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Singapore conserves Lee Kuan Yew's historic 38 Oxley Road home

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Singapore has officially taken possession of the former residence of its founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, located at 38 Oxley Road. The National Heritage Board (NHB) and the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) announced the acquisition, stating that the property will be conserved. While no public access will be granted currently, the NHB will evaluate potential development plans for the site, which holds significant historical importance for the nation's independence movement. This move prevents the property from being redeveloped for private use. AI

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Singapore conserves Lee Kuan Yew's historic 38 Oxley Road home

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jean Iau ·

    Singapore takes possession of Lee Kuan Yew’s 38 Oxley Road home for conservation

    Singapore announced on Friday it took possession of 38 Oxley Road, the former home of its founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, and would study how it could be developed into a public space, ending years of public debate over what to do with the property amid a family feud among …

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