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Remembering Lee Ek Tieng, Singapore’s pioneering ‘clean and green’ hero
He was a pioneer civil servant who oversaw critical infrastructure projects in Singapore's early years of independence. Read ...
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Latest water saving initiatives include replacing water fittings in certain HDB flats and more efficient washers for common areas in all town councils
Eugene Chow also looks back at the significance of the Singapore River clean-up during the 1970s and 80s.
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Singapore's river-cleaning robots are producing 80% less carbon emissions than the human-powered boats they replaced
These robots are currently working in a popular central area, Marina Bay. The Singapore River flows into the man-made bay, which is surrounded by city landmarks. With the number of people and ...
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Pioneering S'pore civil servant Lee Ek Tieng dies at age 91
Civil servant Lee Ek Tieng, whose work was pivotal in transforming Singapore into a clean and green city, has died aged 91. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong posted a tribute to Lee on Apr. 9, expressing ...
Fish farms in East Johor Strait affected by oil spill; clean-up at Changi, Pasir Ris beaches ongoing
NEA advises the public against swimming and other primary contact water activities at Changi and Pasir Ris beaches. Read more ...
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First solar-powered electric boats to ply Singapore River next month
Solar-powered electric boats will soon ply the Singapore River, with two of 10 such vessels going into service next month. Manufactured by local maritime start-up Pyxis, these new boats named Pyxis R ...