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31 July 2005 (Sunday)
- The Singapore Management University moves into its new and permanent home at Bras Basah. 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October Deaths in January None listed Events 11 November 2005 - 2 January 2006: For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Singapore 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October PLEASE PROVIDE LINKS TO NEWS STORIES AFTER EACH ENTRY NEWS STORIES WITHOUT LINKS MAY BE REMOVED 2005 in sports: ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August PLEASE PROVIDE LINKS TO NEWS STORIES AFTER EACH ENTRY NEWS STORIES WITHOUT LINKS MAY BE REMOVED 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - This page deals with current events that take place in or are of interest to Australia, New Zealand, and/or the territories of those countries (such as Norfolk Island 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The following is a list of notable deaths in 2008. Names are listed by date of death not the date it was announced Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Singapore The United Malays National Organisation, or UMNO, (Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Bersatu is a Right-wing party and Malaysia 's largest Political For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Took Leng How ( December 16, 1981 - November 3, 2006) ( Chinese: 卓良豪 or 杜龍豪 Pinyin: Dù Lóngháo Singapore Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of The National Library ( Chinese: 国家图书馆 in Singapore is located on an 11304-square metre site between Bugis Junction and the Bras Basah Complex Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Singapore Green Plan 2012 is a government blueprint for environment sustainability in Singapore, prepared by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. 2005 in Malaysia 48 years of the nationhood Incumbents Federal level Yang di-Pertuan Agong See also 2004 in Singapore | Other events of 2005 | 2006 in Singapore | List of years in Singapore ---- Events Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Singapore Management University ( Abbreviation: SMU; Chinese: Bras Basah Road ( Chinese: 勿拉士巴沙路 Malay: Jalan Bras Basah) is a one-way Road in Singapore in the planning areas
- The ban against smoking will be extended to coffee shops and hawker centres in Singapore from July 2006, and to entertainment outlets the following year. A hawker centre or food centre ( is the name given to open-air complexes in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore housing many stalls that sell (CNA)
- Thum Ping Tjin will be the first Singaporean to attempt the swim across the English Channel on 3 August 2005. Thum Ping Tjin (born December 17, 1979) better known as PJ is the first Singaporean to swim the English Channel. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. (CNA)
30 July 2005 (Saturday)
- The National Financial Literacy survey conducted in Singapore shows positive signs, with an overall literacy score of 67 out of 100. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. (CNA)
- The Malaysian government announces a further increase in fuel prices. (Bernama)
- Singapore artist Tan Swie Hian donates about 6,500 art books, manuscripts and art pieces to the National Library. Tan Swie Hian ( born 1943 in Indonesia) is an artist Calligrapher, poet and translator The National Library ( Chinese: 国家图书馆 in Singapore is located on an 11304-square metre site between Bugis Junction and the Bras Basah Complex (CNA)
- The sixth annual Jurong Island Dragon Boat Race saw 42 teams taking part in the waters off Jurong Island, Singapore. Jurong Island is a man-made island located to the southwest of the main island of Singapore, off Jurong Industrial Estate (CNA)
- The Singapore Exchange holds its inaugural Investor Relations Open Day, and hopes to organise more similar forums in future. (CNA)
29 July 2005 (Friday)
- SBS Transit's Bus Captain Scheme has attracted three times as many Singaporeans to apply since its launch this month. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. SBS Transit Limited () is a Public transport operator in Singapore. (CNA)
- NKFS controversy: The National Kidney Foundation Singapore looks into ways to pass on savings to its patients by reviewing its cost structure. The National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal, also known as the NKF saga, NKF scandal, or NKF controversy, was a July 2005 Scandal involving The National Kidney Foundation Singapore ( NKFS) is a Singapore -based foundation running Kidney dialysis (CNA)
- An International Advisory Committee of Experts lauds Singapore's food safety measures as world-class. (CNA)
