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HEAR WHAT OUR STAFF AND SCHOLARS HAVE TO SAY

“I joined MND as a fresh “I fi rst decided to become a “I fi nd myself asking these “I create and curate landscapes
graduate, starting my career in mechanical engineer because I questions – what opportunities in the Singapore Botanic
the Human Resource Section was inspired by Tony Stark, the and implications does our Gardens, the fi rst and only
before being rotated to the mechanic and genius engineer ageing population present? tropical botanic garden on the
Housing Division under MND’s behind Marvel’s Ironman. I Can redevelopment refresh UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
job rotation framework. In was fascinated by the process mature spaces and create a This involves understanding
my current role in HDB, I of designing and conceiving sense of place? How can we the native habitats of plants and
assist residents in matters ideas, and being able to apply meet the needs of our changing providing them with suitable
such as lease administration my knowledge to bring these demographics? I feel that these environmental conditions to
and housing fi nance. These ideas to life. My Scholarship questions are both meaningful thrive in the Gardens. Having
stints have given me a better has allowed me to be involved and exciting, and are begging a love for both people and
appreciation of our role in in making Singapore’s built to be answered. This is why I plants, it brings me much joy
developing Singapore; and environment more sustainable, applied for the HDB scholarship to create these landscapes and
knowing that I can improve liveable and effi cient!” to pursue Architecture at NUS.” then share with visitors about
the lives of residents keeps me the rare and exquisite plants we
WANG HAIYUN KOH JIE ZHI
going!” have conserved.”
Executive Engineer Architect
Policy & Rules Department, BCA Development and Procurement
JASMINE NEO Group, HDB LIM SIU ANN
Principal Estate Manager Manager, National Orchid Gardens,
HDB (on secondment from MND) Singapore Botanic Gardens

Join the

MND Family

and have

“Planning work requires “The Scholarship has provided
an appreciation and a hand in me with a platform to acquire
understanding of both the big knowledge at a broader, cross-
picture and the fi ner details. cultural level, and to be exposed
My Urban Studies course at shaping to the international standards
the University of Pennsylvania that I should aspire towards. It
exposed me to a myriad has made me a more confi dent
of urban issues that many Singapore horticulturist and encouraged
Singaporeans may take for me to always continue learning
granted, and honed my ability and honing my skills.“
to look at issues from a holistic today for
perspective. This has proven IRENE CHONG
Manager, Garden Operations
useful in my current work that Gardens by the Bay
involves long-term planning, tomorrow!
where issues are more complex
and challenging.“
TIMOTHY CHOW
Executive Planner
Development Control, West 2, URA

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