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National Library Singapore Digital Collection by Subject- Nature and Environment 2024

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National Library Board CSV catalogue of digital materials from the National Library Singapore collections under the Nature and Environment subject, with identifiers, titles, creators, and related metadata covering late 2024 into 2025. Items may carry multiple subject tags. Historians and environmental researchers explore NLB digitised heritage; enquiries: [email protected].

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This dataset is a list of digital materials from the collections of the National Library, Singapore, with the subject of Nature and Environment. Please note that each item in the dataset might be categorised under more than one subject, depending on its content. For enquiries, please email [email protected]

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Identifier Uri Identifier Uuid Title Alternative Creator Creator People Creator People Cn Creator Orgs Creator Orgs Cn Creator Lcna Contributor Contributor People Contributor People Cn Contributor Orgs Contributor Orgs Cn Contributor Lcna Digital Publisher Original Publisher Date Created Has Part Uuid Description Abstract Table Of Contents Subject Lcsh Subject Singheritage Language Ispartof Collection Nlb Type Rights Access Rights
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0184286b-232a-4a89-9db0-5ad0982d7c25 0184286b-232a-4a89-9db0-5ad0982d7c25 Flame of the Forest NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 11/3/2004 NA NA Flame of the Forest (scientific name Delonix regia), introduced into Singapore during the first half of the 19th century, belongs to the bean family Fabaceae and subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It is planted as a shade tree in parks and open spaces due to its broadly-spreading crown, and is an ornamental species recognised for its exuberant scarlet flowers. [Flame of the Forest] -- Origin and distribution -- Description -- Usage -- Variant names -- References. Trees--Singapore|Royal poinciana--Singapore|Delonix--Singapore Plants {18336144} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=036310ef-ab08-4555-8c49-5b6358d790eb 036310ef-ab08-4555-8c49-5b6358d790eb Pak Choi Chinese celery cabbage, Chinese white cabbage, mustard cabbage Tan, Bonny NA NA NA NA NA Tan, Bonny NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 27/10/1999 0:00 NA NA Pak choi (Brasica rapa var chinensis) is a leafy vegetable that originated from south China. It is appreciated for its versatility as the whole plant is edible and can be cooked in many ways. [Pak Choi] -- Origins -- Description -- Uses -- Variant names -- References. Bok choy|Vegetables, Chinese|Cooking (Vegetables)|Cooking, Chinese Plants {18336144} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126} Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=04f39d4a-99cd-43f1-bfc3-afa3b24edd96 04f39d4a-99cd-43f1-bfc3-afa3b24edd96 Public Utilities Board NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 4/3/2020 NA NA PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, formerly known as the Public Utilities Board (PUB), is a statutory board under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR). Its mission is to ensure an efficient, adequate and sustainable supply of water in Singapore. Besides being responsible for the collection, production, distribution and reclamation of water, it seeks to ensure that Singapore’s water consumption is sustainable in the long run. [Public Utilities Board] -- Background -- Centralised utilities provider (1963–95) -- Water authority and regulator of electricity and gas industries (1995–2001) -- Singapore’s national water agency (from 2001) -- References -- Further resources Singapore. Public Utilities Board|Water-supply--Singapore|Water-supply--Singapore--History Domestic policy (Water Resource Management) {18336186}|Government agencies {18336197} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} All rights reserved. National Library Board Singapore, 2020 The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=053ac148-c51c-425c-a960-46cc253b5349 053ac148-c51c-425c-a960-46cc253b5349 Buah keluak NA Tan, Bonny|Chua, Alvin NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 16/12/2014 NA NA The buah keluak (Pangium edule) tree is indigenous to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, and is known as kepayang and kluwek in the first two countries respectively. The seeds of the buah keluak fruit are used in Malay, Indonesian and Peranakan (Straits Chinese) cooking, after various processes of underground fermentation, soaking and cooking to leach the seeds of poisonous hydrocyanic acid. [Buah keluak] -- Description -- Preparation of buah keluak as food -- Other uses -- Variant names -- References NA Nature and Environment {18486470}|Plants {18336144} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=05837c59-e669-4f77-94e9-1ac5b2da13e1 05837c59-e669-4f77-94e9-1ac5b2da13e1 Jackfruit NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Tan, Bonny NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 27/4/1999 NA NA Said to be the largest fruit in the world, the jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is an indigenous fruit tree of South India which is popular in the Southeast