Sri Temasek (pictured), the official residence of the prime minister of Singapore, was declared a national monument.

Sri Temasek

Official residence of the Prime Minister of Singapore

Sri Temasek is a two-storey detached house built in 1869 which is sited within the grounds of the Istana in Singapore. During the island's colonial era, it served as the residence of the Chief Secretary. Since Singapore gained self-governance from the United Kingdom in 1959, the…

Prime Minister of Singapore

Head of the government of Singapore

The prime minister of Singapore is the head of government of Singapore. The president appoints the prime minister on the advice and consent of the Cabinet of Singapore. The incumbent prime minister is Lawrence Wong, who took office on 15 May 2024.

National monuments of Singapore

The National Monuments of Singapore are sites, buildings and structures in Singapore that have been designated by the National Heritage Board (NHB) as possessing exceptional historic, traditional, archaeological, architectural or artistic merit. These monuments are legally…