National Heritage Board Annual Report 2013/2014

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S. 140 of 2014
Presented to Parliament pursuant to Statute.
Ordered by Parliament to lie upon the Table:
29 September 2014
National Heritage Board
Annual Report 2013/2014
A LEGACY
OF HERITAGE
CONTENTS
Vision
A LEGACY… OF 20 YEARS
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A LEGACY… OF MUSEUMS
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A LEGACY… FOR THE COMMUNITY
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A LEGACY… TO SHARE
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A LEGACY… TO GROW
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A LEGACY… FOR THE FUTURE
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Pride in our Past, Legacy for Our Future
“Singaporeans who know and understand our history,
and cherish the importance of leaving legacies toward
a shared future.”
Mission
To preserve and celebrate our shared heritage
“NHB undertakes the roles of safeguarding and
promoting the heritage of our diverse communities,
for the purpose of education, nation-building and
cultural understanding.”
A LEGACY…
OF 20 YEARS
It takes a special something to
connect and bind us over time and
generations. It could be a family
keepsake handed down from parent
to child, or a fond memory shared
with loved ones. Regardless, it is
our links to our past, which become
legacies for our future.
A LEGACY…
OF 20 YEARS
It takes a special something to connect and bind us over time and generations. It could be a family
keepsake handed down from parent to child, or a fond memory shared with loved ones. Regardless, it is
our links to our past, which become legacies for our future.
1995
At NHB, this is who we are, and what we do.
We cultivate and foster awareness, appreciation and pride in our past, and preserve our cultural treasures
and memories, to ensure that we have something worthwhile to pass to our children and the generations
after them.
This is where the story of our legacy begins.
NHB is Formed
Installation of World War II
Historic Site Markers
1993
The National Heritage Board (NHB) was birthed
on 1 August 1993, with the merger of the National
Museum, National Archives of Singapore and Oral
History Department, which were all under the
purview of the then-Ministry of Information and the
Arts. Its formation was part of the recommendations
of the 1989 Report of the Advisory Council on
Culture and the Arts, which aimed to make
Singapore a gracious and culturally vibrant society.
1996
NHB marked its first 14 significant historical sites
on 15 August 1995 to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the end of the Pacific War. These
sites were significant battlegrounds or landmarks
during World War II. Six additional sites were
added on 14 February 2012, which was the 70th
anniversary of the Battle of Singapore. To date, 100
historic sites island-wide have been marked.
Single Largest Donation to NHB:
Wu Guanzhong Collection
1994
First NHB Blockbuster
Exhibition: Alamkara
The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) and the
National Museum of New Delhi jointly presented
Alamkara: 5000 Years of India. This was NHB’s
first blockbuster exhibition. It featured more than
300 artefacts, and drew a record 165,000 visitors
– the highest number for any local museum show
at that time.
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The single largest artefact donation to NHB was
from established visual artist Wu Guanzhong. Wu
donated a total of 113 pieces of his work to the
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) in 2008. Selected by
the artist himself, the works range from the early
1960s (during the Cultural Revolution period) to
current times, and reflect his expertise in both ink
and oil mediums. This is the largest donation of Wu
Guanzhong works to a public institution.
Knowledge and affection of our
heritage will make us a people
with a big heart and a big mind.
George Yeo
Former Minister for Information and the Arts
(1991-1999)
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A LEGACY…
OF 20 YEARS
A LEGACY…
OF 20 YEARS
First National Heritage Trail
1996
1999
NHB’s first heritage trail, covering the Civic District,
was launched on 29 August 1999 – the 180th
anniversary of the day Sir Stamford Raffles set foot
on Singapore. Since then, 11 such trails have been
set up island-wide. These self-guided walking trails
trace the history and development of different parts
of Singapore.
Singapore Art Museum Opens
Housed at the former St Joseph’s Institution,
SAM was opened on 20 January 1996. It is home
to one of the world’s largest public collections
of modern and contemporary Southeast Asian
artworks. SAM has grown to become a leading
advocate and presenter of contemporary art in
the region. In August 2008, SAM at 8Q opened
at Queen Street, providing new spaces for multidisciplinary, interactive and community-oriented arts
programmes. SAM also organised the Singapore
Biennale in 2011 and 2013. SAM was corporatised
on 13 November 2013 for greater autonomy in the
development and growth of visual arts in Singapore.
