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Michael Fay incident, Hotel New World collapse among events that shaped social perceptions in Singapore
In first wave of research, IPS Social Lab looks at how 35 events shaped social perceptions
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Melody Zaccheus
It occurred more than 20 years ago and generated an avalanche of media coverage - often hostile - yet it is seen now as a historically defining moment for Singaporeans.
In 1994, American Michael Fay, then 18 years old, was given a sentence for vandalism which included caning.
