Year 2001
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.
HSA Formed
Sunday, 1st April 2001
Formation of Health Sciences Authority (HSA) with the integration of 5 highly specialised agencies under the Ministry of Health; Centre for Drug Evaluation, Institute of Science and Forensic Medicine, National Pharmaceutical Administration, Product Regulation Department and Singapore Blood Transfusion Service. This multidisciplinary agency in health sciences expertise with its core capabilities encompass administering the national regulatory frameworks for pharmaceuticals, complementary medicines, medical devices and other health products; the running of the national blood bank and provision of transfusion medicine services; and the provision of forensic medicine expertise, investigative forensic and analytical science services.
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.
Singapore Kindness Movement
Thursday, 1st March 2001
The National Courtesy Campaign was officially subsumed under the Singapore Kindness Movement. Courtesy programmes previously run under the National Courtesy Campaign now continue to be run under the Singapore Kindness Movement.
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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