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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Louis Ng Kok Kwang has dedicated his life to wildlife
conservation, environmental protection, and public
service. His passion for these causes began during
his undergraduate studies at the National University
of Singapore, where he became deeply involved in
environmental activism and animal welfare.

Louis’s journey started as a volunteer docent at the
Singapore Zoological Gardens, where he shared his love
and knowledge of animals with the public. Recognising
his commitment, he was soon elected to the Executive
Committee of Jalan Hijau, a youth environmental sub-
group of the Nature Society of Singapore. In this role, he
organised educational talks and exhibitions in schools,
effectively raising awareness about the importance of
wildlife protection among young people.

In 1999, Louis’s dedication was further recognised when Louis Ng Kok Kwang
he was nominated as the Singapore representative for Member of Parliament for Nee Soon GRC (Nee Soon East),
KSBK-Animal Conservation for Life, an NGO focused Founder of ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education
on preserving wildlife in Indonesia. Two years later, he Society), Chairman of the Government Parliamentary
conducted a comprehensive behavioural assessment of Committee (GPC) for Sustainability and the Environment
Member of the GPC for National Development
chimpanzees at Zoo Negeri Johor, where his insightful
recommendations led to significant improvements
in the welfare of the animals, showcasing his deep
understanding and commitment to animal welfare. Louis has been instrumental in shaping new animal
protection laws in Singapore as a member of the
While pursuing his undergraduate degree in 2001, Louis Animal Welfare Legislation Review Committee and
founded the Animal Concerns Research and Education the Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Committee since
Society (ACRES). This organisation fosters a spirit of 2012. His leadership as Chairman of the Government
volunteerism and engages the community in animal Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Sustainability
protection efforts. Upon graduating in 2002, Louis and the Environment and his membership in the
committed to ACRES full-time as its Chief Executive GPC for National Development further highlights his
Officer, leading the organisation to become a key player commitment to creating a sustainable and humane
in animal welfare advocacy in Singapore and the region. society.

Louis’s passion for environmental and animal welfare Louis Ng’s philosophy centres on making a positive
extended into the political arena when he was elected difference in the world. He believes in giving more
as a Member of Parliament in 2015. In this role, he has
been a vocal advocate for the coexistence of humans and than receiving and has devoted his life to serving the
wildlife amidst Singapore’s rapid urbanisation. Through community and protecting animals. His efforts have not
initiatives like the Humane Education Programme, he gone unnoticed, in 2002, he was honoured with the
has tirelessly worked to raise awareness about animal HSBC NYAA Youth Environmental Award, a testament to
protection and empower individuals to take action his unwavering dedication to environmental and animal
against animal exploitation. welfare.

14 The Journey of Sustainability: 25 Years and Beyond