In this episode, “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Kalai Vanan Balakrishnan, CEO of ACRES, and Jasvic Lye, Campaign Manager of Our Wild Neighbours (OWN), to explore Singapore’s first-ever multi-lingual wildlife advisories—an initiative designed to help residents and migrant workers safely and respectfully respond to local wildlife encounters.

Launched in April 2022, OWN promotes coexistence with wildlife through public education, rescue efforts, and community outreach. With advisories now available in eight languages—including Tamil, Tagalog, Bengali, and Bahasa Indonesia—OWN is bridging cultural and communication gaps across Singapore’s diverse population.

Kalai and Jasvic share why this initiative is timely, as ACRES sees a rise in wildlife rescues from homes and construction sites. They discuss how education can prevent harm, reduce fear, and foster empathy—especially in urban settings where biodiversity is often overlooked.

Learn more at ourwildneighbours.sg.

In this episode, &ldquo;Saturday Mornings Show&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.glennvanzutphen.com">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Kalai Vanan Balakrishnan, CEO of ACRES, and Jasvic Lye, Campaign Manager of&nbsp;Our Wild Neighbours (OWN), to explore Singapore&rsquo;s first-ever multi-lingual wildlife advisories&mdash;an initiative designed to help residents and migrant workers safely and respectfully respond to local wildlife encounters.
Launched in April 2022, OWN promotes coexistence with wildlife through public education, rescue efforts, and community outreach. With advisories now available in eight languages&mdash;including Tamil, Tagalog, Bengali, and Bahasa Indonesia&mdash;OWN is bridging cultural and communication gaps across Singapore&rsquo;s diverse population.
Kalai and Jasvic share why this initiative is timely, as ACRES sees a rise in wildlife rescues from homes and construction sites. They discuss how education can prevent harm, reduce fear, and foster empathy&mdash;especially in urban settings where biodiversity is often overlooked.
Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ourwildneighbours.sg/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ourwildneighbours.sg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1759033846555000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3tgS6JJVBjGtmw-7EUXSxc">ourwildneighbours.sg</a>.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and an interesting mix of guests. Weekly news commentary with international journalists, and tidbits on Singapore's most interesting places with award-winning author Neil Humphreys.

Start your weekend right with Saturday Mornings for sharp commentary on the stories that matter — without losing the lighter side of the weekend. Informative, conversational, and always relevant — Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen, only on MONEY FM 89.3.

Start your weekend right with Saturday Mornings for sharp commentary on the stories that matter &mdash; without losing the lighter side of the weekend. Informative, conversational, and always relevant &mdash; Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen, only on MONEY FM 89.3.