The following lists events that happened during 1964 in Singapore. Singapore was still part of the Federation of Malaysia Incumbents Yang di-Pertuan Negara – Yusof Ishak Prime Minister – Lee Kuan Yew Events January 1 January – The Singapore Tourism Promotion Board (present day Singapore Tourism Board) is formed to promote Singapore as a destination for visitors. 20 January – Cold Storage's new carbon dioxide factory is officially opened, which is required for dry ice and carbonated drinks. February 12 February – The Housing and Development Board launches a new scheme known as the Home Ownership for the People Scheme. This enabled Singaporeans to buy flats for a lease of 99 years. March 1 March – The People's Action Party decides to send in candidates for the 1964 Malaysian general election, which is held on 25 April. The decision caused an outroar in Kuala Lumpur. It only won the Bangsar seat. 31 March – The Khong Guan Flour Milling factory is officially opened, making it the first flour mill in Singapore. This will allow biscuit companies and bakeries to rely on locally produced flour instead of imported flour. April 1 April – The Port of Singapore Authority is formed, taking over the previous Singapore Harbour Board and the Master Attendant. 24 April – The Singapore Tourism Promotion Board adopts the Merlion as its new emblem. May 20 May – The Singapore Tourism Promotion Board's new office is officially opened. July 21 July – The 1964 racial riots occurred between Malays and Chinese, during a birthday celebration procession of Prophet Muhammad. By the end of the riots, 23 people are killed, with 454 others injured. August 13 August – After a series of blasts caused by the Confrontation, a sea curfew is imposed so as to prevent saboteurs from setting into Singapore, resulting in fishermen not being able to fish at night. September 2 September – The second racial riot occurred between Malays and Chinese after the murder of a Malay Trishaw rider. By the time the riots ended, 13 people are killed, with 106 injured. October 31 October – Malaysia Dairy Industries new factory is officially opened to produce condensed milk locally. It has since branched into fruit juices and other dairy products. November 28 November – The Singapore Institute of Management is registered as Singapore's first management institute. It aims to create a pool of industrial managers for the