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Reconciling Economic and Environmental Imperatives in Batam

By: Lee Poh Onn

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Reconciling Economic and Environmental Imperatives in Batam

By: Lee Poh Onn

Batam’s economic transformation has been accompanied by a marked degradation of its natural environment. Enforcement to protect the environment has often been inadequate on many fronts, exacerbated by population increases. Though regulations exist for the provision of public amenities like wastewater and sewerage treatment, existing facilities are run-down and ill-equipped to cope with the present demands. The capacity of reservoirs to meet the present demand for water is also strained because of the large population base, with illegal intrusion and squatters further threatening supplies. Economic and environmental imperatives can be reconciled if more emphasis and resources are put into enforcing regulations and protecting the environment.

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ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

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981481833X

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9789814818339

Prosperity or Predicament? Decoding Certification Challenges in Malaysia's Palm Oil Industry

By: Serina Rahman,Lee Poh Onn

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Prosperity or Predicament? Decoding Certification Challenges in Malaysia's Palm Oil Industry

By: Serina Rahman,Lee Poh Onn

Oil palm was brought to Malaysia from West Africa as part of British colonial agricultural development initiatives, but the refining of crude palm oil only began in the 1970s as part of the move by the Malaysian government to industrialize the country’s agrarian economy. Malaysia is the world’s second-largest producer of palm oil, after Indonesia. Both countries account for about 85 per cent of total exports. Incidentally, smallholders produce about 40 per cent of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia. The palm oil industry is mired in controversy. Global campaigns originating in Europe and the US have branded the crop the biggest cause of deforestation, with proposed bans to follow in December 2024. Certification has been proposed as the solution to address gaps in sustainability. Sabah is used as an illustrative case study of an effective approach for statewide certification using both the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) and Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) schemes.

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9815203355

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9789815203356

3rd ASEAN Reader

By: Ooi Kee Beng, Sanchita Basu Das, Terence Chong, Malcolm Cook, Cassey Lee and Michael Yeo Chai Ming

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3rd ASEAN Reader

By: Ooi Kee Beng, Sanchita Basu Das, Terence Chong, Malcolm Cook, Cassey Lee and Michael Yeo Chai Ming

Over the past two decades, ISEAS has compiled abridged articles that analyse key aspects of Southeast Asia's development and the ASEAN process. The ASEAN Reader was published in 1992 just as the Cold War ended, while The Second ASEAN Reader came in 2003 in the wake of the 1997 Asian crisis and the September 11 attacks in 2001. The past decade has not been spared its share of intense changes, with the rise of China and India bringing new challenges to the region's power equation, and the impact of the 2008 global financial crisis. Despite this, the momentum towards an integrated ASEAN community has been maintained. The articles in The Third ASEAN Reader study the trends and events of recent years, and discuss the immediate future of Southeast Asia.

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616

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Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.

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9814695068

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9789814695060

Pioneers of Singapore

Builders of a Better Tomorrow

By: Lee Chin Lim,Soon Onn Chan

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Pioneers of Singapore

Builders of a Better Tomorrow

By: Lee Chin Lim,Soon Onn Chan

We always hear the names Raffles or Farquhar whenever we discuss Singapore’s early history. But what of the many other pioneers who were just as important? What are their stories? Accompanied by lively, charming illustrations, Pioneers of Singapore brings you the accounts of thirty-five key figures in Singapore’s colonial history. Some of them include: - Who broke up one of the biggest communal riots in Singapore? - Who founded the first hospital in Singapore that was built entirely without help from the government? - Who produced the first comprehensive map of Singapore and designed most of its early buildings? Read on as our forefathers come to life with the help of comic artist Alan Bay (Once Upon a Singapore… Traders)’s beautiful artwork, as the 2004 bestseller returns in an all-new coloured edition!

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226

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ASIAPAC BOOKS

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9811706999

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9789811706998

Golden Dragon and Purple Phoenix

The Chinese and Their Multi-ethnic Descendants in Southeast Asia

By: Khoon Choy Lee

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The Chinese and Their Multi-ethnic Descendants in Southeast Asia

By: Khoon Choy Lee

This book addresses the impact of intermarriage between Chinese immigrants and the natives, specifically the intermingling of blood and the offspring from such unions, and the influence they wielded on the society and environment they chose to live in. It also covers how some rose to high positions and their contributions to their societies, and how some openly declared their pride in their ancestry, while others have forgotten their heritage and have dissociated themselves.

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World Scientific

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9814383449

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9789814383448

Retrospect On The Dust-laden History, A: The Past And Present Of Tekong Island In Singapore

By: Poh Seng Chen,Leong Sze Lee

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Retrospect On The Dust-laden History, A: The Past And Present Of Tekong Island In Singapore

By: Poh Seng Chen,Leong Sze Lee

Chen Poh Seng's great grandfather lived in Pulau Tekong, his 50-over cousins were born and educated there. He lived in Changi Point which is 30 minutes away by ferry.Lee Leong Sze is a Malaysian, graduated from the Department of History, National Chong Hsing University, Taiwan, obtained PhD in Singapore. Two researchers met in August 2005. They shared the same interest in studying the history of Pulau Tekong. During the study, they had full support and encouragement from former residents.The book describes how Pulau Tekong Island developed during the early 20th century. It describes where the ethnic groups came from, how they settled down, worked and lived together, and the relationship among different ethnic groups, like the Malay and Chinese (including Hakka and Chouchouese) over the years. Finally, the book finds out how and why the villages vanished. The final chapter outlines the outstanding citizens from Pulau Tekong and reviews how they merged with the main stream of Singapore society after leaving the offshore island.

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World Scientific

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9814397113

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9789814397117

Prosperity or Predicament? Decoding Certification Challenges in Malaysia's Palm Oil Industry

By: Serina Rahman,Lee Poh Onn

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Prosperity or Predicament? Decoding Certification Challenges in Malaysia's Palm Oil Industry

By: Serina Rahman,Lee Poh Onn

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ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

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Reconciling Economic and Environmental Imperatives in Batam

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Reconciling Economic and Environmental Imperatives in Batam

Reconciling Economic and Environmental Imperatives in Batam

Prosperity or Predicament? Decoding Certification Challenges in Malaysia's Palm Oil Industry

Prosperity or Predicament? Decoding Certification Challenges in Malaysia's Palm Oil Industry

3rd ASEAN Reader

3rd ASEAN Reader

Pioneers of Singapore

Pioneers of Singapore

Golden Dragon and Purple Phoenix

Golden Dragon and Purple Phoenix

Retrospect On The Dust-laden History, A: The Past And Present Of Tekong Island In Singapore

Retrospect On The Dust-laden History, A: The Past And Present Of Tekong Island In Singapore

Prosperity or Predicament? Decoding Certification Challenges in Malaysia's Palm Oil Industry

Prosperity or Predicament? Decoding Certification Challenges in Malaysia's Palm Oil Industry

Reconciling Economic and Environmental Imperatives in Batam

Reconciling Economic and Environmental Imperatives in Batam

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