Maritime Cultural Heritage Value of Sites Affected by Proposed Western Island Project

Ms Cassandra Lee asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Government recognises the waters and islands affected by the proposed western island project as having significance to the maritime cultural heritage of the Orang Laut; and (b) what steps will be taken to document and preserve this heritage.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: This question was addressed in the Ministry of National Development's reply to the questions asked by Dr Charlene Chen, Ms He Ting Ru, Mr Low Wu Yang Andre, and Mr Sharael Taha on 8 September 2026. [Please refer to "Assessing and Mitigating Environmental, Heritage and Community Impacts of Reclamation for New Western Island and Southern Islands Projects", Official Report, 8 September 2026, Vol 96, Issue 35, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]