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Treasures of Singapore: Highlights from new book on national monuments
A new book - Monumental Treasures: Singapore's Heritage Icons - features 72 national monuments and shares the vision behind their designs and vignettes from the communities which inspired their creation. Heritage and community correspondent Melody Zaccheus, the book's editor, highlights a selection from the treasure trove.
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(Clockwise from top left) Lau Pa Sat, Sultan Mosque, Family Justice Courts and Central Fire Station.
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Melody Zaccheus
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