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	* January 7 - Exercise Northstar V is carried out at Mass Rapid Transit stations and at Toa Payoh Bus Interchange.		* January 7 - Exercise Northstar V is carried out at Mass Rapid Transit stations and at Toa Payoh Bus Interchange.

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	==Events==		==Events==
	*January 7 - [[Exercise Northstar V]] is carried out at [[Mass Rapid Transit ~~(Singapore)\|Mass Rapid Transit]]~~ stations and at [[Toa Payoh Bus Interchange]].		* January 7 - Exercise Northstar V is carried out at Mass Rapid Transit stations and at Toa Payoh Bus Interchange.
	*February 3 - In response to the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]], the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore ([[MUIS]]) issued a statement that said "the inciting of hatred against a faith of a people is very unfortunate." The Foreign Minister [[George Yeo]] and the [[Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs]] Dr. [[Yaacob Ibrahim]] have similarly said that the incident shows the need to respect racial and religious sensitivities, have a "responsible media," and to cultivate good inter-religious relations and confidence beyond just legislation.		* February 3 - In response to the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) issued a statement that said "the inciting of hatred against a faith of a people is very unfortunate." The Foreign Minister George Yeo and the Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim have similarly said that the incident shows the need to respect racial and religious sensitivities, have a "responsible media," and to cultivate good inter-religious relations and confidence beyond just legislation.
	*February 10 - Secretary General of [[Singapore Democratic Party]], [[Chee Soon Juan]], was declared a [[bankrupt]] by the High Court, after he failed to pay S$500,000 in damages awarded to Senior Minister [[Goh Chok Tong]] and Minister Mentor [[Lee Kuan Yew]] in a [[defamation]] lawsuit concerning comments he made during the 2001 general election.		* February 10 - Secretary General of Singapore Democratic Party, Chee Soon Juan, was declared a bankrupt by the High Court, after he failed to pay S$500,000 in damages awarded to Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew in a defamation lawsuit concerning comments he made during the 2001 general election.
	*February 15 - The Ford Motor Factory in [[Upper Bukit Timah]] Road, the site of the British surrender to the Japanese during [[World War II]], will be gazetted as a national monument on 15 February.		* February 15 - The Ford Motor Factory in Upper Bukit Timah Road, the site of the British surrender to the Japanese during World War II, will be gazetted as a national monument on 15 February.
	*March 3 - The [[Elections Department]] release the report of the ~~[[List of Singaporean electoral divisions\|~~updated electoral boundaries]] for the general election.		* March 3 - The Elections Department release the report of the updated electoral boundaries for the general election.
	*March 16 - Queen Elizabeth II visits Singapore.		* March 16 - Queen Elizabeth II visits Singapore.
	*May 6 - The 2006 Singapore general election was held with the ruling [[People's Action Party]] winning 82 out of 84 seats with a percentage of 66.6% of the total vote.		* May 6 - The 2006 Singapore general election was held with the ruling People's Action Party winning 82 out of 84 seats with a percentage of 66.6% of the total vote.
	*May 7 - James Gomez is detained in Singapore for further questioning, after trying to leave for [[Sweden]] to return to work. He was released a week later and given a formal warning.		* May 7 - James Gomez is detained in Singapore for further questioning, after trying to leave for Sweden to return to work. He was released a week later and given a formal warning.
	*May 15 - Kallang body parts murderer Leong Siew Chor gets a death sentence for killing 22-year-old Chinese national Liu Hong Mei.		* May 15 - Kallang body parts murderer Leong Siew Chor gets a death sentence for killing 22-year-old Chinese national Liu Hong Mei.
	*May 21 - The second season of [[Singapore Idol]] premiers on ~~[[MediaCorp TV Channel 5\|~~MediaCorp's Channel 5]] with over a million viewers.		* May 21 - The second season of Singapore Idol premiers on MediaCorp's Channel 5 with over a million viewers.
	*May 22 - The new [[Cabinet of Singapore]] is announced by Prime Minister [[Lee Hsien Loong]], with Minister for Transport Yeo Cheow Tong retiring and five new ~~[[Member of Parliament\|~~Members of Parliament]] entering political office.		* May 22 - The new Cabinet of Singapore is announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, with Minister for Transport Yeo Cheow Tong retiring and five new Members of Parliament entering political office.
