons in most modern armies...
s, hand grenadeHand grenadeA hand grenade is any small bomb that can be thrown by hand. Hand grenades are classified into three categories, explosive grenades, chemical and gas grenades. Explosive grenades are the most commonly used in modern warfare, and are designed to detonate after impact or after a set amount of time...
s and over 800 rounds of ammunition belonging to a gang were seized from a condominium unit in CherasCheras, Kuala LumpurCheras is a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. The township is located to the south-east of Kuala Lumpur. Cheras is also adjacent to Ampang to the north and Kajang to the south, both of which are major cities within the metropolitan area of Kuala Lumpur.-Origins:Originally,...
. (The Star)
- The number of deaths from dengue fever in Malaysia has gone up to 70 and Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek warns that a new dengue outbreak would happen only in a matter of time. (The Star) (The Star) (Reuters) (NST)
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad BadawiAbdullah Ahmad BadawiTun Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi is a Malaysian politician who served as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2009. He was also the President of the United Malays National Organisation , the largest political party in Malaysia, and led the governing Barisan Nasional parliamentary coalition...
returns back to Malaysia after being overseas for over two weeks. (The Star)
26 September 2005 (Monday)
- At least 31 people in SelangorSelangorSelangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west...
, PerakPerakPerak , one of the 13 states of Malaysia, is the second largest state in the Peninsular Malaysia bordering Kedah and Yala Province of Thailand to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kelantan and Pahang to the east, Selangor the Strait of Malacca to the south and west.Perak means silver in Malay...
, Negeri SembilanNegeri SembilanNegeri Sembilan, one of the 13 states that constitutes Malaysia, lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur and borders Selangor on the north, Pahang in the east, and Malacca and Johor to the south....
and Penang have died from dengue fever in Malaysia, while 9,300 dengue cases has been reported so far this year. Large-scale anti-dengue operations are scheduled to begin on October 1 in selected states, and schools in high-risk areas would be closed. (The Star)
- A unidentified man tries to launch Molotov cocktailMolotov cocktailThe Molotov cocktail, also known as the petrol bomb, gasoline bomb, Molotov bomb, fire bottle, fire bomb, or simply Molotov, is a generic name used for a variety of improvised incendiary weapons...
s into the MCA's office in Muar but fails. (The Star)
- Hurricane KatrinaHurricane KatrinaHurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
: Malaysia contributes USDUnited States dollarThe United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
1 million (RM3.77 million)to the American Red CrossAmerican Red CrossThe American Red Cross , also known as the American National Red Cross, is a volunteer-led, humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States. It is the designated U.S...
in aid for the victims of the hurricane. (The Star)
- The deadline for integrated resortIntegrated ResortAn integrated resort is a resort with a wide variety of leisure and entertainment attractions, all housed in one resort property. The first known integrated resort began in early 1980s in Malaysia, when Resorts World Genting was developed from a single hotel with casino facility to a variety of...
s' bidding process has been postponed till the end of November 2005 for the Marina Bay site, while the one on SentosaSentosaSentosa, which translates to peace and tranquility in Malay , is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some five million people a year...
will be held by the first quarter of 2006. (CNA)
- A prime plot of land at Orchard Turn has been put up for sale by the Urban Redevelopment AuthorityUrban Redevelopment AuthorityThe Urban Redevelopment Authority is the national urban planning authority of Singapore, and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development of the Singapore Government.-Mission:The authority was established on 1 April 1974, and is of especially critical importance to the city-state,...
, and is expected to see intense competition from potential developers. (CNA)
25 September 2005 (Sunday)
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MotorsportMotorsportMotorsport or motorsports is the group of sports which primarily involve the use of motorized vehicles, whether for racing or non-racing competition...
: Loris CapirossiLoris CapirossiLoris Capirossi is a retired Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer, who competed between and...
wins the 2005 edition of the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand PrixMalaysian motorcycle Grand PrixThe Malaysian motorcycle Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that is part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season.-Multiple winners :-Multiple winners :-By year:...
at the Sepang International CircuitSepang International CircuitThe Sepang International Circuit is a racing circuit in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located near Kuala Lumpur International Airport, approximately 60 km south of the capital city Kuala Lumpur. It is the venue used for the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix, A1 Grand Prix as well as the...
but Valentino RossiValentino RossiValentino Rossi, , is an Italian professional motorcycle racer and multiple MotoGP World Champion. He is one of the most successful motorcycle racers of all time, with nine Grand Prix World Championships to his name – seven of which are in the premier class.Following his father, Graziano Rossi,...
clinches the championship. (Bernama) (CNN) (CNN/SI)
- Motorsport: Alex YoongAlex YoongAlexander Charles Yoong Loong , is a Malaysian race car driver of European and Asian parentage. His mother, Joanna Bean, is from England. His father, Hanifah Yoong Yin Fah , a Malaysian Chinese, is a former racer and manager of the Shah Alam circuit between 1988 and 1998...
finishes fifth in the Great Britain leg of the 2005–06 A1 Grand Prix championships and takes 6 points for A1 Team MalaysiaA1 Team MalaysiaA1 Team Malaysia is the Malaysian team of A1 Grand Prix, an international racing series.- Management :A1 Team Malaysia is operated by A1 Team Sdn. Bhd...
