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==Events==
==Events==
===January===
===January===
*1 January – Re-registration for [[National Registration Identity Card|NRICs]] will be required if anyone turns 30 and above on or after today.
*1 January – The re-registration of [[National Registration Identity Card|NRICs]] starts for those aged 30 and above. Those turning 30 on or after 1 January 2002 are required to re-register for a new NRIC if they had not replaced their NRIC within the past 10 years.
*2 January – [[City Gas]] is formed from PowerGas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Milestones |url=https://www.citygas.com.sg/about-us/our-milestones/ |website=City Gas |accessdate=20 July 2019}}</ref>
*2 January – [[City Gas]] is formed from PowerGas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Milestones |url=https://www.citygas.com.sg/about-us/our-milestones/ |website=City Gas |access-date=20 July 2019}}</ref>
*5 January – The National Science and Technology Board is renamed to the [[Agency for Science, Technology and Research]] (A*Star).<ref>{{cite web |title=A*Star is born, Boon comes on board as MD |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20020105-1.2.8.2 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=10 September 2019 |date=5 January 2002}}</ref>
*5 January – The National Science and Technology Board is renamed to the [[Agency for Science, Technology and Research]] (A*Star).<ref>{{cite web |title=A*Star is born, Boon comes on board as MD |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20020105-1.2.8.2 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=10 September 2019 |date=5 January 2002}}</ref>
*9 January –
*9 January –
**A Passenger Security Service Charge will be introduced for passengers who use [[Changi Airport]] from 1 March. This is so as to cover security costs incurred in the wake of the [[9/11 attacks]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Changi Airport to Impose Security Levy (Page 5) |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/straitstimes20020110-1.1.5 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=3 September 2019 |date=10 January 2002}}</ref> In addition, Changi Airport will upgrade Terminal 2 for [[S$]]200 million.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Foo |first1=Serene |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020110-1.2.7.3 |title=$200m upgrade for Terminal 2 |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=23 September 2019 |date=10 January 2002}}</ref>
**A Passenger Security Service Charge will be introduced for passengers who use [[Changi Airport]] from 1 March. This is so as to cover security costs incurred in the wake of the [[9/11 attacks]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Changi Airport to Impose Security Levy (Page 5) |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/straitstimes20020110-1.1.5 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=3 September 2019 |date=10 January 2002}}</ref> In addition, Changi Airport will upgrade Terminal 2 for [[S$]]200 million.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Foo |first1=Serene |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020110-1.2.7.3 |title=$200m upgrade for Terminal 2 |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=23 September 2019 |date=10 January 2002}}</ref>
*11 January – The new building housing the [[Family Justice Courts of Singapore|Family and Juvenile Court]] is officially opened, having been brought together in September 2001.<ref>{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.familyjusticecourts.gov.sg/who-we-are/history |website=Family Justice Courts of Singapore |accessdate=16 September 2019}}</ref>
*11 January – The new building housing the [[Family Justice Courts of Singapore|Family and Juvenile Court]] is officially opened, having been brought together in September 2001.<ref>{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.familyjusticecourts.gov.sg/who-we-are/history |website=Family Justice Courts of Singapore |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref>
*12 January – [[MediaCorp]] channel CityTV ceases transmission after two years due to lack of viewership and poor economic climate.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Foo |first1=Serene |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020110-1.2.7.2 |title=MediaCorp announces City TV closure |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=23 September 2019 |date=10 January 2002}}</ref>
*12 January – [[MediaCorp]] channel CityTV ceases transmission after two years due to lack of viewership and poor economic climate.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Foo |first1=Serene |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020110-1.2.7.2 |title=MediaCorp announces City TV closure |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=23 September 2019 |date=10 January 2002}}</ref>
*13 January – Singapore and Japan signed the Japan–Singapore Economic Agreement for a New Age Partnership, making it Singapore's first [[free-trade agreement]] FTA with a major trading partner.<ref>{{cite web |title=Japan–Singapore Economic Arrangement for a New Age Partnership |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2017-11-01_095249.html |website=NLB |accessdate=18 July 2019}}</ref>
*13 January – Singapore and Japan signed the Japan–Singapore Economic Agreement for a New Age Partnership, making it Singapore's first [[free-trade agreement]] FTA with a major trading partner.<ref>{{cite web |title=Japan–Singapore Economic Arrangement for a New Age Partnership |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2017-11-01_095249.html |website=NLB |access-date=18 July 2019}}</ref>
*14 January – Reclamation works around [[Chek Jawa]] area will be deferred as long as development works are not required, with plans made to conserve the island instead.<ref>{{cite web |title=Deferment of reclamation works at Pulau Ubin |url=http://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/newsreleases/news140102.htm |website=MND |accessdate=23 August 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031014104658/http://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/newsreleases/news140102.htm |archivedate=14 October 2003 |date=14 January 2002 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*14 January – Reclamation works around [[Chek Jawa]] area will be deferred as long as development works are not required, with plans made to conserve the island instead.<ref>{{cite web |title=Deferment of reclamation works at Pulau Ubin |url=http://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/newsreleases/news140102.htm |website=MND |access-date=23 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031014104658/http://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/newsreleases/news140102.htm |archive-date=14 October 2003 |date=14 January 2002 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*25 January –
*25 January –
**[[Osim International|Osim]]'s new headquarters is officially opened.<ref>{{cite web |title=Opening Ceremony of OSIM HQ |url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002012501.htm |website=NAS |accessdate=21 November 2019 |date=25 January 2002}}</ref>
**[[Osim International|Osim]]'s new headquarters is officially opened.<ref>{{cite web |title=Opening Ceremony of OSIM HQ |url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002012501.htm |website=NAS |access-date=21 November 2019 |date=25 January 2002}}</ref>
** Three statutory boards under [[Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Ministry of Trade and Industry]] are renamed to [[International Enterprise Singapore]], [[SPRING Singapore]] and [[Agency for Science, Technology and Research]] respectively to deal with a changing economy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020126-1.2.6.3 |title=New names for boards |website=Today|via=NLB |accessdate=6 June 2019 |date=26 January 2002}}</ref>
** Three statutory boards under [[Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Ministry of Trade and Industry]] are renamed to [[International Enterprise Singapore]], [[SPRING Singapore]] and [[Agency for Science, Technology and Research]] respectively to deal with a changing economy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020126-1.2.6.3 |title=New names for boards |website=Today|via=NLB |access-date=6 June 2019 |date=26 January 2002}}</ref>


