Ralph Lauren ex-employee seeks damages over termination
Ms Sharon Joycelyn Tan Sok Ling, 38, was South-east Asia retail director of Ralph Lauren (Singapore) from January last year to Aug 15 this year. She allegedly became the subject of harassment, discrimination and emotional distress after reporting .
wildsingapore news: New marine species discovered in.
Olivia Siong Channel NewsAsia 27 May 13; SINGAPORE:. Professor Peter Ng, director at the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research Tropical Marine Science Institute explained: When were dredging in the deep, these are parts of the shipping lanes, so the safety measures have to go up many times... Found in the mudflats at Pulau Ubin, this predatory animal has a distinctive red mouth and may not have been recorded anywhere else in the world. Another��.
New biodiversity research facility on Pulau Ubin: Desmond Lee
SINGAPORE: A new facility to support biodiversity research and floating wetlands to attract new species will be opened on Pulau Ubin by the end of 2015, announced Minister of State for National Development Desmond Lee announced on Ubin Day on .
wildsingapore news: Oil spill off Changi East: Singapore.
Evelyn Lam/Joanne Chan/Evelyn Choo Channel NewsAsia 29 May 10;. The situation in Chek Jawa at Pulau Ubin is also under control, but researchers said there could be long-term effects on the eco-system. It was a quiet. The National Parks Board, working together with groups such as the Tropical Marine Science Institute and the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, have been working hard to make sure that there is minimal environmental impact itself.
wildsingapore news: Nature Area in Singapore Botanic.
Channel NewsAsia 30 May 15;. Minister of State for National Development Desmond Lee said: These trees will grow up with us, will grow up with our grandchildren, and will be the pride and joy of our green legacy.. A green space is designated as a Nature Area if it is one with ecological significance, and there are currently 24 such Nature Areas in Singapore, including Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve, Labrador Nature Reserve and the Pulau Ubin Nature Area.
wildsingapore news: Singapores first coral nursery
Channel NewsAsia 15 Apr 08; SINGAPORE: In whats. Fragments used to seed new corals are growing strong after they were cultivated in Singapores first coral nursery, located off the waters of Semakau island, on Singapores southern coast. The nursery was set up to. Some of the parks managed include Singapore Botanic Gardens, Fort Canning Park, East Coast Park, Bishan Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Pulau Ubin Recreation Area. In addition, NParks��.
Lorong Halus power station and Pulau Ubin micro-grid
A more immediate prospect will be a tender that EMA will call soon for the development of a micro-grid making use of clean and renewable energy for Pulau Ubin.. EMA said that the new Lorong Halus station in the north-east of Singapore will cater to growing electricity demand there as new industrial clusters develop, and will also help reduce transmission losses (if electricity was otherwise provided from a western. Rachel Kelly, Channel NewsAsia 18 Nov 09;
wildsingapore news: Enhancing natural habitats, recovery.
During the debate on the budget in March, Minister of State for National Development Desmond Lee had announced plans to consult the public on how the authorities can sensitively protect and enhance the islands.. Sara Grosse Channel NewsAsia 30 Nov 14; SINGAPORE: Habitat enhancement, species recovery, shoreline restoration and a new centre for research at Pulau Ubin are some of the initiatives to help retain and enhance the islands rustic charm.
wildsingapore news: Singapore to have its first Marine Park.
Loke Kok Fai Channel NewsAsia 12 Jul 14;. Minister of State for National Development Desmond Lee announced this yesterday morning at the annual Festival of Biodiversity, a nature-education fair held at the VivoCity mall this weekend.. In 2009, civil society groups presented a Blue Plan to the Government, calling for several areas including Sisters Islands, Pulau Hantu, Cyrene Reef and Pulau Ubins Chek Jawa to be formally designated high-biodiversity areas.
wildsingapore news: Mass fish deaths raise concerns about.
���Its kind of sad that the average Singaporean is finding out about our rich marine biodiversity only after they die and get washed up,��� said environmental biology undergraduate Sean Yap, who blogged about his friends seeing a large reef. Reeling from the wipeout of his red snapper and barramundi worth about S$700,000, fish farmer Timothy Hromatka said he would have to look into relocating his farm, which is off Pulau Ubin.. Also on Channel 8 News 2 Mar 15;
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Singapore to get first.
MOS Desmond Lee announced this new initiative today at the Festival of Biodiversity to encourage greater appreciation of our natural heritage.. In 2009, civil society groups presented a Blue Plan to the Government, calling for several areas including Sisters Islands, Pulau Hantu, Cyrene Reef and Pulau Ubins Chek Jawa to be formally designated high-biodiversity areas. Dr Tun would not say if there. By Alice Chia, Channel NewsAsia, 15 Jul 2014. More dates��.
wildsingapore news: Two hurt in wild boar attack in Bishan
A debate then ensued about the wisdom of culling the animals, with animal activist groups such as the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society against it. The Nature. Tan Qiuyi Channel NewsAsia 22 Jun 12;. One of the hypotheses is that they have been swimming over from Johor Bahru, or Pulau Tekong and Pulau Ubin.. Urban city leaders need to be prepared for transformative influences: Desmond Lee. Impulse buys of pets down with new law