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Singapore heritage

More competition, changing tastes put heritage in Kampong Gelam at a crossroads

Various stores and shops at Haji Lane on April 10, 2026.
Various stores and shops at Haji Lane on April 10, 2026.

Residents gather to share conservation ideas for Siglap’s six-decade-old Block 1

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Generic photo of Block 1 East Coast Road on April 11, 2026.
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Generic photo of Block 1 East Coast Road on April 11, 2026.

Shophouse sales in Kampong Gelam have ‘declined sharply’ in recent years, most buyers local: URA

Tourists in Bussorah Street.
Tourists in Bussorah Street.

Tick Talk

Richard Mille pushes material limits, Breguet and Nomos refine the classics

The three new RM07-01 models combine matte ceramic cases with gem-set bezels
The three new RM07-01 models combine matte ceramic cases with gem-set bezels

Chinese puppeteer, traditional Indian dancer among first recipients of cultural heritage award for youth

***Embargoed until 18 March 2026 after Minister David Neo announces the winners at the award ceremony***

Mr Adrian Ong Sin Yong, a practitioner of Chinese puppetry, is a recipient of the Outstanding Youth in Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Award, photographed on March 10, 2026.
***Embargoed until 18 March 2026 after Minister David Neo announces the winners at the award ceremony***

Mr Adrian Ong Sin Yong, a practitioner of Chinese puppetry, is a recipient of the Outstanding Youth in Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Award, photographed on March 10, 2026.

Silk and skill: Meet the Chinese sisters who’ve made Malay kebayas in Geylang Serai for 40 years

Sisters Madam Carol Chong (left) and Madam Cassandra Chong moved into Joo Chiat Complex when the building was completed in 1984, making them the first Chinese tailors.
Sisters Madam Carol Chong (left) and Madam Cassandra Chong moved into Joo Chiat Complex when the building was completed in 1984, making them the first Chinese tailors.

Rediscover neighbourhoods in Singapore with five new heritage walking trails

Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education, flagged off the walking trail participants at its launch on Mar 14.

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Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education, flagged off the walking trail participants at its launch on Mar 14.

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New community-driven exhibits and programmes celebrate Punggol’s heritage

Ms Esther Siah’s dioramas are among a series of exhibits showcasing Punggol’s heritage.
Ms Esther Siah’s dioramas are among a series of exhibits showcasing Punggol’s heritage.

Temasek Shophouse unveils new outdoor community space in Orchard Rd

The new outdoor community space has been fitted with features to not only support local biodiversity, but also act as a community gathering space.
The new outdoor community space has been fitted with features to not only support local biodiversity, but also act as a community gathering space.

Singapore’s heritage Tai Thean Kew Circus is the star of short film by its descendant Adele Wong

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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.