Singapore, Jan 29 — The government will acquire 38 Oxley Road, the former home of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, after gazetting it as a national monument. The move overrides Lee’s repeated wishes for demolition, sparking renewed debate over heritage versus personal legacy.
Heritage Versus Family Dispute
The Singapore Land Authority and National Heritage Board said the acquisition preserves the property’s historic value and prevents private redevelopment. Compensation will be based on market value, while authorities pledged to respect the family’s privacy by not displaying or remodelling the interior. The house has long been at the centre of disputes among Lee’s children. A demolition application by Lee Hsien Yang last year prompted NHB’s assessment, which concluded the site holds “strong national significance.”
Oxley Road Home
Lee Hsien Yang criticised the decision, saying it ignored his father’s clear instructions. NHB maintained the acquisition was necessary to safeguard Singapore’s independence history.
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