. Fairuz Fauzy finishes 11th in the Sprint Race. (Motorsport.com) (Guardian) (The Sun UK)
- The University of NottinghamUniversity of NottinghamThe University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with further campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
's Malaysia campus is set to be formally opened by Prime Minister of MalaysiaPrime ministerA prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Monday. (BBC)
- Dengue feverDengue feverDengue fever , also known as breakbone fever, is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash that is similar to measles...
haemorrhagic fever claimed the life of Rahmad Abdul Hamid and her seven-month old unborn child in Penang. She is the second casualty of the disease in Penang. (The Star)
- MCA ministers could be restricted to a maximum of two parliamentary terms or 10 years while state executive councillors three terms if the proposal from the party's leaders goes through. (The Star)
- Hurricane RitaHurricane RitaHurricane Rita was the fourth-most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded and the most intense tropical cyclone ever observed in the Gulf of Mexico. Rita caused $11.3 billion in damage on the U.S. Gulf Coast in September 2005...
: Malaysians living in TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
return back to their homes after the danger of Hurricane Rita subsides. (The Star)
- Permanent facilities for F1 Powerboat racing will be built in Marina Bay.(CNA)
- Six buildings win the URA Architectural Heritage Award.(CNA)
- Rising oil prices has benefited the local oil rigOil platformAn oil platform, also referred to as an offshore platform or, somewhat incorrectly, oil rig, is a lаrge structure with facilities to drill wells, to extract and process oil and natural gas, and to temporarily store product until it can be brought to shore for refining and marketing...
manufacturing industry. The two biggest players who collective command 80% of the world market, Keppel FELS and SembCorp MarineSembCorp MarineSembcorp Marine Limited is part of SembCorp Industries, an Asian company based in Singapore. It is listed on the Singapore stock exchange or SGX and is part of the Straits Times Index there...
, saw order books expanding to USD5.0 billion and USD3.8 billion respectively. (CNA)
- ADASIA, a biennial event, is expected to be attended by about 1,500 delegates when it is held in Singapore from 20-23 November. (CNA)
- The MediShield's coverage will be extended up to age 85, five years more than the existing limit, from 2006. (CNA)
- Subsidised healthcare will no longer be accorded to foreign workers in polyclinicPolyclinicPolyclinics in England are intended to offer a far greater range of services than can be offered by current general practitioner practices and local health centres. In addition to traditional GP services they would offer extended urgent care, healthy living services, community mental health...
s in 2006, and may be extended to hospitals later. (CNA)
24 September 2005 (Saturday)
- Daniel Lee Chee HunDaniel Lee Chee HunDanell Lee Chieh Hun is a Malaysian singer most notable for winning the second season of Malaysian Idol and he is even video-featured in Singapore's popular youth TV station - .-Malaysian Idol 2:Better known as Daniel throughout the show, he beat over...
wins the second season of Malaysian IdolMalaysian IdolMalaysian Idol is the Malaysian version of the Idol Series that started in UK, similar to shows such as UK's Pop Idol and American Idol in the franchise. This show is a contest to determine the best young singer in Malaysia, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although some runners-up...
, beating Norhanita Hamzah by obtaining 68% out of 1.67 million votes cast by viewers. (The Star) (NST)
- Datuk M. Kaveas keeps the president's post in the People's Progressive PartyPeople's Progressive Party (Malaysia)The People's Progressive Party is a political party in Malaysia.The party is one of the constituent members of the ruling National Front and is a multiracial party.-History:...
unopposed in the party elections. (The Star) (NST)
- Datuk Seri Najib Tun RazakNajib Tun RazakDato' Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak is the sixth, and since 2009, Prime Minister of Malaysia. He previously held the post of Deputy Prime Minister from 7 January 2004 until he succeeded Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister on 3 April 2009. Najib is President of the United...
told reporters at a religious seminar that Malaysia will not interfere with Thailand's domestic affairs. He also said that Malaysia could improve its security along its borders and that they were ready to cooperate with Thai authorities to stop the violence in Thailand's southern provinces. (The Star) (Bernama)
- The Singapore Police ForceSingapore Police ForceThe Singapore Police Force is the main agency tasked with maintaining law and order in the city-state. Formerly known as the Republic of Singapore Police , it has grown from an 11-man organisation to a 38,587 strong force...
uses public busesBus transport in SingaporeBus transport in Singapore is the most comprehensive and affordable means of public transport for the masses, with over two million rides taken per day on average on the buses of the two main public transport providers SBS Transit and SMRT Corporation...
to spread its anti-crime message as part of the Crime Awareness Reach-out Exercise. (CNA)
- A dialogue session between the government and charitable groups has indicated the groups' willingness to self-regulate, and the governments stand in its desire to step in to mediate only when necessary.(CNA), (CNA).
