On 26 November 2025, a massive fire broke out at a residential high-rise in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. This incident is a reminder that fire risks exist at every stage of a building’s lifecycle from construction to occupancy and renovation. The WSH Council urges all companies to prioritise fire safety and implement proper preventive measures to reduce the risk of such outbreaks. Learn more about measures to prevent fire incidents here.

The media release outlines MSE’s key plans for COS 2024, with 2024 designated as the Year of Public Hygiene. It highlights efforts to improve cleanliness, strengthen food safety, enhance environmental protection, and advance Singapore’s long-term sustainability goals, including climate resilience and resource efficiency.

Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS), in collaboration with the National Environment Agency (NEA), NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB), and Republic Polytechnic (RP), is introducing a new Zero Waste Manager course in 2024. This course aims to equip companies and organizations with the necessary tools to minimize waste generation. By embracing this course, businesses can enhance their resource efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate their corporate social responsibility efforts.

Singapore’s inaugural Zero Waste Masterplan maps out Singapore’s key strategies to build a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-resilient nation. This includes adopting a circular economy approach to waste and resource management practices, and shifting towards more sustainable production and consumption. The Government aims to improve Singapore's overall recycling rate by 2030. The inaugural Zero Waste Masterplan was launched in 2019, and set an additional target to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill each day by 30% by 2030.

Key Highlights of Singapore's Overall Waste and Recycling Statistics 2013 - 2023 (NEA)