This will help to extend Semakau Landfill’s lifespan beyond 2035, when it is estimated to reach capacity. Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles. In 2011, she was appointed Senior Minister of State in the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and in August 2012, assumed the role of Second Minister. On 25 July 2020, the Ministry was renamed to Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment. "Sometimes operators, if they're too busy, may overlook simple things like that. Ms Fu noted that this is not just about cleaning frequency or the number of cleaners available. In her Facebook post, Minister Fu also thanked outgoing Minister Masagos Zulkifli, who will be heading the Ministry of Social and Family Development, as well as previous Environment Ministers for their contributions. Melissa Low is a Research Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore. Minister Grace Fu is the 12th minister to take over this portfolio, and is the first female minister in Singapore to be in charge of the sustainability and environment portfolio. In 2019, the Ministry pushed for a Year Towards Zero Waste and launched the country’s inaugural Zero Waste Masterplan which maps out Singapore’s key strategies to build a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-resilient nation. She was put in charge of the Municipal Services Office in 2014. In the coming months, the National Environment Agency (NEA) will be convening a new Citizens’ Workgroup to address the excessive consumption of disposables in Singapore. MSE began in 1972 as the Ministry of Environment, which took on pollution control, sewage management and environmental health protection. By clicking subscribe, I agree to receive news updates and promotional material from Mediacorp and Mediacorp's partners. It looks like the email address you entered is not valid. In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content, Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months*, Bad habits die hard for diners at hawker centres despite clean drive amid Covid-19, More coffee shop chains to work with Public Hygiene Council to enhance hygiene standards, Parliament: Mandatory cleaning standards for hawker centres, schools and eldercare centres from next year, Coronavirus: 5 good personal hygiene practices to keep the virus at bay, MINISTRY OF SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. "These are all trade-offs, and there is no right or wrong, but a spectrum. So we're looking at possibly childcare centres, eldercare facilities … we hope to get something done quite soon.". Because our cleaners are getting on in their age, and we need to rely less on foreign cleaners.". View Singapore Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, including Executives & Employees and Paths ... Singapore Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment Singapore Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment Overview.