Singapore's 38 Oxley Road Sparks Debate Over Preservation
The home of late leader Lee Kuan Yew is at the center of a family feud and national discussion on its historical significance.
- Lee Hsien Yang, son of Lee Kuan Yew, is pushing for the demolition of the family home, citing his father's wishes.
- The Singapore government argues that Lee Kuan Yew had accepted the possibility of preserving the property.
- A ministerial committee report from 2018 outlines options for the site's future, including preservation or demolition.
- The National Heritage Board will assess the site's historical value to determine if it should be preserved as a national monument.
- Lee Hsien Yang and his wife have been living in the UK, claiming political asylum, amid accusations of misleading Lee Kuan Yew on his will.