Days of Disaster
Season 12015
This five-part documentary examines catastrophic events throughout Singapore's history, from explosions, fires and floods to a traumatic plane hijacking.
This five-part documentary examines catastrophic events throughout Singapore's history, from explosions, fires and floods to a traumatic plane hijacking.
5 Episodes
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.
February 2, 2015
On May 25, 1961, a horrific inferno sweeps through kampongs around Bukit Ho Swee at an unusual speed, which leaves thousands of people homeless.
February 9, 2015
Numerous workers board a ship in Jurong Shipyard, unbeknownst to the fact that a fire is raging through the ship's engine room.
February 16, 2015
On March 15, 1986, Hotel New World, a six-story hotel, suddenly collapses, leaving an unknown number of people stuck in the debris.
February 23, 2015
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.
March 2, 2015