2012 in Singapore explained

The following lists events that happened during 2012 in the Republic of Singapore.

Incumbents

Tony Tan Keng Yam

Lee Hsien Loong

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Deaths

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chang . Sarah . NSman dies after 2.4km IPPT run . Asiaone . 11 November 2020 . 11 January 2012 . 12 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201112184305/https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120111-321090.html . live .
  2. Web site: White Paper: Salaries for a Capable and Committed Government . PSD . 9 July 2019 . 10 January 2012 . 31 August 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170831215442/https://www.psd.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/white-paper---salaries-for-a-capable-and-committed-govt.pdf . live .
  3. Web site: Speech by Mr Lui Tuck Yew at the New Seletar Control Tower and Extended Runway Commissioning Ceremony on 10 January 2012 . MOT . 11 February 2022 . 10 January 2012 . 11 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220211172546/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-by-Mr-Lui-Tuck-Yew-at-the-New-Seletar-Control-Tower-and-Extended-Runway-Commissioning-Ceremony-on-10-January-2012 . live .
  4. Web site: Factsheet on Circle Line Extension . LTA . 6 September 2019 . 28 November 2011 . 10 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210710080151/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom.html?c=2&id=289gjpnks1d1xue5op98xv06ulyy4b1cnrc6eyyj89e413p2r7 . live .
  5. Web site: More Singaporeans to benefit from subsidized GP care from today . MOH . 8 July 2019 . 15 January 2012 . 8 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190708161603/https://www.aic.sg/sites/aicassets/AssetGallery/Press%2520Release/Launch%2520of%2520CHAS%2520-%252015%2520Jan%25202012(1).pdf . dead .
  6. Web site: New Woodsville Tunnel to Open on 28 January 2012 . LTA . 19 January 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120122230519/http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=zxszp551q949wyg1b5iu8bw0sq9096zg4bmtif9j438bg0rswm . 22 January 2012 . 29 December 2019.
  7. Web site: Chen . Clarence . New Woodsville Tunnel to open on January 28 . Yahoo! Singapore . 29 December 2019 . 19 January 2012 . 29 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191229072029/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/new-woodsville-tunnel-to-open-on-january-28.html . live .
  8. News: RWS to open last 2 of 6 hotels on Thursday . Channel NewsAsia . 13 February 2012 . 14 February 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120214090357/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1182665/1/.html . 14 February 2012 . live .
  9. Web site: Singapore Kindness Movement . NLB . 7 August 2019 . 27 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190727231646/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_556_2004-12-23.html . live .
  10. Web site: Singapore 'Lemon Law' Passed in Parliament . NAS . 9 July 2019 . 9 March 2012 . 9 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190709130456/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20120316010/press_release_on_2nd_reading_for_lemon_lawv2.pdf . live .
  11. Web site: Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & SBST – North East Line Train Service Resumes Full Operation Following Morning Disruption . LTA . 7 July 2019.
  12. Web site: PM Lee opens $76 million Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park. Asiaone. 17 March 2012. 12 July 2019. 29 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171029054908/http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120317-333972.html. live.
  13. Web site: Opening of Bishan Park – ABC Waters . PMO . 9 August 2019 . 17 March 2012 . 9 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190809161503/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/speech-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-opening-bishan-park-abc-waters-17-mar-2012 . live .
  14. Web site: MAX Atria @ Singapore Expo opens – Singapore's first BCA Green Mark Platinum Award venue and Asia's first venue with complimentary, patented Wi-Fi . Singex . 16 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120417082125/http://www.singex.com.sg/media/docs/media_releases/2012/120322_MAX%20Atria%20Singapore%20EXPO%20Opens.pdf . 17 April 2012 . 22 March 2012 . dead .
  15. News: JCUBE mall in Jurong to open in April 2. Asiaone. 2019-07-17. 30 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171030201240/http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120222-329353.html. live.
  16. News: SIA Bids Farewell To B747. Singapore Airlines. 2019-07-02.
  17. Web site: Singapore Institute of Technology Distributed Campus Designs Unveiling Ceremony at the Arts House . 15 September 2019 . MOE . 11 April 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130308174732/http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/speeches/2012/04/11/speech-by-mr-lawrence-wong-at-6.php . 8 March 2013.
