Perak Looks To Singapore On Environmental Preservation

Bernama 6 Jun 11;

LUMUT, June 6 (Bernama) -- Perak wants to share the experience and programme of Singapore's successful preservation of the greens and environment despite undergoing rapid development, said the Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

He said in line with the programme, all parties in Perak were required to give due consideration to environmental management especially on looking into creating greening needs in every development plan.

"The Singapore government has an effective and excellent management of the environment to ensure the sustainability of the eco-system," he told reporters after visiting the Botanical Gardens of Singapore in conjunction with a two-day working visit to the country from June 2 to 4.

He said these aspects of environmental management could help create awareness among the people and the authorities to preserve the forest in Perak well.

The Singapore Botanical Gardens at Fort Canning is now 150 years old and receives more than three million visitors each year.

He was also impressed with the development carried out at the garden and hoped it could be applied in Perak.

-- BERNAMA