===February===
===February===
[[File:Changi Airport MRT Station (EWL - Changi Branch) - Platform A.jpg | thumb|Changi Airport MRT station]]
[[File:Changi Airport MRT Station (EWL - Changi Branch) - Platform A.jpg | thumb|Changi Airport MRT station]]
*8 February –
*8 February –
**[[Changi Airport MRT station]] is opened for revenue service.<ref>{{cite web |title=Next stop: Changi Airport |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20020209-1.2.7.1 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=30 August 2019 |date=9 February 2002}}</ref>
**[[Changi Airport MRT station]] is opened for revenue service.<ref>{{cite web |title=Next stop: Changi Airport |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20020209-1.2.7.1 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=30 August 2019 |date=9 February 2002}}</ref>
**The SAF's new clubhouse, The Chevrons is officially opened.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/MINDEF_20020208001.pdf |title=Dr Tony Tan Opens the Chevrons |website=MINDEF |accessdate=24 July 2019 |date=8 February 2002}}</ref>
**The SAF's new clubhouse, The Chevrons is officially opened.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/MINDEF_20020208001.pdf |title=Dr Tony Tan Opens the Chevrons |website=MINDEF |access-date=24 July 2019 |date=8 February 2002}}</ref>
**Singapore's first elected [[President of the Republic of Singapore|President]] [[Ong Teng Cheong]] dies from lymphoma cancer at 8:14pm.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ex-President Ong dies |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20020209-1.2.2 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=30 August 2019 |date=9 February 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ong Teng Cheong|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_161__2008-11-24.html|website=National Library Board|accessdate=10 January 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222142828/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_161__2008-11-24.html|archivedate=22 December 2014}}</ref>
**Singapore's first elected [[President of the Republic of Singapore|President]] [[Ong Teng Cheong]] dies from lymphoma cancer at 8:14pm.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ex-President Ong dies |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20020209-1.2.2 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=30 August 2019 |date=9 February 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ong Teng Cheong|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_161__2008-11-24.html|website=National Library Board|access-date=10 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222142828/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_161__2008-11-24.html|archive-date=22 December 2014}}</ref>
*9 February –
*9 February –
**[[Jack Neo|Jack Neo's]] [[I Not Stupid]] is released. The film triggered a discussion on education streaming, which led to the merging of EM1 and EM2 streams in 2004, with abolishment of EM3 streams by 2008.
**[[Jack Neo|Jack Neo's]] [[I Not Stupid]] is released. The film triggered a discussion on education streaming, which led to the merging of EM1 and EM2 streams in 2004, with abolishment of EM3 streams by 2008.
**The Opera Estate Drainage Scheme is completed, having a storage tank during rains.<ref>{{cite web |title=Completion Ceremony for the Opera Estate Drainage Scheme |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002020905.htm |website=NAS |accessdate=26 May 2020 |date=9 February 2002}}</ref>
**The Opera Estate Drainage Scheme is completed, having a storage tank during rains.<ref>{{cite web |title=Completion Ceremony for the Opera Estate Drainage Scheme |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002020905.htm |website=NAS |access-date=26 May 2020 |date=9 February 2002}}</ref>
*11 February – The Singapore flags flew at half mast as a mark of respect to mourn the passing of the nation's first elected President [[Ong Teng Cheong]], who died from lymphoma cancer three days earlier at 8:14pm. It was considered very inauspicious by Chinese people since it coincided with [[Chinese New Year]]'s Eve.
*11 February – The Singapore flags flew at half mast as a mark of respect to mourn the passing of the nation's first elected President [[Ong Teng Cheong]], who died from lymphoma cancer three days earlier at 8:14pm. It was considered very inauspicious by Chinese people since it coincided with [[Chinese New Year]]'s Eve.<ref>{{Cite web |title=State Flags to Fly at Half-mast on Monday 11 February 2002: Prime Minister's Office Press Statement, 10 February 2002 |url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002021003.htm |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=www.nas.gov.sg |quote=The Government has announced earlier that state flags on all public buildings will be flown at half-mast on the day of Mr Ong Teng Cheong's funeral as a mark of respect. This day, 12 February 2002, coincides with the first day of the Chinese New Year. Feedback shows that many people are uncomfortable to have the nation's flag at half-mast on an auspicious day like the first day of the Chinese New Year. The Government has now decided to fly all state flags at half-mast a day earlier, on Monday 11 February 2002 instead of on 12 February 2002.}}</ref>
*12 February –
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*16 February – The [[Upper Serangoon Viaduct]] is opened.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mr%20Khaw%20Boon%20Wan%20At%20The%20Opening%20Of%20Upper%20Serangoon%20Viaduct%20On%2016%20February%202002/ |title=Opening of Upper Serangoon Viaduct |website=MOT |accessdate=11 July 2019 |date=16 February 2002}}</ref>
**371 staff members of Singapore Press Holdings moved from their old office at Times House to SPH News Centre at Toa Payoh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Times House |url=https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=bad35de9-3582-4057-9bac-1bc2a452ff14 |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=www.nlb.gov.sg |quote=On 12 February 2002, 371 staff from the Singapore Press Holdings moved from Times House to their new and spacious office at the News Centre at Toa Payoh North.}}</ref>
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*25 February – [[Keppel TatLee Bank]] merges into [[OCBC Bank]].<ref>{{cite web |title=OCBC BANK AND KEPPEL TATLEE BANK ARE LEGALLY AND OPERATIONALLY ONE |date=25 February 2002 |website=OCBC Bank |url=http://www.ocbc.com/assets/pdf/Major%20Regulatory/2002/Acquisition%20of%20Keppel%20Capital%20Holdings%20Limited/250202%20OCBC%20Bank%20and%20Keppel%20TatLee%20Bank%20are%20legally%20and%20op.pdf |accessdate=5 March 2013}}</ref>
**A state-assisted funeral was held for [[Ong Teng Cheong]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demise of Former President Ong Teng Cheong: Prime Minister's Office Press Release, 8 February 2002 |url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002020804.htm |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=www.nas.gov.sg |quote=As a mark of respect to ex-President Ong, the State flag on all Government buildings will be lowered to half-mast on the day of his funeral i.e. Tuesday, 12 February 2002.}}</ref>
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*27 February – During the official opening of the [[East West MRT line#Changi Airport Line (CAL)|Changi Airport line]], 15 out of 16 stations along the [[North East MRT line]] (including [[Potong Pasir MRT station|Potong Pasir]] and [[Punggol MRT station|Punggol]]) will open after a review, leaving [[Woodleigh MRT station|Woodleigh]] closed.<ref>{{cite web |title=Opening of the Changi Airport MRT Extension |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20At%20The%20Opening%20Of%20The%20Changi%20Airport%20MRT%20Extension%20on%2027%20February%202002/ |website=MOT |accessdate=1 October 2019 |date=27 February 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=MRT trains to stop at Potong Pasir after all |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20020228-1.2.3 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=28 December 2019 |date=28 February 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=MRT's next stop: Potong Pasir |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020228-2.2.2.2 |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=28 December 2019 |date=28 February 2002}}</ref>
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*16 February – The [[Upper Serangoon Viaduct]] is opened.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mr%20Khaw%20Boon%20Wan%20At%20The%20Opening%20Of%20Upper%20Serangoon%20Viaduct%20On%2016%20February%202002/ |title=Opening of Upper Serangoon Viaduct |website=MOT |access-date=11 July 2019 |date=16 February 2002}}</ref>
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*25 February – [[Keppel TatLee Bank]] merges into [[OCBC Bank]].<ref>{{cite web |title=OCBC BANK AND KEPPEL TATLEE BANK ARE LEGALLY AND OPERATIONALLY ONE |date=25 February 2002 |website=OCBC Bank |url=http://www.ocbc.com/assets/pdf/Major%20Regulatory/2002/Acquisition%20of%20Keppel%20Capital%20Holdings%20Limited/250202%20OCBC%20Bank%20and%20Keppel%20TatLee%20Bank%20are%20legally%20and%20op.pdf |access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref>
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*27 February – During the official opening of the [[East West MRT line#Changi Airport Line (CAL)|Changi Airport line]], 15 out of 16 stations along the [[North East MRT line]] (including [[Potong Pasir MRT station|Potong Pasir]] and [[Punggol MRT station|Punggol]]) will open after a review, leaving [[Woodleigh MRT station|Woodleigh]] closed.<ref>{{cite web |title=Opening of the Changi Airport MRT Extension |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20At%20The%20Opening%20Of%20The%20Changi%20Airport%20MRT%20Extension%20on%2027%20February%202002/ |website=MOT |access-date=1 October 2019 |date=27 February 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=MRT trains to stop at Potong Pasir after all |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20020228-1.2.3 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=28 December 2019 |date=28 February 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=MRT's next stop: Potong Pasir |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020228-2.2.2.2 |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=28 December 2019 |date=28 February 2002}}</ref>
*28 February –
** Construction starts on [[National Trades Union Congress]]'s new building, with completion by 2004.<ref>{{cite web |title=Speech by Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development and Chairman of the Singapore Labour Foundation (SLF), at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new NTUC building, Thursday, 28 February 2002, 10.30 AM |url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002022801.htm |website=NAS |access-date=10 February 2022 |date=28 February 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Work starts on NTUC Centre in heart of city |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20020301-1.2.63.20 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=10 February 2022 |date=1 March 2002}}</ref>
** [[Golden Village]] closes its [[Eastpoint Mall, Singapore|Eastpoint]] cinema due to poor performance and was subsequently replaced by a bunch of tuition and enrichment centres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Search?ST=1&AT=search&k=Golden%20Village%20closes%20cinema%20at%20Eastpoint#|title=Golden Village closes cinema at Eastpoint|publisher=The Straits Times|date=March 5, 2002|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref>


