2022 in Singapore

The following lists events that happened during 2022 in the Republic of Singapore.

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Events

Below, events for the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore have the "CP" prefix.

January
  • 6 January – NTUC Income plans to convert from a cooperative to a company called Income Insurance Ltd to better compete in the insurance industry, with the conversion planned for completion by the second half of 2022.[1][2]
  • 11 January – Filmgarde Cineplexes announced it will shut two of its cinemas at Bugis+ and Century Square by March. Plans for its Leisure Park Kallang outlet and other business initiatives will be released in future.[3][4]
  • 12 January – Stage 6 of the Circle MRT line will now be completed by 2026, a year later than earlier announced.[5]
  • 14 January – The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment announces the issuance of recycling bins to every household to increase domestic recycling rates.[6]
  • 20 January – CP: Singapore reported its first Omicron-related death, a 92-year-old unvaccinated woman.[7]
  • 21 January – Shops at Northshore Plaza 2 in Punggol are opened like A&W, Guardian, and more.
  • 23 January - Bus service 801 serving Yishun is officially launched by operator Tower Transit Singapore as its first feeder service under the Sembawang Yishun Bus Package.
  • 24 January - Outram Community Hospital is officially opened.
  • 27 January – The Singapore Grand Prix is renewed for an additional seven years through 2028. The race will also be made sustainable too with a sustainability audit undertaken.[8][9]
  • 30 January – In PM Lee Hsien Loong's Chinese New Year Message 2022, he called on more Singaporeans to get married and have children in the Year of the Tiger, and get children and seniors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.[10]
  • 31 January – CP: Pfizer's Paxlovid has been approved by the Health Sciences Authority as the first COVID-19 treatment tablet for use in Singapore. The approval is announced four days later.[11]

February
  • 7 February – A new initiative Find Your Way was launched at Toa Payoh Bus Interchange. The bus interchange is split into zones, with depictions of childhood items plastered on the walls of each zone to serve as a visible guide for people with dementia. There are plans to extend this initiative to other bus interchanges and MRT stations progressively.[12]
  • 12 February - GR. ID mall (Formerly POMO) at Selegie is officially opened after having its soft launch in October 2021.
  • 14 February – CP: The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is approved by the Health Sciences Authority for use as a protein-based subunit vaccine in Singapore.[13][14]
  • 21 February – The first two Bombardier Movia CR151 trainsets serving the North South and East West MRT lines arrived in Singapore.[15][16]
  • 23 February – Singtel announced plans to redevelop Comcentre from 2024 into a building featuring the latest digital technologies and sustainable features. The building will be ready by 2028, being well integrated into the surroundings and having underground connections.[17]

March
  • 9 March – Plans are announced for a new Healthier SG strategy that puts preventive healthcare as a priority. It will have patients use family doctors as a first touch point. A White Paper on the issue will be out later this year.
  • 10 March –
  • 11 March – The first Alstom Metropolis C851E trainset serving the Circle Line arrived in Singapore.[20]
  • 14 March – CP: Booster shots are extended to those aged 12 to 17.[21]
  • 15 March – A proposed attraction at Jurong Lake District will now be completed by 2028, with concepts based on technology, edutainment and sustainability.[22]
  • 17 March – Singapore announced a bid to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships under Singapore25. The event will be the first one in Southeast Asia if successful.[23][24]
  • 22 March – Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced that this year's National Day Parade will be held at The Float @ Marina Bay due to a delay in constructing NS Square caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility will only start construction in 2023 with completion in 2026.[25][26]
  • 28 March – A white paper on gender equality and women's issues is released.
  • End March – CP: Singapore will suspend the dedicated COVID-19 vaccination channels for overseas Singaporeans.[27]

April

May
  • 1 May – Hougang RiverCourt is opened as a shopping mall in Hougang.

Predicted and scheduled events
  • 12 May to 23 May – Team Singapore Athletes to be participating in the 31st South East Asian Games 2021 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
  • 1 July – Smoking will be prohibited at 100 additional sites with enforcement action taking effect from 1 October.[29][30]
  • 30 September to 2 October – The Singapore Grand Prix takes place.[31]
  • 30 December – New Nutri-Grade guidelines to encourage healthier drinks take effect.[32][33]
  • End-2022 – The third stage of the Thomson–East Coast MRT line (spanning from Stevens to Gardens by the Bay) will open.
  • One Punggol will open.[34]
  • HomeTeamNS Bedok Clubhouse will open, featuring an indoor water haven.

Deaths
  • 8 February – Chau Sik Ting, former MP for Thomson (b. 1940).[35]
  • 13 February – Cynthia Goh, pioneer of palliative care in Singapore (b. 1949).[36]
  • 15 February – Richard Tan, pioneer of landscape architecture in Singapore (b. 1934-1935).[37]
  • 19 February – Kyi Hla Han, former executive chairman of the Asian Tour (b. 1961).[38]
  • 14 March – Richard Magnus, former senior district judge and Public Transport Council chairman (b. 1944-1945).[39]
  • 31 March – Oon Chiew Seng, pioneer of gynaecology in Singapore (b. 1916).[40]
  • 12 April – Malathi Das, lawyer and women's rights activist (b. 1969-1970).[41]
  • 14 April – Mak Ho Wai, actor (b. 1946).[42]