- The Land Transport Authority of Singapore singles out six individuals for disciplinary action in the wake of the Nicoll Highway collapse (CNA)
- Ho Ching, CEO of Temasek Holdings, came in at 30th position in the Forbes magazine's list of the 100 most powerful women in the world. The Land Transport Authority ( Abbreviation: LTA; Chinese: 陆路交通管理局 Malay: Penguasa Pengangkutan Darat Tamil: நிலப் The Nicoll Highway collapse was a Construction Accident that occurred at approximately 330 p Ho Ching ( is the Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Holdings (over US$100 billion in assets and owned by Singapore 's Ministry of Finance and the wife of the Prime Temasek Holdings is an investment company owned by the government of Singapore. Forbes is an American Publishing and media company Its flagship publication Forbes magazine is published bi-weekly (CNA)
- Singapore Airlines's net profits drops 8% in the first quarter of 2005, although it was still better than analysts' expectations. Singapore Airlines Limited ( SIA) ( abbreviated zh 新航 Syarikat Penerbangan Singapura சிங்கப்பூர் ஏர்லைன்ஸ் ( is the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. (CNA)
- The United Overseas Bank posted half year net profits of S$815 million, up 15. United Overseas Bank Limited ( Simplified Chinese: 大华银行有限公司 Pinyin: Dàhuá Yínháng Yǒuxìan Gōngsī abbreviated as UOB (Simplified 6% from the previous year. (CNA)
- SMRT Corporation announces profit growth of 14% in the first quarter of 2005 despite rising fuel and manpower costs. SMRT Corporation ( is a Public transport operator incorporated on March 6, 2000, as a result of an industry overhaul to form multi-modal public-transport Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. (CNA)
28 July 2005 (Thursday)
- Some 40 entries were shortlisted from 80 received for Project Pilot, a contest seeking story ideas to be produced for Singapore television channels Arts Central and Channel NewsAsia (CNA)
- The Huang Na murder trail has been adjourned, with a verdict expected in a month. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. MediaCorp TV12 's Central (聚点频道 was launched on 30 January 2000 replacing Premiere 12 Channel NewsAsia ( abbreviated CNA is a pan-Asian news channel based in Singapore and owned by MediaCorp. Huang Na ( 25 September 1996 &ndash 10 October 2004) was a Chinese national who was (CNA)
- Singapore entrepreneur and inventor Bob Teo produces the abKey, aimed at replacing the present QWERTY keyboard. QWERTY (ˈkwɜː(rti is the most common modern-day Keyboard layout on English-language computer and Typewriter keyboards It takes its (CNA)
- The F1 Powerboat race will return to Singapore for ten days starting 16 September 2005 (CNA)
- The Community Action for the Rehabilitation of Ex-offenders announces a new initiative under the Yellow Ribbon project, in which 10,000 Singaporeans will walk alongside ex-offenders from the Old Changi Prison Wall to the heartlands. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A yellow ribbon is a symbol with various meanings mostly associated with those waiting for the return of a loved one or of military troops who are temporarily unable to come home Changi Prison ( (Malay Penjara Changi is a Prison located in Changi in the eastern part of Singapore. (CNA)
- The Singapore Art Museum launches a new exhibition to commemorate the country's 40th birthday. The Singapore Art Museum (SAM ( is an Art museum specialising in Singaporean and Southeast Asian works of art (CNA)
- Mapletree Logistics Trust makes a strong debut on the Singapore Exchange, with its Initial public offering 44 times oversubscribed. Initial public offering (IPO, also referred to simply as a "public offering" is when a company issues Common stock or shares to the public for the first (CNA) (CNA)
27 July 2005 (Wednesday)
- The United Overseas Bank gets the green light to merge its two subsidiaries in Thailand, namely the Bank of Asia and UOB Radanasin. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. United Overseas Bank Limited ( Simplified Chinese: 大华银行有限公司 Pinyin: Dàhuá Yínháng Yǒuxìan Gōngsī abbreviated as UOB (Simplified The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj (CNA)
- National University of Singapore scientists unveils their discovery of a protein which may provide answers for neurological disorders. The National University of Singapore ( Abbreviation: NUS;; Abbreviated 国大 Malay: Universiti Kebangsaan Singapura; Tamil: Proteins are large Organic compounds made of Amino acids arranged in a linear chain and joined together by Peptide bonds between the Carboxyl (CNA)
- Singapore will lead a working group with the task of establishing a new ISO standard for the exhibition industry. Working Group can mean Working group, an interdisciplinary group of researchers or Working Group (dogs, kennel club designation for (CNA)
