WE REFER to the letter "Our tarnished heritage" (June 17) and thank the residents of Tiong Bahru for their feedback. On the feedback that the STB has allowed Hotel 81 to operate in close proximity to the Tiong Bahru residential area, we would like to clarify that no licence has been issued for the hotel to start operations in Tiong Bahru. Before they begin operations, hotel developments must be licensed...
Tiong Bahru Estate
WE WRITE in response to recent newspaper reports regarding the declining quality of life in the conserved Tiong Bahru estate. Since the gazetting of Tiong Bahru as a conservation site in 2003, committed residents have consistently collaborated with grassroots leaders and the town council to improve its heritage value. We are deeply distressed that current developments will reverse much of this work, and...