July 2005 in Malaysia and Singapore - 18 July 2005 (Monday)

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 the 7 July 2005 London bombings. (CNA)
• Raffles Holdings plans to sell its hotel arm to American film Colony Capital for S$1.45 billion, which when approved by shareholders, will mean the management of Raffles Hotel will pass into foreign hands. (CNA)
• A group of 30 people attack the religious commune of Sky Kingdom in (The Star) (BBC)
• The Ministry 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. (CNA)
• The National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University and Singapore Management University plan to up the number of foreign exchange students to at least 50% of their respective student populations. (CNA)
• NKFS controversy: Gerard Ee begins his term as CEO, expressing his intentions not to receive any pay for his work. (CNA)