The following lists events that happened during 1987 in Singapore.

1987
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Singapore

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Incumbents

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Events

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January

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March

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April

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  • 3 April – The Housing and Development Board (HDB) introduces a new scheme for families with third children to upgrade to bigger flats. This comes after the new 'Have Three or More (if you can afford it)' policy is announced a month ago.[5]

June

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  • 20 June – As part of Operation Spectrum, another 6 are detained, with 4 of the 16 arrested earlier released from detention.[12][13]

July

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August

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September

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November

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December

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  • 10 December – The Omniplanetarium (present-day Omni-Theatre) is officially opened.[23]
  • 12 December – The second section of the MRT was opened, stretching from Novena to Outram Park.[24]
  • 28 December – Singapore Indoor Stadium starts construction. When completed, it will help to enhance sports and entertainment events, which is completed in 1989.[25]

Births

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References

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  1. ^ "Death knell of nightsoil buckets". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 24 January 1987. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Have 3, or more if you can afford it". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 2 March 1987. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  3. ^ ""Have 3, or more if you can afford it" is announced". NLB. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  4. ^ "National Solidarity Party is formed". NLB. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Third-child HDB priority scheme is introduced". NLB. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  6. ^ "First vertical marathon". NLB. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  7. ^ "Official opening of the Bukit Timah Satellite Earth Station" (PDF). NAS. 9 May 1987. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  8. ^ "Official Opening of the PSA Building" (PDF). NAS. 15 May 1987. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Building's a tribute to local talent". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 16 May 1987. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  10. ^ "16 held in security swoop". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 22 May 1987. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  11. ^ "16 are arrested for Marxist Conspiracy". NLB. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  12. ^ "Govt detains six more". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 21 June 1987. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  13. ^ "16 are arrested for Marxist Conspiracy". NLB. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  14. ^ "Foundation stone laying ceremony for Changi Airport Terminal II" (PDF). NAS. 11 July 1987. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  15. ^ "SBS to be offered up to 25% of MRT company". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 7 August 1987. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  16. ^ "Van Kleef Aquarium reopens today after $750,000 facelift". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 26 August 1987. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  17. ^ "Van Kleef Aquarium". NLB. 14 May 1991. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  18. ^ "Opening ceremony of Clean Rivers Commemoration '87" (PDF). NAS. 2 September 1987. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  19. ^ "Circulation Currency: Coins". MAS. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  20. ^ Mass Rapid Transit Corporation, Singapore 1988, p. 10.
  21. ^ "Inauguration of public service of the MRT system at the Toa Payoh station" (PDF). NAS. 7 November 1987. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  22. ^ "Official Opening of Environment Building" (PDF). NAS. 28 November 1987. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  23. ^ "President Wee opens Omniplanetarium". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 11 December 1987. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  24. ^ "Commencement of passenger service of the second section of the MRT system at Orchard station" (PDF). NAS. 12 December 1987. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  25. ^ "Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Singapore Indoor Stadium" (PDF). NAS. 28 December 1987. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  26. ^ "Zubir Said". NLB. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  27. ^ "Merlion sculptor dies after surgery". The Straits Times (Overseas Ed). Singapore. 21 November 1987. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  28. ^ "Goh Choo San". NLB. Retrieved 12 November 2019.