Captivated by a jellyfish at Resort World Sentosa’s S.E.A Aquarium. Fascination with marine life is stirring in Singapore as residents slowly awaken to a pantheon of marine fauna in local waters. Photo by Max, a Singaporean photography enthusiast. More of Max’s work can be viewed here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32056890@N07
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Photo: Courtesy of National Parks Board
From birds and mammals to tropical plants and marine life, Singapore remains home to flora and fauna of uncommonly rich biodiversity, driven by passionate efforts toward sustainability by individuals and organisations.
GRASS AND GREEN AMIDST GLASS AND STEEL Far from being sterile, Singapore has wilderness wonders that surprise.
WILD STRIDES Keeping international endangered species alive right here.
WINGS OF CHANGE How birds colour our fast-changing environment.
TRUE BLUES Local pioneers who have pushed for marine conservation.
GREEN SNAPSHOTS A portrait of Singapore’s wild imprint.
DEFINING MOMENT
Cassie Lim on the things that matter.
Linda Loo finds a raw cure to life.
Miguel Antonio discovers a gift to be shared.
Christopher James learns the value of sincere appreciation.
10 QUESTIONS
SHAPING CURIOUS MINDS
Tan Chorh Chuan on instilling curiosity and a can-do
adaptability in students.
FEATURE
INSPIRATIONS FOR A BETTER WORLD
Three thought leaders, three thoughts to take into the new year.
THE MAN WHO LOVED SINGAPORE
Remembering Karel van Kleef who, in 1930, bequeathed his entire estate worth almost S$9 million today to Singapore. *ONLINE EXCLUSIVE* Read the original article published in The Singapore Free Press in 1955 when the Aquarium was first opened to the public.
Singapore’s comedians speak from the lighter side of life.
DISCOVERY
Sustainable Living Lab is focused on tackling challenges from the ground up.
SYMBOLS AND SECRETS
Festive decor’s modern looks belie ancient meanings.
EXCHANGES
THE ART OF CONFLICT
Contrasting cultures fuel the art of photographer Angie Tanand painter Gregory Burns.
INSIGHTS
THE GOOD FIGHT
A daredevil drug rehabilitation volunteer receives one of SIF’s inaugural awards for outstanding volunteer service.
INFLUENCERS
THE POTTER’S TOUCH
Iskandar Jalil on a life shaped by passion for pottery.
FLIPSIDE
CAN SINGAPOREANS HANDLE FAILURE?
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
Late January holds an important date in Singapore’s history — 29th January 1819 — when Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles arrived on Singapore’s doorstep, met the local chief and negotiated a treaty that would forever change the sleepy village.
Hi SIF Team.
I received the revamped edition of SIF Magazine today and absolutely loved it. Great work. I read it from cover to cover.
I am visiting Singapore in December 2012 and reading the publication today has got me excited to visit your beautiful country again. I lived there in 1972 – 75 in Sembawang as my father was working there in the Australian Army at Terror Barracks. I have been back many times. Your magazine wrote an article on our Homecoming in 2008. The ANZMilitary BRATS of Singapore.
Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next edition.
Regards
Gabby Brook
Australia
Dear All,
I so liked the cover photograph of the latest issue of SINGAPORE I decided to frame it. At first, I was a bit irritated by the cut-out of the letter ‘O’. Then it occurred to me to fill it in with our national colour. It looks quite good in the red hallway where I work and where I have a gallery of family pictures. So it’s not exactly the red dot, but it’s a red globe! The Nathan Hayag picture was a fond but also sad reminder – fond because it was very much the way I remember Chinatown, and because it was the social milieu of my family, sad because my aged father is now so old and declining in health he seldom ventures out and can no longer take part in such social activities…
I have been a subscriber of SINGAPORE for as long as it has been published, I think. It’s been more than 20 years since I have lived abroad and SINGAPORE has followed at least three changes of address. I didn’t dislike the old look but of course your new incarnation is glossier and glitzier and the focus on personalities makes for a lively read. I also appreciated the Water story – too often, too many of us take for granted the availability of clean water.
Do keep up the good work.
Warm regards,
Ming E. Wong (Ms)
Frankfurt, Germany