{"id":37956,"date":"2026-03-20T22:29:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=37956"},"modified":"2026-03-20T22:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:29:47","slug":"singapore-has-not-yet-dipped-into-its-energy-stockpile-and-is-prepared-for-multiple-scenarios-tan-see-leng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=37956","title":{"rendered":"Singapore has not yet dipped into its energy stockpile and is prepared for multiple scenarios: Tan See Leng"},"content":{"rendered":"


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He called on Singaporeans and businesses to do their part to use more energy-efficient appliances and adopt energy conservation measures.<\/p>\n

He suggested switching to electric vehicles, setting the aircon temperature higher and switching off appliances that are not in use, and encouraged the installation of solar panels.<\/p>\n

“We could try to reduce the number of private car trips, we could pool together, or we could even try to take more public transport,” he said. “I think those measures would help.”<\/p>\n

The current crisis serves as a stark reminder that energy is always existential for Singapore, said Dr Tan, who is also manpower minister.<\/p>\n

Even Singapore’s desalination plants need energy to operate. “I cannot underscore it more. It is existential for us,” he added.<\/p>\n

Government officers have been working around the clock to make sure supply chains remain intact, he said.<\/p>\n

“So rest assured, we will pull through this difficult period together. We will maintain our reputation, our credibility as well as our resilience,” added Dr Tan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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