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National Library Board Singapore 2006.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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National Library Board Singapore 2016.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at Dec 2015 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":20,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=12d4e7ff-b08f-4372-864b-a5a1a84b7c64","identifier_uuid":"12d4e7ff-b08f-4372-864b-a5a1a84b7c64","title":"Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation celebrations in Singapore","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"8/4/2014","has_part_uuid":"38c070c8-9cb5-440d-8030-e0f14cb63c8f","description":"NA","abstract":"When Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (UK) and Head of the Commonwealth on 2 June 1953, Singapore celebrated the coronation along with other British colonies and the UK. Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne in 1952 when her father, King George VI, passed away. However, the coronation was held nearly a year later in 1953. Singapore celebrated the coronation with a week of festivities that were held from 30 May to 6 June 1953.","table_of_contents":"[Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation celebrations in Singapore] -- A Singapore delegation to London -- Coronation celebrations -- The coronation parades -- Grand finale -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022--Coronation|Great Britain--History--Elizabeth II, 1952-2022|Coronations--Great Britain--History--20th century","subject_singheritage":"Events {18455339}|National celebrations {18486469}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":21,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=139cd6b7-7672-4163-9640-db47447e9399","identifier_uuid":"139cd6b7-7672-4163-9640-db47447e9399","title":"Federation of Malaysia","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"9/7/2019","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Federation of Malaysia was formed following the merger of the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak on 16 September 1963. Then Prime Minister of Malaya Tunku Abdul Rahman was initially resistant to the idea of Singapore joining Malaysia. He was concerned that the large Chinese community in Singapore would displace the Malays as the majority in the federation. There was also the threat that Malaya would be similarly engulfed by the communist subversion and radical left-wing movements that were causing political instability in Singapore and Borneo territories. Ultimately, almost 700,000 Borneo natives were brought into the federation to prevent a Chinese majority after merger with Singapore.","table_of_contents":"[Federation of Malaysia] -- Proposal of merger -- Opposition to merger -- Radio talks on the merger by Lee Kuan Yew -- 1962 Referendum -- Operation Coldstore -- Konfrontasi -- 1964 election -- Political and economic differences -- Separation -- The birth of Singapore -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Singapore--History--1963-1965","subject_singheritage":"1955-1965 Road to independence {18455347}|Politics and Government {18336134}|Political development {18486587}|Political events {18544984}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":22,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=15fcae20-2e3d-4eec-b5ab-2384f1aac2b9","identifier_uuid":"15fcae20-2e3d-4eec-b5ab-2384f1aac2b9","title":"Opening of the Suez Canal","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"a73f37db-a0a8-40aa-98e5-1769abaef93d","description":"The Suez Canal, which opened on 17 November 1869 after a decade-long construction, is an artificial waterway that cuts across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt to connect the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.[1] The canal greatly reduced the time needed","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Events {18455339}|Transportation {18336129}|Geography and Travels {18486573}|Economy {18486515}|Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>HistorySG {18547869}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":23,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=164c25a2-37c7-49f4-90c5-8adf55a17e98","identifier_uuid":"164c25a2-37c7-49f4-90c5-8adf55a17e98","title":"The Weekend Car Scheme","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/9/1998","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Weekend Car (WEC) scheme was introduced on 1 May 1991. Two revamped versions of the WEC scheme were subsequently introduced, namely the Off-Peak Car (OPC) Scheme from 1 October 1994 and the Revised Off-Peak Car (ROPC) Scheme from 25 January 2010. These schemes offered new and existing car owners the option to save on car registration related fees and road taxes, in return for using their cars during restricted hours – mostly on weekends, public holidays and at night. Cars registered under the schemes are differentiated by red licence plates with white lettering.","table_of_contents":"[The Weekend Car Scheme] -- Objectives and rules of the WEC Scheme -- The off-peak car (OPC) scheme -- The revised off-peak car (ROPC) scheme -- Weekend/off-peak car statistics -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Automobiles--Licenses--Singapore|Traffic engineering--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"National campaigns {18338181}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":24,"identifier_uri":"NA","identifier_uuid":"16527095-a04a-4569-98cf-c34f5bebe266","title":"The evolution of Malay scripts exhibition","alternative":"NA","creator":"Mazelan Anuar","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2006-10","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Article published in BiblioAsia, v. 2, issue 3 (Oct. 2006), p. 35.","abstract":"This article is about the Evolution of Malay Scrlpts (EMAS) exhibition at the National Library. It represents NLB's effort to preserve the national memories and build a shared history of Singapore. It showcases invaluable manuscripts, letters, publications and artefacts that document the development of the Malays' rich intellectual heritage through their different writing systems. The evolution of Malay scripts is testament to the level of literacy and extensive interactions with other civilisations that Malays experienced for centuries.","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Library exhibits--Singapore|Malay language--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Events {18455339}|Government agencies {18336197}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}|NLB Collections>>Index to Singapore Information {16145204}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2006.