===March===
===March===
*1 March –
*1 March – The prefix '6' is [[Telephone numbers in Singapore|added]] to all landline phones.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20010120-1.2.4.11 |title=Phone numbers to get extra digit |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=10 September 2019 |date=20 January 2001}}</ref>
**The prefix '6' is [[telephone numbers in Singapore|added]] to all landline phones.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20010120-1.2.4.11 |title=Phone numbers to get extra digit |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=10 September 2019 |date=20 January 2001}}</ref>
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*3 March – TV Works is renamed to [[Channel i (Singapore)|Channel i]].<ref>{{cite web |title=i – Your choice for Movies and Action on Singapore's Terrestrial TV! |url=http://www.sphmediaworks.com/news/index.phtml?id=131 |website=SPH MediaWorks |accessdate=2 August 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020814101457/http://www.sphmediaworks.com/news/index.phtml?id=131 |archivedate=14 August 2002 |date=25 February 2002 |url-status=live}}</ref>
**The Changi Business Aviation Centre is opened for business travellers who fly via executive jets. Plans are announced to strengthen the aviation industry, including a future dedicated Business Aviation Centre in Changi Airport subject to demand and [[research and development]] projects via AIRport Systems Technology, Research, and Innovation Platform (AIRSTRIP).<ref>{{cite web |title=Speech By Mr Yeo Cheow Tong For The Official Opening Of The Changi Business Aviation Centre On 1 March 2002 |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-By-Mr-Yeo-Cheow-Tong-For-The-Official-Opening-Of-The-Changi-Business-Aviation-Centre-On-1-March-2002 |website=MOT |access-date=10 February 2022 |date=1 March 2002}}</ref>
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*8 March – [[Singapore Press Holdings|Singapore Press Holdings's]] new headquarters (named 'News Centre' on 11 November) is officially opened.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2002/3/speech-by-mr-david-t-e-lim-at-the-official-opening-of-singapore-press-holdings-building-at-1000-toa-payoh-north |title=Speech by Mr David T E Lim at the Official Opening of Singapore Press Holdings Building at 1000 Toa Payoh North |website=MITA (now MCI) |accessdate=5 August 2019 |date=8 March 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sph.com.sg/media_releases/56 |title=SPH names new HQ News Centre |website=SPH |accessdate=5 August 2019 |date=11 November 2002}}</ref>
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*3 March – TV Works is renamed to [[Channel i (Singaporean TV channel)|Channel i]].<ref>{{cite web |title=i – Your choice for Movies and Action on Singapore's Terrestrial TV! |url=http://www.sphmediaworks.com/news/index.phtml?id=131 |website=SPH MediaWorks |access-date=2 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020814101457/http://www.sphmediaworks.com/news/index.phtml?id=131 |archive-date=14 August 2002 |date=25 February 2002 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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*16 March – [[Raffles Hospital]] is officially opened.<ref>{{cite web |title=Opening of Raffles Hospital |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002031603.htm |accessdate=26 May 2020 |website=NAS |date=16 March 2002}}</ref>
*20 March – [[PSA Corporation]] acquires logistics company CWT.<ref>{{cite news |title=PSA acquires CWT |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020321-1.2.18.10.2 |accessdate=23 August 2019 |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |date=21 March 2002}}</ref>
*5 March – Construction of the five-stage [[Circle MRT line]] starts, spanning {{Convert|34|km|miles|abbr=in}} orbitally. The first two stages are scheduled for completion by 2006 with the rest by 2010.<ref>{{cite web |title=Speech By Mr Yeo Cheow Tong At The Groundbreaking Ceremony For The Circle Line On 5 March 2002 |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-By-Mr-Yeo-Cheow-Tong-At-The-Groundbreaking-Ceremony-For-The-Circle-Line-On-5-March-2002 |website=MOT |access-date=10 February 2022 |date=5 March 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Faster MRT routes with new Circle Line |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020305-2.2.2.2 |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=10 February 2022 |date=5 March 2002}}</ref>
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*8 March – [[Singapore Press Holdings|Singapore Press Holdings's]] new headquarters (named 'News Centre' on 11 November) is officially opened.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2002/3/speech-by-mr-david-t-e-lim-at-the-official-opening-of-singapore-press-holdings-building-at-1000-toa-payoh-north |title=Speech by Mr David T E Lim at the Official Opening of Singapore Press Holdings Building at 1000 Toa Payoh North |website=MITA (now MCI) |access-date=5 August 2019 |date=8 March 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sph.com.sg/media_releases/56 |title=SPH names new HQ News Centre |website=SPH |access-date=5 August 2019 |date=11 November 2002}}</ref>
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*16 March – [[Raffles Hospital]] is officially opened.<ref>{{cite web |title=Opening of Raffles Hospital |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002031603.htm |access-date=26 May 2020 |website=NAS |date=16 March 2002}}</ref>
*20 March – [[PSA Corporation]] acquires logistics company CWT.<ref>{{cite news |title=PSA acquires CWT |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020321-1.2.18.10.2 |access-date=23 August 2019 |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |date=21 March 2002}}</ref>
*27 March – [[Singapore Management University]]'s new campus starts construction. Targets for primary cohort in universities will be raised from 21 percent now to 25 percent in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |title=Speech by RADM Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Education and 2nd Minister for Defence, at SMU Groundbreaking Ceremony, 27 Mar 2002 at 4.30 PM, Bras Basah Park |url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002032706.htm |website=NAS |access-date=10 February 2022 |date=27 March 2002}}</ref>