1997
2000
Asian Civilisations Museum’s
First Wing at Armenian Street
1998
National Archives of
Singapore’s New Home
On 21 April 1997, the ACM moved to its first
premises at the former Tao Nan School at
Armenian Street, where the Peranakan Museum
is located today. The ACM is the first museum in
the region to offer a broad yet integrated survey
of pan-Asian cultures and civilisations, with a
collection of artefacts from Southeast Asia, China,
South Asia and
West Asia.
Singapore Philatelic
Museum joins NHB
The Singapore Philatelic Museum joined the NHB
family as a fully-owned subsidiary in 2000. The first
of its kind in the region, the museum was opened
in 1995. The museum showcases Singapore’s
philatelic heritage and postal artefacts from the
1830s to today, and is housed in a century-old
colonial building that once served as a boys’ school
and bookstore. Its family-friendly galleries showcase
philatelic material which are a window to the
significant events, history and heritage and cultures
of a country.
The National Archives of Singapore (NAS) moved
to its new home at Fort Canning Rise on 30
August 1998. The facility provides custom-built,
environmentally controlled repositories, a public
reference room, and a mini exhibition space. NAS
was transferred to the National Library Board on
1 November 2012 to place the bodies handling
Singapore’s documentary, literary and official
archival records under one roof.
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Heritage Conservation
Centre Opens
The Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC) was
opened on 15 September 2000. The custom-built
centralised repository with fully equipped conservation
laboratories is the first facility of its kind in the region.
From a small museum support division in the 1980s,
HCC has grown to become a centre of expertise for
local museums, and a regional leader in the treatment,
conservation and care of heritage materials.
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A LEGACY…
OF 20 YEARS
A LEGACY…
OF 20 YEARS
2002
2006
Reflections at
Bukit Chandu Opens
National Museum of
Singapore Re-opens
Reflections at Bukit Chandu, the first of NHB’s two
World War II interpretative centres, was opened on 15
February 2002, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Fall
of Singapore. It focuses on the last battle of the Malay
Regiment in Singapore. The second centre, Memories
at Old Ford Factory, was opened in February 2006.
The former factory was where the British surrendered
to the Japanese forces on 15 February 1942.
The National Museum of Singapore re-opened
on 7 December 2006, after a three-year facelift.
The museum has played a major role in redefining
the museum experience for a new generation of
Singaporeans. Recently, it also opened a dedicated
children’s gallery, PLAY@National Museum, aimed at
introducing pre-schoolers to history and a museum
environment.
2003
2008
Launch of the
Singapore HeritageFest
2004
Asian Civilisations Museum Opens
at Empress Place
After its initial years at Armenian Street, the ACM
opened its main wing at the Empress Place
Building on 2 March 2003. This flagship facility
provided more than 14,000 square metres of
space for 11 thematic galleries showcasing more
than 1,300 artefacts.
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The inaugural Singapore HeritageFest (SHF)
started in 2004, marking the start of a concerted
annual outreach programme to bring heritage to
the masses, beyond the museums, and into the
everyday spaces frequented by Singaporeans.
Today, SHF is known as NHB’s signature community
outreach event, and reaches out to over a million
participants annually through its Festival Hubs and
programmes.
Peranakan Museum Opens
On 25 April 2008, the world’s first national museum
to focus on Peranakan culture opened at the former
Tao Nan School in Armenian Street. The museum
traces the origins and histories of the different
Peranakan communities that have emerged in
Southeast Asia.
The art/culture/heritage
landscape has been completely
transformed in the past 25
years…. We have built a world
class centre for the performing
arts. We have nurtured a
new generation of young
Singaporeans who are interested
in the arts. This is reflected
in the increased attendance
at concerts and visitorship at
our museums and galleries
and the young profile of both.
We have rejuvenated our old
museums and built new ones.