- The National Crime Prevention Council and the Singapore Police Force joins hands to launch a two-week campaign against mobile phone thefts. The National Crime Prevention Council is an American educational nonprofit organization in Washington DC whose mission is to enable people to create safer and more The Singapore Police Force ( Abbreviation: SPF; Chinese: 新加坡警察部队; Malay: Pasukan Polis Singapura Tamil (CNA)
26 July 2005 (Tuesday)
- Singapore's manufacturing sector posted a surprise 11. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 1% growth for the month of June 2005, much higher than the 0. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 9-3. 0% growth expected by economists. (CNA)
- The Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, housed in the newly opened National Library building in Singapore, sees 33,000 visitors on its opening day on 22 July 2005. The National Library ( Chinese: 国家图书馆 in Singapore is located on an 11304-square metre site between Bugis Junction and the Bras Basah Complex The National Library ( Chinese: 国家图书馆 in Singapore is located on an 11304-square metre site between Bugis Junction and the Bras Basah Complex Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. (CNA)
- The 21-Gun Presidential Salute of the National Day Parade in Singapore will be fired from Marina South for the first time. The National Day Parade ( Abbreviation: NDP,, Perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan தேசிய தின அணிவகுப்பு Marina South is a Peninsula adjacent to the Central Business District in Singapore, and also the name of an urban planning area in the Central (CNA)
- NKFS controversy: Professor Goh Chee Leok starts work at the National Kidney Foundation Singapore. The National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal, also known as the NKF saga, NKF scandal, or NKF controversy, was a July 2005 Scandal involving The National Kidney Foundation Singapore ( NKFS) is a Singapore -based foundation running Kidney dialysis (CNA)
- The Cathay Super Classic bowling tournament in Singapore returns with a top prize of S$25,000, the highest in the tournament's history. (CNA)
25 July 2005 (Monday)
- NKFS controversy: Health Ministry announces that Senior Consultant Dermatologist Professor Goh Chee Leok has been appointed the interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney Foundation Singapore. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal, also known as the NKF saga, NKF scandal, or NKF controversy, was a July 2005 Scandal involving The National Kidney Foundation Singapore ( NKFS) is a Singapore -based foundation running Kidney dialysis (CNA)
- Speculations abound following the merger between Jetstar Asia and Valuair, particularly over routing and fares. Jetstar Asia Airways Private Limited ( Chinese: 捷星亚洲航空公司 Thai: เจ็ทสตาร์เอเชีย operating as Jetstar Asia Valuair Limited ( Chinese: 惠旅航空 is a Singapore -based low-cost carrier. Experts predict another low cost carrier will drop out in two years. (CNA) (CNA)
- The Housing and Development Board and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore announces that car park enforcement will be outsourced to private companies. The Housing and Development Board ( Abbreviation: HDB; Simplified Chinese: 建屋发展局 Malay: Lembaga Pembangunan dan Perumahan Development control This is the responsibility of URA to evaluate and grant planning approval for development projects from the public and private sectors (CNA)
- The inaugural MICE Asia Congress to be held in Singapore is expected to reap at least S$220 million for Singapore's economy. (CNA)
24 July 2005 (Sunday)
- Singapore-based low-cost carriers Jetstar Asia and Valuair announces the formation of a new holding company, Orange Star, which will operate both airlines. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Jetstar Asia Airways Private Limited ( Chinese: 捷星亚洲航空公司 Thai: เจ็ทสตาร์เอเชีย operating as Jetstar Asia Valuair Limited ( Chinese: 惠旅航空 is a Singapore -based low-cost carrier. Orange Star (Chinese 暂译：橘星 is a Holding company that formed on July 24 2005 when Jetstar Asia and Valuair announced (CNA)
- A 23-year-old man was arrested with the help of a stun gun fired by an officer with the Singapore Police Force, the first time the new weapon's usage is publicised. The Singapore Police Force ( Abbreviation: SPF; Chinese: 新加坡警察部队; Malay: Pasukan Polis Singapura Tamil (CNA)
- Singapore's National Library Board unveils the new five-year Library 2010 (CNA)
