EXPLOSION ON 4TH APRIL 1995

Mr Low Thia Khiang asked the Minister for Home Affairs what caused the loud explosion between 9 am and 10 am on 4th April 1995 in districts 9 and 10 as well as in the eastern and other parts of Singapore.

Mr Wong Kan Seng: The cause of the explosive sound is unknown. Although the Police received some calls enquiring about the sound, no specific information was received as to its location. At around the time of the sound, the SCDF also did not receive calls on gas incidents, fires or other incidents which might possibly be associated with an explosion. There was no report of loss of life, injury or damage to property caused by this inexplicable occurrence.