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Looking the far side
Biodiversity Conservation Efforts in Singapore
Listen to an oral history interview with Professor Tan Wee Hin, Leo as he shares the richness of Singapore’s bio-diversity in its waters and his involvement to conserver Labrador Park.
Source: Oral history interview with Prof. Tan Wee Hin, Leo by Patricia Lee, 2004, 002204/2 [transcript available]. courtesy of the National Archives of Singapore.
Wildlife and Nature
As seen from the photographs of wildlife and the natural environment of the early 20th century Malay Peninsula, the broad terrain of the forest habitat is vaguely recognizable. Great species diversity is characteristic of Peninsular Malaysia, especially of the lowland forests. In recent decades, however, land clearance for agriculture, selective logging, hunting and collecting, and pollution of water bodies have taken a heavy toll of the region's fauna.
Conservation efforts, pursued on an ad hoc basis, faces challenges such as funding and availability of trained personnel. Environmental awareness is growing and needs to work in tandem with the efforts of the Federal and State authorities. Source: On the Declining Fauna of Peninsular Malaysia in the Post-Colonial Period.
(Left) A photo of a baby orangutan, Simalur, west coast Sumatra, early 20th century (2008-06364).
Source: Asian Civilisations Museum.
