Chin Hui Shan

Hui Shan covers the environment beat, with a particular interest in biodiversity. Her first foray into journalism was at the Life desk as an intern at The Straits Times, which she joined full-time in 2022, covering breaking news for two years. She holds a degree from Nanyang Technological University’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.

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NDP 2027 to return to the Padang to celebrate 60 years of national service

Over the years, Singapore’s NDP has been held at the field to coincide with milestone celebrations – from the first parade in 1966 to its golden jubilee in 2015 and the bicentennial in 2019.

Tuas Power to build hydrogen-ready power plant by 2031

The energy regulator forecasts that Singapore’s peak electricity demand is expected to grow by between 2.4 per cent and 4.8 per cent annually over the next 10 years.

Food scientist who turned soya pulp into food among 14 recipients of Singapore eco award

Dr Heng Kiang Soon, Specialist (Food Innovation), School of Applied Science, Republic Polytechnic, is among the 14 recipients who received the biennial EcoFriend Awards in its 17th edition from Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Aug 18.

Keep on swimming: 42 critically endangered hawksbill turtles released off Sisters’ Islands

A total of 42 hawksbill turtle hatchlings were released off Sisters’ Islands Marine Park on Aug 13 and 14.

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital’s ICUs to go tapless to reduce water use, safety risks

To reduce contamination risks while cutting water and energy usage, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital has removed traditional water taps and sinks in 44 of its 74 adult ICUs.

A nostalgic journey from Orang Laut heritage to Phua Chu Kang at NDP 2026

Performers from Soka Gakkai Singapore performing alongside marine animal puppets during Chapter 3 of National Day Parade 2026 at the National Stadium on Aug 9.

Renaming MTI to Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry is much more than rebranding, experts say

The name change reflects energy’s role as a key economic pillar as Singapore continues its pursuit of clean energy.

S’pore gives conditional nod to import solar power from Malaysia

Singapore aims to import around 6GW of electricity by 2035 – about a third of its energy needs then.

GRC MPs will split work in Kembangan ward for now, hope for a new adviser: Seah Kian Peng

Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC MPs Mr Seah Kian Peng, Ms Diana Pang Li Yen and Mr Goh Pei Ming at Kembangan National Day Lunch on Aug 2.

New broodstock and hatchery facility at James Cook University aims to produce better Asian seabass

Currently, the facility houses about 50 breeding fish weighing 3kg to 8kg each, said Professor Jose Domingos, deputy director at JCU’s Tropical Futures Institute.

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