- Lim Swee SayLim Swee SayLim Swee Say is a politician from Singapore. A member of the governing People's Action Party , he is currently a Cabinet Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and the Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress....
will drop his post as Second Minister for National Development and serve full-time as the Deputy Secretary-GeneralDeputy Secretary-GeneralA Deputy Secretary-General is a deputy to a Secretary General.The title may refer specifically to:* United Nations Deputy Secretary-General* Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General...
of the National Trades Union CongressNational Trades Union CongressThe National Trades Union Congress , also known as the Singapore National Trades Union Congress , is the sole national trade union centre in Singapore...
from 1 October(CNA)
- Three youths become the first recipients of the new Goh Chok Tong Youth Promise Award aimed towards recognising youths of the Malay communityMalays in SingaporeMalays in Singapore are defined by the Singaporean government using the broader and antiquated "Malay race" concept, rather than modern-day Malay ethnic group. Although Malays have inhabited the area that is now Singapore since the 17th century, most of the Malays in Singapore today are immigrants...
who display excellence in their fields of expertise. (CNA)
- Parkway Hospitals Singapore sets up the first Computed TomographyComputed tomographyX-ray computed tomography or Computer tomography , is a medical imaging method employing tomography created by computer processing...
training centre in Southeast Asia at Mount Elizabeth HospitalMount Elizabeth HospitalMount Elizabeth Hospital is a 373-bed private hospital in Singapore operated by Parkway Health. It was started in 1976 and officially opened in 8 December 1979....
(CNA)
- The late artist Earl Lu's tribute exhibition attracts hundreds of viewers. (CNA)
- Participants of the first Women's Seminar proposes setting up a national Women's Register to help them to network. (CNA)
23 September 2005 (Friday)
- 2005 dengue outbreak in Singapore: New reports of confirmed dengue cases has dropped sharply to 78 on 23 September 2005, a 54% fall from 22 September 2005’s 136 cases. However, 6 more people are admitted to the hospitals. (CNA)
- DiplomacyDiplomacyDiplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of groups or states...
: Singapore has signed a new Memorandum of UnderstandingMemorandum of understandingA memorandum of understanding is a document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. It is often used in cases where parties either do not imply a legal commitment or in...
with Indonesia to strengthened cooperation in maritimeSeaA sea generally refers to a large body of salt water, but the term is used in other contexts as well. Most commonly, it means a large expanse of saline water connected with an ocean, and is commonly used as a synonym for ocean...
educationEducationEducation in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
and training. The new MOU was witnessed by the Transport Minister Teo Cheow Tong in JakartaJakartaJakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
. (CNA) - Fight against terror should not target MuslimMuslimA Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
s in general, said Foreign MinisterForeign ministerA Minister of Foreign Affairs, or foreign minister, is a cabinet minister who helps form the foreign policy of a sovereign state. The foreign minister is often regarded as the most senior ministerial position below that of the head of government . It is often granted to the deputy prime minister in...
George YeoGeorge YeoGeorge Yeo Yong-Boon is a former politician from Singapore. A member of the governing People's Action Party , he served in the Cabinet from 1991 to 2011 as the Minister for Information and the Arts , Minister for Health , Minister for Trade and Industry and Minister for Foreign Affairs...
, speaking at the UN General Assembly, and noted the eminent threat poised by the ideology of Osama bin LadenOsama bin LadenOsama bin Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden was the founder of the militant Islamist organization Al-Qaeda, the jihadist organization responsible for the September 11 attacks on the United States and numerous other mass-casualty attacks against civilian and military targets...
and the terroristsTerrorismTerrorism is the systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion. In the international community, however, terrorism has no universally agreed, legally binding, criminal law definition...
. He have further noted that the dangers of over-reaction to violenceViolenceViolence is the use of physical force to apply a state to others contrary to their wishes. violence, while often a stand-alone issue, is often the culmination of other kinds of conflict, e.g...
that's perpetrated by a very small minority of Muslims around the worldWorldWorld is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth....
. (CNA) - Civil Aviation in Singapore: Code share agreement have been signed between Singapore AirlinesSingapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines Limited is the flag carrier airline of Singapore. Singapore Airlines operates a hub at Changi Airport and has a strong presence in the Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and "Kangaroo Route" markets...
and Asiana AirlinesAsiana AirlinesAsiana Airlines Inc. is one of South Korea's two major airlines, along with Korean Air. Asiana has its headquarters in Asiana Town in Osoe-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul...
of South KoreaSouth KoreaThe Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. The agreements will path future cooperation, with initial services between Singapore and SeoulSeoulSeoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
. (CNA) - BusinessEconomy of SingaporeSingapore has a highly developed state capitalist mixed economy; the state owns stakes in firms that comprise perhaps 60% of the GDP through entities such as the sovereign wealth fund Temasek...
: SembCorp Marine will be acquiring the Texas-based Sabine Shipyard. The acquisition was announced after rival Keppel Corp managed a lead in clinching contracts to repair or replace oil rigs damaged by Hurricane Katrina. (CNA)
22 September 2005 (Thursday)
- A decomposing maleMaleMale refers to the biological sex of an organism, or part of an organism, which produces small mobile gametes, called spermatozoa. Each spermatozoon can fuse with a larger female gamete or ovum, in the process of fertilization...
bodyBodyWith regard to living things, a body is the physical body of an individual. "Body" often is used in connection with appearance, health issues and death...
was found in an Indus Road flat after the policePoliceThe police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
were alerted by the foul-odour rooting from an 11th storey apartmentApartmentAn apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
unit. The man, believed in his 30s, was found lying face-up in the living roomLiving roomA living room, also known as sitting room, lounge room or lounge , is a room for entertaining adult guests, reading, or other activities...
