starts on Biopolis, a research area in one-north. 9–24 December – 15 suspected militants of Jemaah Islamiah are arrested for an alleged bomb plot. 20 December – Reclamation works around the Chek Jawa area are called off after feedback by nature groups so that discussions can be held to ensure marine life in the area is protected. 27 December – Tropical Storm Vamei hits Singapore. Steven Tan, a contestant on Who Wants to be a Millionaire won S$250,000; at that point he was the biggest game show winner in the history of Singaporean television. Date unknown The Health Promotion Board launches the Healthier Choice Symbol to encourage healthier products. Deaths 18 January – Rahim Ishak, politician, journalist (b. 1925). 12 April – Edmund W. Barker, politician (b. 1920). 23 May – Lee Chiaw Meng, politician (b. 1937). 31 May – Sulaiman bin Hashim, national football player and murder victim (b. 1983) 6 August – S. Shan Ratnam, medical pioneer (b. 1928). 4 November – Ng Eng Teng, sculptor, winner of 1981 Cultural Medallion (b. 1934). References Singapore Singapore 2000s in Singapore Years of the 21st century in Singapore