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":25,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1665605a-de43-4e02-a8aa-c3d8f42a1c8c","identifier_uuid":"1665605a-de43-4e02-a8aa-c3d8f42a1c8c","title":"Little India riot","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"18/2/2015","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"A riot that lasted about two hours erupted in Little India on Sunday, 8 December 2013, following a fatal traffic accident that had occurred along Race Course Road. Some 300 rioters took part in the unrest, which was the worst case of public violence in Singapore in over four decades. About 240 officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) as well as 56 from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were deployed to the scene. The riot left 54 responding officers and eight civilians injured, while 29 vehicles were damaged, five of which were burnt. As a result of the incident, measures such as increased police presence and alcohol restrictions have been implemented in Little India to prevent a repeat of such unrest.","table_of_contents":"[Little India riot] -- Background -- The traffic accident -- The riot -- Aftermath -- Committee of inquiry -- Post-riot measures -- Action against the rioters -- Chronology of events -- Author -- References -- Further resource.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Events {18455339}|Politics and Government {18336134}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2015.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":26,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=16e4cb2c-7e75-4d33-b1cf-b11cf2da4104","identifier_uuid":"16e4cb2c-7e75-4d33-b1cf-b11cf2da4104","title":"King George VI Dock opens","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"King George VI Dock (KG6) was the world’s largest drydock when it was unveiled on 14 February 1938.[1] At 1,000-feet (305 m) long, 130-feet (40 m) wide and 35-feet (11 m) deep,  the dock  could accommodate  the largest capital naval ship of the time –","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Politics and Government {18336134}|Streets and Places {18336099}|Events {18455339}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NA","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":27,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=187adc0f-841a-49cb-86e8-86734b65691a","identifier_uuid":"187adc0f-841a-49cb-86e8-86734b65691a","title":"SARS outbreak occurs in Singapore","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a type of atypical pneumonia caused by a coronavirus now known as the SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) that is transmitted through direct contact with the respiratory secretions or body fluids of an","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Events {18455339}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>HistorySG {18547869}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":28,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=18cbc690-7a46-457e-89fe-62585acc5889","identifier_uuid":"18cbc690-7a46-457e-89fe-62585acc5889","title":"Runaway elephants","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"30/3/2004","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"For about a week in early June 1990, Singaporeans were captivated by media reports of runaway elephants on Pulau Tekong. This was reportedly the first time in recent history that elephants had swum across the Johor Straits to Tekong, an island used by the Singapore Armed Forces for military training. The wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) were first sighted by national servicemen on 29 May 1990. With the collaboration and co-operation of the Singapore and Malaysian governments, the Singapore Zoo, Malaysian wildlife authorities and Tekong army personnel, the bull elephants were captured about a week later on 7 June 1990.","table_of_contents":"[Runaway elephants] -- Description -- Timeline -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Captive elephants--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Events {18455339}|Wildlife {18486471}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":29,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=192ba4aa-8d0e-41ad-a474-705aef9cc324","identifier_uuid":"192ba4aa-8d0e-41ad-a474-705aef9cc324","title":"Tan Howe Liang wins Singapore’s first Olympic medal","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"3e09e3e2-8b4c-496c-8512-9ee6d1a28bd2","description":"On 8 September 1960, Tan Howe Liang became Singapore's first Olympic medalist when he finished second among 35 competitors in the lightweight category in weightlifting at the 1960 games held in Rome, Italy.[1] In the course of over 10 hours of","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Events {18455339}|Sports and Recreation {18486681}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>HistorySG {18547869}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":30,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=19610850-ad7f-48b0-8317-7a25f62b1599","identifier_uuid":"19610850-ad7f-48b0-8317-7a25f62b1599","title":"First Singapore Grand Prix is held at Thomson Road circuit","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"5d14c159-d354-4bdb-9ad1-16e477f0393a|92df0a71-99f7-4397-8009-c4a4b9c6f498|57c598c2-b835-4c13-8fe4-497299ebca48|68fa8417-df82-4eb3-bd70-12dda5838eb4|935d68e9-842e-4df1-ad28-1f65ffc567c9","description":"The first Singapore Grand Prix at the Thomson Road circuit was held from 16 to 17 September 1961. 