	*May 25 - Singapore's newest and most advanced fighter jet, the [[145 Squadron]] starts operations which is the [[Republic of Singapore Air Force]]'s third generation of fighter planes.		* May 25 - Singapore's newest and most advanced fighter jet, the 145 Squadron starts operations which is the Republic of Singapore Air Force's third generation of fighter planes.
	*May 26 - The government has picked Las Vegas Sands to operate the new [[Integrated Resort]] at [[Marina Bay]] among four casino operators.		* May 26 - The government has picked Las Vegas Sands to operate the new Integrated Resort at Marina Bay among four casino operators.
	*May 29 - The ~~[[Philippines\|~~Filipino]] maid, Guen Aguilar, who killed her best friend, has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment for manslaughter.		* May 29 - The Filipino maid, Guen Aguilar, who killed her best friend, has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment for manslaughter.
	*May 30 - The new [[Cabinet of Singapore]] has been inaugurated at the [[Istana]] with 1,400 guests attending the ceremony.		* May 30 - The new Cabinet of Singapore has been inaugurated at the Istana with 1,400 guests attending the ceremony.
	*June 8 - Emperor of Japan Akihito visits Singapore for three days with Empress Michiko.		* June 8 - Emperor of Japan Akihito visits Singapore for three days with Empress Michiko.
	*July 6 - The local free newspaper [[Today ~~(Singapore newspaper)\|''Today'']]~~ suspends the column of [[mrbrown]] in a noted case of [[censorship in Singapore]] following a letter from a government official to the letters section of the paper.		* July 6 - The local free newspaper Today suspends the column of mrbrown in a noted case of censorship in Singapore following a letter from a government official to the letters section of the paper.
	*August 9 - Singapore celebrates her ~~[[National Day Parade, 2006\|~~41st (XLI) National Day]], with the parade held for the last time at the [[National Stadium]] before it is closed for redevelopment.		* August 9 - Singapore celebrates her 41st (XLI) National Day, with the parade held for the last time at the National Stadium before it is closed for redevelopment.
	*August 23 - It is announced that Singapore wil be sending a team to compete in the upcoming [[A1 Grand Prix]] season.		* August 23 - It is announced that Singapore wil be sending a team to compete in the upcoming A1 Grand Prix season.
	*Sept 11-20 - 61st Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the [[International Monetary Fund]] and the [[World Bank Group]] are held successfully at the [[Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre]].		* Sept 11-20 - 61st Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group are held successfully at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
	*September 25 - The second season of [[Singapore Idol]] ends with Hady Mirza winning the honour of being the second Singapore Idol.		* September 25 - The second season of Singapore Idol ends with Hady Mirza winning the honour of being the second Singapore Idol.

	==Law==		==Law==
	*1 June – The Casino Control Act 2006<ref>No. 10 of 2006.</ref> comes into force. Among other things, the Act establishes the [[Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore]] and the National Council on Problem Gambling; and provides for the licensing of casinos and their employees, and the supervision and control of casino operators. This follows the government's announcement on 18 April 2005 that it is relaxing its ban on casinos and is allowing the development of two '[[integrated ~~resort]]s~~' incorporating casinos, its aim being to boost the tourism industry. Both resorts are expected to open by 2009. Locals who wish to enter the casinos will be required to pay a daily entry fee of S$100 or purchase an annual entry pass for S$2,000. This measure is aimed at reducing the negative effects of compulsive gambling. The entry fees will be used to educate and counsel Singaporeans that have gambling habits.		*1 June – The Casino Control Act 2006<ref>No. 10 of 2006.</ref> comes into force. Among other things, the Act establishes the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore and the National Council on Problem Gambling; and provides for the licensing of casinos and their employees, and the supervision and control of casino operators. This follows the government's announcement on 18 April 2005 that it is relaxing its ban on casinos and is allowing the development of two 'integrated resorts' incorporating casinos, its aim being to boost the tourism industry. Both resorts are expected to open by 2009. Locals who wish to enter the casinos will be required to pay a daily entry fee of S$100 or purchase an annual entry pass for S$2,000. This measure is aimed at reducing the negative effects of compulsive gambling. The entry fees will be used to educate and counsel Singaporeans that have gambling habits.
