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Malaysia andSingapore "31 July 2005 (Sunday)*The
Singapore Management University moves into its new and permanent home atBras Basah .
*The ban against smoking will be extended tocoffee shop s andhawker centre s in Singapore from July 2006, and to entertainment outlets the following year. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160826/1/.html (CNA)]
*Thum Ping Tjin will be the first Singaporean to attempt the swim across theEnglish Channel on3 August 2005 . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160848/1/.html (CNA)]30 July 2005 (Saturday)*The
National Financial Literacy survey conducted in Singapore shows positive signs, with an overall literacy score of 67 out of 100. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160720/1/.html (CNA)]
*The Malaysian government announces a further increase in fuel prices. [http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=147782 (Bernama)]
*Singapore artistTan Swie Hian donates about 6,500 art books, manuscripts and art pieces to the National Library. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160680/1/.html (CNA)]
*The sixth annualJurong Island Dragon Boat Race saw 42 teams taking part in the waters offJurong Island , Singapore. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160688/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheSingapore Exchange holds its inauguralInvestor Relations Open Day , and hopes to organise more similar forums in future. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160678/1/.html (CNA)]29 July 2005 (Friday)*
SBS Transit 'sBus Captain Scheme has attracted three times as many Singaporeans to apply since its launch this month. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160525/1/.html (CNA)]
*NKFS controversy : TheNational Kidney Foundation Singapore looks into ways to pass on savings to its patients by reviewing its cost structure. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160534/1/.html (CNA)]
*AnInternational Advisory Committee of Experts lauds Singapore's food safety measures as world-class. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160559/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheLand Transport Authority of Singapore singles out six individuals for disciplinary action in the wake of theNicoll Highway collapse [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160569/1/.html (CNA)]
*Ho Ching , CEO ofTemasek Holdings , came in at 30th position in theForbes magazine's list of the 100 most powerful women in the world. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160487/1/.html (CNA)]
*Singapore Airlines 's net profits drops 8% in the first quarter of2005 , although it was still better than analysts' expectations. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160558/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheUnited Overseas Bank posted half year net profits of S$815 million, up 15.6% from the previous year. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160564/1/.html (CNA)]
*SMRT Corporation announces profit growth of 14% in the first quarter of2005 despite rising fuel and manpower costs. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160578/1/.html (CNA)]28 July 2005 (Thursday)*Some 40 entries were shortlisted from 80 received for
Project Pilot , a contest seeking story ideas to be produced for Singapore television channelsArts Central andChannel NewsAsia [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160227/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheHuang Na murder trail has been adjourned, with a verdict expected in a month. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160334/1/.html (CNA)]
*Singapore entrepreneur and inventorBob Teo produces theabKey , aimed at replacing the presentQWERTY keyboard. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160345/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheF1 Powerboat race will return to Singapore for ten days starting16 September 2005 [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160380/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheCommunity Action for the Rehabilitation of Ex-offenders announces a new initiative under theYellow Ribbon project, in which 10,000 Singaporeans will walk alongside ex-offenders from the OldChangi Prison Wall to the heartlands. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160390/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheSingapore Art Museum launches a new exhibition to commemorate the country's 40th birthday. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160392/1/.html (CNA)]
*Mapletree Logistics Trust makes a strong debut on theSingapore Exchange , with itsInitial public offering 44 times oversubscribed. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160290/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160379/1/.html (CNA)]27 July 2005 (Wednesday)*The
United Overseas Bank gets the green light to merge its two subsidiaries inThailand , namely theBank of Asia andUOB Radanasin . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/160173/1/.html (CNA)]
*National University of Singapore scientists unveils their discovery of aprotein which may provide answers for neurological disorders. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160049/1/.html (CNA)]
*Singapore will lead aworking group with the task of establishing a newISO standard for the exhibition industry. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160070/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheNational Crime Prevention Council and theSingapore Police Force joins hands to launch a two-week campaign against mobile phone thefts. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160094/1/.html (CNA)]26 July 2005 (Tuesday)*Singapore's manufacturing sector posted a surprise 11.1% growth for the month of June
2005 , much higher than the 0.9-3.0% growth expected by economists. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159875/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheLee Kong Chian Reference Library , housed in the newly opened National Library building in Singapore, sees 33,000 visitors on its opening day on22 July 2005 . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159976/1/.html (CNA)]
*The21-Gun Presidential Salute of theNational Day Parade in Singapore will be fired fromMarina South for the first time. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159931/1/.html (CNA)]
