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It's 1 day to the next millennium.

Get for me: Welcoming the next Millennium

The Changi Murals

The Crucifixion Mural drawn by Bombardier Stanley Warren in 1942

As 1999 draws to a close tomorrow, and the new millennium begins on Saturday, let us take a minute to reflect on the present and the past. We, the present generation in Singapore, most of whom were born after World War II, are fortunate that we did not have to bear witness to a traumatic period in our history - a period in which man's greed got the better of him and caused mass destruction around the world.

It is only fitting that as young Singaporeans, we pay tribute to the men who lay down their lives during World War II that we might be free.

The Changi Murals are a part of our war heritage. Drawn by British Bombardier Stanley Warren on the walls of The Chapel of St Luke The Physician in 1942 when he was interned in Blk 151 (presently Changi Camp), The Changi Murals remind us of the spiritual strength and courage of these men in times of suffering. When Stanley painted the figure of Jesus, he had Jesus's eyes painted closed as he thought he was not worthy of looking into Jesus's eyes. Stanley returned to Singapore in 1963, 1982 and 1988 to restore the Changi Murals. He passed away peacefully in 1992.

For a detailed account of the happenings in 1942, please visit PETER STUBB'S HOMEPAGE.

It is time now to close the books on 1999 and look forward to the dawn of a new era in mankind in the hope it will bring continued peace on earth.

The picture of The Crucifixion has been posted on this website with the kind permission of Peter W. Stubbs.

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Did You Know?

The Changi Murals off Cranwell Road were completed in 1942 by the architect Bombardier Stanley Warren.

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News Flash Today, Thursday 30 Dec 1999

Digital Clock

In Singapore

Super-fast Internet surfing on your personal computer or television set is now possible with Singapore Cable Vision's newly-launched cable-modem service.

Parliament to sit on 17 Jan 2000.

A teenager was injured seriously when a gang of about ten men, one armed with a chopper, attacked him while he was having supper with friends early on Tuesday morning.

Asia

Kandahar, Afghanistan: Hijack drama- Hijackers drop demand for ransom.

Around the world

Washington: Seattle calls off millennium party in yet another sign of the terrorist panic gripping the US.

Washington: The FBI urged all Americans on Thursday to be on the lookout for potential mail bombs.

Courtesy of The Straits Times

News updated before 8.00 am daily.

Millennium Swing

31 Dec 1999 to 1 Jan 2000 from 8.00 pm to 3.00 am at Orchard Road.

Be part of the biggest outdoor street party in Singapore. Be anywhere along Orchard Road starting from Forum The Shopping Mall to Le Meridien Hotel.

Other celebration venues:

National Stadium

NTUC Pasir Ris Resort

Suntec City

Serangoon Garden Circus