===April===
===April===
*1 April –
*1 April –
**The Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore stops issuing [[Withdrawal of low-denomination coins|1-cent coins]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2002/no-more-1-cent-coins-from-bccs--27-feb-2002 |title=No More 1-Cent Coins from BCCS |website=BCCS (now MAS) |access-date=6 October 2019 |date=27 February 2002}}</ref>
**The [[Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore]] stops issuing [[Withdrawal of low-denomination coins|1-cent coins]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2002/no-more-1-cent-coins-from-bccs--27-feb-2002 |title=No More 1-Cent Coins from BCCS |website=BCCS (now MAS) |access-date=6 October 2019 |date=27 February 2002}}</ref>
**The [[Singapore Business Federation]] is launched to represent businesses in Singapore.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/fd81e01e-b290-4ffb-8b16-99deccb25f9f |title=Singapore Business Federation is formed |website=NLB |accessdate=22 July 2019}}</ref>
**The [[Singapore Business Federation]] is launched to represent businesses in Singapore.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/fd81e01e-b290-4ffb-8b16-99deccb25f9f |title=Singapore Business Federation is formed |website=NLB |access-date=22 July 2019}}</ref>
*10 April – The Singapore Tyler Print Institute (now [[STPI - Creative Workshop & Gallery]]) is officially opened in Clarke Quay.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2002041002.htm |title=Launch of Singapore Tyler Print Institute |website=NAS |accessdate=5 August 2019 |date=10 April 2002}}</ref>
*10 April – The Singapore Tyler Print Institute (now [[STPI - Creative Workshop & Gallery]]) is officially opened in Clarke Quay.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=2002041002.htm |title=Launch of Singapore Tyler Print Institute |website=NAS |access-date=5 August 2019 |date=10 April 2002}}</ref>
*13 April – A contact-based card system used for travel, [[EZ-Link]], is launched for sale.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1566_2009-09-09.html |title=Ez-link card |website=NLB |accessdate=28 August 2019}}</ref>
*13 April – A contact-based card system used for travel, [[EZ-Link]], is launched for sale.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1566_2009-09-09.html |title=Ez-link card |website=NLB |access-date=28 August 2019}}</ref>
*15 April – The [[Health Sciences Authority]] orders a stop on [[Slim 10]] sales in a suit caused by one death and a high-profile liver failure case.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1815_2011-06-30.html |title=Slim 10 saga |website=NLB |accessdate=10 July 2019}}</ref>
*15 April – The [[Health Sciences Authority]] orders a stop on [[Slim 10]] sales in a suit caused by one death and a high-profile liver failure case.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1815_2011-06-30.html |title=Slim 10 saga |website=NLB |access-date=10 July 2019}}</ref>
*25 April – The Merlion is [[Merlion#Relocation of original statue|relocated]] to [[Merlion Park]], 30 years since it first launched.
*25 April – The Merlion is [[Merlion#Relocation of original statue|relocated]] to [[Merlion Park]], 30 years since it first launched.


===May===
===May===
*5 May – [[Khoo Swee Chiow]] reaches the [[North Pole]], becoming the first Singaporean to do so. As a result, he conquered both the North Pole and the [[South Pole]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://singaporerecords.com/first-to-reach-both-north-pole-and-south-pole/ |title=First To Reach Both North Pole And South Pole |website=Singapore Book of Records |accessdate=4 September 2019}}</ref>
*5 May – [[Khoo Swee Chiow]] reaches the [[North Pole]], becoming the first Singaporean to do so. As a result, he conquered both the North Pole and the [[South Pole]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://singaporerecords.com/first-to-reach-both-north-pole-and-south-pole/ |title=First To Reach Both North Pole And South Pole |website=Singapore Book of Records |access-date=4 September 2019}}</ref>
*15 May – [[StarHub]] and [[StarHub TV|Singapore Cable Vision]] agree to merge with the new entity starting operations on 1 October.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2001/june/14062001_starhubandscvagreedtomerge.html |title=StarHub and SCV Seal Merger Agreement |website=StarHub |accessdate=6 June 2019 |date=15 May 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2002/september/26092002_starhubstrengthensbrandidentitywithnewproductnames.html |title=StarHub Strengthens Brand Identity with New Product Names |website=StarHub |accessdate=6 June 2019 |date=26 September 2002}}</ref>
*15 May – [[StarHub]] and [[StarHub TV|Singapore Cable Vision]] agree to merge with the new entity starting operations on 1 October.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2001/june/14062001_starhubandscvagreedtomerge.html |title=StarHub and SCV Seal Merger Agreement |website=StarHub |access-date=6 June 2019 |date=15 May 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2002/september/26092002_starhubstrengthensbrandidentitywithnewproductnames.html |title=StarHub Strengthens Brand Identity with New Product Names |website=StarHub |access-date=6 June 2019 |date=26 September 2002}}</ref>
*19 May – The [[Toa Payoh Bus Interchange]] opens, the first air-conditioned interchange.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20At%20The%20Opening%20Of%20The%20First%20Airconditioned%20Bus%20Interchange%20At%20Toa%20Payoh%20Sunday%20on%2019%20May%202002/ |title=Opening of the First Airconditioned Bus Interchange at Toa Payoh |website=MOT |accessdate=9 August 2019 |date=19 May 2002}}</ref>
*19 May – The [[Toa Payoh Bus Interchange]] opens, the first air-conditioned interchange.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20By%20Mr%20Yeo%20Cheow%20Tong%20At%20The%20Opening%20Of%20The%20First%20Airconditioned%20Bus%20Interchange%20At%20Toa%20Payoh%20Sunday%20on%2019%20May%202002/ |title=Opening of the First Airconditioned Bus Interchange at Toa Payoh |website=MOT |access-date=9 August 2019 |date=19 May 2002}}</ref>