*NKFS controversy : ProfessorGoh Chee Leok starts work at theNational Kidney Foundation Singapore . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159919/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheCathay Super Classic bowling tournament in Singapore returns with a top prize of S$25,000, the highest in the tournament's history. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159971/1/.html (CNA)]25 July 2005 (Monday)*
NKFS controversy : Health Ministry announces that Senior Consultant Dermatologist ProfessorGoh Chee Leok has been appointed the interim Chief Executive Officer of theNational Kidney Foundation Singapore . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159683/1/.html (CNA)]
*Speculations abound following the merger betweenJetstar Asia andValuair , particularly over routing and fares. Experts predict another low cost carrier will drop out in two years. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159790/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159794/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheHousing and Development Board and theUrban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore announces that car park enforcement will be outsourced to private companies. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159696/1/.html (CNA)]
*The inauguralMICE Asia Congress to be held in Singapore is expected to reap at least S$220 million for Singapore's economy. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159738/1/.html (CNA)]24 July 2005 (Sunday)*Singapore-based low-cost carriers
Jetstar Asia andValuair announces the formation of a new holding company,Orange Star , which will operate both airlines. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159604/1/.html (CNA)]
*A 23-year-old man was arrested with the help of astun gun fired by an officer with theSingapore Police Force , the first time the new weapon's usage is publicised. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159590/1/.html (CNA)]
*Singapore'sNational Library Board unveils the new five-yearLibrary 2010 [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159573/1/.html (CNA)]
*Cherie Blair , wife of British Prime MinisterTony Blair , arrives inKuala Lumpur for a visit. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/25/nation/11580928&sec=nation (The Star)]
* TheKinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary inSabah faces the threat of destruction by illegal logging and land-clearing. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/25/nation/11577886&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/NewsBreak/20050725154221/Article/indexb_html (New Straits Times)]23 July 2005 (Saturday)*
NKFS controversy : The after-effects of the funding controversy surrounding the NKF spread to other voluntary welfare organisations, with flag-selling students occasionally facing verbal and even physical abuse, with some charity's takings falling significantly by 30%. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159500/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheSingapore Sports School announces changes to its admission criteria, which promotes sporting potential over academic qualifications. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159491/1/.html (CNA)]22 July 2005 (Friday)*Malaysian-based budget airline,
AirAsia signs a RM10 million one-year sponsorship deal with Manchester United. In addition, it rules out a merger with Singaporean airlineValuair , citing an incompatible business model. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/23/nation/11576311&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://www.mmail.com.my/Current_News/MM/Saturday/Sport/20050723102920/Article/index_html (Malay Mail)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/159323/1/.html (CNA)]
*Singapore sailorsTeo Wee Chin andTerence Koh win the 420 class at theYouth Sailing World Championship held inBusan South Korea , the first time an Asian country has won a gold medal in the event. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159275/1/.html (CNA)]
*National Library, Singapore re-opens after a year in its new premises at Victoria Street. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159364/1/.html (CNA)]21 July 2005 (Thursday)*Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says that he feels it is his duty to preventIslam and its symbols from being used to propagate violence. He set three missions for himself – continuing to remind the world community to understand the root causes of terrorism, explaining that Islam is a religion of peace and opposed to violence, and showcasing Malaysia as a modern Islamic country and a safe place to invest and visit. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/22/nation/11555395&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://iqna.ir/NewsBodyDesc_en.asp?lang=en&ProdID=23908 (Khaleej Times)]
*At least 58 members of theSky Kingdom sect (including a New Zealand woman) were detained by police, but its leader, Ayah Pin, was not among the detainees. [http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/NewsBreak/20050720161544/Article/indexb_html (New Straits Times)] [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/20/nation/11533154&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/20/nation/20050720152412&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3352647a11,00.html (Stuff NZ)]
*Bank Negara Malaysia removes the currency peg of the 3.80 Malaysianringgit to oneAmerican dollar , in lieu of China's similar unpegging of the American dollar. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/21/nation/20050721203457&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/21/nation/20050721202417&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8BFPQPG0.htm?campaign_id=apn_home_down&chan=db (Business Week)] [http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000080&sid=aXMatlH8onj4&refer=asia {Bloomberg)]
*TheUrban Redevelopment Authority ofSingapore adoptsMarina Bay as the new marketing brandname for the new downtown extension. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159037/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159053/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheSingapore Cable Car resumes service after services were halted 50 days ago in light of "inconsistencies" in a regular maintenance check. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159060/1/.html (CNA)]
