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CNA
2 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Hotelier Loh Lik Peng appointed Singapore Land Authority chairman
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) on Monday (Jul 28) announced several board appointment changes at the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), including a new chairman and filmmaker Boo Junfeng as a new board member. Loh Lik Peng, the founder and director of Unlisted Collection and a hotelier, restaurateur, and entrepreneur, will be appointed chairman of the SLA board on Aug 1. He has been on the board since 2017 and was appointed deputy chairman in 2020. Outgoing chairman Yeoh Oon Jin is the former executive chairman of PwC Singapore, and has served on the SLA board since 2016. "Under his leadership, SLA has made significant strides in transforming state properties to serve businesses and the community," MinLaw said. "As chairman, Mr Yeoh pushed for the adaptive reuse of state properties for more social and community uses, successfully activating diverse spaces for community building and social good and pivoting state properties for uses that are attuned to evolving needs in the community." This includes rejuvenating heritage buildings such as the former St Andrew's Mission Hospital, MinLaw added. Mr Yeoh also helped to advance the development of the digital conveyancing portal, "which will transform the current manual, paper-based conveyancing process into an efficient, streamlined digitalised process". "Under Mr Yeoh's guidance, SLA was elected co-chair of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global GeoSpatial Information Management and implemented the refreshed National Geospatial Masterplan to drive a geoenabled Singapore," said MinLaw. The Law Ministry and SLA thanked Mr Yeoh for his service and contributions. Jerry Koh, a corporate lawyer and a managing partner at Allen and Gledhill, will be appointed deputy chairman of the board on Aug 1. He has been on the board since 2020. NEW BOARD MEMBERS Mr Boo, a director and writer at Peanut Pictures, will be appointed to the SLA board for two years. His feature-length films, Sandcastle and Apprentice, have premiered at Cannes Film Festival. He also served as the creative director of Singapore's National Day Parade in 2018, 2021 and 2025. Mr Boo is also the chair of the Singapore International Film Festival. The other new appointee to the SLA board is Rafiq Bin Mohamad, the founder and the creative and branding director of design agency Feral. The agency's clients include the Singapore Art Museum, The Lo and Behold Group and Restaurant Labyrinth. Six other members of the board, including Lien Choong Luen, general manager of Gojek Singapore, were reappointed for another two years. Angeline Poh, Mediacorp's chief customer and corporate development officer, will complete her board term on Jul 31. "MinLaw and SLA extend our deepest gratitude to Ms Poh for her invaluable contributions to SLA during her appointment," the agencies said.
Time Out
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Tanjong Katong Complex to fully reopen in 2029 with a rooftop community deck, food garden, and cultural programmes
Tanjong Katong Complex is getting a makeover. The old mall in Geylang Serai has long held a special place in the hearts of the Malay community, serving as a one-stop shop for traditional Malay textiles, spices, and homewares, especially during the festive season. Now closed for refurbishment, it will reopen progressively from 2026, with a full reopening slated for 2029. Leading the mall refresh is Jun Jie Development Pte Ltd, which was awarded the tender by the Singapore Land Authority on June 28. As with any makeover, the concern is always about losing the building's original charm. However, Jun Jie Development won the bid based on its "strong, community-centric proposal," which also prioritises the sensitive preservation of Tanjong Katong Complex's heritage. What that hopefully means for us: spiffy new features that will attract fresh crowds while retaining the complex's kampung spirit. Based on SLA's statement and new artist impressions, the refurbished Tanjong Katong Complex will feature a "community spine" that connects retail, communal, and green spaces. One of the key features will be a multi-purpose rooftop community deck, where we anticipate planned activations such as creative markets, wellness activities, and cultural showcases can take place. There will also be a food garden and art and heritage installations telling the story of Geylang Serai's heritage. Bookworms have something to look forward to as well. The Geylang East Public Library, now a standalone building located a 15-minute walk away from Paya Lebar MRT, will be relocated to the refurbished Tanjong Katong Complex. A whopping 2,400 square metres of space has been set aside for this. Recognising the complex's significance to the Malay community, 3,600 square metres has also been set aside for Yayasan Mendai headquarters and the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore. An additional 1,500 square metres will be allocated for Malay cultural trades and entrepreneurial incubation spaces, the latter of which aims to promote young Malay entrepreneurs. All welcome changes, but one important thing will remain the same: Tanjong Katong Complex's iconic façade. While the artist's impressions show a fresh paint job – featuring warm brown and cream hues and Malay cultural motifs – the complex will retain its distinctive features, including its slanted columns and cylindrical towers.
