Singapore drops UNESCO World Heritage bid for Padang, surrounding historic buildings over potential development restrictions

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Published 3 Nov 2026, 8:00 pm·2 d ago·1 min read

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A larger buffer zone and additional planning requirements could affect private commercial buildings and future redevelopment in the Civic District, says the National Heritage Board.

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