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Singapore heritage

Revamped Malay Heritage Centre to feature new artefacts, greater focus on women’s contributions

Malay Heritage Centre assistant curator Hadi Osni sharing about a stencilled sign dated 1897 which was uncovered during restoration works for the centre.
Malay Heritage Centre assistant curator Hadi Osni sharing about a stencilled sign dated 1897 which was uncovered during restoration works for the centre.

Small proportion of Kampong Gelam tenants faced rental hikes of 25% or more, says Syed Harun

Popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman at North Bridge Road on Jan 31, 2026. Its owners had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.
Popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman at North Bridge Road on Jan 31, 2026. Its owners had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.

SLA launches tender for pre-WWII heritage bungalows in Adam Park

The black and white Art-Deco style bungalow cluster in Adam Park, which is zoned for residential use, has a 30-year leasehold tenure.
The black and white Art-Deco style bungalow cluster in Adam Park, which is zoned for residential use, has a 30-year leasehold tenure.

Parliament to discuss rising rents in heritage areas, food safety in school central kitchens

Parliament will also discuss two Bills, one on coastal protection and another on land transport.
Parliament will also discuss two Bills, one on coastal protection and another on land transport.

Tun Tan Cheng Lock Trust donates $1.4m to Peranakan Museum for curatorial role

Curator Naomi Wang has been appointed as the inaugural Tun Tan Cheng Lock Curator of Peranakan Art.
Curator Naomi Wang has been appointed as the inaugural Tun Tan Cheng Lock Curator of Peranakan Art.

ST Explains: What needs to happen next for the Government to acquire 38 Oxley Road?

Gazetting 38 Oxley Road for acquisition starts the process for the eventual transfer of the site to the Government.
Gazetting 38 Oxley Road for acquisition starts the process for the eventual transfer of the site to the Government.

38 Oxley Road site to be acquired by Govt after being gazetted as a national monument

The preservation order for the site came into effect on Dec 13, and the site was gazetted as a national monument.
The preservation order for the site came into effect on Dec 13, and the site was gazetted as a national monument.

‘Bittersweet’: CJC alumni share Whitley Road memories, worries over move to Punggol

CJC, Singapore’s third-oldest junior college, has been at 129 Whitley Road since it was founded in 1975 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore.
CJC, Singapore’s third-oldest junior college, has been at 129 Whitley Road since it was founded in 1975 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore.

Orchard Road Presbyterian Church’s main building put forth for conservation

Orchard Road Presbyterian Church's main building (right) has been proposed for conservation.
Orchard Road Presbyterian Church's main building (right) has been proposed for conservation.

Keeping the kampung game of gasing alive in Geylang

Noorul Hayath adjusting his gasing as it spins during a game at the Kolam Ayer Gasing & Games Court on Jan 5, 2026.
Noorul Hayath adjusting his gasing as it spins during a game at the Kolam Ayer Gasing & Games Court on Jan 5, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.