AsiaOne
29-06-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
Tanjong Katong Complex to reopen in 2029, winning tender bid includes rooftop deck and food garden, Singapore News
Tanjong Katong Complex, a historical landmark in Geylang Serai, will be redeveloped and is set to reopen in 2029, after the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) awarded a tender for the site's 30-year lease. In a statement on Saturday (June 28), SLA said that the tender was awarded to Jun Jie Development at a bid price of $90,000,888. Jun Jie Development is a subsidiary of Elegant Group, which was involved in the development of Grantral Mall @ Clementi and Changi City Point shopping mall. Jun Jie Development was the winner of three submissions in the Concept and Price Revenue Tender process which began in October 2024. According to SLA, the evaluation process placed "significant emphasis on how well proposals could retain and enhance the complex's identity as a community and cultural landmark, while delivering a high-quality, future-ready development". The first phase of assessment evaluated the quality of design and development concepts, while the second phase evaluated shortlisted proposals based on price. Jun Jie Development was eventually selected for "its strong, community-centric proposal that reflects a sensitive yet forward-looking approach to placemaking and heritage integration", said SLA. The winning proposal included the concept of a "community spine", it added, with features such as a multipurpose rooftop community deck, food garden and various art and heritage installations. Besides preserving the building's historical architectural identity, the new complex can also hold creative markets, wellness activities, and cultural showcases, in collaboration with local partners. Speaking at a Wisma Geylang Serai community event on Saturday, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said that the complex will reopen in 2029. "Jun Jie Development's proposal stands out with its vision to transform TKC into a community heartbeat, where Malay traditions and heritage are upheld while creating an inclusive space for all segments of our diverse community," said Assoc Prof Faishal. According to SLA, the redevelopment aims to reinforce Tanjong Katong Complex as a key gathering point for the Malay-Muslim community and the wider public. Additionally, the complex will also house the Yayasan Mendaki headquarters, a MUIS office and the Geylang East Public Library, which is currently located near Aljunied MRT station. [[nid:718702]]
Malaysiakini
10-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Johor regent and Singapore agree to land swap at Holland Road
Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and the Singapore government have agreed to undertake a land swap at Holland Road in Singapore. In a joint statement, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said Tunku Ismail will transfer 13ha of his land in the area, closer to the Singapore Botanic Gardens Unesco World Heritage Site, to the Singapore government.
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New Straits Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Singapore, Johor Regent agree to land swap at Holland Road [BTTV]
SINGAPORE: The Singapore government and the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, have agreed to undertake a land swap at Holland Road, here. In a joint statement, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said Tunku Mahkota Ismail will transfer 13 hectares of his land in the area, closer to the Singapore Botanic Gardens Unesco World Heritage Site, to the Singapore government. In exchange, the Singapore government will transfer 8.5ha of state land to Tunku Mahkota Ismail. "The land parcels to be swapped are of comparable value," the joint statement stated. Tunku Mahkota Ismail currently owns 21.1ha of land at Holland Road, which has been under the private ownership of the Johor royal family for generations. The SLA and URA stated that Tunku Mahkota Ismail plans to develop his land. Both parties agreed to the swap so that the planned developments would be located further away from the Unesco World Heritage Site. "The Regent of Johor may develop his land after the swap, which is suitable for low-rise and low-density residential uses," the statement said. The SLA and URA added that any development plans will be subject to due process. "URA and agencies will assess development applications and ensure that the proposed development is sensitive to the surrounding site context," the statement said. Prior to the commencement of any works, the development will be subject to environmental studies to mitigate any potential impact on the environment. The Singapore government will keep the land which it will receive from Tunku Mahkota Ismail undeveloped for now. However, it is keeping its future plans for the area open.