, stained with a pool of blood. (CNA) - Business: The Global Entrepolis @ Singapore 2005 is expected to attract over 10,000 participants. Singapore is currently on a bid to host substantial business conventions. Prime MinisterPrime Minister of SingaporeThe Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore is the head of the government of the Republic of Singapore. The President of Singapore appoints as Prime Minister a Member of Parliament who, in his opinion, is most likely to command the confidence of a majority of MPs.The office of Prime Minister...
Lee Hsien LoongLee Hsien LoongLee Hsien Loong is the third and current Prime Minister of Singapore. He is married to Ho Ching, who is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Holdings. He is the eldest son of Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew....
will be opening the event on 27 September 2005, Monday. The four-day event will take place in Suntec CitySuntec CitySuntec City is a major multi-use development located in Marina Centre, a subzone of the Downtown Core Planning Area in Singapore.- Design :Suntec City was designed by Tsao & McKown Architects with emphasis on Chinese geomancy . The five buildings and the convention center are arranged so that they...
, with 41 conferences and events scheduled for participants from all over the world. (CNA) - SmugglingSmugglingSmuggling is the clandestine transportation of goods or persons, such as out of a building, into a prison, or across an international border, in violation of applicable laws or other regulations.There are various motivations to smuggle...
of cigarettes rose by a 100% compared to the previous year, with above 120,000 packets of cigarettes confiscated to date. (CNA) - 2005 dengue outbreak in Singapore: 2 new deaths related to dengue, which brought the figure of dengue-related deaths to 10 in this year alone. The most recent victims were a 61 year-old man and a 55 year-old woman last month, who were both suffering from other diseases. 136 new cases of dengue fever were reported on 22 September 2005, a 4% increase from 21 September 2005's 131 cases. (CNA)
- The Sentosa ExpressSentosa ExpressSentosa Express is a monorail line connecting Sentosa island to HarbourFront on the Singapore mainland across the waters.Built at a cost of S$140 million, development started in June 2003 and was completed in December 2006. The fully elevated 2.1-kilometre two-way line and three out of four...
project is on target for completion as its trains arrive from Japan. (CNA) - Raintree Picture's The MaidThe MaidThe Maid is a 2005 Singaporean horror film telling of a maid recently arriving from the Philippines. She has to acclimate herself to the customs of the Chinese Ghost Month, during which she struggles with supernatural forces...
wins six nominations in the Golden Horse Film Festival and AwardsGolden Horse Film Festival and AwardsThe Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards is a film festival and awards ceremony held annually in Taiwan. It was founded in 1962, by Government Information Office, Republic of China...
(CNA) - Secondary schoolSecondary schoolSecondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
students may be allowed to enter the polytechnics without taking the 'O' levels examinations. (CNA)
21 September 2005 (Wednesday)
- The National Cancer Centre is launching a campaign for a ban on tobaccoTobaccoTobacco is an agricultural product processed from the leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. It can be consumed, used as a pesticide and, in the form of nicotine tartrate, used in some medicines...
products in ten years. This is part of an international effort by nine National Cancer Centres in Asia to advocate for tobacco ban in their countries. (CNA)
20 September 2005 (Tuesday)
- Raffles Junior CollegeRaffles Junior CollegeRaffles Institution offers the Raffles Programme at Year 5 and 6 . It is located in Bishan beside the Year 1-4 school campus of Raffles Institution. The Principal is Mrs Lim Lai Cheng...
, Dunman High SchoolDunman High SchoolOn 2 January 2009 the school opened to a new year with an opening ceremony named "Homecoming" （回家） to welcome students and staff to the upgraded campus.-Principals:Since its establishment in 1956, Dunman High School has had eight principals:-School song:...
and Xinmin Secondary SchoolXinmin Secondary SchoolXinmin Secondary School is an autonomous secondary school in Hougang, Singapore. It offers classes taught in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil....
receive the School Excellence Award from the Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education (Singapore)The Ministry Of Education is a ministry of the Government of Singapore that directs the formulation and implementation of policies related to education in Singapore.-Statutory boards:...
. (CNA) (MOE)
19 September 2005 (Monday)
- Foreign relations of SingaporeForeign relations of SingaporeSingapore maintains diplomatic relations with 175 countries although it does not maintain a high commission or embassy in many of those countries. It is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth, ASEAN and the Non-Aligned Movement....
: Vice Premier Wu YiWu YiWu Yi was one of four Vice Premiers of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, overseeing the country's economy until March 2008. Known as the "iron lady", Wu is one of the toughest negotiators in China's government.-Biography:...
of the People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of ChinaChina , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
arrives in Singapore for a three-day visit. She is leading a delegation of Chinese ministers and senior officials at the 2nd Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation between China and Singapore. (CNA)
18 September 2005 (Sunday)
- A security guard was found dead with knife wounds to his back and head behind Boon Siew building in Bukit TimahBukit TimahBukit Timah is an area in Singapore and a hill in that area. Bukit Timah is located near the centre of the Singapore main island. The hill stands at an altitude of 163.63 metres and is the highest point in the city-state of Singapore...
