SGCulture6 days ago

Sir Stamford Raffles statue in Boat Quay to undergo maintenance on June 30

A statue of Sir Stamford Raffles in Boat Quay, Singapore, will undergo routine maintenance on June 30. The Singapore Tourism Board has informed the public that photography with the statue will not be allowed during the maintenance hours of 9am to 6pm. If weather conditions are unfavorable, the work will be moved to July 1.

SINGAPORE – A statue in Boat Quay of Sir Stamford Raffles, widely regarded as the founder of modern Singapore, will undergo routine maintenance on June 30.

The public will not be able to take photos with the statue at the Raffles Landing Site along the Singapore River when maintenance works are under way from 9am to 6pm that day, said the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in a statement.

Should there be unfavourable weather conditions, the maintenance works will be rescheduled to July 1.

“We seek the public’s understanding as the works may cause some inconvenience during this period,” said STB.

The statue is believed to mark the spot where the British statesman landed in 1819.

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Source document: Singapore Tourism Board (STB) statement

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The Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒Center6 days ago

Sir Stamford Raffles statue in Boat Quay to undergo maintenance on June 30

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