Asian region. The jackfruit’s appearance is similar to that of the cempedak, a fruit that also belongs to the Moraceae family. The jackfruit tree has a variety of uses. [Jackfruit] -- Description -- Usage and potential -- Variant names -- References. Artocarpus--Southeast Asia|Tropical fruit--Southeast Asia Plants {18336144} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0c96eac2-2c65-4d1b-81b2-bf49eb626175 0c96eac2-2c65-4d1b-81b2-bf49eb626175 Bukit Timah Nature Reserve NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Editor:Lim, Fiona NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 20/11/2015 ba472531-cdee-44e3-8c66-31ff0ecc47f0 NA Bukit Timah Nature Reserve encompasses the slopes and summit of Singapore’s highest hill, Bukit Timah, which is 162.5 m above sea level. The 163-hectare nature reserve, which is protected under the Parks and Trees Act 2005, contains the largest primary forest in Singapore. Forty percent of the local flora and fauna can be found in the reserve. It was officially declared an ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Heritage Park on 18 October 2011. [Bukit Timah Nature Reserve] -- Origin of name -- Establishment of the nature reserve -- Economic versus ecological value -- Construction of infrastructure -- Flora and fauna -- References -- Further resources. National parks and reserves--Singapore--Bukit Timah Nature and Environment {18486470}|Nature Reserves {18487335} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0d053f59-d9c1-4619-8a29-fc8bcb959d67 0d053f59-d9c1-4619-8a29-fc8bcb959d67 Ginger NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 25/10/2022 NA NA The ginger order Zingiberales has nearly 3,000 species under its eight related plant families: ginger (Zingiberaceae), canna (Cannaceae), spiral ginger (Costaceae), heliconias (Heliconiaceae), orchidanthas (Lowiaceae), prayer plant (Marantaceae), bananas (Musaceae) and bird-of-paradise (Strelitziaceae). Ginger plants flourish in the equatorial zone and may also survive up to altitudes of over 5,000 m. It is used in cooking, medicine and beauty products. [Ginger] -- Records and studies -- Important spice crops -- Ginger Garden -- Author -- References Ginger--Therapeutic use|Ginger--Miscellanea|Naturopathy Nature and Environment {18486470} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2021. The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1473095b-ceb1-460e-9f12-d4b8357743be 1473095b-ceb1-460e-9f12-d4b8357743be Punggol Zoo NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Editor:Han, Jamie|Editor:Lim, Fiona NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 14/3/2016 NA NA Punggol Zoo was Singapore’s first full-size public zoo and bird park, and the first to be known as the Singapore Zoo. It was established in 1928 by William Lawrence Soma Basapa (b. 1893–d. 1943) on Punggol Road to accommodate his growing private collection of animals and birds. During the pre-war period, the zoo was a major attraction that was frequented by both locals and foreigners. The zoo was forcibly closed down by the British authorities in 1942 in anticipation of the Japanese invasion of Singapore. Following the end of the Japanese Occupation (1942–45), the zoo’s compound was used as a storage area for Japanese munitions. The land was eventually sold to a private investor in 1948. [Punggol Zoo] -- Beginnings and early years -- Development -- Description -- Donations to the Raffles Museum -- Closure -- References -- Further resources. Zoos--Singapore Streets and Places {18336099}|Nature and Environment {18486470} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=15128515-2d3e-4ce0-b284-2740fa75a524 15128515-2d3e-4ce0-b284-2740fa75a524 Black-naped tern NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Chew, Valerie NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 8/2/2006 0:00 NA NA The black-naped tern (Sterna sumatrana) is a slender white bird found in rocky islets near the Singapore coast. It was one of the bird species identified and named by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1822. Its species name, sumatrana, describes where Raffles collected the specimen during his naturalist voyages – the island of Sumatra. The bird was featured on the S$1 “Bird Series” currency notes issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore between 1976 and 1984. It also appeared on 15-cent definitive postage stamps placed on sale on 9 November 1966. In 2001, the black-naped tern made another appearance on CashCards issued by the Singapore Mint to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the currency notes. [Black-naped tern] -- Description -- Reproduction -- Diet -- Distribution and habitat -- Conservation -- Variant names -- References -- Further resources Sterna--Singapore|Birds in numismatics|Birds on postage stamps Wildlife {18486471} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=18cbc690-7a46-457e-89fe-62585acc5889 18cbc690-7a46-457e-89fe-62585acc5889 Runaway elephants NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Tan, Bonny NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 30/3/2004 NA NA For about a week in early June 1990, Singaporeans were captivated by media reports of runaway elephants on Pulau Tekong. This was reportedly the first time in recent history that elephants had swum across the Johor Straits to Tekong, an island used by the Singapore Armed