References
  1. Tang, See Kit (6 January 2022). "NTUC Income co-op to become corporate entity amid 'intensifying headwinds' in insurance sector". CNA. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  2. Ang, Prisca; Tan, Sue-Ann (6 January 2022). "NTUC Income co-op to convert to a company amid stiffer competition in insurance industry". The Straits Times. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  3. Claudia Tan (11 January 2022). "Filmgarde to shut Bugis+, Century Square cinemas". The Business Times.
  4. Tang, See Kit (11 January 2022). "Filmgarde Cineplexes to shut 2 cinemas in Singapore as part of business transformation plan". CNA. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  5. Tan, Christopher (12 January 2022). "Tunnelling works for Circle Line MRT extension completed". The Straits Times. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  6. Soh, Gena (14 January 2022). "Recycling bins to be given to each household to raise domestic recycling rate". The Straits Times. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  7. 卢凌之 (Lu Lingzhi) (23 January 2022). "本地出现首起奥密克戎死例" (in Chinese (Singapore)). 联合早报 Lianhe Zaobao. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  8. "Formula 1 announces seven-year Singapore Grand Prix extension | Formula 1®". F1. 27 January 2022.
  9. "Singapore Grand Prix renews contract to host Formula 1 night race". CNA. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  10. 杨浚鑫 (Yang Junxin) (31 January 2022). "发表新春献词 李显龙总理期盼虎年更多人结婚生子" (in Chinese (Singapore)). 联合早报 Lianhe Zaobao. Archived from the original on 31 January 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  11. Chelvan, Vanessa Paige (3 February 2022). "Singapore approves Pfizer's Paxlovid pill for COVID-19 treatment in adult patients". CNA. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  12. Grace Yeoh (7 February 2022). "Lost at a bus interchange or MRT station? A touch of nostalgia may help people with dementia find their way". CNA.
  13. Chong, Clara (14 February 2022). "Novavax Covid-19 vaccine approved for those aged 18 and above in Singapore". The Straits Times. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  14. Andres, Gabrielle (14 February 2022). "Novavax's Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine granted interim authorisation in Singapore". CNA. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  15. Kok Yufeng (21 February 2022). "New trains for North-South, East-West lines arrive in Singapore | The Straits Times". The Straits Times.
  16. Kurt Ganapathy (21 February 2022). "New trains for North-South and East-West MRT lines arrive in Singapore". CNA.
  17. "Singtel to redevelop Comcentre headquarters for more than S$2 billion". CNA. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  18. 李庚洧 (10 March 2022). "【国会】2022年是"欢庆新加坡家庭年" 公众可参与一系列活动" (in Chinese (Singapore)). 联合早报. Archived from the original on 10 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  19. Abdullah, Shameelah (10 March 2022). "Le Le makes his debut at River Wonders' Giant Panda Forest exhibit, joining mum Jia Jia". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  20. Kok Yufeng (11 March 2022). "New train for Circle Line MRT arrives in Singapore; first of 23 to be shipped here | The Straits Times". The Straits Times. The Straits Times. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  21. Vanessa Lim (21 January 2022). "Children aged 12 to 17 must get COVID-19 booster within 270 days of 2nd dose to maintain fully vaccinated status". CNA. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  22. Hamzah, Firdaus (15 March 2022). "STB invites proposals for Jurong Lake District integrated tourism development, 350-room hotel among possibilities". CNA. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  23. "Singapore Bids to Host World Athletics Championships in 2022". Sport Singapore. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  24. "Singapore announces bid to host World Athletics Championships in 2025". CNA. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  25. "Updated Timeline for Redevelopment of The Float @ Marina Bay". MINDEF, MND. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  26. Lim, Min Zhang (22 March 2022). "NDP 2022 to be held at Marina Bay floating platform; redevelopment into NS Square delayed". The Straits Times. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  27. Yasmin Begum (21 March 2022). "Singapore to suspend vaccination channels for overseas Singaporeans". CNA.
  28. Lakeisha Leo (14 April 2022). "Singapore Flyer to reopen on Apr 15 after resolving 'technical issue'". CNA. Mediacorp. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  29. Gena Soh (7 March 2022). "Budget debate: From July, smoking will be banned at more beaches, parks and gardens | The Straits Times". The Straits Times.
  30. Vanessa Lim (7 March 2022). "Smoking banned at about 100 more sites from July, enforcement to begin in October". CNA.
  31. "F1 Singapore Grand Prix tickets on sale from April 13, three-day grandstand from $298 | The Straits Times". The Straits Times. 11 April 2022.
  32. "Mandatory Nutrition Labelling and Advertising Prohibitions for "Nutri-Grade" Beverages From 30 December 2022". MOH. 30 December 2021. Archived from the original on 30 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  33. Tjendro, Johannes (30 December 2021). "Pre-packaged drinks must have new nutrition labels by end-2022, reflecting sugar and fat levels". CNA. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  34. Raguraman, Anjali (4 December 2021). "Integrated community hub One Punggol to open from mid-2022, 700-seat hawker centre among facilities". The Straits Times. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  35. Chin, Soo Fang (10 February 2022). "Former PAP MP Chau Sik Ting dies of heart attack at 82". The Straits Times. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  36. Yeo, Shu Hui (14 February 2022). "Pioneer of palliative care, Prof Cynthia Goh, dies of pancreatic cancer at age 72". The Straits Times. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  37. Sajan, Chantal (18 February 2022). "Obituary: Pioneer landscape architect Richard Tan dies, aged 87". The Straits Times. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  38. Chia, Laura (21 February 2022). "Obituary: Kyi Hla Han, former executive chairman of golf's Asian Tour, dies aged 61". The Straits Times. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  39. Lum, Selina (14 March 2022). "Retired judge Richard Magnus dies". The Straits Times. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  40. Ang, Rosalind (2 April 2022). "'A life dedicated to public service and the vulnerable': S'pore pioneer gynaecologist dies, aged 106". The Straits Times. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  41. Shafeeq, Syarafana (14 April 2022). "Veteran lawyer and women's activist Malathi Das dies at 53". The Straits Times. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  42. Lim, Ruey Yan (14 April 2022). "Don't Worry, Be Happy veteran actor Mak Ho Wai dies at 76". The Straits Times. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
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