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2024 in Singapore

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The following lists events that happened during 2024 in the Republic of Singapore.

Incumbents

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Events

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January

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February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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  • 3 July – A 38-year old Japanese national is sentenced to be caned and imprisoned for 17.5 years for the 2019 rape of a university student.[32]
  • 19 July – Thirty-six people are rescued after fires break out onboard the São Tomé and Príncipe-flagged tanker Ceres I and Singapore-flagged tanker Hafnia Nile following a collision near Pedra Branca. The remaining 26 Ceres I crew members remain onboard to conduct fire-fighting operations.[33]
  • 21 July – The new Tengah Bus Interchange is opened.[citation needed]
  • 30 July – 60 employees of ByteDance are sickened following an outbreak of gastroenteritis at the company's offices in the Central Business District that is blamed on suspected food poisoning.[34] The number increases to 130 the next day, with two caterers present that day having their operations suspended.[citation needed]

August

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September

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  • 1 September – The Jurong West Bus Package operations is handed over to SMRT Corporation from SBS Transit spanning Boon Lay Bus Interchanges.[37]
  • 5 September – Woodleigh Village Hawker Centre is opened for Bidadari residents.

Predicted and scheduled events

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  • 8 September – One Punggol will be officially opened as a second integrated lifestyle community hub together with Our Tampines Hub.
  • 11–13 September – Pope Francis will visit Singapore, the second time a pope has visited the country since Pope John Paul II in 1986.[38]
  • 15 September – The Jurong West Bus Package operations will be handed over to SMRT Corporation from SBS Transit spanning Joo Koon Bus Interchange Tuas Bus Terminal and Soon Lee Bus Depot
  • November/December – Punggol Coast MRT Station under the North East Line will be opened and situated outside SIT's Digital Campus.