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Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":31,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1a43e47d-6c6a-4baf-8114-6c2c4770307e","identifier_uuid":"1a43e47d-6c6a-4baf-8114-6c2c4770307e","title":"Farrer Park","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"e919575e-6270-4160-be8d-cb84a6041aaa","description":"NA","abstract":"Farrer Park is a sub-zone under the Rochor planning area. Historically, the name refers to the former racecourse (also known as Farrer Park Racecourse), which was built in 1843 as a sports and recreational hub for Europeans. 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Following the collapse of the Lehman Brothers, about 10,000 retail investors in Singapore lost their investments totalling over S$500 million in structured investment products linked to the American investment bank. The financial institutions that distributed the products were accused of having mis-sold these relatively high-risk products to investors, many of whom were elderly and less educated. This prompted government investigations, which led to penalties being imposed on 10 financial institutions, and tighter supervision of the industry.","table_of_contents":"[Lehman Brothers Minibond saga] -- Background -- Unwinding of products -- Investor activism and compensation -- Government response -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Bond funds--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Trade and industry {18486530}|Events {18455339}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":50,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2f893232-e511-49f8-a017-0fd3eb8591b0","identifier_uuid":"2f893232-e511-49f8-a017-0fd3eb8591b0","title":"First air raid on Singapore","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"25/11/2014","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The first air raid on Singapore was carried out by 17 Japanese planes from the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Force, launched from Japanese-occupied Saigon (now known as Ho Chi Minh City) in Vietnam.  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National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. 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It was in charge","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Politics and Government {18336134}|Events {18455339}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>HistorySG {18547869}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2016.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":53,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=306e96d9-72a0-4bab-8f79-aa9fb7cf893e","identifier_uuid":"306e96d9-72a0-4bab-8f79-aa9fb7cf893e","title":"Speak Good English Movement","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"4/3/2015","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Speak Good English Movement (SGEM) was launched on 29 April 2000 by then Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong to “encourage Singaporeans to speak grammatically correct English that is universally understood”. The movement was introduced as a response to the growing concern that Singlish was becoming the standard among Singaporeans, which was said to have an adverse effect on Singapore’s goal to be a first-world economy. Held annually since then, the SGEM focuses on different themes and target groups over the years. A range of events and programmes are held so as to reach out to Singaporeans from all walks of life.","table_of_contents":"[Speak Good English Movement] -- Background -- The inaugural Speak Good English Movement -- Events and programmes over the years -- Themes and target audiences -- Organising committee -- Author -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Language and education--Singapore|Language and languages--Study and teaching--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Politics and Government {18336134}|Education {18339995}|National campaigns {18338181}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2015.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":54,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=30bfc4b2-3486-48c8-b030-e19bf481f0da","identifier_uuid":"30bfc4b2-3486-48c8-b030-e19bf481f0da","title":"The Great Singapore Workout","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"12/12/2003","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Launched by then prime minister Goh Chok Tong at the National Stadium on 3 October 1993, the Great Singapore Workout is a fitness routine that formed part of the month-long National Healthy Lifestyle Programme. The workout is a specially designed low-impact aerobic programme comprising 15 exercises which are safe and suitable for anyone between the ages of seven to 70. It aims to promote the message that exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle. At its launch, a crowd of 26,107 participated in the 15-minute workout at the Padang, which entered the Guinness Book of Records for the largest mass aerobic session held at one location.","table_of_contents":"[The Great Singapore Workout] -- Description -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Aerobic exercises--Singapore|Health promotion--Singapore|Singapore--History--1990-","subject_singheritage":"Sports and Recreation {18486681}|Events {18455339}|Community and Social Services {18486492}|Public health {18486679}|National campaigns {18338181}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":55,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=32222e93-62e6-427f-90e2-99bdd3dde6f0","identifier_uuid":"32222e93-62e6-427f-90e2-99bdd3dde6f0","title":"History