===June===
===June===
*June – [[Zhenghua Park|Zhenghua Nature Park]] is completed.
*June – [[Zhenghua Park|Zhenghua Nature Park]] is completed.
*1 June – [[Singapore Airlines|SIA's]] SpaceBed is launched to enhance travellers' comfort.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asiatraveltips.com/travelnews2002/31May2002SIA.shtml |title=SIA'S First Spacebed Equipped Aircraft Takes to The Air |website=Asia Travel Tips |accessdate=5 August 2019 |date=31 May 2002}}</ref>
*1 June – [[Singapore Airlines|SIA's]] SpaceBed is launched to enhance travellers' comfort.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asiatraveltips.com/travelnews2002/31May2002SIA.shtml |title=SIA'S First Spacebed Equipped Aircraft Takes to The Air |website=Asia Travel Tips |access-date=5 August 2019 |date=31 May 2002}}</ref>
*16 June – The merger of [[Overseas Union Bank]] into [[United Overseas Bank]] is completed.<ref>{{cite web |title=UOB, OUB merger complete |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes20020617-1.2.15.1 |website=The Business Times (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=20 August 2019 |date=17 June 2002}}</ref>
*16 June – The merger of [[Overseas Union Bank]] into [[United Overseas Bank]] is completed.<ref>{{cite web |title=UOB, OUB merger complete |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes20020617-1.2.15.1 |website=The Business Times (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=20 August 2019 |date=17 June 2002}}</ref>


===July===
===July===
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===August===
===August===
*1 August –
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*August – [[Compass Point Shopping Centre]] opens its doors.
*1 August – [[Republic Polytechnic]] is established, which teaches with [[Problem-Based Learning]].
** [[Republic Polytechnic]] is established, which teaches with [[Problem-Based Learning]].
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** [[Compass Point Shopping Centre|Compass Point]] in Sengkang opens its doors to the public.
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*24 August – The [[Singapore Green Plan 2012]] is launched.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002082405.htm |title=Launch of the Singapore Green Plan 2012 |website=NAS |accessdate=26 May 2020 |date=24 August 2002}}</ref>
*8 August – [[Soon Lee Bus Depot]] is officially opened as a new multi-storey depot, replacing the former Jurong Bus Depot. A second depot in Bedok is expected by 2004.<ref>{{cite web |title=Speech By Mr Yeo Cheow Tong At The DELGRO NTWU National Day Observance Ceremony Cum Official Opening For SBS Transit Soon Lee Bus Depot On 8 August 2002 |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-By-Mr-Yeo-Cheow-Tong-At-The-DELGRO-NTWU-National-Day-Observance-Ceremony-Cum-Official-Opening-For-SBS-Transit-Soon-Lee-Bus-Depot-On-8-August-2002 |website=MOT |access-date=10 February 2022 |date=8 August 2002}}</ref>
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*24 August – The [[Singapore Green Plan 2012]] is launched.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002082405.htm |title=Launch of the Singapore Green Plan 2012 |website=NAS |access-date=26 May 2020 |date=24 August 2002}}</ref>


===September===
===September===
* 5 September – A new [[Automated People Mover]] system (now the [[Changi Airport Skytrain]]) is announced. The system will link all three terminals, which was completed in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/New%20Automated%20People%20Mover%20System%20To%20Link%20Changi%20Airport's%20Three%20Terminals/ |title=New Automated People Mover System To Link Changi Airport's Three Terminals |website=MOT |accessdate=16 July 2019 |date=5 September 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020906-1.2.5.3 |title=Linking Changi's three terminals |website=Today |accessdate=6 October 2019 |date=6 September 2002}}</ref>
* 5 September – A new [[Automated People Mover]] system (now the [[Changi Airport Skytrain]]) is announced. The system will link all three terminals, which was completed in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/New%20Automated%20People%20Mover%20System%20To%20Link%20Changi%20Airport's%20Three%20Terminals/ |title=New Automated People Mover System To Link Changi Airport's Three Terminals |website=MOT |access-date=16 July 2019 |date=5 September 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020906-1.2.5.3 |title=Linking Changi's three terminals |website=Today |access-date=6 October 2019 |date=6 September 2002}}</ref>
* 12 September – [[library@esplanade]] is opened in [[Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay|Esplanade]] as a performing arts library.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_670_2005-01-24.html |title=Library@Esplanade |publisher=NLB |accessdate=25 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Opening of Library@Esplanade |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002091202.htm |website=NAS |accessdate=26 May 2020 |date=12 September 2002}}</ref>
* 12 September – [[library@esplanade]] is opened in [[Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay|Esplanade]] as a performing arts library.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_670_2005-01-24.html |title=Library@Esplanade |publisher=NLB |access-date=25 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Opening of Library@Esplanade |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002091202.htm |website=NAS |access-date=26 May 2020 |date=12 September 2002}}</ref>
* 15 September – The Merlion is reopened in the new [[Merlion Park]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Inauguration of the Merlion Park |url=http://www.stb.com.sg/media/press/20020915.stm |website=STB |accessdate=7 August 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031013051250/http://www.stb.com.sg/media/press/20020915.stm |archivedate=13 October 2003 |date=15 September 2002}}</ref>
* 15 September – The Merlion is reopened in the new [[Merlion Park]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Inauguration of the Merlion Park |url=http://www.stb.com.sg/media/press/20020915.stm |website=STB |access-date=7 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031013051250/http://www.stb.com.sg/media/press/20020915.stm |archive-date=13 October 2003 |date=15 September 2002}}</ref>
* 23 September – The Heritage Trees Scheme is officially launched to conserve trees of historical value, with some of them ranging 80 to 100 years old. An initial list of 36 trees has been drawn up.<ref>{{cite web |title=Official Launch of Heritage Trees Scheme |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002092302.htm |website=NAS |accessdate=26 May 2020 |date=23 September 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Heritage Tree Scheme |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2015-09-28_143310.html |website=NLB |accessdate=23 August 2019}}</ref>
* 23 September – The Heritage Trees Scheme is officially launched to conserve trees of historical value, with some of them ranging 80 to 100 years old. An initial list of 36 trees has been drawn up.<ref>{{cite web |title=Official Launch of Heritage Trees Scheme |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/2002092302.htm |website=NAS |access-date=26 May 2020 |date=23 September 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Heritage Tree Scheme |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2015-09-28_143310.html |website=NLB |access-date=23 August 2019}}</ref>
* 30 September –
* 30 September –
**[[National Registration Identity Card|NRICs]] will not display blood types from today due to quick blood tests that can be obtained easily.
**[[National Registration Identity Card|NRICs]] will not display blood types from today due to quick blood tests that can be obtained easily.
**[[ElderShield]] is launched as an insurance plan for those with [[activities of daily living|severe disabilities]]. It will pay [[S$]]300 over 5 years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020909-2.2.20.1 |title=ElderShield: NTUC Income |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=21 July 2019}}</ref>
**[[ElderShield]] is launched as an insurance plan for those with [[activities of daily living|severe disabilities]]. It will pay [[S$]]300 over 5 years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20020909-2.2.20.1 |title=ElderShield: NTUC Income |website=Today (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=21 July 2019}}</ref>