	*September – The [[Subordinate Courts]] start a pilot project called the Lay Assistant Scheme in which persons, usually with some legal knowledge, attend hearings with litigants who are not represented by lawyers to advise them on non-legal issues and help them with administrative tasks. The scheme, a modification of the UK's McKenzie Friend system, is intended to assist litigants who are not eligible for legal aid as they have an annual salary exceeding S$10,000 but cannot afford a lawyer. For the litigant to qualify, the other party must be legally represented. Lay assistants are not allowed to act as lawyers and may not address the court; any breach of court rules may render them liable to a maximum fine of S$1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months. Plans for introducing McKenzie Friends in court proceedings were first announced by Chief Justice [[Chan Sek Keong]] in May 2006. Students from the Pro Bono Group of the Faculty of Law, [[National University of Singapore]], have been participating in the scheme.<ref>Ng, Ansley (5 January 2007). [http://www.todayonline.com/articles/164112.asp "Law Undergrads in Court's Pilot Scheme"]. ''Today'' (Singapore).</ref>		*September – The Subordinate Courts start a pilot project called the Lay Assistant Scheme in which persons, usually with some legal knowledge, attend hearings with litigants who are not represented by lawyers to advise them on non-legal issues and help them with administrative tasks. The scheme, a modification of the UK's McKenzie Friend system, is intended to assist litigants who are not eligible for legal aid as they have an annual salary exceeding S$10,000 but cannot afford a lawyer. For the litigant to qualify, the other party must be legally represented. Lay assistants are not allowed to act as lawyers and may not address the court; any breach of court rules may render them liable to a maximum fine of S$1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months. Plans for introducing McKenzie Friends in court proceedings were first announced by Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong in May 2006. Students from the Pro Bono Group of the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, have been participating in the scheme.<ref>Ng, Ansley (5 January 2007). [http://www.todayonline.com/articles/164112.asp "Law Undergrads in Court's Pilot Scheme"]. ''Today'' (Singapore).</ref>
	*9 November to 9 December – The Ministry of Home Affairs holds a public consultation on proposed changes to the [[Penal Code]]. Among the suggested changes are proposals to modify the marital immunity currently enjoyed by a husband against raping his wife, and to decriminalize oral and anal sex by a consenting heterosexual couple aged 16 years and above.		*9 November to 9 December – The Ministry of Home Affairs holds a public consultation on proposed changes to the Penal Code. Among the suggested changes are proposals to modify the marital immunity currently enjoyed by a husband against raping his wife, and to decriminalize oral and anal sex by a consenting heterosexual couple aged 16 years and above.

	==Sports==		==Sports==
	*8 and 9 April - Standard Chartered [[Singapore Sevens 2006]] begins with [[Fiji]] beating [[England]] for the title.		* 8 and 9 April - Standard Chartered Singapore Sevens 2006 begins with Fiji beating England for the title.

	==Deaths==		==Deaths==
	* 22 February - [[Sinnathamby Rajaratnam]], former Deputy Prime Minister and [[Senior Minister]]		* 22 February - Sinnathamby Rajaratnam, former Deputy Prime Minister and Senior Minister

	==References==		==References==
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	==Law==		==Law==
	*1 June – The [[Casino Control Act (Singapore)\|Casino Control Act 2006]]~~<ref>No. 10 of 2006.</ref>~~ comes into force. Among other things, the Act establishes the [[Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore]] and the [[National Council on Problem Gambling (Singapore)\|National Council on Problem Gambling]]; and provides for the licensing of casinos and their employees, and the supervision and control of casino operators. This follows the government's announcement on 18 April 2005 that it is relaxing its ban on [[casino]]s and is allowing the development of two '[[integrated resort]]s' incorporating casinos, its aim being to boost the tourism industry. Both resorts are expected to open by 2009.{{Citation needed\|date=February 2007}} Locals who wish to enter the casinos will be required to pay a daily entry fee of S$100 or purchase an annual entry pass for S$2,000. This measure is aimed at reducing the negative effects of [[compulsive gambling]]. The entry fees will be used to educate and counsel Singaporeans that have gambling habits.		*1 June – The [[Casino Control Act (Singapore)\|Casino Control Act 2006]] comes into force. Among other things, the Act establishes the [[Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore]] and the [[National Council on Problem Gambling (Singapore)\|National Council on Problem Gambling]]; and provides for the licensing of casinos and their employees, and the supervision and control of casino operators. This follows the government's announcement on 18 April 2005 that it is relaxing its ban on [[casino]]s and is allowing the development of two '[[integrated resort]]s' incorporating casinos, its aim being to boost the tourism industry. Both resorts are expected to open by 2009.{{Citation needed\|date=February 2007}} Locals who wish to enter the casinos will be required to pay a daily entry fee of S$100 or purchase an annual entry pass for S$2,000. This measure is aimed at reducing the negative effects of [[compulsive gambling]]. The entry fees will be used to educate and counsel Singaporeans that have gambling habits.
