Singapore history

Lee Kuan Yew’s ‘SM’ engraved Montblanc pen heads to auction with a $50,000 high estimate

The silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No. 146 fountain pen carries the inscription “SM Lee Kuan Yew”.

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Why Mohamed Latiff Mohamed’s Confrontation should be re-read after The Albatross File

Confrontation by Mohamed Latiff Mohamed looks at the events leading up to Singapore’s independence through the eyes of its Malay characters.

Albatross File exhibition to add display that sheds light on drafting of National Pledge

The display will be on from Aug 1 till Dec 31.

Forum: Let people give feedback easily and earlier so they can help shape transformation of places

Forum: Weave storytelling with conservation when handing over Gillman Barracks for housing

Nostalgic AI images of old Singapore make me uneasy

File photo of the now-demolished McDonald’s outlet at King Albert Park on 20 August 1991.

Upcoming Gillman Barracks housing estate set to retain 25 heritage buildings, green spaces

The 40ha estate at Gillman Barracks is likely to have a mix of public and private homes.

135-year-old Bukit Timah Waterworks’ national significance to be assessed by NHB

The old clear water tank at Bukit Timah Waterworks has a capacity of 20,000 cubic metres, which is equivalent in volume to about eight Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Century-old bungalow built by ‘King of Bedok’ Haji Kahar put up for conservation

1 Bedok Avenue, also known as Villa Haji Kahar, on Jun 5, 2026.

China’s surprise blockbuster Dear You is a love letter to the Nanyang generation

What Dear You, China’s surprise blockbuster of the year, does is rewind the clock to remind audiences that before there was prosperity, there was hardship.

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