===October===
===October===
[[File:The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.jpg|thumb|The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay]]
[[File:The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.jpg|thumb|The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay]]
*1 October – The Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore (BCCS) merges with [[Monetary Authority of Singapore]] (MAS),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2002/bccs-merges-with-mas-on-1-october--30-september-2002 |title=BCCS Merges with MAS on 1 October |website=BCCS (now MAS) |accessdate=6 October 2019 |date=30 September 2002}}</ref> first announced on 1 March.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/Merger-Of-The-Board-Of-Commissioners-Of-Currency-Singapore-(BCCS)-With-The-Monetary-Authority-Of-Singapore-(MAS) |title=Merger of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore (BCCS) With The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) |website=MOF |accessdate=6 October 2019 |date=1 March 2002}}</ref>
*1 October – The [[Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore]] (BCCS) merges with [[Monetary Authority of Singapore]] (MAS),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2002/bccs-merges-with-mas-on-1-october--30-september-2002 |title=BCCS Merges with MAS on 1 October |website=BCCS (now MAS) |access-date=6 October 2019 |date=30 September 2002}}</ref> first announced on 1 March.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/Merger-Of-The-Board-Of-Commissioners-Of-Currency-Singapore-(BCCS)-With-The-Monetary-Authority-Of-Singapore-(MAS) |title=Merger of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore (BCCS) With The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) |website=MOF |access-date=6 October 2019 |date=1 March 2002}}</ref>
*11 October – [[Virgin Mobile#Virgin Mobile Singapore|Virgin Mobile Singapore]] ceases operations as a [[mobile virtual network operator]] after gaining just 3% of the mobile market in Singapore.<ref>{{cite web |title=Virgin, SingTel Close Venture After Mobile Flop in Singapore (premium) |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1026165926595913080 |website=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |accessdate=6 July 2019 |date=9 July 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425055030/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1026165926595913080 |archive-date=25 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Last call for Virgin Mobile |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/last-call-for-virgin-mobile/ |website=CNET |accessdate=29 August 2019 |date=11 October 2002}}</ref>
*11 October – [[Virgin Mobile#Virgin Mobile Singapore|Virgin Mobile Singapore]] ceases operations as a [[mobile virtual network operator]] after gaining just 3% of the mobile market in Singapore.<ref>{{cite web |title=Virgin, SingTel Close Venture After Mobile Flop in Singapore (premium) |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1026165926595913080 |website=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |access-date=6 July 2019 |date=9 July 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425055030/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1026165926595913080 |archive-date=25 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Last call for Virgin Mobile |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/last-call-for-virgin-mobile/ |website=CNET |access-date=29 August 2019 |date=11 October 2002}}</ref>
*12 October – The [[Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay|Esplanade]] is officially opened by [[President of the Republic of Singapore|President]] [[S. R. Nathan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20021013-1.2.3 |title= It's showtime at the Esplanade |publisher=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |date=13 October 2002 |accessdate=10 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/8ba459a5-e180-4c42-945e-f0c9da12b5fb |title=Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay opens |website=NLB |accessdate=26 August 2019}}</ref>
*12 October – The [[Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay|Esplanade]] is officially opened by [[President of the Republic of Singapore|President]] [[S. R. Nathan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20021013-1.2.3 |title= It's showtime at the Esplanade |publisher=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |date=13 October 2002 |access-date=10 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/8ba459a5-e180-4c42-945e-f0c9da12b5fb |title=Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay opens |website=NLB |access-date=26 August 2019}}</ref>


===November===
===November===
* 2 November – After several accidents and two deaths, Fantasy Island in [[Sentosa]] is closed.
* 2 November – After several accidents and two deaths, Fantasy Island in [[Sentosa]] is closed.
* 11 November – The [[Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway]] is officially launched, with the {{Convert|12|km|miles|abbr=in}} expressway scheduled by 2007.<ref>{{cite web |title=Speech By Mr Yeo Cheow Tong At The Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway Contract Signing Ceremony On 11 November 2002 |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-By-Mr-Yeo-Cheow-Tong-At-The-Kallang-Paya-Lebar-Expressway-Contract-Signing-Ceremony-On-11-November-2002 |website=MOT |access-date=10 February 2022 |date=11 November 2002}}</ref>
* 20 November – A large ''Chengal Pasir'' tree was [[Tree conservation areas in Singapore#Illegal felling of a ''Hopea sangal'' tree|felled]] by [[DTZ Debenham Tie Leung]]. After a court hearing, it was fined in 2003.<ref>{{cite web |title=Felling of the Chengal Pasir tree |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2015-03-06_094924.html |website=NLB |accessdate=18 July 2019}}</ref>
* 21 November – Comfort Group and DelGro Corporation announced a merger between the biggest taxi operator and the largest public bus operator in Singapore respectively, creating a [[S$]]1 billion company.<ref>{{cite web |title=Comfort, DelGro merger to create $1b company |url=http://ir.zaobao.com/comfortdelgro/news/comfort221102_e.html |website=The Business Times (Zaobao) |accessdate=20 July 2019 |date=22 November 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101209084701/http://ir.zaobao.com/comfortdelgro/news/comfort221102_e.html |archive-date=9 December 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> The merger results in the formation of [[ComfortDelGro Corporation]] on 29 March 2003.<ref>{{cite web |title=Corporate Profile |url=https://www.comfortdelgro.com/web/guest/corporate-profile |website=ComfortDelGro |accessdate=20 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720131730/https://www.comfortdelgro.com/web/guest/corporate-profile |archive-date=20 July 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* 20 November – A large ''Chengal Pasir'' tree was [[Tree conservation areas in Singapore#Illegal felling of a ''Hopea sangal'' tree|felled]] by [[DTZ Debenham Tie Leung]]. After a court hearing, it was fined in 2003.<ref>{{cite web |title=Felling of the Chengal Pasir tree |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2015-03-06_094924.html |website=NLB |access-date=18 July 2019}}</ref>
* 21 November – Comfort Group and DelGro Corporation announced a merger between the biggest taxi operator and the largest public bus operator in Singapore respectively, creating a [[S$]]1 billion company.<ref>{{cite web |title=Comfort, DelGro merger to create $1b company |url=http://ir.zaobao.com/comfortdelgro/news/comfort221102_e.html |website=The Business Times (Zaobao) |access-date=20 July 2019 |date=22 November 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101209084701/http://ir.zaobao.com/comfortdelgro/news/comfort221102_e.html |archive-date=9 December 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> The merger results in the formation of [[ComfortDelGro Corporation]] on 29 March 2003.<ref>{{cite web |title=Corporate Profile |url=https://www.comfortdelgro.com/web/guest/corporate-profile |website=ComfortDelGro |access-date=20 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720131730/https://www.comfortdelgro.com/web/guest/corporate-profile |archive-date=20 July 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>


