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Singapore Preserves Lee Kuan Yew's Home as National Monument

1/29/2026

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The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the National Heritage Board (NHB) gazetted 38 Oxley Road for acquisition on January 29, 2026.
The site houses Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew and was designated a national monument on December 12, 2025.
Compensation will reflect the site's market value at gazetting and consider claims from involved parties.
The acquisition prevents redevelopment for residential, commercial, or private uses and preserves the site.

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The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the National Heritage Board (NHB) gazetted 38 Oxley Road for acquisition on January 29, 2026.
The site houses Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew and was designated a national monument on December 12, 2025.
Compensation will reflect the site's market value at gazetting and consider claims from involved parties.
The acquisition prevents redevelopment for residential, commercial, or private uses and preserves the site.