	*[[September 2006\|September]] – The [[Judicial system of Singapore\|Subordinate Courts]] start a pilot project called the Lay Assistant Scheme in which persons, usually with some legal knowledge, attend hearings with litigants who are not represented by lawyers to advise them on non-legal issues and help them with administrative tasks. The scheme, a modification of the UK's [[McKenzie Friend]] system, is intended to assist litigants who are not eligible for legal aid as they have an annual salary exceeding S$10,000 but cannot afford a lawyer. For the litigant to qualify, the other party must be legally represented. Lay assistants are not allowed to act as lawyers and may not address the court; any breach of court rules may render them liable to a maximum fine of S$1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months. Plans for introducing McKenzie Friends in court proceedings were first announced by [[Chief Justice of Singapore\|Chief Justice]] [[Chan Sek Keong]] in May 2006. Students from the Pro Bono Group of the [[National University of Singapore#Law\|Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore]], have been participating in the scheme.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Ng\|first=Ansley\|title=Law Undergrads in Court's Pilot Scheme\|url=http://www.todayonline.com/articles/164112.asp\|publisher=[[Today (Singapore newspaper)\|Today]]\|date=2007-01-05}}</ref>		*[[September 2006\|September]] – The [[Judicial system of Singapore\|Subordinate Courts]] start a pilot project called the Lay Assistant Scheme in which persons, usually with some legal knowledge, attend hearings with litigants who are not represented by lawyers to advise them on non-legal issues and help them with administrative tasks. The scheme, a modification of the UK's [[McKenzie Friend]] system, is intended to assist litigants who are not eligible for legal aid as they have an annual salary exceeding S$10,000 but cannot afford a lawyer. For the litigant to qualify, the other party must be legally represented. Lay assistants are not allowed to act as lawyers and may not address the court; any breach of court rules may render them liable to a maximum fine of S$1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months. Plans for introducing McKenzie Friends in court proceedings were first announced by [[Chief Justice of Singapore\|Chief Justice]] [[Chan Sek Keong]] in May 2006. Students from the Pro Bono Group of the [[National University of Singapore#Law\|Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore]], have been participating in the scheme.
	*9 November to 9 December – The Ministry of Home Affairs holds a public consultation on proposed changes to the [[Penal Code (Singapore)\|Penal Code]].~~<ref>{{Singapore Statute\|224}}.</ref>~~ Among the suggested changes are proposals to modify the marital immunity currently enjoyed by a husband against [[Spousal rape\|raping]] his wife, and to decriminalize oral and anal sex by a consenting heterosexual couple aged 16 years and above.		*9 November to 9 December – The Ministry of Home Affairs holds a public consultation on proposed changes to the [[Penal Code (Singapore)\|Penal Code]]. Among the suggested changes are proposals to modify the marital immunity currently enjoyed by a husband against [[Spousal rape\|raping]] his wife, and to decriminalize oral and anal sex by a consenting heterosexual couple aged 16 years and above.

	==Sports==		==Sports==

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	*January 7 - [[Exercise Northstar V]] is carried out at [[Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)\|Mass Rapid Transit]] stations and at [[Toa Payoh Bus Interchange]].		*January 7 - [[Exercise Northstar V]] is carried out at [[Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)\|Mass Rapid Transit]] stations and at [[Toa Payoh Bus Interchange]].
