(LUP). 26 March – AXS machines are launched in Marine Parade as a one-stop kiosk for payments. April 1 April – Several statutory boards are established. The Health Promotion Board promotes a healthy lifestyle, with the Health Sciences Authority regulating medicines, forensic investigations, and blood donations. The Energy Market Authority encourages competition in the electricity and gas markets, and ensure reliable supply, resulting in the reconstitution of Public Utilities Board, handling water-related issues. The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore will handle intellectual property issues. The Baby Bonus Scheme is launched to encourage people to have families. It has since undergone enhancements. 9 April – JTC Consultants is formed from the merger of JTC Corporation's (JTC) Technical Services Group and the international consultancy arm of JTC International, incorporating the consultancy arm. It was renamed Jurong International and then Surbana Jurong in 2015. DBS Bank announced the acquisition of Dao Heng Bank (a Hong Kong bank), which aims to increase DBS' standing as a regional bank. The acquisition was approved two days later and was completed in September 2001. 10 April – Ganga and Jamuna Shreshta, a pair of Nepali conjoined twins, are successfully separated. 15 April – The Housing and Development Board (HDB) launches the Build To Order (BTO) flats system, where flats are built according to demand. The system is fully in place by January 2002. 19 April – The first Car Free Day is launched in Singapore. Amendments are passed to prevent foreign broadcasters from interfering with Singapore's domestic politics. SAFRA Yishun Country Club is officially opened. 20 April – Amendments to the Parliamentary Elections Act are passed to introduce overseas voting and e-voting, taking effect on 15 May. However, after 9/11, overseas voting is suspended during the 2001 General Election, only resuming during the 2006 General Election. The law also sets a recount margin of two percent and restricts use of electoral registers for privacy. 21 April – Rivervale Mall in Sengkang officially opens. 22 April – The National Recycling Programme is launched, with Yuhua in Jurong the first estate to have this initiative. It aims to encourage Singaporeans to recycle more, with the iconic blue bins in place. 26 April – The Singapore Broadcasting Authority grants a licence to SPH MediaWorks for the launch of Channel U and TVWorks. 28 April – The Land Transport Authority announces the construction of the Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway and Stage 2