  18. Web site: SIT unveils distributed campus designs . SIT . 15 September 2019 . 11 April 2012 . 24 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170724012831/http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sit-unveils-distributed-campus-designs . live .
  19. Web site: Speech by Mr Lui Tuck Yew at the Tuas West Extension Groundbreaking Ceremony on 4 May 2012 . MOT . 4 December 2021 . 4 May 2012 . 4 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211204191431/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-by-Mr-Lui-Tuck-Yew-at-the-Tuas-West-Extension-Groundbreaking-Ceremony-on-4-May-2012 . dead .
  20. Web site: Singapore University of Technology and Design is Inaugurated. NLB. 7 May 2012. 12 May 2019.
  21. Web site: Hornby . Lucy . Laurence . Jeremy . China enters new era of services expansion with Singapore CPG buy . 3 March 2020 . Reuters . 27 May 2012 . 3 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200303130612/https://www.reuters.com/article/china-cpg/china-enters-new-era-of-services-expansion-with-singapore-cpg-buy-idUSL4E8GR0CI20120527 . live .
  22. News: DPM Teo: Investigations into Brompton bicycle saga completed . 7 July 2019 . Yahoo . 1 August 2012 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707142034/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/i-do-not-condone-wrongdoing--khaw-boon-wan.html . live .
  23. News: Lee . Amanda . Brompton bikes case: S$5,000 fine for former NParks official . 7 July 2019 . Todayonline . 11 June 2014 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707142037/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/brompton-bikes-case-s5000-fine-former-nparks-official . live .
  24. Web site: City Harvest case: Allegedly total of $50m misused . 6 July 2012 . 3 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120706145629/http://www.straitstimes.com/The-Big-Story/The-Big-Story-1/Story/STIStory_815914.html . 6 July 2012 .
  25. Web site: Singapore City Harvest Church pastor charged over funds. 27 June 2012. 3 December 2016. BBC. https://web.archive.org/web/20170707002547/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18605695. 7 July 2017. live.
  26. Web site: TODAYonline – Singapore – 6th City Harvest member charged; cases adjourned for 5 weeks . 27 July 2012 . 3 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120727034124/http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120725-0000065/6th-City-Harvest-member-charged-cases-adjourned-for-5-weeks . 27 July 2012 .
  27. Web site: Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital opens for business . Parkway Pantai . 30 March 2020 . 2 July 2012 . 30 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210930053215/https://www.parkwaypantai.com/docs/librariesprovider6/media-releases/press_release_-_mount_elizabeth_novena_hospital_opens_for_business_2_july_2012_(final).pdf . live .
  28. Web site: SIT Kicks Off Series of Groundbreaking Ceremonies with Temasek Polytechnic . SIT . 15 September 2019 . 5 July 2012 . 25 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170725043416/http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sit-kicks-off-series-of-groundbreaking-ceremonies-with-temasek-polytechnic . live .
  29. Web site: Yale-NUS College groundbreaking ceremony . PMO . 9 August 2019 . 6 July 2012.
  30. News: Yale-NUS College holds groundbreaking ceremony . 9 August 2019 . Asiaone . 6 July 2012 . 1 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180701221248/http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Edvantage/Story/A1Story20120706-357731.html . live .
  31. Web site: Opening address by Mrs Josephine Teo at the Changi Airport Terminal 1 Upgrading Completion Ceremony on 18 July 2012 . MOT . 11 February 2022 . 18 July 2012 . 11 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220211174119/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Opening-address-by-Mrs-Josephine-Teo-at-the-Changi-Airport-Terminal-1-Upgrading-Completion-Ceremony-on-18-July-2012 . live .
  32. News: Lip . Kwok Wai . Chia . Alice . Downtown East gets S$200m facelift . 9 August 2019 . Channel NewsAsia . 19 July 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120722003833/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1214513/1/.html . 22 July 2012.
  33. Web site: SIT@NP Groundbreaking Ceremony . SIT . 15 September 2019 . 24 July 2012 . 23 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170723142351/http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sitnp-groundbreaking-ceremony . live .
