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Shabana Begum

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Shabana has been an environment, climate and science journalist at The Straits Times since 2020. She graduated from the NTU Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. Her areas of interest include the links between climate change and health, biodiversity, weather, natural hazards and food security. Through her stories, Shabana aspires to give a voice to the voiceless in the environment scene. She was a co-host for Green Trails, a 2024 podcast special series.

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Record wet March in S’pore last year due to monsoon surge; June, November the warmest months

Passers-by walking in the rain at Clementi on Jan 10, 2025.
Passers-by walking in the rain at Clementi on Jan 10, 2025.

World’s tallest indoor vertical farm, costing $80 million, opens in Singapore

Greenphyto is a fully automated hydroponic farm, powered by artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing bots.
Greenphyto is a fully automated hydroponic farm, powered by artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing bots.

No monsoon surge expected in Singapore this week despite heavy rain warnings in Malaysia

A monsoon surge usually happens in Singapore during the wet phase of the north-east monsoon season, which is in December and January.
A monsoon surge usually happens in Singapore during the wet phase of the north-east monsoon season, which is in December and January.

As Aceh reels from severe floods, NTU-led study in 2024 traces roots to forest loss

Researchers found that more than 2,000 flood events happened in Aceh between 2011 and 2018.
Researchers found that more than 2,000 flood events happened in Aceh between 2011 and 2018.

Dedicated facility for post-death Hindu rites opens at Changi Beach

Karma Kaariya Nilaiyam is located next to Carpark 2 of Changi Beach.
Karma Kaariya Nilaiyam is located next to Carpark 2 of Changi Beach.

WP confirms receipt of request by cadre member for special conference, party’s CEC to follow up

The opposition party said in a statement on Dec 28 that a request to hold a Special Cadre Members’ Conference was submitted.
The opposition party said in a statement on Dec 28 that a request to hold a Special Cadre Members’ Conference was submitted.

Why Greta Thunberg’s shock protests in Venice can backfire

ST Explains: Cyclone Senyar was rare for S-E Asia – could a storm like it ever hit Singapore?

Cars submerged by floodwaters at the town of Kangar, state of Perlis, Malaysia, 28 November 2025. The rare tropical storm ‘Senyar’ was expected to bring persistent heavy rain and strong winds to the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, raising the risk of several days of adverse weather. EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL
Cars submerged by floodwaters at the town of Kangar, state of Perlis, Malaysia, 28 November 2025. The rare tropical storm ‘Senyar’ was expected to bring persistent heavy rain and strong winds to the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, raising the risk of several days of adverse weather. EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL

Not every flooding event can be prevented, says PUB chief, as climate change impacts rainfall

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Interview with PUB's chief executive Ong Tze Chin about flash flood preparedness at Environment Building on Nov 28, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Interview with PUB's chief executive Ong Tze Chin about flash flood preparedness at Environment Building on Nov 28, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Many South-east Asians support climate action, but hesitant about policies that can raise costs

The sentiment to delay the phase-out of coal spanned all 10 countries, even those with low dependence on coal like Singapore and Myanmar.
The sentiment to delay the phase-out of coal spanned all 10 countries, even those with low dependence on coal like Singapore and Myanmar.

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