Debated in Parliament on 8 Apr 2013.
Mr Png Eng Huat asked the Minister for National Development (a) if he can provide an update on the study by AVA to determine the population of mynahs and the distribution of their roosts; and (b) what is AVA's comprehensive plan to tackle the mynah nuisance.
In June 2012, AVA appointed the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity at the National University of Singapore to study the ecology and population management of mynahs. The study will determine the current population size of mynahs, their roost preferences and roost site behaviour, and the distribution of their roosts.
The study is expected to be completed by May 2013. With the study findings, AVA will work out the plan to manage the mynah population in Singapore, with the help of other agencies, such as the National Environment Agency, National Parks Board and Town Councils. An effective mitigation strategy is likely to require the full cooperation of many stakeholders, including members of the public.
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