- Cherie Blair, wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, arrives in Kuala Lumpur for a visit. The National Library Board ( Abbreviation: NLB; Chinese: 国家图书馆管理局 Malay: Lembaga Perpustakaan Negara; Tamil Cherie Blair (born 23 September 1954 known professionally as Cherie Booth QC, is an English Barrister. Anthony Charles Lynton "Tony" Blair (born 6 May 1953 is a British Politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2 May 1997 to Kuala Lumpur (ˈkwɑːləlʊmˈpʊər Malay /kwɑlɑlʊmpʊ/ and locally /kwɑləlʊmpɔ/ or even /kɔlɔmpɔ/ or often abbreviated as K (The Star)
- The Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in Sabah faces the threat of destruction by illegal logging and land-clearing. Kinabatangan is a district located in Sandakan Division, in the east of Sabah, Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Sabah is a Malaysian state located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. (The Star) (New Straits Times)
23 July 2005 (Saturday)
- NKFS controversy: The after-effects of the funding controversy surrounding the NKF spread to other voluntary welfare organisations, with flag-selling students occasionally facing verbal and even physical abuse, with some charity's takings falling significantly by 30%. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal, also known as the NKF saga, NKF scandal, or NKF controversy, was a July 2005 Scandal involving (CNA)
- The Singapore Sports School announces changes to its admission criteria, which promotes sporting potential over academic qualifications. The Singapore Sports School ( is a specialized independent school in Singapore. (CNA)
22 July 2005 (Friday)
- Malaysian-based budget airline, AirAsia signs a RM10 million one-year sponsorship deal with Manchester United. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. AirAsia Berhad ( is a low-cost airline based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In addition, it rules out a merger with Singaporean airline Valuair, citing an incompatible business model. Valuair Limited ( Chinese: 惠旅航空 is a Singapore -based low-cost carrier. (The Star) (Malay Mail) (CNA)
- Singapore sailors Teo Wee Chin and Terence Koh win the 420 class at the Youth Sailing World Championship held in Busan South Korea, the first time an Asian country has won a gold medal in the event. Terence Koh (born in Beijing, China, 1977 is a Canadian artist South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː (CNA)
- National Library, Singapore re-opens after a year in its new premises at Victoria Street. The National Library ( Chinese: 国家图书馆 in Singapore is located on an 11304-square metre site between Bugis Junction and the Bras Basah Complex Victoria Street ( Chinese: 维多利亚街 is a Street located in the Central Area of Singapore. (CNA)
21 July 2005 (Thursday)
- Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says that he feels it is his duty to prevent Islam and its symbols from being used to propagate violence. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Dato' Seri Abdullah Hj Ahmad Badawi (born 26 November 1939 is a Malaysian politician who has served as Prime Minister since 2003 For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. He set three missions for himself – continuing to remind the world community to understand the root causes of terrorism, explaining that Islam is a religion of peace and opposed to violence, and showcasing Malaysia as a modern Islamic country and a safe place to invest and visit. (The Star) (Khaleej Times)
- At least 58 members of the Sky Kingdom sect (including a New Zealand woman) were detained by police, but its leader, Ayah Pin, was not among the detainees. Sky Kingdom ( Malay: Kerajaan Langit) was the name of the commune and Sect founded by Ariffin Mohamed in Malaysia. (New Straits Times) (The Star) (The Star) (Stuff NZ)
- Bank Negara Malaysia removes the currency peg of the 3. Bank Negara Malaysia or BNM is the Malaysian Central bank. Its headquarters is located in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia and A fixed exchange rate, sometimes called a pegged exchange rate, is a type of Exchange rate regime wherein a Currency 's value is matched to the value of 80 Malaysian ringgit to one American dollar, in lieu of China's similar unpegging of the American dollar. Ringgit ( Malay for "jagged" mostly refers to the Malaysian ringgit, which is the local currency in Malaysia, but it can also refer The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been (The Star) (The Star) (Business Week) {Bloomberg)
- The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore adopts Marina Bay as the new marketing brandname for the new downtown extension. Development control This is the responsibility of URA to evaluate and grant planning approval for development projects from the public and private sectors Singapore Marina Bay may refer to the following places In Gibraltar Marina Bay Gibraltar In Singapore (CNA) (CNA)
