1. LKY was prepared to consider alternatives to demolition. • PM revealed that before LKY died, he had agreed to a proposal to renovate the inside of the house. This was a proposal put forth by PM and Ho Ching. It was to demolish the private living spaces to preserve the privacy of the family as Mdm Kwa Geok Choo had wished, and keep the basement dining room which was of historical significance. According to LKY’s wishes,....
STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER LEE HSIEN LOONG ON 38 OXLEY ROAD 1. Over the last week, Singaporeans have been disturbed and confused by news of the private dispute between my siblings and me. I deeply regret that this dispute has affected Singapore’s reputation and Singaporeans’ confidence in the Government. 2. As your Prime Minister, I apologise to you for this. And as the eldest of the siblings, it grieves me to think of the anguish that this would have caused our parents if they were still alive.....
My fellow Singaporeans 2016 has been a full year. One major focus has been the economy. Overall, we are not doing badly, considering the global economic uncertainties. We expect growth this year to be one plus percent, still positive though less than we hoped for. While the labour market has eased, unemployment remains low and we are still creating new jobs. I know many employers and workers are concerned, but rest assured the Government is watching this closely.....
“We rejoice that the PAP enjoys strong support of our fellow citizens, but we must never become complacent. We must deliver on our promises. Make sure that Singapore continues to succeed and to never take the people’s mandate for granted. Every election is different. In every GE, we must fight afresh to win the people’s trust and mandate again. A new election, a new electorate, a new PAP team. The next General Election is due by 2021.....