. (CNA) - Singapore A beats Kedah 1-0 in the finals of the inaugural Deaf Futsal Championship (CNA)
- Seven people were killed in Penang when a car crashes into a road block, including three people in the vehicle, a motorcyclist who stopped at the road block for inspection, and three policemen manning the road block. (The Star), (New Straits Times)
17 September 2005 (Saturday)
- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says that racistRacismRacism is the belief that inherent different traits in human racial groups justify discrimination. In the modern English language, the term "racism" is used predominantly as a pejorative epithet. It is applied especially to the practice or advocacy of racial discrimination of a pernicious nature...
remarks that threatened multi-racial harmony will not be tolerated in Singapore and are against the law and the Sedition ActSedition Act (Singapore)The Sedition Act is in Chapter 290 of the Statutes of Singapore. It was last revised in 1985.In September 2005, the Sedition Act was first used on individuals when three men, including a teenager, were charged for making seditious and inflammatory racist comments on the Internet.-Seditious...
(CNA) - Dengue outbreak: Over 700 government officers, grassroots members and volunteers begin a weekend "blitz" to locate and destroy mosquitoMosquitoMosquitoes are members of a family of nematocerid flies: the Culicidae . The word Mosquito is from the Spanish and Portuguese for little fly...
breeding sites at four dengue hotspots: HougangHougangHougang is an urban planning area and a suburb in the north-eastern area of the city-state of Singapore. Under classification by the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the area is part of the North-East Region, an urban planning division. Hougang borders Sengkang in the north and Serangoon to its...
, Ang Mo KioAng Mo KioAng Mo Kio（宏茂桥） is a heartland new town located in north central Singapore, and is generally within the North-East Region. It contains many of the common features of the island nation's neighbourhoods, e.g. hawker centres, wet markets and HDB housing blocks. Singapore's Prime Minister, Lee Hsien...
, YishunYishunYishun, or Nee Soon as it was initially named, is a suburban town in the northern part of Singapore, encompassing the Yishun Planning Area, in the North Region, which includes Yishun New Town and the Nee Soon private residential estate....
and Marsiling.
16 September 2005 (Friday)
- A third person, a 17 year old youth, is charged under the Sedition Act, for his remarks on his blogBlogA blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
site that allegedly promote feelings of ill-will and hostility between different races of Singapore. (CNA) - The National Kidney Foundation SingaporeNational Kidney Foundation SingaporeThe National Kidney Foundation Singapore is a Singapore-based foundation running kidney dialysis and prevention programmes. It is fully supported by charity donations.-Beginnings:...
retrenches 92 staff in the fund-raising department to cut costs. (CNA) - Raffles HotelRaffles HotelRaffles Hotel is a colonial-style hotel in Singapore, and one of the world's most famous hotels. The hotel was established by the famous Armenian Sarkies Brothers. Opened in 1887, it was named after Singapore's founder Sir Stamford Raffles. Managed by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, it is...
celebrates its 118th anniversary. (CNA)
15 September 2005 (Thursday)
- Water resources of SingaporeWater resources of SingaporeWater supply and sanitation in Singapore is characterized by a number of achievements in the challenging environment of a densely populated island. Access to water is universal, affordable, efficient and of high quality...
: Public Utility Board (PUB) announces that the KranjiKranjiKranji is a suburb in northwestern Singapore, located about from the city centre.-Etymology:Kranji is named after a local tree, the kranji or keranji . Its abundance has rapidly dwindled since the first half of the nineteenth century.-History:The first Singapore-Kranji railway from Tank Road to...
NEWaterNEWaterNEWater is the brand name given to reclaimed water produced by Singapore's Public Utilities Board. More specifically, it is treated wastewater that has been purified using dual-membrane and ultraviolet technologies, in addition to conventional water treatment processes...
Plant will undergo a S$7.4m expansion. The refurbished facility is expected to serve industrialIndustryIndustry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
customers in WoodlandsWoodlands, SingaporeWoodlands, or the Woodlands New Town , is a suburban town in northern Singapore, part of the North West Community Development Council district...
, Yishun and SenokoSenokoSenoko is located in Sembawang, in the northern part of Singapore. It is most known for Senoko Power Station, which generates and supplies electricity, and the Senoko Fishing Port.-Etymology:...
. The announcement came just 2 days after the grand opening of the country's first water desalination facility in TuasTuasTuas is largely an industrial zone located in the western part of Singapore. The Tuas Planning Area is located within the West Region, and is bounded by Tengeh Reservoir to the north, Strait of Johor to the west, Straits of Singapore to the south, and the Pan Island Expressway to the east.It is...
. (CNA) - ASEAN: Art and heritage collaboration ties have been strengthened between Singapore and Brunei, during BruneiBruneiBrunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
's Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Mohammad Daud visit to Singapore from 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005.(CNA) - 2005 dengue outbreak in Singapore: Nearly 1200 calls were received at the National Environment AgencyNational Environment AgencyNational Environment Agency formed on 1 July 2002, is a statutory board under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources in Singapore. As a statutory board, it gives NEA greater administrative autonomy to be more nimble in the protection of the environment...
