Power will divest from generation companies from 2001, first announced in 1999. It will also divest PowerSupply to Temasek Holdings too. SembCorp Gas will be required to divest from transporting gas if it continues importing and retailing gas to large users. With these measures, full retail competition for large industrial and commercial consumers will commence from 1 April 2001. PowerGrid will be tightly regulated, and an Independent System Operator (ISO) under Public Utilities Board will be established. 15 March – The Defence Science and Technology Agency is formed to help develop Singapore's defence with technology. The National Healthcare Group is formed after a restructuring of Singapore's healthcare system. 27 March – The Jurong Town Corporation launches its first Technopreneur Centre, a precursor to one-north. 30 March – The Pasir Panjang Terminal is officially opened. April 1 April – The new Tan Tock Seng Hospital building officially opens. At the same time, the Health Promotion Board, which will promote healthy lifestyles will be established by April 2001, bringing together the National Health Education Department, Department of Nutrition, School Health Service and School Dental Service. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore is launched to handle food-related and veterinary issues. StarHub launches cellular services in Singapore, making it the third telco in Singapore after SingTel and M1. SingHealth is formed after a restructuring of Singapore's healthcare system. Singapore Airlines joins Star Alliance, an airline alliance. SIA is welcomed into the alliance on 7 April 2000. 8 April – The National Cancer Centre Singapore is officially opened to treat cancer patients and research of cancers. 15 April – Life Sciences is identified as a fourth pillar to Singapore's manufacturing economy, in addition to electronics, chemical and engineering. As a result, several plans were announced, including increasing the number of professionals in Life Sciences, more research and educational institutions in Life Sciences and active research programmes. 20 April – The Ministry of Trade and Industry announced that Arcasia Land will develop a new Science Park III at Singapore Science Park, now merged into Science Park II. 29 April – The Speak Good English Movement is launched to encourage Singaporeans to speak Standard English instead of Singlish. May May – Escape Theme Park is opened. 3 May – The Singapore Tourism Board announced the relocation of Merlion by the middle of 2002. This comes as the Merlion fell into disrepair at the Merlion Park. 8