	*February 3 - In response to the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]], the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore ([[MUIS]]) issued a statement that said "the inciting of hatred against a faith of a people is very unfortunate." The Foreign Minister [[George Yeo]] and the [[Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs]] Dr. [[Yaacob Ibrahim]] have similarly said that the incident shows the need to respect racial and religious sensitivities, have a "responsible media," and to cultivate good inter-religious relations and confidence beyond just legislation.		*February 3 - In response to the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]], the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore ([[MUIS]]) issued a statement that said "the inciting of hatred against a faith of a people is very unfortunate." The Foreign Minister [[George Yeo]] and the [[Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs]] Dr. [[Yaacob Ibrahim]] have similarly said that the incident shows the need to respect racial and religious sensitivities, have a "responsible media," and to cultivate good inter-religious relations and confidence beyond just legislation.
	*February 10 - Secretary General of [[Singapore Democratic Party]], [[Chee Soon Juan]], was declared a [[bankrupt]] by the High Court, after he failed to pay ~~[[Singapore dollar\|~~S$]]500,000 in damages awarded to Senior Minister [[Goh Chok Tong]] and Minister Mentor [[Lee Kuan Yew]] in a [[defamation]] lawsuit concerning comments he made during the ~~[[Singapore~~ general election~~, 2001]]~~.		*February 10 - Secretary General of [[Singapore Democratic Party]], [[Chee Soon Juan]], was declared a [[bankrupt]] by the High Court, after he failed to pay S$500,000 in damages awarded to Senior Minister [[Goh Chok Tong]] and Minister Mentor [[Lee Kuan Yew]] in a [[defamation]] lawsuit concerning comments he made during the 2001 general election.
	*February 15 - The [[Ford Motor Factory]] in [[Upper Bukit Timah]] Road, the site of the British surrender to the Japanese during [[World War II]], will be gazetted as a ~~[[National Monuments of Singapore\|~~national monument]] on 15 February.		*February 15 - The Ford Motor Factory in [[Upper Bukit Timah]] Road, the site of the British surrender to the Japanese during [[World War II]], will be gazetted as a national monument on 15 February.
	*March 3 - The [[Elections Department]] release the report of the [[List of Singaporean electoral divisions\|updated electoral boundaries]] for the general election.		*March 3 - The [[Elections Department]] release the report of the [[List of Singaporean electoral divisions\|updated electoral boundaries]] for the general election.
	*March 16 - ~~[[Monarch of the United Kingdom\|British monarch]] [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom\|~~Queen Elizabeth II]] visits [[Singapore]].		*March 16 - Queen Elizabeth II visits Singapore.
	*May 6 - The ~~[[Singapore general election,~~ 2006~~\|tenth~~ Singapore general election]] was held with the ruling [[People's Action Party]] winning 82 out of 84 seats with a percentage of 66.6% of the total vote.		*May 6 - The 2006 Singapore general election was held with the ruling [[People's Action Party]] winning 82 out of 84 seats with a percentage of 66.6% of the total vote.
	*May 7 - [[James Gomez]] is detained in [[Singapore]] for further questioning, after trying to leave for [[Sweden]] to return to work. He was released a week later and given a formal warning.		*May 7 - James Gomez is detained in Singapore for further questioning, after trying to leave for [[Sweden]] to return to work. He was released a week later and given a formal warning.
	*May 15 - [[Kallang body parts ~~murder]]~~ murderer [[Leong Siew Chor]] gets a death sentence for killing 22-year-old ~~[[People's Republic of China\|~~Chinese]] national [[Liu Hong Mei]].		*May 15 - Kallang body parts murderer Leong Siew Chor gets a death sentence for killing 22-year-old Chinese national Liu Hong Mei.
	*May 21 - The second season of [[Singapore Idol]] premiers on [[MediaCorp TV Channel 5\|MediaCorp's Channel 5]] with over a million viewers.		*May 21 - The second season of [[Singapore Idol]] premiers on [[MediaCorp TV Channel 5\|MediaCorp's Channel 5]] with over a million viewers.
	*May 22 - The new [[Cabinet of Singapore]] is announced by ~~[[Prime Minister of Singapore\|~~Prime Minister]] [[Lee Hsien Loong]], with ~~[[Minister for Transport (Singapore)\|~~Minister for Transport~~]] [[~~Yeo Cheow Tong]] retiring and five new [[Member of Parliament\|Members of Parliament]] entering political office.		*May 22 - The new [[Cabinet of Singapore]] is announced by Prime Minister [[Lee Hsien Loong]], with Minister for Transport Yeo Cheow Tong retiring and five new [[Member of Parliament\|Members of Parliament]] entering political office.