(NEA) via the dengue hotline. 60% of the calls reports of potential breeding site, while there are 360 environmental health officers around the island to investigate individual cases. (CNA)
14 September 2005 (Wednesday)
- Closed-circuit televisionClosed-circuit televisionClosed-circuit television is the use of video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place, on a limited set of monitors....
systemSystemSystem is a set of interacting or interdependent components forming an integrated whole....
videotapeVideotapeA videotape is a recording of images and sounds on to magnetic tape as opposed to film stock or random access digital media. Videotapes are also used for storing scientific or medical data, such as the data produced by an electrocardiogram...
s of the SunGlade Condominium were seized today by the police. The videotapes are believed to contain the footages of the FilipinoPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
murder suspect Guen Garlejo Aguilar and victim Jane Parangan La Puebla. (AsiaOne) - Republic of Singapore Air ForceRepublic of Singapore Air ForceThe Republic of Singapore Air Force is the air arm of the Singapore Armed Forces. It was first established in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command...
RadarRadarRadar is an object-detection system which uses radio waves to determine the range, altitude, direction, or speed of objects. It can be used to detect aircraft, ships, spacecraft, guided missiles, motor vehicles, weather formations, and terrain. The radar dish or antenna transmits pulses of radio...
specialistSpecialist (rank)Specialist is one of the four junior enlisted ranks in the U.S. Army, just above Private First Class and equivalent in pay grade to Corporal. Unlike Corporals, Specialists are not considered junior non-commissioned officers...
, 3SG Perry Koh Han Min, 23, died at 11:07 pm on 13 September 2005 in Tan Tock Seng HospitalTan Tock Seng HospitalThe Tan Tock Seng Hospital is the second-largest hospital in Singapore after the Singapore General Hospital, but its accident and emergency department is the busiest in the country largely due to its geographically centralised location...
. The serviceman was sent to the hospital after he collapsed suddenly while having a game of street footballFootball (soccer)Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
in Chong Pang CampChong Pang CampChong Pang Camp is located in the North of Singapore, next to Sembawang Air Base and opposite Chong Pang City in Yishun New Town. The camp is operated by the Republic of Singapore Air Force...
.(MINDEF) (AsiaOne) (CNA) - Water resource in Singapore: Water experts say that Singapore could become the world's water hub for water recycling and desalination technology. (CNA)
13 September 2005 (Tuesday)
- Singapore's first all-female cockpit crew completes a Jetstar AirwaysJetstar AirwaysJetstar Airways is an Australian low-cost airline headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. It is a subsidiary of Qantas, created in response to the threat posed by low-cost airline Virgin Blue...
flight to BangkokBangkokBangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
. (CNA) - Eyes in the Sky: The security initiative, Eyes in the Sky, proposed by the Malaysian Deputy Prime MinisterDeputy Prime MinisterA deputy prime minister or vice prime minister is, in some counties, a government minister who can take the position of acting prime minister when the prime minister is temporarily absent. The position is often likened to that of a vice president, but is significantly different, though both...
and Defence MinisterDefence ministerA defence minister is a person in a cabinet position in charge of a Ministry of Defence, which regulates the armed forces in some sovereign nations...
Najib Tun Razak, was officially launched today in Kuala LumpurKuala LumpurKuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
. Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia will each conduct up to 2 patrols per week and is observed by ThailandThailandThailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. (CNA) - 2005 dengue outbreak in Singapore: The National Environment Agency have launched today a telephone hotline as an avenue for the members of public to report any cases (or suspected) of breeding site. Reported cases of dengue infection have risen to 110 cases as of the early afternoon of 13 September 2005. (CNA)
- Water resource in Singapore: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially opens the country's first desalination plant by SingSpring, a fully owned subsidiary of HyfluxHyfluxHyflux Ltd is a global environmental solutions company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange , with a market capitalisation close to S$735.4 million , and employs over 1,200 staff in China, India, the Middle East and North Africa region as well as Singapore and Southeast Asia.The company was...
. The plant, located at Tuas, produces 30 million gallons of water each day. (CNA) - The High Court of Australia has rejected Michael McCrea's appeal against extradition to Singapore for trial of a double murder. The Australian Government had earlier agreed to extradite him after the Singaporean Government gave assurances he would not receive the death penalty. (ABC Australia)
12 September 2005 (Monday)
- Two bloggers are charged in a subordinate court (Singapore) under the Sedition Act for making racist remarks. (CNA) (AsiaMedia)
- Singapore marks the 60th anniversary of the formal Japanese surrenderJapanese Occupation of SingaporeThe Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II occurred between about 1942 and 1945 after the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942. Military forces of the Empire of Japan occupied Singapore after defeating the combined Australian, British, Indian and Malayan garrison in the Battle of Singapore...
in the island during World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. (CNA) - Table TennisTable tennisTable tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net...
doubles pairing Li Jiawei and Zhang XuelingZhang XuelingZhang Xueling is a Singaporean table tennis player.Zhang started playing table tennis at the age of 6 and made her first international appearance in 1999...
lost 4-2 to the Chinese pair of Guo YueGuo YueGuo Yue is a Chinese table tennis player and the 2007 women's world champion.As of August 2011, she is ranked 5th in the ITTF Women's World ranking....
and Guo YanGuo YanGuo Yan is a female Chinese table tennis player. Two-time winner of World Cup in 2006 and 2010. She is currently ranked 2nd in ITTF world ranking as of February, 2011.-Career records:Singles...
