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[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160826/1/.html (CNA)] *[[Thum Ping Tjin]] will be the first Singaporean to attempt the swim across the [[English Channel]] on [[3 August]] [[2005]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160848/1/.html (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160720/1/.html (CNA)] *The Malaysian government announces a further increase in fuel prices. [http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=147782 (Bernama)] *Singapore artist [[Tan Swie Hian]] donates about 6,500 art books, manuscripts and art pieces to the [[National Library, Singapore|National Library]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160680/1/.html (CNA)] *The sixth annual [[Jurong Island Dragon Boat Race]] saw 42 teams taking part in the waters off [[Jurong Island]], Singapore. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160688/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[Singapore Exchange]] holds its inaugural [[Investor Relations Open Day]], and hopes to organise more similar forums in future. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160678/1/.html (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160525/1/.html (CNA)] *[[NKFS controversy]]: The [[National Kidney Foundation Singapore]] looks into ways to pass on savings to its patients by reviewing its cost structure. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160534/1/.html (CNA)] *An [[International Advisory Committee of Experts]] lauds Singapore's food safety measures as world-class. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160559/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[Land Transport Authority]] of Singapore singles out six individuals for disciplinary action in the wake of the [[Nicoll Highway collapse]] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160569/1/.html (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160487/1/.html (CNA)] *[[Singapore Airlines]]'s net profits drops 8% in the first quarter of [[2005]], although it was still better than analysts' expectations. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160558/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[United Overseas Bank]] posted half year net profits of S$815 million, up 15.6% from the previous year. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160564/1/.html (CNA)] *[[SMRT Corporation]] announces profit growth of 14% in the first quarter of [[2005]] despite rising fuel and manpower costs. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160578/1/.html (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]] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160227/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[Huang Na]] murder trail has been adjourned, with a verdict expected in a month. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160334/1/.html (CNA)] *Singapore entrepreneur and inventor [[Bob Teo]] produces the [[abKey]], aimed at replacing the present [[QWERTY]] keyboard. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160345/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[F1 Powerboat]] race will return to Singapore for ten days starting [[16 September]] [[2005]] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160380/1/.html (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160390/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[Singapore Art Museum]] launches a new exhibition to commemorate the country's 40th birthday. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160392/1/.html (CNA)] *[[Mapletree Logistics Trust]] makes a strong debut on the [[Singapore Exchange]], with its [[Initial public offering]] 44 times oversubscribed. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160290/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160379/1/.html (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]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160173/1/.html (CNA)] *[[National University of Singapore]] scientists unveils their discovery of a [[protein]] which may provide answers for neurological disorders. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160049/1/.html (CNA)] *Singapore will lead a [[working group]] with the task of establishing a new [[ISO]] standard for the exhibition industry. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160070/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[National Crime Prevention Council]] and the [[Singapore Police Force]] joins hands to launch a two-week campaign against mobile phone thefts. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160094/1/.html (CNA)] ==[[26 July]] [[2005]] (Tuesday)== *Singapore's manufacturing sector posted a surprise 11.1% growth for the month of June [[2005]], much higher than the 0.9-3.0% growth expected by economists. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159875/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[Lee Kong Chian Reference Library]], housed in the newly opened [[National Library, Singapore|National Library]] building in Singapore, sees 33,000 visitors on its opening day on [[22 July]] [[2005]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159976/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[21-Gun Presidential Salute]] of the [[National Day Parade]] in Singapore will be fired from [[Marina South]] for the first time. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159931/1/.html (CNA)] *[[NKFS controversy]]: Professor [[Goh Chee Leok]] starts work at the [[National Kidney Foundation Singapore]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159919/1/.html (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159971/1/.html (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]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159683/1/.html (CNA)] *Speculations abound following the merger between [[Jetstar Asia]] and [[Valuair]], particularly over routing and fares. Experts predict another low cost carrier will drop out in two years. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159790/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159794/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[Housing and Development Board]] and the [[Urban Redevelopment Authority]] of Singapore announces that car park enforcement will be outsourced to private companies. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159696/1/.html (CNA)] *The inaugural [[MICE Asia Congress]] to be held in Singapore is expected to reap at least S$220 million for Singapore's economy. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159738/1/.html (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159604/1/.html (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159590/1/.html (CNA)] *Singapore's [[National Library Board]] unveils the new five-year [[Library 2010]] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159573/1/.html (CNA)] *[[Cherie Blair]], wife of British Prime Minister [[Tony Blair]], arrives in [[Kuala Lumpur]] for a visit. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/25/nation/11580928&sec=nation (The Star)] * The [[Kinabatangan]] Wildlife Sanctuary in [[Sabah]] faces the threat of destruction by illegal logging and land-clearing. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/25/nation/11577886&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/NewsBreak/20050725154221/Article/indexb_html (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%. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159500/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[Singapore Sports School]] announces changes to its admission criteria, which promotes sporting potential over academic qualifications. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159491/1/.html (CNA)] ==[[22 July]] [[2005]] (Friday)== *Malaysian-based budget airline, [[AirAsia]] signs a RM10 million one-year sponsorship deal with [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]. In addition, it rules out a merger with Singaporean airline [[Valuair]], citing an incompatible business model. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/23/nation/11576311&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://www.mmail.com.my/Current_News/MM/Saturday/Sport/20050723102920/Article/index_html (Malay Mail)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159323/1/.html (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.[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159275/1/.html (CNA)] *[[National Library, Singapore]] re-opens after a year in its new premises at [[Victoria Street, Singapore|Victoria Street]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159364/1/.html (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. 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. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/22/nation/11555395&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://iqna.ir/NewsBodyDesc_en.asp?lang=en&ProdID=23908 (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. [http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/NewsBreak/20050720161544/Article/indexb_html (New Straits Times)] [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/20/nation/11533154&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/20/nation/20050720152412&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3352647a11,00.html (Stuff NZ)] *[[Bank Negara Malaysia]] removes the [[fixed exchange rate|currency peg]] of the 3.80 Malaysian [[ringgit]] to one [[American dollar]], in lieu of China's similar unpegging of the American dollar. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/21/nation/20050721203457&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/21/nation/20050721202417&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8BFPQPG0.htm?campaign_id=apn_home_down&chan=db (Business Week)] [http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000080&sid=aXMatlH8onj4&refer=asia {Bloomberg)] *The [[Urban Redevelopment Authority]] of [[Singapore]] adopts [[Marina Bay]] as the new marketing brandname for the new downtown extension. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159037/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159053/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[Singapore Cable Car]] resumes service after services were halted 50 days ago in light of "inconsistencies" in a regular maintenance check. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159060/1/.html (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159048/1/.html (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. [http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-07/20/content_3245898.htm (Xinhua)] * Malaysia Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri [[Rafidah Aziz]] defends the policy on how [[Approved Permit]]s were issued and says that she had not being rude to former Prime Minister Tun Dr [[Mahathir Mohamad]]. [http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/Frontpage/20050720075037/Article/indexb_html (New Straits Times)] *The [[Nanyang Technological University]]'s students set a new world record when 536 of them got together for a blind date. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158851/1/.html (CNA)] *[[NKFS controversy]]: A new National Kidney Foundation board of directors is appointed, with Mr [[Gerard Ee]] continuing as CEO. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158836/1/.html (CNA)] ==[[19 July]] [[2005]] (Tuesday)== *Property rules in Singapore pertaining to property financing, foreign home ownership are relaxed. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/economicnews/view/158690/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158688/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158668/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158701/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/158712/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/158717/1/.html (CNA)] *The accident-plagued work site of [[One Raffles Quay]] suffers another accident when a back-tracking trailer hits a worker. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158689/1/.html (CNA)] *In the half-year crime report, the [[Singapore Police Force]] reveals that handphone thiefs have risen 53% compared to the previous year. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158676/1/.html (CNA)] *[[Hungary|Hungarian]] Prime Minister [[Ferenc Gyurcsány]] arrives in Singapore for an official visit. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158670/1/.html (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158666/1/.html (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 (Singapore)|MRT]] stations to carry out surprise checks, in the aftermath of the [[7 July 2005 London bombings]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158513/1/.html (CNA)] *[[Raffles Holdings]] plans to sell its hotel arm to American film [[Colony Capital]] for S$1.45 billion, which when approved by shareholders, will mean the management of [[Raffles Hotel]] will pass into foreign hands. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/158528/1/.html (CNA)] *A group of 30 people attack the religious commune of [[Sky Kingdom]] in [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/18/nation/20050718114117&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4692039.stm (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. Investigations continue on Sergeant Ong Peng Ghee's death. