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The Straits Times Law to formalise uses of TraceTogether data to be debated in Parliament The law will state that such data can only be used if there is a "clear and pressing" need for criminal investigations into seven categories of serious offences.PHOTO: ST FILE https://str.sg/JKEp They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read this article in full Sign up All done! This article is now fully available for you Read no...

The visit was also attended by high-level NParks staff, conservationists, and environmentalists. Understand what we would be losing if Dover forest is developed One environmentalist Ho Xiang Tian who was there told Mothership that he appreciates the visit as Lee was able to "feel the forest", which is "different from just doing a tabletop exercise" and deciding where to develop. "I think the trip was useful in helping to show the minister what exactly we would be losing if the forest was devel...

Commentary: Saving Dover Forest and the plight of the Singapore urban planner Toggle share menu Advertisement Commentary: Saving Dover Forest and the plight of the Singapore urban planner Apart from incorporation consultation on conservation at the planning stage, Singapore’s urban planning should also engage stakeholders at the implementation stage, says IPS’ Woo Jun Jie. Composite picture of Dover forest and artists impression of future Ulu ...

Government will ‘proceed with care’ when developing near areas of rich biodiversity: Desmond Lee Toggle share menu Advertisement Government will ‘proceed with care’ when developing near areas of rich biodiversity: Desmond Lee Minister for National Development Desmond Lee at Dover Forest on Wednesday, Jan 27, 2021. (Photo: Facebook/Desmond Lee) 28 Jan 2021 07:57PM (Updated: 28 Jan 2021 08:13PM) Share this content Bookmark SINGAPORE: The Government aim...

The Straits Times Ministers assurance comes amid petition to save Dover Forest The 33ha Ulu Pandan estate, which includes Dover Forest (above), is home to at least 158 animal species and 120 plant species. National Development Minister Desmond Lee has said that some Build-To-Order flats to be launched this year would be in the estate in Queenstown. This would likely mean the forest would be replaced with housing.ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI https://str.sg/JK2F They can read the article in full after si...

The Straits Times All feedback on future of Dover Forest will be studied closely: Desmond Lee National Development Minister Desmond Lee and members of the nature community visited the forest site in Ulu Pandan on Jan 28, 2020.PHOTO: DESMOND LEE/FACEBOOK https://str.sg/JKBn They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read this article in full Sign up All done! This article is now fully available for you Read now Get unlimi...

There has been much attention on Dover Forest recently after media reports revealed that the 33ha patch of greenery is slated for housing development. An environmental baseline study was conducted in 2017 and made public last December so that members of the public can provide their feedback on it. The feedback window closed on Jan. 16, 2021 (last Saturday). Public outcry The forest, which has remained untouched for the past 40 years, is home to 120 species of plants and 158 species of birds, ma...