FIRESIDE CHAT | Singapore’s Agricultural Heritage: Past to Present

What can Singapore’s agricultural past tell us about the country we know today — and the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead?

Join Dr Vani Swarupa Murali (NUS South Asian Studies Programme(opens in new tab)) and Mr Malminderjit Singh (Terra Corporate Affairs) for an engaging fireside chat exploring Singapore’s agricultural heritage, its evolution and its continuing relevance.

The speakers will delve into the foundational works that inspired the project, discuss why revisiting Singapore’s agricultural history matters today, and share insights into key pieces featured in Singapore’s Agricultural Heritage: Past to Present.

* This fireside chat is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Singapore’s Agricultural Heritage: Past to Present (5-30 October 2026 at the Central Public Library)(opens in new tab).

About the Speakers

Dr Vani Swarupa Murali(opens in new tab) is an instructor with the South Asian Studies Programme(opens in new tab) at the National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in South Asian Studies from NUS, and her research focuses on agricultural policy and governance. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Public Policy, Channel NewsAsia and The Interpreter.

Mr Malminderjit Singh is Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs. He is also an adviser to various international public affairs firms and a Senior Consultant to the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Active in public service, he serves as Chairman of the Sikh Advisory Board, a Justice of the Peace, a member of the Founders’ Memorial Committee and a Board Member of the Indian Heritage Centre.

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