	*May 25 - [[Singapore]]'s newest and most advanced [[fighter jet]], the [[145 Squadron]] starts operations which is the [[Republic of Singapore Air Force]]'s third generation of fighter planes.		*May 25 - Singapore's newest and most advanced fighter jet, the [[145 Squadron]] starts operations which is the [[Republic of Singapore Air Force]]'s third generation of fighter planes.
	*May 26 - The ~~[[Government of Singapore\|~~government]] has picked [[Las Vegas Sands]] to operate the new [[Integrated Resort]] at [[Marina Bay]] among four [[casino]] operators.		*May 26 - The government has picked Las Vegas Sands to operate the new [[Integrated Resort]] at [[Marina Bay]] among four casino operators.
	*May 29 - The [[Philippines\|Filipino]] maid, [[Guen Aguilar]] who killed her best friend has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment for [[manslaughter]].		*May 29 - The [[Philippines\|Filipino]] maid, Guen Aguilar, who killed her best friend, has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment for manslaughter.
	*May 30 - The new [[Cabinet of Singapore]] has been inaugurated at the [[~~Istana, Singapore\|~~Istana]] with 1,400 guests attending the ceremony.		*May 30 - The new [[Cabinet of Singapore]] has been inaugurated at the [[Istana]] with 1,400 guests attending the ceremony.
	*June 8 - [[Emperor of Japan~~]] [[~~Akihito]] visits [[Singapore]] for three days with ~~[[Empress Michiko of Japan\|~~Empress Michiko]].		*June 8 - Emperor of Japan Akihito visits Singapore for three days with Empress Michiko.
	*July 6 - The local free newspaper [[Today (Singapore newspaper)\|''Today'']] suspends the column of [[mrbrown]] in a noted case of [[censorship in Singapore]] following a letter from a government official to the letters section of the paper.		*July 6 - The local free newspaper [[Today (Singapore newspaper)\|''Today'']] suspends the column of [[mrbrown]] in a noted case of [[censorship in Singapore]] following a letter from a government official to the letters section of the paper.
	*August 9 - Singapore celebrates her [[National Day Parade, 2006\|41st (XLI) National Day]], with the parade held for the last time at the [[~~National Stadium, Singapore\|~~National Stadium]] before it's closed for redevelopment.		*August 9 - Singapore celebrates her [[National Day Parade, 2006\|41st (XLI) National Day]], with the parade held for the last time at the [[National Stadium]] before it is closed for redevelopment.
	*August 23 - It is announced that [[Singapore]] wil be sending a ~~[[A1 Team Singapore\|~~team]] to compete in the upcoming [[A1 Grand Prix]] season.		*August 23 - It is announced that Singapore wil be sending a team to compete in the upcoming [[A1 Grand Prix]] season.
	*[[Sept 11-20]] - ~~[[Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group\|~~61st Annual Meetings]] of the Boards of Governors of the [[International Monetary Fund]] and the [[World Bank Group]] is held successfully at the [[Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre]].		*Sept 11-20 - 61st Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the [[International Monetary Fund]] and the [[World Bank Group]] are held successfully at the [[Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre]].
	*September 25 - The second season of [[Singapore Idol]] ends with Hady Mirza winning the honour of being the second Singapore Idol.		*September 25 - The second season of [[Singapore Idol]] ends with Hady Mirza winning the honour of being the second Singapore Idol.

	==Law==		==Law==
	*1 June – The ~~[[Casino Control Act (Singapore)\|~~Casino Control Act 2006]] comes into force. Among other things, the Act establishes the [[Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore]] and the [[National Council on Problem Gambling ~~(Singapore)\|National Council on Problem Gambling]]~~; and provides for the licensing of casinos and their employees, and the supervision and control of casino operators. This follows the government's announcement on 18 April 2005 that it is relaxing its ban on ~~[[casino]]s~~ and is allowing the development of two '[[integrated resort]]s' incorporating casinos, its aim being to boost the tourism industry. Both resorts are expected to open by 2009.~~{{Citation needed\|date=February 2007}}~~ Locals who wish to enter the casinos will be required to pay a daily entry fee of S$100 or purchase an annual entry pass for S$2,000. This measure is aimed at reducing the negative effects of [[compulsive gambling]]. The entry fees will be used to educate and counsel Singaporeans that have gambling habits.		*1 June – The Casino Control Act 2006<ref>No. 10 of 2006.</ref> comes into force. Among other things, the Act establishes the [[Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore]] and the National Council on Problem Gambling; and provides for the licensing of casinos and their employees, and the supervision and control of casino operators. This follows the government's announcement on 18 April 2005 that it is relaxing its ban on casinos and is allowing the development of two '[[integrated resort]]s' incorporating casinos, its aim being to boost the tourism industry. Both resorts are expected to open by 2009. Locals who wish to enter the casinos will be required to pay a daily entry fee of S$100 or purchase an annual entry pass for S$2,000. This measure is aimed at reducing the negative effects of compulsive gambling. The entry fees will be used to educate and counsel Singaporeans that have gambling habits.
