26 August 2005 (Friday)
- Took Leng How is sentenced to death after being found guilty for the murder of eight-year-old Huang Na in October 2004. Took has the automatic right to appeal to the Court of Appeal in the Supreme Court. (CNA)
- Ministry of Home Affairs says it has not received any specific information on imminent terrorist threat against Singapore and adds that security measures have been taken to strengthen security at borders, key infrastructure and iconic buildings. (CNA)
- Singapore's Minister for Environment and Water Resources Yaacob Ibrahim and his Brunei's counterpart Abdullah Bakar sign a Memorandum of Understanding on environment cooperation in the areas of waste management, water resources management, recycling and environmental education. (CNA)
- The Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, Colonel Joharie matussin is conferred Singapore's prestigious military award - the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or the Meritorious Service Medal (Military); the award is presented by Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean. (CNA)
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