The Electric New Paper's A timeline of events Major events of this period	This is not a typical question that someone would ask today, while taking a stroll around a HDB estate. But during the early days, Mr Lim Kim San, former Minister for National Development, once thought that a block of flats along Margaret Drive looked crooked. Click here to read the story. Find out what it is like to live in the HDB heartland today. While it is important for every citizen of Singapore to have a roof over his head, it is equally important for Singaporeans to be able to protect their homes in times of war. Since 1967, National Service has contributed greatly to building up Singapore's defence. Male Singaporeans are trained to become disciplined, fighting-fit soldiers. The SAF celebrates 30 years in 1997 With public housing and national defence firmly in place, Singapore proceeds to develop itself as a young nation. A new currency went into circulation on June 1967 while Singapore Airlines soared into the skies for the first time in 1972. And in 1987, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) began operating, giving Singaporeans another mode of transport. Click here to read about how 74,000 people went on their MRT fun rides. Moses' Start Page Nura's Start Page Leslie's Start Page Copyright © 1998 Singapore Press Holdings. All Rights Reserved.	Singapore dream Over the years, HDB flats have seen many changes in their design. Some flats are designed by architects from private companies. Future HDB estates to have own identity When I enter National Service, I hope I get chosen to be a fighter pilot. SAF has full capabilities and strength: Dr Yeo
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