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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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Singapore lab-grown seafood firm Avant Proteins winding up in another blow to novel food sector

Avant Proteins’ exit marks the latest of at least three firms in the lab-grown meat sector that have struggled to scale its operations in Singapore.
Avant Proteins’ exit marks the latest of at least three firms in the lab-grown meat sector that have struggled to scale its operations in Singapore.

Public education efforts on nuclear energy begin with understanding Singapore’s energy constraints: EMA official 

Mr Darryl Chan, Director of the Nuclear Energy Office at Energy Market Authority, on Feb 6, 2026.
Mr Darryl Chan, Director of the Nuclear Energy Office at Energy Market Authority, on Feb 6, 2026.

New nuclear energy office to help build local talent, assess nuclear technologies 

Mr Darryl Chan, director of the Nuclear Energy Office at Energy Market Authority, said his team will be looking to develop expertise not just in nuclear technologies and safety assessments, but also in policy, environmental and economical analysis.
Mr Darryl Chan, director of the Nuclear Energy Office at Energy Market Authority, said his team will be looking to develop expertise not just in nuclear technologies and safety assessments, but also in policy, environmental and economical analysis.

Singapore looks to resume live pig imports from Indonesia’s Bulan as another source besides Malaysia

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OJJ Foods managing director (operations & commercial business) Wilson Lim showing pig carcasses at OJJ Foods on Jan 21, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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OJJ Foods managing director (operations & commercial business) Wilson Lim showing pig carcasses at OJJ Foods on Jan 21, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Paya Lebar redevelopment: Nature Society proposes keeping a third of space as green areas

URA will assess the Nature Society Singapore's proposals as it reviews wider development plans in the area.
URA will assess the Nature Society Singapore's proposals as it reviews wider development plans in the area.

US exit from global renewable energy agency won’t impact South-east Asia support, says chief

Irena director-general Francesco La Camera said that the agency is looking for resources in other ways to help fill the gap so that no particular regions will be affected.
Irena director-general Francesco La Camera said that the agency is looking for resources in other ways to help fill the gap so that no particular regions will be affected.

Singaporean of the Year finalist: He built Woodlands Botanical Garden to help others seek comfort

Mr Ganesh Kumar created one of the largest community gardens in Singapore.
Mr Ganesh Kumar created one of the largest community gardens in Singapore.

Taxidermied polar bear, shark bones among wildlife imports approved by Singapore in 2024

This handout photo realeased by Polar Bears International on December 17, 2025, shows a wild female polar bear and her two cubs, one of whom she adopted, at Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, on November 11, 2025. Researchers in northern Canada have observed a rare case of polar bear adoption, capturing video footage of a wild female bear caring for a cub that was not her own. "Cub adoption is relatively rare in polar bears. We've documented 13 cases in our study population over the last 45 years," said Evan Richardson, a scientist with Canada's ministry for environment and climate change. (Photo by HANDOUT / POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL / AFP)
This handout photo realeased by Polar Bears International on December 17, 2025, shows a wild female polar bear and her two cubs, one of whom she adopted, at Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, on November 11, 2025. Researchers in northern Canada have observed a rare case of polar bear adoption, capturing video footage of a wild female bear caring for a cub that was not her own. "Cub adoption is relatively rare in polar bears. We've documented 13 cases in our study population over the last 45 years," said Evan Richardson, a scientist with Canada's ministry for environment and climate change. (Photo by HANDOUT / POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL / AFP)

New grading system fairer as it rewards consistent food safety practices, say F&B operators

SFA food hygiene grading posters with ?A? and ?B?grades at food stalls stall at People?s Park Food Centre on Jan 7, 2026.
SFA food hygiene grading posters with ?A? and ?B?grades at food stalls stall at People?s Park Food Centre on Jan 7, 2026.

New food safety grading from Jan 19; businesses with consistent track records to get higher grades

The new framework will apply to an estimated 45,000 SFA-licensed food establishments, including food caterers, restaurants, and hawker stalls.
The new framework will apply to an estimated 45,000 SFA-licensed food establishments, including food caterers, restaurants, and hawker stalls.

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