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SINGAPORE: In its efforts to get more people to enjoy Singapore’s water bodies, the national water agency, PUB, has introduced ‘Yoga by the Water’.
And as part of World Water Day celebrations, it also recognised the contributions of five Singaporeans, who fought water pollution and wastage.
Some 250 enthusiasts participated in the inaugural event to mark World Water Day at Upper Pierce Reservoir and it proved to be a hit.
PUB said that besides introducing new activities, it also wants the community to enjoy Singapore's water bodies in a responsible manner.
And being responsible was what got five Singaporeans honoured for raising red flags against water pollution and wastage through various media.
One such recipient is 44-year-old housewife, Tay Bee Hui who noticed bluish water being discharged from a drain opposite her house.
She said: "At that time, my thinking was this is not normal water. So I put the picture up on Xin.sg to raise awareness about water pollution."
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Amy Khor, said: "In terms of raising awareness about the importance of keeping our water clean, they have actually contributed significantly. We do appreciate such efforts.
“I think they are the extension - they are the eyes and ears for us on the ground. Obviously, we cannot be everywhere all the time, and therefore people like these who can contribute in terms of raising awareness, in terms of tip-off, it will help us in our aim to raise awareness about the important role of water, as well as the importance of keeping our water bodies clean."
The other recipients who clinched the award were Tan Keng Seng, Jeremy Chin, Yu Hin Mang and Teh Jen Lee. - CNA/vm
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