- The Singapore Cable Car resumes service after services were halted 50 days ago in light of "inconsistencies" in a regular maintenance check. The Singapore Cable Car provides an aerial link from Mount Faber on the main island of Singapore to the resort island of Sentosa across the (CNA)
- It was reported in Singapore's parliament, that the 117th IOC Session has helped place Singapore on the global map. The session has reaped S$40 million for the economy, compared to the S$7 million spent in hosting the event. (CNA)
20 July 2005 (Wednesday)
- Singapore Airlines announces that live television news and sports broadcasts are available onboard flights between London and Singapore, it is the first airline to have this service. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Singapore Airlines Limited ( SIA) ( abbreviated zh 新航 Syarikat Penerbangan Singapura சிங்கப்பூர் ஏர்லைன்ஸ் ( is the London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. (Xinhua)
- Malaysia Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz defends the policy on how Approved Permits were issued and says that she had not being rude to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Tan Sri Rafidah binti Abdul Aziz (born November 4, 1943) is a Malaysian politician Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad (ma'ħɑðiɽ bin mʊħɑmmæd̚ (recorded as born on 20 December 1925 was the fourth Prime Minister of (New Straits Times)
- The Nanyang Technological University's students set a new world record when 536 of them got together for a blind date. Nanyang Technological University ( Abbreviation: NTU) is a major research University in Singapore. (CNA)
- NKFS controversy: A new National Kidney Foundation board of directors is appointed, with Mr Gerard Ee continuing as CEO. The National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal, also known as the NKF saga, NKF scandal, or NKF controversy, was a July 2005 Scandal involving Gerard Ee Hock Kim ( is a public figure championing social service rights and issues in Singapore (CNA)
19 July 2005 (Tuesday)
- Property rules in Singapore pertaining to property financing, foreign home ownership are relaxed. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. (CNA) (CNA) (CNA) (CNA) (CNA) (CNA)
- The accident-plagued work site of One Raffles Quay suffers another accident when a back-tracking trailer hits a worker. One Raffles Quay is an Office Building complex located at Raffles Place within the Downtown Core, the Central business district (CNA)
- In the half-year crime report, the Singapore Police Force reveals that handphone thiefs have risen 53% compared to the previous year. The Singapore Police Force ( Abbreviation: SPF; Chinese: 新加坡警察部队; Malay: Pasukan Polis Singapura Tamil (CNA)
- Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány arrives in Singapore for an official visit. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic (ˈfɛrɛnts ˈɟurtʃaːɲ born in Pápa, June 4, 1961) is the Prime Minister of Hungary. (CNA)
- The number of dengue fever cases has risen dramatically, exceeding 300 cases per week. National Environment Agency (NEA) has set aside funds and conducted meetings to update the community on the situation. National Environment Agency ( Abbreviation: NEA; Chinese: 国家环境局 Malay: Agensi Alam Sekitar Kebangsaan) formed on 1 (CNA)
18 July 2005 (Monday)
- Singapore Deputy Prime Minister, Tony Tan Keng Yam says that security agencies are planning to deploy explosive detection dog teams at MRT stations to carry out surprise checks, in the aftermath of the 7 July 2005 London bombings. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam ( Minnan: Tân Khèng-iām born 7 February 1940, Singapore) is the The Mass Rapid Transit or MRT (大众快速交通 or more commonly known as 地铁 Malay: Sistem Pengangkutan Gerak Cepat; Tamil: சிங்கை The 7 July 2005 London bombings (also called the 7/7 bombings) were a series of coordinated bomb blasts that hit London's public transport system during (CNA)
- Raffles Holdings plans to sell its hotel arm to American film Colony Capital for S$1. Raffles Holdings was the parent company of Raffles International. Colony Capital LLC is a private international investment firm based in Los Angeles, California. 45 billion, which when approved by shareholders, will mean the management of Raffles Hotel will pass into foreign hands. Raffles Hotel ( Chinese: 莱佛士酒店 is a colonial-style Hotel in Singapore, dating from 1887 and named after Singapore's founder Sir Stamford (CNA)
- A group of 30 people attack the religious commune of Sky Kingdom in (The Star) (BBC)