of general elections in Singapore","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2/9/2014","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Since 1948, general elections have been held to elect representatives to Singapore’s legislature. The first election was held in 1948 to elect six unofficial members to the 22-seat Legislative Council. The electorate was, however, limited to British subjects. Over time, the number of local representatives in the legislature as well as the size of the electorate increased alongside constitutional developments in Singapore. In 1968, Singapore held its first general election as an independent nation.","table_of_contents":"[History of general elections in Singapore] -- Legislative Council elections -- Legislative Assembly elections -- Parliamentary elections -- References - Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Elections--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Politics and Government {18336134}|Political events {18544984}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":56,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3224d8f8-5c80-47a9-b144-a63dafe692b8","identifier_uuid":"3224d8f8-5c80-47a9-b144-a63dafe692b8","title":"Double Tenth incident takes place","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"The Double Tenth incident, which took place on 10 October 1943, refers to the arrest and torture of civilian residents in Singapore and civilian internees by Japanese military police which lasted until 2 April 1944. 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Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":57,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=32d2c8e6-ec30-446a-a863-df3226d5863d","identifier_uuid":"32d2c8e6-ec30-446a-a863-df3226d5863d","title":"Pope’s first visit to Singapore (1986)","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Joanna Hwang Soo","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"16/3/2011","has_part_uuid":"2a437d4f-f4ae-4816-9da6-715406120998","description":"NA","abstract":"The first-ever visit to Singapore by a Catholic pope was by John Paul II on 20 November 1986. During his brief stop in Singapore, Pope John Paul II met the Singapore president and prime minister, and conducted mass which was attended by about 70,000 people at the National Stadium. The five-hour visit at the invitation of then President Wee Kim Wee was part of the 66-year-old pontiff’s Asia-Pacific tour, which included visits to Bangladesh, Singapore, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia and the Seychelles. Also head of state of the Vatican, the world’s smallest nation, the pontiff was accompanied by senior Vatican officials and an international press corps.","table_of_contents":"[Pope's first visit to Singapore (1986)] -- Preparations -- Descriptions -- Impact -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"John Paul II, Pope, 1920-2005|John Paul II, Pope, 1920-2005--Travel--Singapore|Papal visits--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Events {18455339}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":58,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3331f155-fd2d-425c-8793-0f46866dea79","identifier_uuid":"3331f155-fd2d-425c-8793-0f46866dea79","title":"Nanyang University’s student activism","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"9/4/2014","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"On 27 June 1964, 52 students were arrested in a massive pre-dawn crackdown at Nanyang University, on grounds of their involvement in \"communist subversive activities\". It was the last of a series of anti-communist actions conducted by the Federal government in Kuala Lumpur. These actions included Operation Coldstore in February 1963 when a majority of the radical left was taken into preventive detention. The Nanyang University crackdown was seen as a mopping up operation.","table_of_contents":"[Nanyang University’s student activism] -- An operation involving over 1,000 officers -- Reorganising the university -- Suitability certificates for students -- References.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Politics and Government {18336134}|Events {18455339}|1955-1965 Road to independence {18455347}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":59,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=33f573ac-f510-4d09-9bad-1cdeff6292aa","identifier_uuid":"33f573ac-f510-4d09-9bad-1cdeff6292aa","title":"Handover of Christmas Island to Australia","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2/9/2014","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The sovereignty of Christmas Island was transferred from Singapore (then a Crown colony of the United Kingdom) to the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 October 1958 under the Transfer to Australia Order in Council, 1958.  At the close of the day on 30 September, the Union Jack outside the residency and the administration offices on Christmas Island was lowered, followed by the raising of the Australian flag on the morning of 1 October 1958. After a quiet ceremony, D. E. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":60,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=34e88c56-655f-4fa7-880c-aeed7645f9f0","identifier_uuid":"34e88c56-655f-4fa7-880c-aeed7645f9f0","title":"1955 Legislative Assembly general election","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"26/1/2018","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"On 2 April 1955, a general election was held to elect 25 out of 32 seats in the Legislative Assembly of Singapore. The landmark election was the first time a majority of legislators was elected by popular ballot rather than appointed by colonial authorities. The election was held under the Rendel Constitution, which had been drafted based on recommendations presented by the Rendel Commission.","table_of_contents":"[1955 Legislative Assembly general election] -- Background: Rendel Commission -- Election day and contesting parties -- Campaigning --\r\n Election results and coalition government -- First Legislative Assembly and challenges ahead -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Politics and Government {18336134}|Events {18455339}|1945-1955 Aftermath of war {18455346}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":61,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=355427db-e45f-4779-90b6-db563455659d","identifier_uuid":"355427db-e45f-4779-90b6-db563455659d","title":"Major oil spills in the Straits of Singapore","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Chan, Fook Weng","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"12/10/2007","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Straits of Singapore lies between Singapore and the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia, and links the Straits of Malacca to the South China Sea. It is approximately 113 km long and 5 to 12 km wide, although its narrowest navigable width is 2.9 km. It is on the shipping route of the Asia Pacific region, linking East Asia to Europe. This makes it one of the busiest sea lanes in the world hence, highly vulnerable to oil spills. Furthermore, besides being one of the world’s busiest container ports, Singapore is also a marine bunking centre, as well as an oil refining centre with a high volume of marine trade and shipping traffic daily. According to the 1999 Oil Spill Intelligence Report, the Straits of Singapore is considered to be one of the world’s hot spots for oil spills. Since 1960, Singapore and Malaysia together have suffered 39 spills totalling at least 34 tonnes.","table_of_contents":"[Major oil spills in the Straits of Singapore] -- Major spills -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Oil spills--Singapore|Oil pollution of the sea--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Accidents {18455356}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":72,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=41034f9a-afa7-4e0e-a21c-4de223b63f64","identifier_uuid":"41034f9a-afa7-4e0e-a21c-4de223b63f64","title":"1976 Parliamentary General Election","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Following the dissolution of parliament on 6 December 1976, nomination day took place on 13 December followed by polling day on 23 December.[1] For this general election, the number of parliamentary seats was increased by four to 69 seats. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":86,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=4e368c79-487a-4cff-85b7-93a52c474757","identifier_uuid":"4e368c79-487a-4cff-85b7-93a52c474757","title":"Merdeka talks – Third all-party mission to London is held","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Following the success of the second all-party mission in 1957, a third delegation returned to London in May the following year to finalise the new constitution that would establish the basis for Singapore's achievement of full internal","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Politics and Government {18336134}|Events {18455339}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>HistorySG {18547869}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":88,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=4f8172b8-7571-4cc9-8fe3-f6dfd9e38e2e","identifier_uuid":"4f8172b8-7571-4cc9-8fe3-f6dfd9e38e2e","title":"Changi Prison Complex","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/10/2018","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Completed in 1936, Changi Prison (historically also referred to as “Changi Gaol/Jail”) was the last prison built by the British colonial government. It is known for being an internment camp during the Second World War. 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Capital punishment by hanging as well as judicial caning are carried out at the Changi Prison Complex.","table_of_contents":"[Changi Prison Complex] -- Establishment -- Description -- Japanese Occupation of Singapore (1942-45) -- Significant developments -- Upgrading and centralisation of prisons -- Changi Prison Complex -- Capital punishment and caning -- National monument -- Recent developments -- Timeline -- Author -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Prisons--Singapore|Prisons--Singapore--History","subject_singheritage":"Politics and Government {18336134}|Crime {18545190}|National monuments {18336501}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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National Library Board Singapore, 2020","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":91,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=502f7c68-2e8d-41ac-98a2-adf5f3bd89cb","identifier_uuid":"502f7c68-2e8d-41ac-98a2-adf5f3bd89cb","title":"Dragon boat tragedy in Cambodia","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Editor:Fiona Lim","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"29/9/2014","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"On 23 November 2007, a dragon boat carrying a 22-member team representing Singapore overturned in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap river after strong currents caused it to collide with a tugboat moored at a pontoon. Five members of the team were sucked under the pontoon by the water currents and lost their lives. The Singapore team was participating in the 1.5-kilometre boat race held as part of Cambodia’s annual Water Festival.","table_of_contents":"[Dragon boat tragedy in Cambodia] -- Background -- The incident -- Casualties and recovery of bodies -- Memorial -- Safety review -- Legacy of the tragedy -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Dragon boat festivals--Cambodia|Survival at sea","subject_singheritage":"Events {18455339}|Sports and Recreation {18486681}|Accidents {18455356}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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