*It was reported in Singapore's parliament, that the117th IOC Session has helped place Singapore on the global map. The session has reaped S$40 million for the economy, compared to the S$7 million spent in hosting the event. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/159048/1/.html (CNA)]20 July 2005 (Wednesday)*
Singapore Airlines announces that live television news and sports broadcasts are available onboard flights betweenLondon and Singapore, it is the first airline to have this service. [http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-07/20/content_3245898.htm (Xinhua)]
* Malaysia Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk SeriRafidah Aziz defends the policy on howApproved Permit s were issued and says that she had not being rude to former Prime Minister Tun DrMahathir Mohamad . [http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/Frontpage/20050720075037/Article/indexb_html (New Straits Times)]
*TheNanyang Technological University 's students set a new world record when 536 of them got together for a blind date. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158851/1/.html (CNA)]
*NKFS controversy : A new National Kidney Foundation board of directors is appointed, with MrGerard Ee continuing as CEO. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158836/1/.html (CNA)]19 July 2005 (Tuesday)*Property rules in Singapore pertaining to property financing, foreign home ownership are relaxed. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/economicnews/view/158690/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158688/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158668/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158701/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/158712/1/.html (CNA)] [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/158717/1/.html (CNA)]
*The accident-plagued work site ofOne Raffles Quay suffers another accident when a back-tracking trailer hits a worker. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158689/1/.html (CNA)]
*In the half-year crime report, theSingapore Police Force reveals that handphone thiefs have risen 53% compared to the previous year. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158676/1/.html (CNA)]
*Hungarian Prime MinisterFerenc Gyurcsány arrives in Singapore for an official visit. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158670/1/.html (CNA)]
*The number ofdengue fever cases has risen dramatically, exceeding 300 cases per week.National Environment Agency (NEA) has set aside funds and conducted meetings to update the community on the situation. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158666/1/.html (CNA)]18 July 2005 (Monday)*Singapore Deputy Prime Minister,
Tony Tan Keng Yam says that security agencies are planning to deploy explosive detection dog teams at MRT stations to carry out surprise checks, in the aftermath of the7 July 2005 London bombings . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158513/1/.html (CNA)]
*Raffles Holdings plans to sell its hotel arm to American filmColony Capital for S$1.45 billion, which when approved by shareholders, will mean the management ofRaffles Hotel will pass into foreign hands. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/158528/1/.html (CNA)]
*A group of 30 people attack the religious commune ofSky Kingdom in [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/18/nation/20050718114117&sec=nation (The Star)] [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4692039.stm (BBC)]
*TheMinistry of Defence (Singapore) 's investigations show that the death of Second Warrant Officer Teh Kok Lian was a result of sudden cardiac arrest, and no safety regulations were breached. Investigations continue on Sergeant Ong Peng Ghee's death. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158497/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheNational University of Singapore ,Nanyang Technological University andSingapore Management University plan to up the number of foreign exchange students to at least 50% of their respective student populations. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158487/1/.html (CNA)]
*NKFS controversy :Gerard Ee begins his term as CEO, expressing his intentions not to receive any pay for his work. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158490/1/.html (CNA)]17 July 2005 (Sunday)* Malaysia's female swimmer
Siow Yi Ting wins the 200 m breaststroke gold in the Janet Evans invitational meet inLos Angeles . [http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2005/7/18/sports/11514027&sec=sports (theStar)]
*The143 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force 'sF-16 Fighting Falcon s will lead the aerialflypast for theNational Day Parade 2005 . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158384/1/.html (CNA)]
*Proton 's senior management opposedVolkswagen 's plans to acquire a stake in the Malaysian car-maker. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/158330/1/.html (CNA)]
*NKFS controversy : Singapore Health MinisterKhaw Boon Wan announces that a full independentaudit will be carried out on theNational Kidney Foundation Singapore . [http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,4136,91667,00.html (The New Paper)]16 July 2005 (Saturday)*The landfill on
Pulau Semakau 's lifespan has been extended by 15 years as a result of greater recycling efforts in Singapore. With the amount of landfill generated in2004 11% less then that five years ago, the landfill is now expected to last till2045 . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158229/1/.html {CNA)]
*NKFS controversy : Mrs Goh Chok Tong expresses her regret over her "peanuts" comment onTT Durai 's pay. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158246/1/.html (CNA)]
*16-year-old Alvin Ong fromNational Junior College became the youngest winner of theUOB Painting of the Year Award since its inception in1982 . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158218/1/.html (CNA)]15 July 2005 (Friday)*Issues of
polygamy are raised in theParliament of Malaysia during the debate on theSyariah Criminal Procedure (Federal Territories) Bill. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/13/parliament/11468590&sec=parliament (Star)] .