===December===
===December===
*1 December – Magnetic-stripe cards for use on Singapore's public transport system are completely phased out, completing the switchover to [[EZ-Link]] cards.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ezlink.com.sg/2002/10/public-transport-system-gears-up-for-switchover-to-ez-link-card |title=Public transport system gears up for switchover to EZ-Link card |website=EZ-Link |accessdate=28 August 2019 |date=17 October 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1566_2009-09-09.html |title=Ez-link card |website=NLB |accessdate=28 August 2019}}</ref>
*1 December – Magnetic-stripe cards for use on Singapore's public transport system are completely phased out, completing the switchover to [[EZ-Link]] cards.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ezlink.com.sg/2002/10/public-transport-system-gears-up-for-switchover-to-ez-link-card |title=Public transport system gears up for switchover to EZ-Link card |website=EZ-Link |access-date=28 August 2019 |date=17 October 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1566_2009-09-09.html |title=Ez-link card |website=NLB |access-date=28 August 2019}}</ref>
*5 December – A gender-quota for admission of [[Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine|medical school students]] will be abolished from the 2003 batch, allowing men and women to pursue medicine as they wish.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20021206-1.2.4 |title=Lifted: Quota on women in medicine |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |accessdate=10 September 2019 |date=6 December 2002}}</ref>
*5 December – A gender-quota for admission of [[Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine|medical school students]] will be abolished from the 2003 batch, allowing men and women to pursue medicine as they wish.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20021206-1.2.4 |title=Lifted: Quota on women in medicine |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=10 September 2019 |date=6 December 2002}}</ref>
*21 December – The [[Ministry of Home Affairs (Singapore)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] and [[Ministry of Transport (Singapore)|Ministry of Transport]] announced that an [[air marshals]] unit will be stationed in [[Singapore Airlines]] and [[SilkAir]] for security, with the first stationed in 2003.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Joint%20Statement%20From%20Ministry%20Of%20Home%20Affairs%20And%20Ministry%20Of%20Transport/ |title=Joint Statement From Ministry of Home Affairs And Ministry of Transport |website=MOT |accessdate=5 August 2019 |date=21 December 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2003/05/25/sia-and-silkair-to-deploy-air--marshals-soon#mMzGx5VV7GzJ0ZJ7.99 |title=SIA and SilkAir to deploy air marshals soon |website=The Star |accessdate=5 August 2019 |date=25 May 2003}}</ref>
*21 December – The [[Ministry of Home Affairs (Singapore)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] and [[Ministry of Transport (Singapore)|Ministry of Transport]] announced that an [[air marshals]] unit will be stationed in [[Singapore Airlines]] and [[SilkAir]] for security, with the first stationed in 2003.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Joint%20Statement%20From%20Ministry%20Of%20Home%20Affairs%20And%20Ministry%20Of%20Transport/ |title=Joint Statement From Ministry of Home Affairs And Ministry of Transport |website=MOT |access-date=5 August 2019 |date=21 December 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2003/05/25/sia-and-silkair-to-deploy-air--marshals-soon#mMzGx5VV7GzJ0ZJ7.99 |title=SIA and SilkAir to deploy air marshals soon |website=The Star |access-date=5 August 2019 |date=25 May 2003}}</ref>
*27 December – Two police officers, on normal supervisory rounds from the Changi Neighbourhood Police Centre of Bedok division were killed when their patrol car was overrun from the rear by a large garbage truck along Tanah Merah Ferry Road.
*27 December – Two police officers, on normal supervisory rounds from the Changi Neighbourhood Police Centre of Bedok division were killed when their patrol car was overrun from the rear by a large garbage truck along Tanah Merah Ferry Road.
*30 December – The [[Integrated Programme]] is announced, allowing students to proceed directly to [[Junior college (Singapore)|Junior Colleges]] without taking the [[Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level|O Level exams]]. The scheme takes its first students in 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/d0420404-d15f-43d5-bc74-48ac95254c06 |title=Integrated Programme is announced |website=NLB |accessdate=10 July 2019}}</ref>
*30 December – The [[Integrated Programme]] is announced, allowing students to proceed directly to [[Junior college (Singapore)|Junior Colleges]] without taking the [[Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level|O Level exams]]. The scheme takes its first students in 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/events/d0420404-d15f-43d5-bc74-48ac95254c06 |title=Integrated Programme is announced |website=NLB |access-date=10 July 2019}}</ref>

==Births==

* 28 March – [[Kiki Lim]], Singaporean actress


==Deaths==
==Deaths==
*2 January – [[Kho Nai Guan]] and [[Lan Ya Ming]], murder victims in the [[Orchard Towers double murders]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-05-16 |title=Guilty As Charged: Michael McCrea killed a woman and a man he called his brother |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/guilty-as-charged-michael-mccrea-killed-a-woman-and-a-man-he-called-his |access-date=2024-05-17 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}</ref>
*8 February – [[Ong Teng Cheong]], former [[president of Singapore]] (b. 1936).<ref>{{cite web|title=Ong Teng Cheong|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_161__2008-11-24.html|website=National Library Board|accessdate=10 January 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222142828/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_161__2008-11-24.html|archivedate=22 December 2014}}</ref>
*3 January – [[Fong Oi Lin]], murder victim in the [[Quek Loo Ming case]] (b. 1940).
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*23 April – [[Gopal Baratham]], neurosurgeon, writer (b. 1935).<ref>{{cite web |title=Gopal Baratham |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_452_2005-01-22.html |website=NLB |accessdate=11 August 2019}}</ref>
*4 February – [[Wang Hong (murder victim)|Wang Hong]], murder victim in the [[Rangoon Road murder]] (b. 1970).<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 February 2002 |title=Chinese national stabbed to death in Rangoon Road flat |access-date= |work=[[The Straits Times]] |via=[[NewspaperSG]]}}</ref>
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*18 July – [[Lee Siew Choh]], former [[Barisan Sosialis]] leader and first [[Non-Constituency Member of Parliament]] (NCMP) (b. 1917).<ref>{{cite web |title=Lee Siew Choh |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_706_2005-01-12.html |website=NLB |accessdate=21 August 2019}}</ref>
*27 August – [[Joseph McNally (brother)|Brother Joseph McNally]], arts pioneer, founder of [[LASALLE College of the Arts]] (b. 1923).<ref>{{cite web |title=Brother Joseph McNally |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_682_2005-01-12.html |website=NLB |accessdate=18 July 2019}}</ref>
*8 February – [[Ong Teng Cheong]], former [[president of Singapore]] (b. 1936).<ref>{{cite web|title=Ong Teng Cheong|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_161__2008-11-24.html|website=National Library Board|access-date=10 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222142828/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_161__2008-11-24.html|archive-date=22 December 2014}}</ref>
*10 September – [[Kuo Pao Kun]], theatre director (b. 1939).<ref>{{cite web |title=Kuo Pao Kun |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1098_2007-11-19.html |website=NLB |accessdate=18 July 2019}}</ref>
*23 April – [[Gopal Baratham]], neurosurgeon, writer (b. 1935).<ref>{{cite web |title=Gopal Baratham |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_452_2005-01-22.html |website=NLB |access-date=11 August 2019}}</ref>
* [[Low Ing Sing]], [[Standard Chinese|Mandarin]] drama and theatre pioneer (b. 1924).<ref>{{cite web |title=Low Ing Sing |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-02-10_162443.html |website=NLB |accessdate=29 October 2019}}</ref>
*18 July – [[Lee Siew Choh]], former [[Barisan Sosialis]] leader and first [[Non-Constituency Member of Parliament]] (NCMP) (b. 1917).<ref>{{cite web |title=Lee Siew Choh |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_706_2005-01-12.html |website=NLB |access-date=21 August 2019}}</ref>
*5 August – [[Anjeli Elisaputri rape and murder|Anjeli Elisaputri]], murder victim in the [[Anjeli Elisaputri rape and murder]] (b. 2002).<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 April 2003 |title=Mum says she panicked when she couldn't find infant |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes20030404-1.2.36.24 |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |pages=12 |via=[[NewspaperSG]]}}</ref>
*27 August – [[Joseph McNally (brother)|Brother Joseph McNally]], arts pioneer, founder of [[LASALLE College of the Arts]] (b. 1923).<ref>{{cite web |title=Brother Joseph McNally |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_682_2005-01-12.html |website=NLB |access-date=18 July 2019}}</ref>
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*10 September – [[Kuo Pao Kun]], theatre director (b. 1939).<ref>{{cite web |title=Kuo Pao Kun |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1098_2007-11-19.html |website=NLB |access-date=18 July 2019}}</ref>

