Critically-endangered Sunda pangolins are native to Singapore and the region.
Globally, they are mainly threatened by illegal wildlife trade. However, roads rather than poachers are the biggest enemy of pangolins in Singapore.
There may be a record number of pangolin roadkills in Singapore this year due to a few possible reasons. However, experts are still optimistic about the future of pangolins in Singapore if we keep up with our conservation efforts.
The author is a journalist for Singapore-based sustainability publication Eco-Business during the week. He is a rescue volunteer for ACRES on weekends.
By Robin Hicks
A particularly large number of them have been killed on Singapore’s roads.
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Tripeyum founder Sharon Chan with her son. Photo courtesy of Sharon. Growing up, my parents had always had a restaurant business, so my passion for creating yummy things definitely stems from them, Chan tells blogTO.
June 03, 2021
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There’s no denying that the new Phase 2 Heightened Alert restrictions took many of us by surprise. With no dining-in permitted until mid-June, many eateries were forced to pivot to takeaway and deliveries overnight.
Inevitably, this has caused a significant drop in earnings for many independent F&B outlets. Though we can’t support them by making a reservation, ordering takeouts and sharing our favourite foods on social media are some of the ways we can keep them going.
Here, we check in with some of our favourite eateries to find out how they are coping with the new measures, and what they have in store for customers during this period.
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With a $23 billion global market for nonalcoholic/low-alcohol beverages, big beer makers and microbrewers alike are interested in tapping into the category. Sales are growing fastest in the United States, with consumers of all ages who want to enjoy high-quality, flavorful drinks while avoiding alcohol for health or religious reasons. LiberTech wants to give them all a reason to raise a glass for a toast. 2021 Y-Prize Winners (left to right): Lucy Sun, Sharon Chan, Iris Cai, and Fred Lu. (Image: Mack Institute)