- The Ministry of Defence (Singapore)'s investigations show that the death of Second Warrant Officer Teh Kok Lian was a result of sudden cardiac arrest, and no safety regulations were breached. Sky Kingdom ( Malay: Kerajaan Langit) was the name of the commune and Sect founded by Ariffin Mohamed in Malaysia. The Ministry of Defence ( Abbreviation: MINDEF; Chinese: 新加坡囯防部; Malay: Kementerian Pertahanan Tamil: தற்காப்பு Investigations continue on Sergeant Ong Peng Ghee's death. (CNA)
- The National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University and Singapore Management University plan to up the number of foreign exchange students to at least 50% of their respective student populations. The National University of Singapore ( Abbreviation: NUS;; Abbreviated 国大 Malay: Universiti Kebangsaan Singapura; Tamil: Nanyang Technological University ( Abbreviation: NTU) is a major research University in Singapore. The Singapore Management University ( Abbreviation: SMU; Chinese: (CNA)
- NKFS controversy: Gerard Ee begins his term as CEO, expressing his intentions not to receive any pay for his work. The National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal, also known as the NKF saga, NKF scandal, or NKF controversy, was a July 2005 Scandal involving Gerard Ee Hock Kim ( is a public figure championing social service rights and issues in Singapore (CNA)
17 July 2005 (Sunday)
- Malaysia's female swimmer Siow Yi Ting wins the 200 m breaststroke gold in the Janet Evans invitational meet in Los Angeles. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West (theStar)
- The 143 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcons will lead the aerial flypast for the National Day Parade 2005. FlyPast is Britain's top-selling Aviation Magazine, published monthly and edited by Ken Ellis The National Day Parade 2005 ( NDP) was a national Ceremony in Singapore on August 9, 2005 to commemorate Singapore's 40 years (CNA)
- Proton's senior management opposed Volkswagen's plans to acquire a stake in the Malaysian car-maker. The proton ( Greek πρῶτον / proton "first" is a Subatomic particle with an Electric charge of one positive (CNA)
- NKFS controversy: Singapore Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan announces that a full independent audit will be carried out on the National Kidney Foundation Singapore. The National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal, also known as the NKF saga, NKF scandal, or NKF controversy, was a July 2005 Scandal involving Khaw Boon Wan ( born 8 December 1952) is the Minister for Health of Singapore. The most general definition of an audit is an evaluation of a person organization system process project or product The National Kidney Foundation Singapore ( NKFS) is a Singapore -based foundation running Kidney dialysis (The New Paper)
16 July 2005 (Saturday)
- The landfill on Pulau Semakau's lifespan has been extended by 15 years as a result of greater recycling efforts in Singapore. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. " Pulau Sakeng " " Pulau Seking " & " Pulau Sakeng Police Post " redirects here With the amount of landfill generated in 2004 11% less then that five years ago, the landfill is now expected to last till 2045. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " 2045 ( MMXLV) will be a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. {CNA)
- NKFS controversy: Mrs Goh Chok Tong expresses her regret over her "peanuts" comment on TT Durai's pay. The National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal, also known as the NKF saga, NKF scandal, or NKF controversy, was a July 2005 Scandal involving Tan Choo Leng ( is the wife of Goh Chok Tong, who was the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from November 26, 1990 Thambirajah Tharmadurai (born 1948 better known as T T Durai, is the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney Foundation Singapore (NKF (CNA)
- 16-year-old Alvin Ong from National Junior College became the youngest winner of the UOB Painting of the Year Award since its inception in 1982. The National Junior College ( Abbreviation: NJC) is a junior college (JC in Singapore, located in the Bukit Timah neighbourhood Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) (CNA)
15 July 2005 (Friday)
- Issues of polygamy are raised in the Parliament of Malaysia during the debate on the Syariah Criminal Procedure (Federal Territories) Bill. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The term polygamy (a Greek word meaning "the practice of multiple marriage" is used in related ways in Social anthropology, Sociobiology, and The Parliament of Malaysia (Parlimen Malaysia is the national Legislature of Malaysia, based on the Westminster system. Sharia ( Arabic: ar شريعة) is the body of Islamic Religious law. (Star).
