Days of Disaster

Days of Disaster

This five-part documentary examines catastrophic events throughout Singapore's history, from explosions, fires and floods to a traumatic plane hijacking.

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SQ 117 Hijack

1. SQ 117 Hijack

Air Date: 2015-02-02

On March 26, 1991, four armed men hijack a Singapore airline and threaten to kill everyone. The eyewitnesses of Singapore's most daring rescue operation come forward to talk about the whole incident.

Bukit Ho Swee Fire

2. Bukit Ho Swee Fire

Air Date: 2015-02-09

On May 25, 1961, a horrific inferno sweeps through kampongs around Bukit Ho Swee at an unusual speed, which leaves thousands of people homeless.

Spyros Explosion

3. Spyros Explosion

Air Date: 2015-02-16

Numerous workers board a ship in Jurong Shipyard, unbeknownst to the fact that a fire is raging through the ship's engine room.

Hotel New World Collapse

4. Hotel New World Collapse

Air Date: 2015-02-23

On March 15, 1986, Hotel New World, a six-story hotel, suddenly collapses, leaving an unknown number of people stuck in the debris.

Mega Floods

5. Mega Floods

Air Date: 2015-03-02

From the 1950s to '70s, Singapore battles major dangerous floods that leave a huge number of people homeless and leave a trail of death and destruction.

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Rating

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Release Date

2015-02-02

Episodes

5 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Production Companies

New Asia Movie Co., Ltd.