	*~~[[September 2006\|~~September]] – The [[~~Judicial system of Singapore\|~~Subordinate Courts]] start a pilot project called the Lay Assistant Scheme in which persons, usually with some legal knowledge, attend hearings with litigants who are not represented by lawyers to advise them on non-legal issues and help them with administrative tasks. The scheme, a modification of the UK's [[McKenzie Friend]] system, is intended to assist litigants who are not eligible for legal aid as they have an annual salary exceeding S$10,000 but cannot afford a lawyer. For the litigant to qualify, the other party must be legally represented. Lay assistants are not allowed to act as lawyers and may not address the court; any breach of court rules may render them liable to a maximum fine of S$1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months. Plans for introducing McKenzie Friends in court proceedings were first announced by [[Chief Justice ~~of Singapore\|Chief Justice]]~~ [[Chan Sek Keong]] in May 2006. Students from the Pro Bono Group of the ~~[[National University of Singapore#Law\|~~Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore]], have been participating in the scheme.		*September – The [[Subordinate Courts]] start a pilot project called the Lay Assistant Scheme in which persons, usually with some legal knowledge, attend hearings with litigants who are not represented by lawyers to advise them on non-legal issues and help them with administrative tasks. The scheme, a modification of the UK's McKenzie Friend system, is intended to assist litigants who are not eligible for legal aid as they have an annual salary exceeding S$10,000 but cannot afford a lawyer. For the litigant to qualify, the other party must be legally represented. Lay assistants are not allowed to act as lawyers and may not address the court; any breach of court rules may render them liable to a maximum fine of S$1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months. Plans for introducing McKenzie Friends in court proceedings were first announced by Chief Justice [[Chan Sek Keong]] in May 2006. Students from the Pro Bono Group of the Faculty of Law, [[National University of Singapore]], have been participating in the scheme.<ref>Ng, Ansley (5 January 2007). [http://www.todayonline.com/articles/164112.asp "Law Undergrads in Court's Pilot Scheme"]. ''Today'' (Singapore).</ref>
	*9 November to 9 December – The Ministry of Home Affairs holds a public consultation on proposed changes to the [[~~Penal Code (Singapore)\|~~Penal Code]]. Among the suggested changes are proposals to modify the marital immunity currently enjoyed by a husband against ~~[[Spousal rape\|~~raping]] his wife, and to decriminalize oral and anal sex by a consenting heterosexual couple aged 16 years and above.		*9 November to 9 December – The Ministry of Home Affairs holds a public consultation on proposed changes to the [[Penal Code]]. Among the suggested changes are proposals to modify the marital immunity currently enjoyed by a husband against raping his wife, and to decriminalize oral and anal sex by a consenting heterosexual couple aged 16 years and above.

	==Sports==		==Sports==
	*~~April~~ 8 and [[April ~~9\|9]]~~ - [[Standard Chartered]] [[~~2006 Standard Charted Singapore Sevens\|~~Singapore Sevens 2006]] begins with [[Fiji]] ~~winning~~ [[England]] for the title.		*8 and 9 April - Standard Chartered [[Singapore Sevens 2006]] begins with [[Fiji]] beating [[England]] for the title.

	==Deaths==		==Deaths==
	* February 22 - [[Sinnathamby Rajaratnam]], former [[Deputy Prime Minister ~~of Singapore\|Deputy Prime Minister]]~~ and [[Senior Minister]]		* 22 February - [[Sinnathamby Rajaratnam]], former Deputy Prime Minister and [[Senior Minister]]

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