=== Unknown date ===
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* [[Low Ing Sing]], [[Standard Chinese|Mandarin]] drama and theatre pioneer (b. 1924).<ref>{{cite web |title=Low Ing Sing |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-02-10_162443.html |website=NLB |access-date=29 October 2019}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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The following lists events that happened during 2002 in Singapore.

Incumbents

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Events

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January

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  • 1 January – The re-registration of NRICs starts for those aged 30 and above. Those turning 30 on or after 1 January 2002 are required to re-register for a new NRIC if they had not replaced their NRIC within the past 10 years.
  • 2 January – City Gas is formed from PowerGas.[1]
  • 5 January – The National Science and Technology Board is renamed to the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star).[2]
  • 9 January –
    • A Passenger Security Service Charge will be introduced for passengers who use Changi Airport from 1 March. This is so as to cover security costs incurred in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.[3] In addition, Changi Airport will upgrade Terminal 2 for S$200 million.[4]
  • 11 January – The new building housing the Family and Juvenile Court is officially opened, having been brought together in September 2001.[5]
  • 12 January – MediaCorp channel CityTV ceases transmission after two years due to lack of viewership and poor economic climate.[6]
  • 13 January – Singapore and Japan signed the Japan–Singapore Economic Agreement for a New Age Partnership, making it Singapore's first free-trade agreement FTA with a major trading partner.[7]
  • 14 January – Reclamation works around Chek Jawa area will be deferred as long as development works are not required, with plans made to conserve the island instead.[8]
  • 25 January –

February

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Changi Airport MRT station

March

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  • 1 March –
    • The prefix '6' is added to all landline phones.[27]
    • The Changi Business Aviation Centre is opened for business travellers who fly via executive jets. Plans are announced to strengthen the aviation industry, including a future dedicated Business Aviation Centre in Changi Airport subject to demand and research and development projects via AIRport Systems Technology, Research, and Innovation Platform (AIRSTRIP).[28]
  • 3 March – TV Works is renamed to Channel i.[29]
  • 5 March – Construction of the five-stage Circle MRT line starts, spanning 34 km (21 miles) orbitally. The first two stages are scheduled for completion by 2006 with the rest by 2010.[30][31]
  • 8 March – Singapore Press Holdings's new headquarters (named 'News Centre' on 11 November) is officially opened.[32][33]
  • 16 March – Raffles Hospital is officially opened.[34]
  • 20 March – PSA Corporation acquires logistics company CWT.[35]
  • 27 March – Singapore Management University's new campus starts construction. Targets for primary cohort in universities will be raised from 21 percent now to 25 percent in 2010.[36]

April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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  • 5 September – A new Automated People Mover system (now the Changi Airport Skytrain) is announced. The system will link all three terminals, which was completed in 2006.[50][51]
  • 12 September – library@esplanade is opened in Esplanade as a performing arts library.[52][53]
  • 15 September – The Merlion is reopened in the new Merlion Park.[54]
  • 23 September – The Heritage Trees Scheme is officially launched to conserve trees of historical value, with some of them ranging 80 to 100 years old. An initial list of 36 trees has been drawn up.[55][56]
  • 30 September –
    • NRICs will not display blood types from today due to quick blood tests that can be obtained easily.
    • ElderShield is launched as an insurance plan for those with severe disabilities. It will pay S$300 over 5 years.[57]

October

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The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

November

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  • 2 November – After several accidents and two deaths, Fantasy Island in Sentosa is closed.
  • 11 November – The Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway is officially launched, with the 12 km (7.5 miles) expressway scheduled by 2007.[64]
  • 20 November – A large Chengal Pasir tree was felled by DTZ Debenham Tie Leung. After a court hearing, it was fined in 2003.[65]
  • 21 November – Comfort Group and DelGro Corporation announced a merger between the biggest taxi operator and the largest public bus operator in Singapore respectively, creating a S$1 billion company.[66] The merger results in the formation of ComfortDelGro Corporation on 29 March 2003.[67]

December

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  • 1 December – Magnetic-stripe cards for use on Singapore's public transport system are completely phased out, completing the switchover to EZ-Link cards.[68][69]
  • 5 December – A gender-quota for admission of medical school students will be abolished from the 2003 batch, allowing men and women to pursue medicine as they wish.[70]
  • 21 December – The Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Transport announced that an air marshals unit will be stationed in Singapore Airlines and SilkAir for security, with the first stationed in 2003.[71][72]
  • 27 December – Two police officers, on normal supervisory rounds from the Changi Neighbourhood Police Centre of Bedok division were killed when their patrol car was overrun from the rear by a large garbage truck along Tanah Merah Ferry Road.
  • 30 December – The Integrated Programme is announced, allowing students to proceed directly to Junior Colleges without taking the O Level exams. The scheme takes its first students in 2004.[73]

Births

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  • 28 March – Kiki Lim, Singaporean actress

Deaths

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References

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