1984

Anti-Spitting Campaign begins.
Sharity Elephant appears as a Community Chest mascot to promote charity drives among children.
JBJ is accused by the government of misusing Workers Party funds. JBJ is acquitted on three counts and fined $1,000 on a fourth. Seven months later, the judge is transferred out of the courts and the government appeals the case. See 1986.
“Stand up for Singapore”, the first National Day song is created to celebrate 25 years of self-governance in Singapore. Written by Canadian composer-producer Hugh Harrison, the song is such a hit with Singaporeans that more of such patriotic tunes are written, such as “Count on me Singapore” in 1986 and “We are Singapore” in 1987.
AEP is introduced.
Lift cameras are installed to deter urinating.
SBC launches its first local blockbuster drama, “Awakening”, bringing fame to early television idols like Huang Wenyong and Xiang Yun. It also launches another channel, Channel 12, to supply documentaries and arts programmes at prime time, marking the inception of niche programming.
Gifted Education Programme implemented.
New age music star Kitaro is scheduled to play at a concert, but is refused entry at the airport unless he cuts his long hair. He refuses to do so and the concert is cancelled.
15 January: The National Theatre, opened in 1963, stages its last performance.
9 August: JBJ and Chiam See Tong win seats in the elections.
22 September: LKY says, “Singapore will not be emotionally accepted as our Mother Tongue”.
1-16 December: Singapore hosts the Asian Cup for the first time. Saudi Arabia wins 2-0 against China.