[Bigiron]

New preservation study for 38 Oxley Road needed as past findings not presented to monuments board: Edwin Tong

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapor...112024_cna

[Bigiron]

The article presents a seemingly contradictory situation regarding the preservation study of 38 Oxley Road. Here's a breakdown of the inconsistencies and contradictions:
 
Contradiction 1:
 
- Previous Assessment: The article states that a previous NHB assessment concluded the property had "architectural, heritage, and historical significance."
- New Study: Despite this previous assessment, a new preservation study is being conducted.
 
Contradiction 2:
 
- Ministerial Committee Decision: The ministerial committee, formed to consider the property's fate, concluded that "no decision had to be made at that point in time."
- New Study Trigger: The new study is being initiated due to the owner's application to demolish the building, suggesting a need for immediate action.
 
Inconsistency 1:
 
- Previous Findings: The article mentions that the previous NHB findings were incorporated into the ministerial committee's report but were not presented to the PSM AB.
- Standard Process: It's stated that NHB typically presents research to the PSM AB for their assessment.
 
Inconsistency 2:
 
- Ministerial Committee Report: The report concluded that Mr. Lee Kuan Yew preferred demolition but was open to other options.
- NHB Statement: NHB states that the report laid out several options, including demolition, but these were "not exhaustive."
 
Overall:
 
The article's inconsistencies and contradictions raise questions about the rationale behind the new preservation study. It seems that the previous assessment and ministerial committee report were not considered sufficient to determine the property's fate, leading to a new study. This raises questions about the transparency and consistency of the preservation process.
 
Possible Explanations:
 
- New Information: There may be new information or developments that necessitate a fresh review of the property.
- Political Pressure: The owner's application to demolish the building could have created political pressure to reconsider the property's status.
- Legal Considerations: The owner's application for demolition might have triggered legal requirements for a new assessment.
 
Conclusion:
 
The article presents a confusing situation regarding the preservation of 38 Oxley Road, with inconsistencies and contradictions in the information provided. Further clarification is needed to fully understand the rationale behind the new preservation study and its implications for the property's future.

[Ola]

Who said to preserve?

Indranee or LHL?

[Scythian]

The Govt doesn't want to carry the full responsibility and being blamed in future.

Similar 6 KOM CEOs guilty of corruption in US CoJ but in Singapore, CPIB given warnings so, Swee Keat says further actions will be taken if there are new evidence.

Case closed

[Scythian]

Reality is nothing has been done or decided in past 10 years after late LKY passing.

If it wasn't seen significantly relevant for past ten years, why it's so important now and for the future?

No sense

[Scythian]

Was there any sign of an invisible underhanded executive intervention?