The Straits Times, 05 June 2009
Our treasure
http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Story/STIStory_386066.html

'NHB should not delegate to NUS the duty of conserving and showcasing our
natural history heritage.'

MS JANE LIM: 'The National Heritage Board (NHB) should strongly consider a
Singapore Museum of Natural History in planning to build new museums in the
Civic District. The museum districts in Washington and London have immensely
popular museums of natural history. NHB can work in partnership with the
National University of Singapore (NUS) so the public can easily access our
valuable heritage.

It should not delegate to NUS the duty of conserving and showcasing our
natural history heritage. I have fond childhood memories of the flora and
fauna exhibits at the old National Museum of Singapore. Our kids should grow
up knowing the natural beauty of our urban city state.'

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The Straits Times, 05 June 2009
Plans to expand museum at NUS
http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Story/STIStory_386075.html

I REFER to Mr Jaya Kumar Narayanan's letter on Tuesday, 'Museum needs more
space, better access' and would like to thank him for his positive comments
on the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research at the National University of
Singapore.
Held on May 24, the recent International Museum Day organised by the
National Heritage Board provided the museum with a rare opportunity to share
our extensive research collection of flora and fauna with the public. The
response was overwhelming - the museum hosted some 3,000 visitors that day.
This was a record turnout in one day and the museum's staff and resources
were stretched thin. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

The university recognises that the museum serves as a valuable resource for
biodiversity research and helps to generate interest among the public on
important issues of ecology, conservation and the environment we live in. To
give the museum the opportunity to expand, there are plans for a new
building that could house the museum, together with other teaching and
research laboratories at the Faculty of Science. We hope to address the
issues of accessibility and space in the near future, so more people can
enjoy and appreciate Singapore's rich natural heritage at the museum.

Professor Peter Ng
Director, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research
National University of Singapore


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