Forces for military training. The wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) were first sighted by national servicemen on 29 May 1990. With the collaboration and co-operation of the Singapore and Malaysian governments, the Singapore Zoo, Malaysian wildlife authorities and Tekong army personnel, the bull elephants were captured about a week later on 7 June 1990. [Runaway elephants] -- Description -- Timeline -- References. Captive elephants--Singapore Events {18455339}|Wildlife {18486471} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=19f989c8-6334-4912-ae59-0c464ad557c9 19f989c8-6334-4912-ae59-0c464ad557c9 Mango NA Dass, Annalisa NA NA NA NA NA Tan, Bonny NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 3/5/1999 NA NA The cultivated mango (Mangifera indica Linn.) originated in the Indo-Burma region, and it has been grown in India for the last 6,000 years. It is an important commercial crop not only in India, but also in Southeast Asian countries such as the Philippines, Thailand, Burma, Indonesia and Malaysia, as well as Sri Lanka. The mango is a common dessert fruit in Asia. Dozens of varieties exist, with Thailand’s Tong Dum being one of the more popular kinds. The mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh. The tree plays an important role in rituals and religious ceremonies in South and Southeast Asia, while mango leaves are used to decorate homes during weddings and celebrations. [Mango] -- Overview -- Description -- Usage and potential -- Variant names -- References. Mango--Southeast Asia|Tropical fruit--Southeast Asia Plants {18336144} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
NA 3c635a6c-25c4-466f-b666-28b05bb721ca Mangroves of Singapore NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Web page which provides links to information resources on mangroves in Singapore, links to other mangrove sites in Singapore, as well as on-line guides to nature in Singapore. NA Mangrove ecology--Singapore|Wetland conservation--Singapore Nature and Environment {18486470} eng NLB Collections>>LKCRL Collections>>Science & Technology Collection|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection Website {18335747} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1e449a74-8640-4a47-8c99-c8ca1981df40 1e449a74-8640-4a47-8c99-c8ca1981df40 Singapore Zoo NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 26/7/2014 9ea9ccc5-fa3f-4e21-8bfa-467990ea5430 NA The Singapore Zoo (formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens) was opened in 1973 with a modest collection of about 300 animals from some 70 species. Situated on the promontory of the Seletar Reservoir, the zoo adopts an “open concept” in which the animals are housed in open enclosures landscaped to resemble their natural habitats. The zoo currently receives over 1.7 million visitors each year, and is now home to over 2,800 animals representing more than 300 species, of which 26 percent are threatened. The zoo has scored a number of successes in the breeding of critically endangered species and has, over time, established itself as one of the best rainforest zoos in the world. [Singapore Zoo] -- Background -- Official opening -- Developments -- Animal attractions and theme-based zones -- Wildlife conservation and research -- Education and outreach -- A world-class zoo and premier tourist attraction -- Address -- Unofficial name -- Timeline -- Awards and accolades -- References. Zoos--Singapore|Singapore Zoo Streets and Places {18336099}|Nature and Environment {18486470}|Places of interest {18455236}|Wildlife {18486471} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126} Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=21837345-389f-4856-a82d-a5415c7bb55b 21837345-389f-4856-a82d-a5415c7bb55b Clean-up of Singapore River and Kallang Basin NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Author:Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore|Author:Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore NA NA NA NA Author:Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore National Library Board Singapore NA 21/5/2019 NA NA The clean-up of Singapore River and Kallang Basin took place largely between 1977 and 1987. Besides the physical cleaning of the heavily polluted rivers, the massive exercise also involved the removal of various sources of pollution, the provision of proper sewage infrastructure and new facilities for resettled residents and businesses, and the implementation of anti-pollution measures to minimise future pollution. [Clean-up of Singapore River and Kallang Basin] -- Background -- Early clean-up efforts -- The 10-year target -- The clean-up operation -- Completion of the clean-up -- References -- Further resources Water--Pollution--Singapore--Singapore River|Water--Pollution--Singapore--Kallang Basin|Water--Pollution--Government policy--Singapore Nature and Environment {18486470}|Environmental policy {18336488}|Rivers {18336509} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2a03daf2-006e-4412-957b-c800505dc129 2a03daf2-006e-4412-957b-c800505dc129 Chek Jawa NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 16/10/2014 NA NA Chek Jawa is an intertidal flat located at the remote easternmost tip of Pulau Ubin, one of Singapore’s offshore islands. Although only about a square kilometre in size, Chek Jawa comrpises six distinct ecological habitats, each supporting a