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The Preservation of Sites and Monuments division under NHB is the national authority that advises on the preservation and maintenance of our National Monuments in Singapore, guided by the Preservation of Monuments Act.
The Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB) was established on 29 January 1971 following the enactment of the Preservation of Monuments Act. The board is responsible for safeguarding monuments as historical landmarks that provide a link to Singapore’s past.
Apr 28, 2022 · The National Heritage Board owns and operates the following museums, interpretative centres, heritage institutions and precincts. The National Monuments Fund (NMF) is a co-funding scheme that supports eligible* National Monuments in their effort to maintain and restore their buildings.
The Preservation of Sites and Monuments division’s role, as defined by the Act, is to identify and research structures and sites for preservation and make recommendations to the government.
Jul 31, 2019 · In 1969, the government formally announced plans to set up a national monuments trust. 35 Two years later, the Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB) was set up following the enactment of the Preservation of Monuments Act. The board was responsible for safeguarding specific monuments as historic landmarks that provided links to Singapore’s past.
Our National Monuments are an integral part of Singapore’s built heritage, which the National Heritage Board (NHB) preserves and promotes for posterity. They are monuments and sites that are accorded the highest level of protection in Singapore.
Oct 4, 2021 · The Preservation of Monuments (Amendment) Bill was introduced in Parliament on 4 October 2021 to enhance the preservation and promotion of National Monuments – places and spaces of special significance to Singapore and Singaporeans and important markers of our shared heritage.
