Singapore's Agricultural Heritage: Past to Present

About the Event

Join us for an engaging fireside chat with Dr. Vani Swarupa Murali and Mr. Malminderjit Singh, presented in conjunction with the exhibition Singapore's Agricultural Heritage: Past to Present, running from October 5 to 30, 2026 at Central Library, NLB, Victoria Street. Together, they will dive into the foundational works that sparked the project, explore why reflecting on Singapore's agricultural heritage is vital today, and share exclusive insights into key pieces featured in the exhibition.

This programme is suitable for adults.

About the speakers

Vani Swarupa Murali is an instructor at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She holds a PhD in South Asian Studies from NUS and researches on agricultural policy and governance. Her publications have appeared in the Journal of Public Policy, Channel NewsAsia and The Interpreter.

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 Rajaratnam School of International Studies. He is active in public service and serves as Chairman of the Sikh Advisory Board, as a Justice of Peace, as a Member of the Founders' Memorial Committee and as a Board Member of the Indian Heritage Centre

Registration and Attendance

• Registration is required for this programme. Please register one ticket per person.

• Attendance will be taken using the NLB Mobile app. Please download the app ( https://go.gov.sg/nlbmobile-attendance ) or update it to the latest version. Then, scan the QR code at the venue to take your attendance upon entry.

• Please arrive 10 minutes before the session starts. Seats may be released to walk-in participants if you arrive late.

Photography and Videography Notice

Please note that photos and/or videos of this programme and its participants may be taken.

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