SINGAPORE: Shutterbugs and heritage buffs were among the first to take a peek into the newly-refurbished Maxwell Chambers Suite on Thursday , two years after the building closed for renovation works.
Joining the preview on Thursday were Mr Wee’s grandson Dr Michael Chia, as well as Mr Wee's grandniece and great-granddaughters.“This was a journey of discovery because I have never been here before and I didn’t know that he had built this until a few days ago,” he said."I feel very proud that my grandfather has built this building and many others in Singapore.”
The preview is part of the Ministry of Law’s efforts to work with various heritage and photography communities to share the building’s rich heritage ahead of its grand opening on Aug 8, as Singapore celebrates its Bicentennial year and 54th National Day.Ninety members of various heritage and photography communities in Singapore, including the likes of Singapore Heritage Society, My Community and Nostalgic Singapore were there.
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