Deaths

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References

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  1. ^ Goh Yan Han (18 February 2022). "Budget 2022: Singapore to raise GST from 7% to 9% in two stages in 2023 and 2024". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  2. ^ Osmond Chia (5 January 2024). "Mobile phone users to get option to block overseas numbers as part of new anti-scam measures". The Straits Times. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  3. ^ "EZ-Link Adult Cardholders and NETS FlashPay Cardholders to Transit to SimplyGo for Public Transport Fare Payments by 1 June". LTA. 9 January 2024. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Non-SimplyGo EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay cards not valid for public transport from June". CNA. 9 January 2024. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Speech by Minister for Communications and Information Mrs Josephine Teo at the Reopening of Central Public Library on 12 January 2024". NLB. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Central Public Library Reopens with a Kaleidoscope of Collections and Experiences for Everyone". NLB. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  7. ^ Yu, Ariel (12 January 2024). "Central Public Library reopens with new marine biodiversity space, generative AI storytelling". The Straits Times. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  8. ^ "First look at the revamped Central Public Library, now open with new facilities". CNA. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  9. ^ Zalizan, Taufiq (18 January 2024). "Iswaran handed 27 charges for corruption, receiving gratification as a public servant and obstructing justice". Today. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Singapore's largest outdoor F&B container park will open on Jan 29, with 13 vendors and over 340 seats". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  11. ^ Tan, Kirby (17 February 2024). "Ed Sheeran concert in Singapore: A birthday bash with surprise guest JJ Lin". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Singapore Airshow to be open to public again; tickets on sale from Jan 2". The Straits Times. 29 December 2023. Archived from the original on 1 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Man who killed ex-fiancee is first person to be executed for murder in Singapore since 2019". The Straits Times. 28 February 2024.
  14. ^ Sajan, Chantal (8 March 2024). "Sentosa Sensoryscape to open on March 14 with immersive phygital experience". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  15. ^ Tham, Yuen-C; Chua, Nadine (19 March 2024). "WP chief Pritam Singh charged with lying to Parliament over Raeesah Khan's case, pleads not guilty". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  16. ^ Jie, Lim Hui (25 March 2024). "Singapore's former transport minister S Iswaran slapped with 8 new charges". CNBC. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  17. ^ Brijnath, Rohit (3 April 2024). "Olympic champ Joseph Schooling in his own words as he retires". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  18. ^ Hadi, Eddino Abdul; Ang, Benson (3 April 2024). "Fans sing along to NDP song Home at Bruno Mars concert in Singapore". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  19. ^ "Bruno Mars at National Stadium Singapore: Timings, set list, and everything you need to know". Time Out Singapore. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  20. ^ "Lawrence Wong to take over as Singapore Prime Minister from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15". CNA. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  21. ^ Gene, Ng Keng (22 April 2024). "Rail Corridor's Buona Vista node now open; ideas sought for former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  22. ^ Yeo, Mike (8 May 2024). "RSAF temporarily suspends F-16 training after Tengah Air Base crash; pilot had flight control issues". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  23. ^ Koh, Fabian (13 May 2024). "Choice of Gan Kim Yong as DPM a 'surprise', shows emphasis on continuity in new Cabinet line-up: Analysts". CNA. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  24. ^ Abdullah, Zhaki (13 May 2024). "MCI to be renamed Ministry of Digital Development and Information". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  25. ^ "Lee Hsien Loong: End of era as Singapore PM hands reins to Lawrence Wong". BBC Website. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  26. ^ Hamzah, Aqil; Qing, Ang (16 May 2024). "SCDF regular officer, 30, dies after fighting fire on board marine vessel anchored in S'pore waters". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  27. ^ Napat, Kongsawad (22 May 2024). "Most of passengers from battered Singapore Airlines jetliner arrive in Singapore from Bangkok". Associated Press.
  28. ^ Sim, Sherlyn; Yusof, Zaihan Mohamed; Cabael, Kyleen (5 June 2024). "LTA enforcement officer who died while chasing errant rider was looking forward to his wedding in July". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  29. ^ "Singapore's Sentosa island beaches closed due to oil spill". France 24. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  30. ^ Rahim, Nisha (10 January 2024). "Authorities aiming to open TEL Stage 4, from Tanjong Rhu to Bayshore, in first half of 2024: Chee Hong Tat". Yahoo News Singapore. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  31. ^ Yeoh, Grace (5 March 2024). "7 new Thomson-East Coast Line stations to open on Jun 23; commuters can ride for free on Jun 21". CNA. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  32. ^ Guinto, Joel (3 June 2024). "Singapore to cane Japanese hairdresser for rape". BBC. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  33. ^ Koh, Sarah; Lim, Kolette (19 July 2024). "36 crew members rescued at sea after two ships catch fire in collision near Pedra Branca". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  34. ^ da Silva, João (31 July 2024). "TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident". BBC. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  35. ^ Chan, Gabrielle (5 August 2024). "MOE to remove Mobile Guardian app from all students' devices after global cyber-security breach". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  36. ^ Guinto, Joel (30 August 2024). "Man jailed for plot to put wife on death row with weed". BBC. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  37. ^ Lee, Nian Tjoe (18 August 2023). "SBS Transit retains Bukit Merah bus package, loses Jurong West package to SMRT". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  38. ^ Woon, Wallace (12 April 2024). "Pope Francis to visit Singapore from Sept 11 to 13". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  39. ^ Wallace Woon (7 January 2024). "Flying Tiger and pioneer SIA pilot Ho Weng Toh dies, aged 103". The Straits Times. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  40. ^ "Ajit Singh Gill, Singapore's oldest Olympian, dies at 95". The Straits Times. David Lee. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  41. ^ "Former UOB chairman, S'pore banking tycoon Wee Cho Yaw, dies at 95". 3 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  42. ^ Lok, Cherie (15 February 2024). "Rolex-wearing hawker of Kim's Famous Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee dies at 78". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  43. ^ Chin, Hui Shan (3 March 2024). "Former senior minister of state Ch'ng Jit Koon, praised for his 'excellent interpersonal skills', dies at 90". The Straits Times. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  44. ^ Mujibah, Fatima (4 March 2024). "Former Raffles Institution headmaster Eugene Wijeysingha dies at 90". The Straits Times. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  45. ^ Kwek, Kimberly (8 April 2024). "Former Olympic fencer James Wong dies aged 70". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  46. ^ Gene, Ng Keng (28 May 2024). "Singapore's pioneer urban planner and URA founder Alan Choe dies at 93". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  47. ^ Ting, Wong Pei (29 May 2024). "Workers' Party veteran Lim Ee Ping dies of cancer at age 86". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  48. ^ Chin Soo Fang (5 June 2024). "Former opposition politician Cheo Chai Chen dies at 73". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  49. ^ Wong, Elise (13 June 2024). "Pioneer of nature conservation efforts in Singapore dies at 72". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  50. ^ "Obituary: P Selvadurai, the London-educated lawyer who kept the peace in Bukit Panjang". Petir SG. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
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