Singapore to acquire Lee Kuan Yew’s 38 Oxley Road home for preservation

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by CNAJanuary 29, 2026 at 05:21 AM

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Singapore will acquire the property at 38 Oxley Road, the former home of its founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew. The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the National Heritage Board (NHB) announced the acquisition on Thursday, following its gazetting as a national monument in December 2025. The acquisition aims to safeguard and preserve the site due to its historical significance and national importance, preventing its redevelopment for private use. Compensation will be determined based on the property's market value at the time of acquisition and any related claims. The events that occurred at 38 Oxley Road played a role in shaping Singapore's independence movement and national history.

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Singapore Land Authority ×270% National Heritage Board ×270% Singapore ×280% Lee Kuan Yew ×290% 38 Oxley Road ×3100%

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