in the final of the Panasonic China Open. (CNA) - Analysts believe Singapore will be able to counter competition in the region in its integrated resort plans. CNA)
11 September 2005 (Sunday)
- 2005 dengue outbreak in Singapore: The Ministry of the Environment and Water ResourcesMinistry of the Environment and Water Resources (Singapore)The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources formerly the Ministry of the Environment , is a ministry of the Government of Singapore responsible for providing a quality living environment and a high standard of public health, protected against the spread of communicable...
will examine how the foggingFoggingFogging may refer to:*Distance fog, a technique used in 3D computer graphics*Fogging , adverse impacts in photography*Fogging , a technique for visual censorship...
practices are conducted. An inter-agency Dengue Coordination Committee is also set up. (CNA)(CNA) - International Desalination AssociationInternational Desalination AssociationInternational Desalination Association is a global organization dedicated to desalination, desalination technology and water reuse. With more than 2,000 members from around 58 countries, IDA is the hub of expertise, news and information, and professional development for the worldwide desalination...
(IDA) holds its 6-day World Congress in Singapore. About six hundred experts and delegates will discuss desalination and water reuse. (CNA) (IDA) - Counter-terrorism in SingaporeCounter-terrorism in SingaporeCounter-terrorism in Singapore is a series of measures implemented in Singapore to detect and prevent terrorism, and to minimise damage from such terrorist acts should they occur. These measures involve all levels of society, including defence, internal security, border and infrastructure security,...
: The South West Community Development CouncilSouth West Community Development CouncilThe South West Community Development Council is one of five Community Development Councils set up across the Republic of Singapore to aid in local administration of governmental policies and schemes...
holds a "bomb blast" evacuation exercise as part of the "Homefront Security Month" community outreach programme. The Singapore Civil Defence ForceSingapore Civil Defence ForceThe Singapore Civil Defence Force is the main agency in charge of the provision of emergency services in Singapore during peacetime and emergency.A uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the main role of SCDF is to provide...
launches a Multi-lingual Video Broadcast System. (CNA)
10 September 2005 (Saturday)
- Singapore wins the Asian Netball Championship with a win over the Malaysian team with a score of 53-39. (CNA)
9 September 2005 (Friday)
- 2005 dengue outbreak in Singapore: An inter-ministerial committee headed by Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Yaacob IbrahimYaacob IbrahimYaacob bin Ibrahim is a politician from Singapore. A member of the governing People's Action Party , he is currently the country's Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs.-Education and early career:Yaacob graduated from the University of...
, is formed to tackle the current dengue fever outbreak in Singapore. (CNA) - Minister Mentor Lee Kuan YewLee Kuan YewLee Kuan Yew, GCMG, CH is a Singaporean statesman. He was the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, governing for three decades...
begins his visit to PraguePraguePrague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
, BarcelonaBarcelonaBarcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
and MadridMadridMadrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
. He will meet the President of Czech RepublicCzech RepublicThe Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
Václav KlausVáclav KlausVáclav Klaus is the second President of the Czech Republic and a former Prime Minister .An economist, he is co-founder of the Civic Democratic Party, the Czech Republic's largest center-right political party. Klaus is a eurosceptic, but he reluctantly endorsed the Lisbon treaty as president of...
and former President Václav HavelVáclav HavelVáclav Havel is a Czech playwright, essayist, poet, dissident and politician. He was the tenth and last President of Czechoslovakia and the first President of the Czech Republic . He has written over twenty plays and numerous non-fiction works, translated internationally...
.(CNA) - Minister for Education Tharman ShanmugaratnamTharman ShanmugaratnamTharman Shanmugaratnam is a politician from Singapore. A member of the governing People's Action Party , he is currently the country's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance and Minister for Manpower. He previously served as the Minister for Education from 2003 to 2008...
announces that River Valley High School will offer the Integrated ProgrammeIntegrated ProgrammeThe Integrated Programme , also known as through-train programme , is a scheme which allows the brightest pupils at secondary schools in Singapore to bypass the "O" levels and take the "A" levels, International Baccalaureate or an equivalent examination directly at the age of 18 after six years of...
from year 2006. (CNA) - Semiconductor solutions provider Micron TechnologyMicron TechnologyMicron Technology, Inc. is an American multinational corporation based in Boise, Idaho, USA, best known for producing many forms of semiconductor devices. This includes DRAM, SDRAM, flash memory, SSD and CMOS image sensing chips. Consumers may be more familiar with its consumer brand Crucial...
opens a new chip-testing and assembly facility in Singapore, following a US$250 million investment. (CNA)
8 September 2005 (Thursday)
- Singapore Ministry of DefenceMinistry of Defence (Singapore)The Ministry of Defence is a ministry of the Government of Singapore entrusted with overseeing the national defence needs of the Republic of Singapore. It is the headquarters of the Singapore Armed Forces...
confirms that two Fokker 50 planes from the Republic of Singapore Air Force will be involved in the joint patrol of the Strait of MalaccaStrait of MalaccaThe Strait of Malacca is a narrow, stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is named after the Malacca Sultanate that ruled over the archipelago between 1414 to 1511.-Extent:...
together with aircraft from Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. (CNA) - 2005 dengue outbreak in Singapore: More hospitals in Singapore are receiving dengue fever patients to relieve overcrowding in some hospitals as the number of cases this year reaches 9,000. (CNA) (ABC)
- The Jurong Youth Centre has its opening ceremony today. Run by the Singapore Children's SocietySingapore Children's SocietyThe Singapore Children's Society is a charitable organisation which looks after the welfare of children. It is committed to protect the physical, emotional and mental well-being of disadvantaged children.-History:...
