Year 1963
RSAF Plane Crash Two Eject To Safety
Tuesday, 4th March 1986
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A-4 Skyhawk crashed into the sea south-west of Tengah Air Base during a routine exercise yesterday morning. The instructor, Captain Tai Way Ming, 29, and his student pilot, Lieutenant Goh Char Li, 22, both elected to safety.
OUB Centre Opened
Wednesday, 5th February 1986
The OUB Centre, built in 1986 by Kenzo Tange, is one of the tallest buildings in Singapore. Measuring 280 m high, the building is made up of a 64-storey tower fixed atop a 6-storey podium, the latter housing a shopping centre and a bank. A 6-storey wing opposite the podium gives a balanced appearance to the structure. Though square in structure, the building seems to cut into two triangular structure with one structure measuring 13 storeys higher than the other.
RSAF pilot ejects safely
Monday, 3rd February 1986
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) pilot, Lieutenant Lee Thiam Wah, ejected safely from his Hawker Hunter aircraft before it crashed in the Philippines. The incident occurred shortly after Lt Lee, 22, took off on a routine training flight from Clark Air Base.
Asian Aerospace '86
Wednesday, 15th January 1986
The third Asian Aeospace '86 (AA86) opened at Changi Airport to rumours that the Show was to move from Singapore to elsewhere in Asia, perhaps Kuala Lumpur. These were dispelled when representatives of Singapore's Economics Development Board (EDB) and organisers Cahners Exposition Group confirmed that future shows would be held in Singapore. EDB said that a new permanent site for Asian Aerospace will be completed in time for the next show. This is the first time RSAF's SIAI-Marchett S.211 Trainer Jets made its public appearance.
Stocks Plunge In Singapore
Friday, 6th December 1985
Prices plunged in frantic selling on the Singapore and Kuala Lumpur stock exchanges today as trading reopened after a three-day halt. Trading on both exchanges was suspended on Monday to prevent panic selling after Pan-Electric Industries went into receivership. Prices dropped by 20 to 30 percent today, and brokers warned that the worst was yet to come. The share values fell more than USD $460 million across the board.
SES Trading Suspended
Monday, 2nd December 1985
All trading on Stock Exchange of Singapore (SES) was suspended. 5 December 1985, Trading resumes on SES on immediate delivery basis only and was lifted the following day.
Pan-El Rescue Plan Failed
Saturday, 30th November 1985
The Pan-Electric Industries Company Rescue plan falls through as Tan Koon Swan, a Malaysian politician and millionaire refuses to pump in SGD $40m unless repayment priority is raised; creditors refuse. Earlier on 24 November 1985, Tan Koon Swan had agrees on an interest-free loan Legal impediment arises – money from Tan Koon Swan comes from Sigma, which owns more than 20% of Pan-El and is therefore not allowed to lend it money under the Companies Act. the troubled company that had triggered a crisis on the Singapore and Kuala Lumpur stock markets. On 9 October 1986, the Singapore Court orders Pan-El to wound up.
Social Development Section formed
Tuesday, 12th November 1985
Non-graduate single youths could now turn to the Social Development Section for more opportunities to meet and pair off with members of the opposite sex. The SDS, formed under the People’s Association’s youth division, followed the example of the Social Development Unit, the match-making body for graduates. Initially aimed at youths with GCE O Levels, the SDS was extended to those with A Levels in 1990. The SDS merged with the Social Promotion Unit in 1995 to become the Social Development Service. And, in a further synergisation, this new SDS itself would come together with the SDU to become one. This new outfit would, among other things, do accreditation of private sector dating agencies.
RSAF Skyhawk Crashed Into Sea
Tuesday, 22nd October 1985
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A-4 Skyhawk crashed into the sea south of Tengah Airbase. The plane was on a routine flight. The pilot, Lt Leow Yong Yean, 22, ejected safely and was picked up by a boat nearby. An RSAF rescue helicopter was sent to take him to Tengah Medical Centre.
Two Areas In Singapore Flooded
Friday, 13th September 1985
Heavy morning rain caused flooding along Braddell Road, near Westlake Secondary School, and the junction of Bukit Timah and Cluny roads were under 0.3 Meters of floor water.
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