Lee Hsien Yang Seeks Demolition of Family Home

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, announced his intention to apply for the demolition of the family's home at 38 Oxley Road, aligning with his father's wishes. This decision follows the death of his sister, Lee Wei Ling, who resided in the house. Lee Hsien Yang emphasized that he is the sole executor of his father's estate and intends to replace the demolished house with a small private dwelling for the family. The siblings, including Lee Hsien Loong, have been divided on the property's fate, with the elder brother previously suggesting that the government should decide its future. The ongoing dispute is now poised to present a challenge for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, as it intertwines with political sentiments and public interest. Lee Kuan Yew had expressed a desire for the house to be demolished to avoid it becoming a public spectacle, a sentiment echoed by his surviving son.