, the centre organizes a range of programmes for about 200 secondary school students and one of its main thrusts is to encourage students to continue their formal education. (CNA)
7 September 2005 (Wednesday)
- Hyflux founder Olivia LumOlivia LumOlivia Lum is the founder, group chief executive officer, and president of the Singapore-based Hyflux Group. She also heads the Research and Development function.-Early life:...
becomes the first and only female on ForbesForbesForbes is an American publishing and media company. Its flagship publication, the Forbes magazine, is published biweekly. Its primary competitors in the national business magazine category are Fortune, which is also published biweekly, and Business Week...
' Southeast Asia Rich list with a net worth of US$240 million. (CNA)
6 September 2005 (Tuesday)
- Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) says in a statement that it is in the final stage of negotiations with BoeingBoeingThe Boeing Company is an American multinational aerospace and defense corporation, founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, Washington. Boeing has expanded over the years, merging with McDonnell Douglas in 1997. Boeing Corporate headquarters has been in Chicago, Illinois since 2001...
for its new generation of fighter, indicating the US-made F-15 EagleF-15 EagleThe McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter designed by McDonnell Douglas to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. It is considered among the most successful modern fighters with over 100 aerial combat victories with no losses in dogfights...
had won over the French-built Rafale in this procurement programme. Industry analysts estimated the contract to be worth about US$1 billion. (Today)(MINDEF)
5 September 2005 (Monday)
- Two Indonesian maids escape the gallows for their murder of Esther Ang at Carissa Park condominium in March 2004. (CNA)
- WineWineWine is an alcoholic beverage, made of fermented fruit juice, usually from grapes. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Grape wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast...
consumption increased to a worth of S$103 million in 2004 compared to S$76 million in 2003. (CNA) - Singaporean response to Hurricane Katrina: Singapore sends a fourth CH-47 Chinook helicopterCH-47 ChinookThe Boeing CH-47 Chinook is an American twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter. Its top speed of 170 knots is faster than contemporary utility and attack helicopters of the 1960s...
to assist in relief operations of Hurricane Katrina in LouisianaLouisianaLouisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
(CNA)
4 September 2005 (Sunday)
- The Public Utilities BoardPublic Utilities BoardThe Public Utilities Board is a statutory board of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources under the Government of Singapore....
wants to involve ordinary Singaporeans in helping to preserve the environment in reservoirs while participating in activities in and around them. (CNA)
3 September 2005 (Saturday)
- The Yellow Ribbon ProjectYellow Ribbon ProjectThe Yellow Ribbon Project started in 2004, is a Yellow Ribbon community-based program of the CARE Network in Singapore aimed at reintegrating ex-prisoners into society.-Description:...
in Singapore sees over 12,000 people gathering outside Changi PrisonChangi PrisonChangi Prison is a prison located in Changi in the eastern part of Singapore.-First prison and POW camp:...
to receive some 200 released ex-offenders. (CNA) - A crime-prevention group formed by civilian volunteers known as Blade Watch begins patrols on rollerblades in East Coast ParkEast Coast ParkThe East Coast Park is a beach park located on the southeastern coast of Singapore. It was opened in the 1970s, when the government completed reclaiming land off the coast at Katong which extends from Changi to Tanjong Rhu...
(CNA) - The Singapore Garden Festival 2006 will be held next year. (CNA)
2 September 2005 (Friday)
- Singaporean response to Hurricane Katrina: Three Singaporean CH-47 Chinook helicopters and thirty-eight RSAF personnel from a training detachment based in Grand Prairie, Texas are assisting in relief operations of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, operating out of Fort PolkFort PolkFort Polk is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, approximately 7 miles east of Leesville, Louisiana and 20 miles north of DeRidder, Louisiana....
in cooperation with the Texas Army National Guard. (MINDEF) (CNA) - MediaCorpMediaCorpMedia Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
's new movie, The Maid, will be screened for free to over 500 domestic helpers. (CNA) - The new President's Design Award will be launched in 2006 to recognise the best designers and designs in Singapore. (CNA)
1 September 2005 (Thursday)
- S R Nathan is sworn in for a second term in the Singapore presidential electionsSingapore presidential election, 2005The Singapore presidential election of 2005 was held to elect the President of Singapore. The incumbent S. R. Nathan's first term was to end on August 31, 2005...
.(CNA) - Visually handicapped Kelvin Tan Wei LianKelvin Tan Wei LianKelvin Tan Wei Lian is a visually impaired Singaporean singer. He is better known as Weilian to his fans.-Early life:...
wins Project SuperStarProject SuperStarProject SuperStar is a singing talent search competition organised by MediaCorp and broadcast every Wednesday and Thursday at 8pm on Channel U in Singapore. Project SuperStar was organised to uncover and develop young talent in Mandarin pop in Singapore. Closely modelled after the Pop Idol, 24...
. (CNA) - The integrated resorts may have their launch delayed till the last week of September. (CNA)