PHOTO: BT FILE[SINGAPORE] The site at 38 Oxley Road has been put up for acquisition on Thursday (Jan 29), after being gazetted as a national monument. This move comes in a bid to “safeguard and preserve (the site)”, to keep with its historic significance and national importance. A pre-war bungalow with eight bedrooms sits at 38 Oxley Road, which was home to founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew from the 1940s till his passing in 2015. Post-acquisition, the relevant authorities will assess the condition of the buildings and structures within 38 Oxley Road, and undertake a detailed study to consider the next steps. The order for the preservation of 38 Oxley Road came into effect on Dec 13, 2025.