Paving the way for the future, Hong Leong Asia (HLA) is proud to support the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ ambitious initiative to digitalise more than 800,000 plant and fungi specimens housed in the Singapore Herbarium. Once completed, the digitalisation effort will safeguard these invaluable specimens from irreversible loss while making them accessible to scientists, researchers and learners around the world for generations to come.

The initiative strongly resonates with BeyondHLA’s key pillars—to promote sustainability action and educate future generations. Through this partnership, HLA contributed to the creation of the “Herbarium in Your Pocket” collectables, which feature specimens such as the iconic Tembusu tree, and form part of the fundraising efforts supporting the Herbarium’s digital transformation.

To mark the Herbarium’s 150th anniversary, a special exhibition showcasing selected specimens and tracing the Herbarium’s rich history is currently on display at the Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens (Gallop Extension) until 30 November 2026. HLA hopes visitors will leave inspired by the legacy and future of the Herbarium, and looks forward to the lasting impact this initiative will have on research, conservation and sustainability in the years to come.

Find out more about the Singapore Botanic Gardens Herbarium here.