- Politics of Malaysia: Nine people have declared their candidacy for the post of Malaysian Chinese Association vice-president. The politics of Malaysia takes place in a framework of a federal parliamentary monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Malaysia is the Head of government Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA ( Cantonese: MaLoiSaiYa WahYen KoongWui; Persatuan Cina Malaysia (NST)
- NKFS controversy: Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan names Gerard Ee as the interim chairman and acting CEO of National Kidney Foundation Singapore. The National Kidney Foundation Singapore scandal, also known as the NKF saga, NKF scandal, or NKF controversy, was a July 2005 Scandal involving Khaw Boon Wan ( born 8 December 1952) is the Minister for Health of Singapore. Gerard Ee Hock Kim ( is a public figure championing social service rights and issues in Singapore The National Kidney Foundation Singapore ( NKFS) is a Singapore -based foundation running Kidney dialysis (CNA)
- The Republic of Singapore Navy launches RSS Tenacious, the third locally-built frigate and the fourth out of six to be built. For the bird see Frigatebird. A frigate /ˈfrɪgɪt/ is a warship (CNA)
- A S$5 million facelift is completed at the Singapore Cruise Centre to help the centre stay ahead as the biggest cruise hub in Asia (CNA)
- A consortium of companies, including Cheung Kong Holdings, Hongkong Land and Keppel Land, wins the bid for the massive Business and Financial Centre (BFC) site in Singapore's New Downtown. The Singapore Cruise Centre ( abbrev: SCC; Chinese: 新加坡邮轮中心 is a cruise terminal located in the south of Singapore Cheung Kong (Holdings Limited (Cheung Kong Holdings (長江實業(集團有限公司 Pinyin: Chángjiāng Shíyè (Jítuán Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī, is the flagship The Hongkong Land Company Limited (branded as Hongkong Land, 置地公司 in Chinese) is the Property development arm of Jardines. Keppel Corporation Limited is a Singaporean company with diversified operations particularly in the real property investment offshore and marine and infrastructure sectors The Marina Bay Financial Centre ( Abbreviation: MBFC;) located along Marina Boulevard at Marina Bay, Singapore, is a multi-phase Singapore (CNA)
- The 777-200LR Worldliner lands for the first time in Singapore en-route on a global tour. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Singapore (CNA)
- President S R Nathan pays tribute to donors and volunteers of the Singapore International Foundation (SIF), especially for their contribution in Singapore Volunteers Overseas programme and reconstruction efforts in Sri Lanka following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. The President of the Republic of Singapore is Singapore 's Head of state. Sellapan Ramanathan ( Tamil: செல்லப்பன் ராமநாதன் born 3 July 1924 is the sixth and current President of the Republic of Singapore Established in August 1, 1991, the Singapore International Foundation ( Abbreviation: SIF; Chinese: 新加坡国际基金会 is a Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea Earthquake that occurred at 005853 UTC on December 26 2004 with an Epicentre off the west coast of (CNA)
14 July 2005 (Thursday)
- Buckling under intense public pressure, the CEO of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), TT Durai, and the entire board step down. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The National Kidney Foundation Singapore ( NKFS) is a Singapore -based foundation running Kidney dialysis Thambirajah Tharmadurai (born 1948 better known as T T Durai, is the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney Foundation Singapore (NKF Mrs Goh Chok Tong will also step down as NKF's patron. Tan Choo Leng ( is the wife of Goh Chok Tong, who was the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from November 26, 1990 (CNA)
13 July 2005 (Wednesday)
- Ex-minister Osu Sukam, member of Malaysia's United Malays National Organization ruling party, resigns due to gambling debts totalling at least US$1. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Osu Sukam, or Datuk Seri Panglima Osu Bin Haji Sukam, is an ex- Chief Minister of the state of Sabah, Malaysia. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and The United Malays National Organisation, or UMNO, (Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Bersatu is a Right-wing party and Malaysia 's largest Political 8 million. (Borneo Bulletin)
- A commando with the Singapore Armed Forces, First Sergeant Shiva Mohan, 24, and a foreign serviceman were killed in a heliborne rappelling exercise. In Military science, the term commando can refer to an individual a Military unit, or a raiding style of military operation. First Sergeant is the name of a military rank used in some countries (CNA)
- The National Kidney Foundation experienced serious public backlash in Singapore when allegations of misused public funds came to light in the midst of a courtroom battle between the charity and Singapore Press Holdings (CNA)
12 July 2005 (Tuesday)
