Year 1997
World Gourmet Summit Forum
Thursday, 24th July 1997
The World Gourmet Summit is a celebration of gastronomy, held in Singapore annually. It is attended and participated by the world's masterchefs and vintners, who showcase their gastronomical creations to trade and public visitors alike. World Gourmet Summit Forum was held in Singapore from 24 to 31 July 1997 at the Suntec City and hotels. The premier brought together master chefs from 12 hotels and restaurants around the world who cooked and conducted classes, as well as took food-lovers on a gourmet safari where the chefs treated them to four course-meals at a handsome price.
Racial Harmony Day Launched
Monday, 21st July 1997
Racial Harmony Day was first launched on 21 July 1997. It is part of the National Education Programme, headed by the Ministry of Education and is celebrated on the anniversary of the communal riots that occurred on 21 July 1964.
450 Singaporean Evacuated from Cambodia
Wednesday, 9th July 1997
The Republic of Singapore Air Force was involved in an unusual exercise of evacuating Singaporeans and Cambodians from different sides of the conflict. The RSAF flew 450 Singaporeans from Phnom Penh to the Paya Lebar Airbase. Among the Cambodians was ousted First Prime Minister Prince Ranariddth's son. Quite a number witnessed looting and had to endure several blockades before reaching safety.
Asian Financial Crisis Started
Wednesday, 2nd July 1997
The Asian financial crisis started with the 20% devaluation of Thailand Bath. This event occurred two months after Thailand Bath started to suffer from a massive speculative attack and a little more than a month after the bankruptcy of Thailand’s largest finance company, Finance One. This first devaluation of the Thai Baht was soon followed by that of the Philippine Peso, the Malaysian Ringgit, the Indonesian Rupiah and, to a lesser extent, the Singaporean Dollar.
No RSAF Pilot Have Intruded Into Johor Airspace
Tuesday, 25th March 1997
The RSAF always conducts a thorough investigation whenever an intrusion is alleged. As of date, no RSAF pilot found to have intruded into Johor airspace. Should the pilot be found to have broken the rules, he will be dealt with severely.
Two Killed In Howitzer Chamber Explosion
Sunday, 9th March 1997
A 155mm artillery round exploded in the barrel of a FH2000 gun howitzer on Sunday in Waiouru, New Zealand, during a live firing exercise conducted by the 23rd Battalion, Singapore Artillery. The incident resulted in the death of two full-time national servicemen, Third Sergeant Ronnie Tan Han Chong and Lance Corporal Low Yin Tit. Another 12 servicemen, including a Staff Sergeant from the New Zealand Defence Force, were injured in the incident.
Brother Of PUB Deputy Chief-Executive Jailed
Thursday, 20th February 1997
58-year-old Chui Fook Thim pleaded guilty to helping his brother, former PUB Deputy CEO Choy Hon Tim, flee abroad to evade the law. For that, Mr. Chui was sentenced to a 6-month jail term, becoming the first in Singapore to be convicted of such an offence.
French Air Force Strength Ties With Singapore.
Wednesday, 29th January 1997
The Chief of Air Staff, French Air Force, General (GEN) Jean Rannou, and the Chief of Air Force, Major-General (MAJ-GEN) Goh Yong Siang, signed a Technical Arrangement for the establishment of a French Air Force - RSAF Air Group which aims to promote cooperation and the sharing of information in professional military matters.
PAP Won 1997 General Election
Thursday, 2nd January 1997
Singapore’s incumbent PAP (People’s Action Party) won the 1997 General Election. It was the 8th General Election in Singapore since independence.
Major Events 2 Nation Building 2 People 4 Places 16 Politics 1 Religion 1
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