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RSAF Trainer Jet Crashed In Western Australia
Tuesday, 2nd October 2001
A trainee pilot ejects from plane a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) his jet trainer jet during a training flight in Western Australia. The plane, a SIAI-Marchetti S.211, encountered a technical problems. The pilot, based in Pearce (Western Australia), was not injured. According to Australian media (ABC news), it was reported that two Singapore SIAI-Marchetti S.211 collided at RAAF Pearce in the afternoon.
Turf City Management Take Over Old Turf Club
Saturday, 1st September 2001
The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) a 10-year lease of the 56-ha old Bukit Timah Turf Club state land for $14.04 million (from 1 September 2001 to 31 August 2011) to Turf City Management, a consortium led by Singapore Agro Agricultural (SAA). In turn, they offered their sub-tenants a 3-years lease with an option to renew for up to nine years. The Turf City mall occupies 760,000 sq ft and houses more than 160 tenants, ranging from Giant hypermarket to car dealerships and restaurants.
New Singapore Shares Scheme announced
Sunday, 19th August 2001
The New Singapore Shares is a scheme announced by Goh Chok Tong, the then Prime Minister of Singapore, during the National Day Rally 2001. It is part of a new social compact the government is trying to forge with Singaporeans. Goh has called for a new social compact during the National Day Rally 2001 highlighting three key principles. The new social compact refers to a new set of principles for different parts of the society, both the government and the people, to work together for the common good of the country. The three key principles outlined include: (1) to provide heavy subsidy for housing, education and health care making them affordable to all; (2) to distribute some of the Budget surpluses back to its people during good performing years through asset-enhancement schemes and rebates; and (3) to pay specific attention to the needs of the lower-income group. The total cost of the New Singapore Shares scheme is S$2.7 billion. This scheme is reported to benefit 2.1 million
Elephant attacks his keeper at Singapore zoo
Tuesday, 31st July 2001
Gopal Krishnan, an elephant keeper at the Singapore Zoological Gardens, was in a Singapore hospital Tuesday after being gored by an elephant named Chawang he had cared for over 18 years at the city-state's zoo. Gopal Krishnan is in stable condition with fractured ribs and a punctured lung after Chawang the elephant turned on him during an afternoon walk Friday, lifted him with his trunk and gored him with his tusks. Other elephant handlers were surprised by the sudden attack. Krishnan and Chawang have been described as good friends. Krishnan, who has been working with Chawang the Elephant since he was a calf.
SLA Formed
Friday, 1st June 2001
The Singapore Land Authority or SLA is a statutory board under the Ministry of Law was formed today when the Land Office, Singapore Land Registry, Survey Department and Land Systems Support Unit were merged.
Team Singapore Launched
Friday, 20th April 2001
Initiated by Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports and Singapore Sports Council, Team Singapore was first launched by Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Tony Tan.
Yan Kit Swimming Pool Closed
Tuesday, 27th March 2001
After experiencing years of popularity, its attendances began to wane and the pool was closed permanently on 27 March 2001 due to the deteriorating conditions of the complex. The property was returned to the Singapore government.
TV Mobile Launched
Wednesday, 14th February 2001
TV Mobile, Singapore's first outdoor digital TV channel, was official launched. TV Mobile was made available on 1500 SBS buses. Commuters on board SBS buses are now able to enjoy a wide variety of programmes ranging from entertainment to new reports in the cool comfort of air-conditioned buses.
Singapore Power Signed a Gas Deal with Jakarta
Monday, 12th February 2001
Pertamina, Indonesia State Run Oil & Gas Company, and Singapore Power signed a deal in Jakarta to supply natural gas to Singapore from South Sumatra.
Expo MRT Station Opened
Wednesday, 10th January 2001
Expo MRT Station is an expensive and futuristic-looking station aong the East-West Line. Expo MRT Station, sited adjacent to the 100,000 square metre Singapore Expo exhibition facility, sports a futuristic design by Foster and Partners. the station features a large pillarless titanium clad roof in an elliptical shape that sheathes the length of the station platform. This complements a smaller 40 metre reflective stainless steel disc overlapping the titanium ellipse and visually floats over a glass elevator shaft and the main entrance.
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