Alvin Tan

New nature park, better connectivity for wildlife at Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks

At Maju Forest, more greenery has been set aside at the southern part of the site to create a wider and more contiguous green area.

More greenery retained in Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks under revised plans

For the 23ha Maju Forest, about 10ha of greenery will be retained, up from 8ha under plans unveiled by the HDB in July.

New safety, maintenance standard in the works as Singapore’s skyrise greenery booms

The Singapore Standard on the Design for Safety and Maintainability of Skyrise Greenery will cover rooftop and vertical greenery such as rooftop gardens, landscaped balconies and green walls.

New code of animal welfare for dog trainers; pet groomers must be with animals during sessions

Minister of State for National Development and Foreign Affairs Alvin Tan interacting with dogs that were up for adoption at the World Animal Day event on Oct 3.

Nature lovers and activists hold rally in Hong Lim Park

Nature lovers and activists at a rally organised by SG Climate Rally in Hong Lim Park on Aug 16.

More green spaces to be retained in Gillman Barracks, Maju Forest: Alvin Tan

For Maju Forest, nature groups have asked for the green corridor to be widened for a more continuous vegetated area for animals to forage.

MSE consulted on plans for Gillman Barracks, Maju Forest: Alvin Tan

Maju Forest as viewed from Block 118 Clementi Street 13 on July 16.

Gillman Barracks, Maju Forest need to be developed to meet housing needs over next decade: Alvin Tan

Nineteen MPs had asked about a range of issues after the Housing Board released its plans for the areas on July 10.

Young PAP to launch academy; ‘existential’ for ruling party to attract, convince youth: Alvin Tan

Young PAP announced a new training academy and fellowship programme at its 40th anniversary event.

Scarab beetle found on Pulau Ubin new to science

The Anomala sp. aff. matricula was uncovered during a survey of Pulau Ubin between 2018 and 2021.

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