The following lists events that happened during 2014 in the Republic of Singapore.
Incumbents
President: Tony Tan Keng Yam
Prime Minister: Lee Hsien Loong
Events
January
4 January - The first Ultimate Fighting Championship fight between mixed martial artists Tarec Saffiedine and Lim Hyun-Gyu was held at Marina Bay Sands. 8 January - The expanded section of the ExxonMobil Chemical Plant is officially opened. 9 January - Two men were arrested over the kidnapping of a 79-year-old woman Ng Lye Poh, known as the mother of Sheng Siong's CEO Lim Hock Chee the prior day. A ransom of S$2 million was recovered at the Seletar West Camp, and Ng was unharmed. 11 January - North South MRT Line was partially disrupted for one and a half hours between Kranji and Yew Tee station. 15 January - Infinite Studios is officially opened in one-north, housing media companies. 16 January - The Sandcrawler is officially opened as Lucasfilm's Singapore studio. Public Transport Council approved a fare increase of 3.2% on train and bus fares to be started on 6 April. This is in consideration of the 2012 and 2013 fare increase cap of 4.5 per cent and 2.1 per cent, respectively, which was not implemented. The remaining 3.4 per cent will be rolled over to the 2014 exercise. 20 January - A driver was arrested for trespassing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters and driving through checkpoint without clearance in a manhunt lasting three days.
February
5 February - The naming of an Indonesian naval ship as "KRI Usman Harun" caused a controversy as it could reopen wounds from Confrontation. 7 February - The National Family Council is renamed Families for Life with a new logo launched. 16 February - MinLaw announced that seven golf courses will be offered lease extensions ranging from 2030 to 2040, with one of Singapore Island Country Club's golf courses reallocated to the National Trades Union Congress as a public course. Keppel Club and Marina Bay Golf Course will be acquired for redevelopments, with parts of the Tanah Merah Country Club and National Service Resort and Country Club (Changi) acquired for the expansion of Changi Airport. An alternative site is offered to Keppel Club as part of discussions. 18 February - The "Usman Harun" will not be allowed in Singapore's naval bases nor take part in joint exercises. In addition, a related statement highlighted the importance of sovereignty. 21 February - The Pioneer Generation Package is unveiled to honour Pioneers who helped in the development of Singapore. 25 February - Singapore's first LNG terminal opened in Jurong Island, with another to be built in eastern Singapore soon. 28 February - The River Safari is officially opened.
March
7 March - The Subordinate Courts is renamed to the State Courts. 8 March - Another security breach takes place at the checkpoints when a driver crashed a security barrier, marking the first time it failed. The driver was caught after a five hour search. 12 March - The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources announces that the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) will be refined to include PM2.5 readings from May. The new PSI is brought forward to 1 April in light of expected hazy conditions. The National Design Centre is officially opened. 13 March - The Protection from Harassment Act is passed. The law overhauls the definition of harassment, giving more protection to victims as well as strengthen penalties against stalking. 14 March - The Singapore Women's Hall of Fame is launched by the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations. 16 March - The McDonald's outlet at King Albert Park building closes. The building has since been demolished for a new residential and commercial development. 17 March - The Fast And Secure Transfers (FAST) system is launched, ensuring instant fund transfers. 21 March - Several shops in Jem are hit by an 11-hour power failure from 7am to 6pm. 28 March - The Singapore Institute of Technology, a university that was first established in 2009, becomes Singapore's 5th autonomous university. 29 March - P&G opens its R&D centre in Biopolis.