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158497/1/.html (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158487/1/.html (CNA)] *[[NKFS controversy]]: [[Gerard Ee]] begins his term as CEO, expressing his intentions not to receive any pay for his work. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158490/1/.html (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]]. [http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2005/7/18/sports/11514027&sec=sports (theStar)] *The [[143 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force]]'s [[F-16 Fighting Falcon]]s will lead the aerial [[flypast]] for the [[National Day Parade 2005]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158384/1/.html (CNA)] *[[Proton]]'s senior management opposed [[Volkswagen]]'s plans to acquire a stake in the Malaysian car-maker. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/158330/1/.html (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]]. [http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,4136,91667,00.html (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. With the amount of landfill generated in [[2004]] 11% less then that five years ago, the landfill is now expected to last till [[2045]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158229/1/.html {CNA)] *[[NKFS controversy]]: [[Tan Choo Leng|Mrs Goh Chok Tong]] expresses her regret over her "peanuts" comment on [[TT Durai]]'s pay. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158246/1/.html (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]].[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158218/1/.html (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. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/13/parliament/11468590&sec=parliament (Star)]. *[[Politics of Malaysia]]: Nine people have declared their candidacy for the post of [[Malaysian Chinese Association]] vice-president. [http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Friday/NewsBreak/20050715173020/Article/indexb_html (NST)] *[[NKFS controversy]]: Health Minister [[Khaw Boon Wan]] names [[Gerard Ee]] as the interim chairman and acting CEO of [[National Kidney Foundation Singapore]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158069/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[Republic of Singapore Navy]] launches RSS ''Tenacious'', the third locally-built [[frigate]] and the fourth out of six to be built. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158032/1/.html (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]] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/157924/1/.html (CNA)] *A consortium of companies, including [[Cheung Kong Holdings]], [[Hongkong Land]] and [[Keppel Corporation Limited|Keppel Land]], wins the bid for the massive [[Marina Bay Financial Centre|Business and Financial Centre]] (BFC) site in [[Singapore]]'s [[New Downtown]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/157926/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[Boeing 777#777-200LR Worldliner|777-200LR Worldliner]] lands for the first time in [[Singapore]] en-route on a global tour. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/158084/1/.html (CNA)] *[[President of Singapore|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]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158103/1/.html (CNA)] ==[[14 July]] [[2005]] (Thursday)== *Buckling under intense public pressure, the CEO of the [[National Kidney Foundation Singapore|National Kidney Foundation]] (NKF), [[TT Durai]], and the entire board step down. [[Tan Choo Leng|Mrs Goh Chok Tong]] will also step down as NKF's patron. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157917/1/.html (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$1.8 million. [http://www.brunei-online.com/bb/tue/jul12b4.htm (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157884/1/.html (CNA)] *The [[National Kidney Foundation Singapore|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]] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157746/1/.html (CNA)] ==[[12 July]] [[2005]] (Tuesday)== *Incumbent [[president of Singapore]], [[Sellapan Ramanathan]] announces that he will seek re-election. Seventeen others have filed papers for candidacy [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157508/1/.html (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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157357/1/.html (CNA)] *The trial of [[Huang Na]]'s murder begins in [[Singapore]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157396/1/.html (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 [[Transportation in Singapore|Singapore's public transport]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157138/1/.html (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]]. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157122/1/.html (CNA)] ==[[7 July]] [[2005]] (Thursday)== *[[Singapore Armed Forces]] [[commando]]s Captain M. 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. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/156612/1/.html (CNA)] ==[[5 July]] [[2005]] (Tuesday)== *The [[117th IOC Session]] officially opens with a 30-minute performance at the [[Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay]], [[Singapore]] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/156268/1/.html (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. The driver of the lorry also succumed to his injuries later. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/6/nation/11412424&sec=nation (The Star)] *Malaysia police arrest 21 members of religious group [[Sky Kingdom]]. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/4/nation/11392561&sec=nation (Malaysian Star)] [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4648581.stm (BBC)] ==[[3 July]] [[2005]] (Sunday)== *Medical experts gather in a [[H5N1|bird flu]] conference in [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Malaysia]] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/155916/1/.html (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]]. Foul play was ruled out. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/155814/1/.html (CNA)] ==[[1 July]] [[2005]] (Friday)== The [[Singapore Armed Forces]] celebrates [[Singapore Armed Forces Day]] at a [[Singapore Armed Forces Day Parade 2005|parade]] officiated by President [[S R Nathan]] at the [[SAFTI Military Institute]] [http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2005/jul/01jul05_nr2.html (MINDEF)] {{Malaysia and Singapore events by month links}} [[Category:2005 in Malaysia and Singapore]]