unique ecosystem of wildlife. In 2002, reclamation of the area was slated to start, but was deferred following a strong campaign mounted by nature lovers and conservationists. [Chek Jawa] -- Ecology and biodiversity -- Discovery of Chek Jawa -- Reclamation controversy -- Deferment of reclamation -- Regulating visitors --Suspension of tours and reopening --Recent developments -- References -- Further resources. Chek Jawa (Singapore)|Capes (Coasts)--Singapore Nature and Environment {18486470}|Nature conservation {18336476}|Streets and Places {18336099} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2b760d0a-a015-43a2-86ed-28b435822006 2b760d0a-a015-43a2-86ed-28b435822006 Mangrove NA Nureza Ahmad NA NA NA NA NA Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 11/3/2004 NA NA Mangroves are a group of shrub and tree species that live along shores, rivers and estuaries in the tropics and subtropics. Mangroves are resilient. They are able to withstand the brunt of flooding, ocean-borne storms and hurricanes. They also have the ability to survive in conditions ranging from muddy soil to coral rock, as well as in water up to 100 times saltier than what most other plants can tolerate. [Mangrove] -- Background -- Biology -- The mangrove ecosystem -- Economic value -- Conservation efforts -- References. Mangrove plants--Singapore|Mangrove swamps--Singapore Plants {18336144} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3018287e-5646-4a13-bf02-20bd461e76cf 3018287e-5646-4a13-bf02-20bd461e76cf Henry Nicholas Ridley NA NA Cornelius, Vernon {18486743} NA NA NA NA Pak, Peter Yew Guan NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 29/3/2001 NA NA Henry Nicholas Ridley (CMG) (FRS) (b. 10 December 1855, West Harling, Norfolk, England–d. 24 October 1956, Kew, Surrey, England) is the first director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens from 1888 to 1912. Ridley is also known as the “father of the rubber industry”, and inventor of the “herring-bone” rubber-tapping technique to tap the rubber trees for latex at regular intervals without harming them. Ridley retired from Singapore and spent the rest of his life back in England. He died on 24 October 1956 just a few months before his 101st birthday. [Henry Nicholas Ridley] -- Early life -- Education -- Early work: Britain -- Singapore -- "Father of the rubber industry "in Malaya -- Retirement -- Achievements -- Publications -- Ridley's centenary -- Death -- References. Botanical garden directors--Singapore|Botanic Gardens (Singapore)|Rubber industry and trade--Malaysia--Malaya--History|Ridley, H. N. (Henry Nicholas), 1855-1956 Personalities {18336114}|Nature and Environment {18486470}|Colonial administrators {18336119} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126} Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=31a00307-ba27-4490-a422-7d598399b226 31a00307-ba27-4490-a422-7d598399b226 Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum NA Chua, Alvin NA NA NA NA NA Tan, Joanna Hwang Soo NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 6/7/2010 NA NA Located at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) was formerly known as Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research (RMBR). Serving as a biodiversity museum, it houses the Zoological Reference Collection – which was known originally as the Raffles Collection, and the collection of the NUS Herbarium. The museum is open to the public and researchers. [Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum] -- Background -- Post-war developments -- Removal from the National Museum -- In cold storage -- Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research -- Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum -- Collections -- Research -- Public gallery and education -- Toddycats! programme -- References. Zoological museums--Singapore|Natural history museums--Singapore|Biodiversity--Southeast Asia--Research|Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Organisations {18455234}|Wildlife {18486471}|Plants {18336144} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126} Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-18/issue-1/apr-to-jun-2022/singapore-orchid-diplomacy 348e9b3b-01be-43c9-a865-2c255fccde0c Flower power: Singapore’s orchid diplomacy NA Rebecca Tan NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Singapore’s diplomatic efforts may take several forms, including naming orchid hybrids after foreign dignitaries. Rebecca Tan tells us more. NA Orchid culture--Singapore|Cultural diplomacy--Singapore|Singapore--Foreign relations International relations {18486588}|Plants {18336144} eng NLB Collections>>Index to Singapore Information {16145204}|NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172} Article {18335714} NA NA