  34. Web site: New Council to oversee cyber wellness, media literacy initiatives . Media Development Authority (now IMDA) . 31 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130124092643/http://www.mda.gov.sg/NewsAndEvents/PressRelease/2012/Pages/31072012.aspx . 24 January 2013 . 30 July 2012.
  35. Web site: SIT@SP Groundbreaking Ceremony . SIT . 15 September 2019 . 7 August 2012 . 29 October 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171029073943/http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/digitalnewsroom/sitsp-groundbreaking-ceremony/ . live .
  36. News: Carrefour to shut Singapore stores by year-end. Reuters. 2019-07-01.
  37. Web site: Speech by Mr Lui Tuck Yew at the Inspection of Downtown Line 1 Station and Announcement of Thomson Line alignment on 29 August 2012 . MOT . 24 June 2021 . 29 August 2012 . 17 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210317072901/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Lui%20Tuck%20Yew%20at%20the%20Inspection%20of%20Downtown%20Line%201%20Station%20and%20Announcement%20of%20Thomson%20Line%20alignment%20on%2029%20August%202012/ . dead .
  38. Web site: Kiss 92 goes live on Monday . SPH . 3 May 2019 . 31 August 2012.
  39. Web site: Giant pandas arrive safely in Singapore . Wildlife Reserves Singapore (Wordpress) . 19 July 2019 . 6 September 2012 . 19 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190719083315/https://wrscomsg.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/giant-pandas-arrive-safely-in-singapore/ . dead .
  40. Web site: MOE Removes Secondary School Banding and Revamps School Awards . MOE . 23 July 2019 . 12 September 2012.
  41. Web site: Gillman Barracks Art Galleries to open September 15 . Gillman Barracks . 12 November 2019 . 24 August 2012.
  42. Web site: Gillman Barracks . NLB . 12 November 2019.
  43. Web site: Singapore Power builds S$2 billion next-generation power infrastructure . Singapore Power (now SP Group) . 22 September 2019 . 17 September 2012.
  44. Web site: Work to build tunnels for cables to begin by year end . The Straits Times (retrieved from SP Group) . 10 July 2019 . 18 September 2012.
  45. Web site: New Creation Church closer to $500m target . Asiaone . 17 July 2019 . 1 October 2012.
  46. Web site: Opening of One Raffles Place Tower Two . MOF . 20 August 2019 . 18 September 2012 . 20 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190820144229/https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/Speech-by-Mr-Tharman-Shanmugaratnam-Deputy-Prime-Minister-and-Minister-for-Finance-at-the-Opening-of-One-Raffles-Place-Tower-Two-on-Tuesday-18-Septemb . dead .
  47. Web site: Opening Remarks by Mr S Iswaran on 22 September 2012 at F1 Pit Building Press Conference Room . MTI . 23 March 2022 . 22 September 2012.
  48. Web site: Johnston . Patrick . Singapore extends F1 contract until 2017 . Reuters . 23 March 2022 . 22 September 2012.
  49. Web site: Changi Airport to open Terminal 4 on Oct 31; 9 airlines to operate from new terminal. The Straits Times. 6 September 2017. 25 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171008145025/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/changi-airport-to-open-terminal-4-on-october-31-after-more-than-100-trials. 8 October 2017. live.
  50. Web site: HSA Opens 2nd Satellite Blood Donation Centre at Dhoby Ghaut . HSA . 28 September 2012 . 12 July 2019 . 12 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190712101145/https://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/News_Events/Press_Releases/2012/hsa_opens_2nd_satellite.html . dead .
  51. Web site: Mr Lee Yi Shyan at the Opening of Sheng Siong’s HQ, Warehouse and Distribution Centre . MTI . 23 March 2022 . 29 September 2012.
  52. Web site: Punggol to get 7 signature waterfront housing districts . AsiaOne . 3 June 2020 . 16 October 2012.
  53. Web site: Chin . Daryl . Punggol to have 7 new waterfront districts . The Straits Times . 3 June 2020 . 17 October 2012.
  54. Web site: Mr Teo Chee Hean at the Official Opening Ceremony of the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore . MTI . 23 March 2022 . 22 October 2012.
