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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Can the air-con remove PM2.5 particles? Will indoor plants and surgical masks help?

The Straits Times talks to experts on what can bring reprieve from the haze.

Society formed to help public better understand nuclear energy, combat misinformation

NUCLEUS hopes to share general knowledge about nuclear energy and help people understand why governments consider its adoption.

N95 masks will be distributed to vulnerable Singaporeans when PSI hits 201

Hazy conditions seen over the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay from the Singapore Flyer at around 5pm on Oct 9.

ASEAN should focus on building up regional power grid, climate finance and resilience: Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking during a fireside chat at the launch of the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey 2026 on Oct 1.

Over 2,000 requests, mainly from small retailers, for one-month extension to clear non-BCRS stock: NEA

Most applications came from smaller retailers, including provision shops, neighbourhood convenience stores and standalone food shops.

PacificLight Power begins work on S’pore’s first gas power plant that comes with battery storage

Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng (fourth from right) said the plant will also increase PacificLight Power’s total generation capacity by 70%.

Retailers slash prices on drinks like beer, tea without Return Right logo

Japanese retail chain Don Don Donki was offering discounts for drinks labelled “non-BCRS” in at least two of its outlets.

Corals in East Asian Seas holding out as world’s coral reefs shrink due to more frequent marine heatwaves

Corals in Pulau Satumu, Singapore in 2019. Corals support about one-quarter of marine life, including thousands of fish species.

SingHealth to support UN atomic agency in strengthening regional capabilities

SingHealth will be designated as an anchor centre of the UN atomic agency IAEA, to strengthen regional capabilities in the application of nuclear capabilities in medical sciences.

Microbes along S’pore coastline break down oil faster when sand is less waterlogged, has more oxygen: Report

Samples of sand were collected from Bendera Bay on St John’s Island, a beach designated for long-term scientific study.

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