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3536d59e-7b8e-4712-b43d-a7119d0a7431 3536d59e-7b8e-4712-b43d-a7119d0a7431 Starfruit NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Tan, Bonny NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 3/2/1999 NA NA Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola), or Carambola, is a tropical fruit native to the Malayan archipelago and belongs to the family Oxalidaceae. With its sweet-sour taste, the starfruit is a popular fruit in Singapore, most often eaten raw. The starfruit displays a star shape when cut, thus its popular name. [Starfruit] -- Origins and distribution -- Description -- Usage and potential -- Variant names -- References. Tropical fruit--Southeast Asia|Carambola--Southeast Asia Plants {18336144} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=385bbadd-2c16-47e4-ba0d-a59411893d37 385bbadd-2c16-47e4-ba0d-a59411893d37 Bidadari Cemetery NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 15/7/2015 2d803d94-a321-4973-81c7-debebae4f4b7 NA Bidadari Cemetery was located at the base of Mount Vernon and bounded by Bartley Road and Upper Serangoon Road. It served the Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Sinhalese communities. Bidadari was the main Christian cemetery of Singapore from its official opening in 1908 until its closure in 1972. Exhumation took place between 2001 and 2006 to make way for housing developments and public works. Subsequently, a memorial park was created at Mount Vernon to conserve the tombstones of prominent persons who had been interred at Bidadari. [Bidadari Cemetery] -- History -- Layout -- Burials -- Exhumation and redevelopment -- Memorial -- References -- Further resources. Cemeteries--Singapore|Historic sites--Singapore|Hospitals--Singapore|Singapore--History--1867-1942 Streets and Places {18336099}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Nature and Environment {18486470}|Historic buildings {18336510}|Religious buildings {18337109} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=39e25717-5636-404f-82f5-13fcab44af4d 39e25717-5636-404f-82f5-13fcab44af4d Marine Fisheries Research Department NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Tan, Bonny NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 8/8/2002 NA NA First mooted by the Director of Fisheries in 1950, the Marine Fisheries Research Department (MFRD) was established in 1969. It was located at Changi Fisheries Complex at Changi Point before moving to Lim Chu Kang Agri-Bio Park in 1999. It is currently situated in the Marine Aquaculture Centre on St John’s Island. [Marine Fisheries Research Department] -- Selected publications -- References -- Further resources. Marine resources--Government policy|Fisheries--Singapore|Fishery processing--Singapore Wildlife {18486471}|Politics and Government {18336134} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126} Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3b1b8159-06f8-402c-ad3f-ded31becac39 3b1b8159-06f8-402c-ad3f-ded31becac39 Mandarin orange NA Thulaja, Naidu Ratnala NA NA NA NA NA Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 3/2/1999 NA NA The Mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) is a tropical and sub-tropical tree belonging to the family Rutaceae. Associated with good fortune by the Chinese, it is a features prominently in local Chinese New Year celebrations. The fruit is high in Vitamin C and its juice is a popular drink. [Mandarin Orange] -- Origin and distribution -- Description -- Usage and potential -- Variant Names -- References. Mandarin orange|Citrus fruits|Chinese--Social life and customs|Chinese New Year Ethnic foods {18336133}|Plants {18336144} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3bb857f0-7a09-48f8-8fe8-5bc420e9332d 3bb857f0-7a09-48f8-8fe8-5bc420e9332d Pulau Brani NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Tan, Bonny NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 2/2/2000 703394ea-5f48-4b79-b79e-be830be09ece NA Pulau Brani, which means “isle of the brave” in Malay, is an island situated at the south of Singapore’s Central Region. It was once home to the Orang Laut. For a while, the island had a brick kiln, a coal depot, a tin smelting plant and a ship-repairing dock. For many years, it was also a British naval base and later a facility of the Republic of Singapore Navy. [Pulau Brani] -- Early developments -- World War II and after -- Recent developments -- Variant names -- References. Islands--Singapore|Urbanization--Singapore|Brani Island (Singapore) Streets and Places {18336099}|Geography and Travels {18486573}|Nature and Environment {18486470}|Singapore offshore islands {18486578} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126} Article {18335714} NA The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3c7cf415-79a6-490d-9895-9de5549dd9d6 3c7cf415-79a6-490d-9895-9de5549dd9d6 National Orchid Garden NA Nureza Ahmad NA NA NA NA NA Tan, Joanna Hwang Soo NA NA NA NA NA National Library Board Singapore NA 14/2/2011 36f6ffa3-c793-49c9-9e40-5397b472894e NA The National Orchid Garden (NOG) is located in the Central Core of the Singapore Botanic Gardens at 1 Cluny Road. Officially opened on 20 October 1995 by Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew, it has one of the largest and most comprehensive orchid displays in Asia. Its attractions include colour-themed orchid displays, a cool house simulating a tropical montane environment, a bromeliad collection, and a specially created hybrids collection named after visiting Heads of State, dignitaries, VIPs, organisations and occasions. [National Orchid Garden] -- History -- Description -- References -- Further resources. Orchid culture--Singapore|Botanical gardens--Singapore Plants {18336144} eng NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia Article {18335714} All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2011. The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.

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