Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Dec 12)

    • Lee Hsien Yang’s objection letter did not challenge the site’s historic significance or national importance, nor the evaluation process for identifying potential national monuments, said a joint statement by MCCY and NHB.
    • Lee Hsien Yang’s objection letter did not challenge the site’s historic significance or national importance, nor the evaluation process for identifying potential national monuments, said a joint statement by MCCY and NHB. PHOTO: BT FILE
    Published Fri, Dec 12, 2025 · 06:30 PM

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