*Politics of Malaysia : Nine people have declared their candidacy for the post ofMalaysian Chinese Association vice-president. [http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Friday/NewsBreak/20050715173020/Article/indexb_html (NST)]
*NKFS controversy : Health MinisterKhaw Boon Wan namesGerard Ee as the interim chairman and acting CEO ofNational Kidney Foundation Singapore . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158069/1/.html (CNA)]
*TheRepublic of Singapore Navy launches RSS "Tenacious", the third locally-builtfrigate and the fourth out of six to be built. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158032/1/.html (CNA)]
*A S$5 million facelift is completed at theSingapore Cruise Centre to help the centre stay ahead as the biggest cruise hub inAsia [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/157924/1/.html (CNA)]
*A consortium of companies, includingCheung Kong Holdings ,Hongkong Land and Keppel Land, wins the bid for the massive Business and Financial Centre (BFC) site inSingapore 'sNew Downtown . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/157926/1/.html (CNA)]
*The 777-200LR Worldliner lands for the first time inSingapore en-route on a global tour. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/158084/1/.html (CNA)]
*PresidentS R Nathan pays tribute to donors and volunteers of theSingapore International Foundation (SIF), especially for their contribution inSingapore Volunteers Overseas programme and reconstruction efforts inSri Lanka following the2004 Indian Ocean earthquake . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158103/1/.html (CNA)]14 July 2005 (Thursday)*Buckling under intense public pressure, the CEO of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF),
TT Durai , and the entire board step down. Mrs Goh Chok Tong will also step down as NKF's patron. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157917/1/.html (CNA)]13 July 2005 (Wednesday)*Ex-minister
Osu Sukam , member ofMalaysia 'sUnited Malays National Organization ruling party, resigns due togambling debts totalling at least US$1.8 million. [http://www.brunei-online.com/bb/tue/jul12b4.htm (Borneo Bulletin)]
*Acommando with theSingapore Armed Forces ,First Sergeant Shiva Mohan, 24, and a foreign serviceman were killed in a heliborne rappelling exercise. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157884/1/.html (CNA)]
*The National Kidney Foundation experienced serious public backlash inSingapore when allegations of misused public funds came to light in the midst of a courtroom battle between the charity andSingapore Press Holdings [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157746/1/.html (CNA)]12 July 2005 (Tuesday)*Incumbent
president of Singapore ,Sellapan Ramanathan announces that he will seek re-election. Seventeen others have filed papers for candidacy [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157508/1/.html (CNA)]11 July 2005 (Monday)*Singapore's
Li Jiawei has won her second consecutive US Open title inFlorida , beating top-ranked Tie Yana ofHong Kong 11-3, 11-4, 11-6, 11-8 in the final. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157357/1/.html (CNA)]
*The trial ofHuang Na 's murder begins inSingapore . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157396/1/.html (CNA)]9 July 2005 (Saturday)*Transport Minister
Yeo Cheow Tong announces plan to set up a newPolice MRT Unit to enhance the security of Singapore's public transport. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157138/1/.html (CNA)]
*Acommando with theSingapore Armed Forces ,Master Sergeant Chua Koon San, sustained injuries after performing his freefall routine on a rehearsal for theNational Day Parade 2005 . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157122/1/.html (CNA)]7 July 2005 (Thursday)*
Singapore Armed Forces commando s Captain M. Pandiaraj and Warrant Officer S. Balakrishnan has their appeals dismissed and sentencing raised for causing the death ofSecond Sergeant Hu En Huai, 19, in a dunking incident as part of training. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/156612/1/.html (CNA)]5 July 2005 (Tuesday)*The
117th IOC Session officially opens with a 30-minute performance at theEsplanade - Theatres on the Bay ,Singapore [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/156268/1/.html (CNA)]4 July 2005 (Monday)*Some RM1 million went missing in what turned out to be a staged collision between a lorry and an armoured truck of security company
Securiforce Sdn Bhd at Jalan Baru Baling,Baling ,Malaysia , claiming the lives of security guards Yusfarizal Mohd Azmi, 30 and Haliki Amin Jusoh, 33. The driver of the lorry also succumed to his injuries later. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/6/nation/11412424&sec=nation (The Star)]
*Malaysia police arrest 21 members of religious groupSky Kingdom . [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/7/4/nation/11392561&sec=nation (Malaysian Star)] [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4648581.stm (BBC)]3 July 2005 (Sunday)*Medical experts gather in a bird flu conference in
Kuala Lumpur ,Malaysia [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/155916/1/.html (CNA)]2 July 2005 (Saturday)*A
Singapore Police Force officer, Corporal Arvin was found dead with a gunshot wound atYishun North Neighbourhood Police Centre . Foul play was ruled out. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/155814/1/.html (CNA)]1 July 2005 (Friday)The
Singapore Armed Forces celebratesSingapore Armed Forces Day at a parade officiated by PresidentS R Nathan at theSAFTI Military Institute [http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2005/jul/01jul05_nr2.html (MINDEF)]
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