- Incumbent president of Singapore, Sellapan Ramanathan announces that he will seek re-election. The National Kidney Foundation Singapore ( NKFS) is a Singapore -based foundation running Kidney dialysis Singapore Singapore Press Holdings Limited ( SPH) ( Chinese: 新加坡报业控股 is a media organisation in Singapore with businesses in print, Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The President of the Republic of Singapore is Singapore 's Head of state. Sellapan Ramanathan ( Tamil: செல்லப்பன் ராமநாதன் born 3 July 1924 is the sixth and current President of the Republic of Singapore Seventeen others have filed papers for candidacy (CNA)
11 July 2005 (Monday)
- Singapore's Li Jiawei has won her second consecutive US Open title in Florida, beating top-ranked Tie Yana of Hong Kong 11-3, 11-4, 11-6, 11-8 in the final. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Li Jiawei ( (born 9 August 1981 is a China -born Singaporean Table tennis player who is ranked among the top ten athletes in her sport Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders (CNA)
- The trial of Huang Na's murder begins in Singapore. Huang Na ( 25 September 1996 &ndash 10 October 2004) was a Chinese national who was Singapore (CNA)
9 July 2005 (Saturday)
- Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong announces plan to set up a new Police MRT Unit to enhance the security of Singapore's public transport. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Yeo Cheow Tong ( Chinese: 姚照东 born 1947) was the former Minister for Transport in Singapore and is the incumbent Member of Parliament The Police MRT Unit ( PMU) (Unit Polis MRT 地铁警卫队 is a specialised unit of the Singapore Police Force, coming under the direct command of the Special Transportation within Singapore is mainly land-based Almost all parts of Singapore are accessible by road including islands such as Sentosa and Jurong Island (CNA)
- A commando with the Singapore Armed Forces, Master Sergeant Chua Koon San, sustained injuries after performing his freefall routine on a rehearsal for the National Day Parade 2005. In Military science, the term commando can refer to an individual a Military unit, or a raiding style of military operation. A master sergeant is the Military rank for a senior Non-commissioned officer in some armed forces The National Day Parade 2005 ( NDP) was a national Ceremony in Singapore on August 9, 2005 to commemorate Singapore's 40 years (CNA)
7 July 2005 (Thursday)
- Singapore Armed Forces commandos Captain M. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In Military science, the term commando can refer to an individual a Military unit, or a raiding style of military operation. Pandiaraj and Warrant Officer S. Balakrishnan has their appeals dismissed and sentencing raised for causing the death of Second Sergeant Hu En Huai, 19, in a dunking incident as part of training. Second Sergeant is a Specialist rank in the Singapore Armed Forces. (CNA)
5 July 2005 (Tuesday)
- The 117th IOC Session officially opens with a 30-minute performance at the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore (CNA)
4 July 2005 (Monday)
- Some RM1 million went missing in what turned out to be a staged collision between a lorry and an armoured truck of security company Securiforce Sdn Bhd at Jalan Baru Baling, Baling, Malaysia, claiming the lives of security guards Yusfarizal Mohd Azmi, 30 and Haliki Amin Jusoh, 33. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay ( is a waterside building located on six hectares of waterfront land alongside Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River Singapore Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Baling is a major Town in the northern state of Kedah in Malaysia. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and The driver of the lorry also succumed to his injuries later. (The Star)
- Malaysia police arrest 21 members of religious group Sky Kingdom. Sky Kingdom ( Malay: Kerajaan Langit) was the name of the commune and Sect founded by Ariffin Mohamed in Malaysia. (Malaysian Star) (BBC)
3 July 2005 (Sunday)
- Medical experts gather in a bird flu conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (CNA)
2 July 2005 (Saturday)
- A Singapore Police Force officer, Corporal Arvin was found dead with a gunshot wound at Yishun North Neighbourhood Police Centre. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Influenza A virus subtype H5[[Neuraminidase N1]], also known as A(H5N1 or simply H5N1, is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which can cause Kuala Lumpur (ˈkwɑːləlʊmˈpʊər Malay /kwɑlɑlʊmpʊ/ and locally /kwɑləlʊmpɔ/ or even /kɔlɔmpɔ/ or often abbreviated as K For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Singapore Police Force ( Abbreviation: SPF; Chinese: 新加坡警察部队; Malay: Pasukan Polis Singapura Tamil Foul play was ruled out. (CNA)
1 July 2005 (Friday)
The Singapore Armed Forces celebrates Singapore Armed Forces Day at a parade officiated by President S R Nathan at the SAFTI Military Institute (MINDEF)
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