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Singapore Considers National Monument Status for Lee Kuan Yew's Home

The government will assess the historical significance of the Oxley Road site amid family disputes over its future.

  • The National Heritage Board is conducting a study to determine if Lee Kuan Yew's former home should be preserved as a national monument.
  • Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son, has applied to demolish the house, aligning with his late father's wishes.
  • The site has been central to a public feud among Lee Kuan Yew's children since his death in 2015.
  • A 2018 ministerial report outlined options for the house, including preservation or demolition, leaving the decision to future governments.
  • The house is historically significant as it hosted key meetings that led to the formation of Singapore's ruling party.
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