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Sat 28 Jun 1215 hrs UTC | Mon 30 Jun 1220 hrs UTC | Wed 02 Jul 1110 hrs UTC
The Importance of Water Self-Sufficiency
Singapore has achieved considerable success in its quest to be self sufficient in water. This, according to Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew who was speaking at the inaugural Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize ceremony this week. Why should countries strive to be self sufficient in water? And how has technology helped Singapore in this quest? Melanie Yip finds out.
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Sat 28 Jun 1335 hrs UTC | Tue 01 Jul 1235 hrs UTC | Wed 02 Jul 1125 hrs UTC
Fishermens' Fears
The Wakatobi District Government in Indonesia has decided to zone the National Park to prevent the further reduction of areas for spawning fish. This has created areas that can be used for fishing and those which cannot. Fishermen from the Bajo ethnic group fear the decision will affect their livelihood. Melanie Yip elaborates.
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