Yah Lah But #736: 38 Oxley Rd to Become National Monument & Pritam vs Indranee on Noor Deros “Gatecrash”
Nov 5, 2025
The hosts dive into the recent recommendation to designate 38 Oxley Road as a national monument, stirring up family feuds and community concerns about preservation. They debate the balance between respecting Lee Kuan Yew's wishes and maintaining public interest in the site's history. The discussion then shifts to a heated exchange in Parliament over the term 'gatecrash' linked to the Noor Deros saga, revealing political communication issues. Finally, the hosts touch on the emergence of AI browsers and their implications for privacy and research.
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Protect Your WhatsApp Account
- Turn on WhatsApp Two-Step Verification and set a memorable six-digit PIN.
- Never share your verification code or 2FA PIN with anyone, even if they claim to be a friend.
Oxley Road Likely To Be Preserved
- NHB recommended gazetting 38 Oxley Road as a national monument, pending ministerial decision and possible owner appeal.
- Gazettal would impose strict maintenance rules and limit demolition or major changes to the property.
Family Feud Shaped Oxley Debate
- The Oxley Road saga stems from family disputes over Lee Kuan Yew's will and differing wishes to demolish or preserve the house.
- Political, historical and personal factors have driven public debate since 2015.