  55. Web site: Marina Bay Cruise Centre opens officially. live. 2022-01-04. www.asiaone.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20130621035850/http://www.asiaone.com:80/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20121022-379125.html . 21 June 2013 .
  56. Web site: Sky Greens opens. NLB. 7 June 2019.
  57. News: Restructuring of MCYS and MICA and establishment of new Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). PMO. 2019-06-07. 3 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220903162305/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/press-statement-prime-minister-new-ministries. live.
  58. Web site: The National Archives of Singapore to be transferred to the NLB . MCI . 1 October 2019 . 15 October 2012 . 1 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191001180852/https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2012/10/the-national-archives-of-singapore-to-be-transferred-to-the-nlb . dead .
  59. Web site: New Standard Ticket scheme from 8 November 2012 . TransitLink . 15 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130918124251/https://www.transitlink.com.sg/NewsDetail.aspx?CatId=1&id=69 . 18 September 2013 . 31 October 2012.
  60. Web site: Hussain . Amir . Changes will enhance effectiveness of death penalty regime: DPM Teo (page 6) . Today (retrieved from NLB) . 5 May 2020 . 15 November 2012.
  61. Web site: Ng . Jing Yng . Courts have 'discretion in unintentional killings' . Today (retrieved from NLB) . 5 May 2020 . 15 November 2012.
  62. News: Singapore Zoo's polar bear Sheba dies at age 35 . 14 August 2019 . Channel NewsAsia . 15 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121117211936/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1237483/1/.html . 17 November 2012.
  63. Web site: Opening of Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) . PMO . 9 August 2019 . 16 November 2012.
  64. Web site: New Integrated Transport Hub in 2015; Greater Convenience, Seamless Transfers for Bukit Panjang Commuters . LTA . 17 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130427102352/http://app.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=84f77f97-2e8a-43e6-b9de-83e456a0fb1a . 27 April 2013 . 16 November 2012.
  65. Web site: Parents welcome scrapping of top students list. Yahoo. 21 November 2012. 12 July 2019.
  66. Web site: SMRT bus drivers' strike . NLB . 11 March 2015 . 10 June 2019.
  67. Web site: Kai Kai and Jia Jia to make public debut on Nov 29 . The Straits Times . 29 October 2012 . 6 April 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121029082131/http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/pandas-make-public-debut-nov-29-20121029 . 29 October 2012.
  68. Web site: Mr S Iswaran at the Official Opening of the Giant Panda Forest . MTI . 15 August 2021 . 28 November 2012.
  69. Web site: Pacnet exits S'pore residential market . Asiaone . 20 October 2012 . 25 August 2019.
  70. Web site: Resorts World Sentosa opens fully today . Asiaone . 7 December 2012 . 10 February 2020.
  71. Web site: Navy regular critically injured after incident onboard ship . Asiaone . 10 December 2012 . 11 July 2019.
  72. Web site: Michael Palmer resigns: MPs shocked by announcement . 27 September 2019.
  73. News: Remembering Dr Toh Chin Chye. 9 January 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150109131101/http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120203-325628.html. 9 January 2015.
  74. Web site: Lee Hee Seng . NLB . 29 October 2019.
  75. Web site: Khoo Oon Teik . NLB . 18 August 2019.
  76. Web site: Tan Boon Teik . NLB . 20 August 2019.
  77. Web site: Nalla Tan . NLB . 29 October 2019.
  78. Web site: Emma Yong . NLB . 12 November 2019.
  79. Web site: Singh . Patwant . Former top sports administrator Lau Teng Chuan dies . Channel NewsAsia . 1 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120511080356/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1200020/1/.html . 11 May 2012 . 8 May 2012.
  80. News: Man jailed for life for killing mum was ‘thoughtful’, says uncle. The New Paper . 16 September 2015.
  81. Web site: Lady Yuen-Peng McNeice . NLB . 29 October 2019.
  82. Web site: Lim Hock Siew . NLB . 20 August 2019.
  83. Web site: Yong Nyuk Lin . NLB . 7 August 2019 . 4 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190704140331/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1632_2010-01-30.html . live .
  84. Web site: Tan Chong Tee . NLB . 7 August 2019 . 24 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191024154758/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1796_2011-06-30.html . live .