Status of Local Wild Boar Population Following 2023 African Swine Fever

Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether there is a decrease in the local population of wild boars following the 2023 African Swine Fever (ASF); (b) whether changes in the wild boar population due to the ASF outbreak have impacted forest biodiversity; and (c) what measures are being taken or considered to manage any potential ecological imbalance caused by changes in the wild boar population.

While the 2023 African Swine Fever outbreak led to a reduction of the wild boar populations in Pulau Ubin and the western part of Singapore, they have since shown signs of recovery. The National Parks Board will continue to monitor and manage the wild boar population, including any impact to the biodiversity in these areas, as part of its science-based approach to wildlife management.