Lee Hsien Yang’s claim on 38 Oxley Road inaccurate, creates false urgency for demolition: Govt


Questions over the fate of the house resurfaced after the death of Lee Kuan Yew’s daughter, Dr Lee Wei Ling, on Oct 9. - ST

SINGAPORE: Lee Hsien Yang’s claim that the 38 Oxley Road house should be immediately demolished in accordance with his father’s will is inaccurate, said a government spokesperson on Friday (Oct 25).

While founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew stated his preference for the house to be demolished in his will, he also acknowledged that it may be preserved, added the spokesperson for the Ministry of Digital Development and Information.

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