We have a growing community
of artists, writers, composers,
choreographers, curators,
conservators, photographers,
film makers, etc. The intellectual
space for artistic expression has
grown. The culture of tolerance
of competing and dissenting
views has also grown. Singapore
has been transformed from a
culturally deprived city to a global
city with a vibrant cultural life.
Professor Tommy Koh
Honorary Chairman, NHB
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A LEGACY…
OF 20 YEARS
A LEGACY…
OF 20 YEARS
2008
2011
Singapore Biennale 2011:
Open House
Launch of
Singapore Night Festival
The first edition of the Singapore Night Festival (SNF)
was launched on 18 July 2008, and drew close to
60,000 visitors. Held annually over two weekends in
the Bras Basah.Bugis arts and cultural precinct, the
festival has become synonymous with spectacular
light installations, outdoor performances, open-air
film screenings and nocturnal walkabouts through
the museums in the vicinity. In 2013, a recordbreaking 500,000 people attended the SNF.
2009
Heritage Institutions and
Preservation of Monuments
Board Join NHB
2010
Baba Bling Goes to Paris
NHB travelled a large-scale exhibition overseas for the
first time in 2010 with the presentation of Baba Bling:
The Chinese Peranakans of Singapore at the Musée
du quai Branly in Paris. The exhibition displayed
about 500 iconic Peranakan artefacts, and involved
a week of intensive programming with Peranakan
Week. This was the first time NHB had undertaken
the programming role at a foreign museum.
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SAM organised the third Singapore Biennale, held
from 13 March to 15 May 2011, under artistic director
Matthew Ngui, and curators Russell Storer and Trevor
Smith. Under the theme Open House, it presented 161
works by 63 artists from 30 countries, in four venues.
The Biennale challenged the boundaries between
public and private, with many works inspired by HDB
flats, shopping centres, night markets, the old Kallang
Airport and the Marina Bay seafront.
2009 saw the three community heritage institutions,
and the Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB),
join the NHB family. The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang
Memorial Hall, Malay Heritage Centre, and
upcoming Indian Heritage Centre are dedicated to
celebrating the heritage and culture of the Chinese,
Malay and Indian communities in Singapore.
PMB, renamed Preservation of Sites and
Monuments in July 2013, is responsible for the care
and regulation of historically significant monuments
and sites, including research, education and
outreach about these places, and providing
guidelines on their restoration, preservation,
protection and use.
2013
First Community Museum
at Taman Jurong
Singapore’s first community museum was opened
in Taman Jurong on 12 January 2013. Known
simply but aptly as Our Museum@Taman Jurong,
it is the joint effort of NHB, the Taman Jurong
Citizens’ Consultative Committee, Taman Jurong
Community Arts and Culture Club, and People’s
Association. Its first exhibition Picturing Home
presented objects from the National Collection, as
well as co-creations by residents and students.
I remember vividly visiting the
National Museum for a school
project when I was 13 years
old. St Joseph’s Institution was
a stone’s throw away from the
museum. Together with my
father, we went on an adventure
to create a heritage scrape book
project with my brown jotter
book. I remember my father
walking tall with me through the
various galleries and telling me
stories of the various exhibits,
in particular the many stuffed
animals, clay pots and skeletons
(animals). My fondest memories
of the National Museum have to
be the special times I spent with
my father.
Mr Alvin Yapp
Founder & Owner, The Intan
Member of Museum Roundtable
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Our heritage is a collection
of individual memories,
woven together into
a national story. It is
something that belongs to
every Singaporean, and
which each one of us can
contribute to and help
to preserve, individually
and collectively.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong,
Singapore HeritageFest 2013
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CHAIRMAN’S
FOREWORD
Singapore is a young country. We will
only be celebrating our 50th anniversary
as an independent state in 2015. But
the lineage of our forefathers can be
traced back much longer than that. That
heritage, culture and pioneering spirit, and
the circumstances that challenged them,
make us what we are today. They serve
to remind us of where we came from
and who we are. These anchors provide
comfort and security especially in a world
of rapid change.
NHB has come a long
way since its formation
20 years ago. From one
museum, we now manage
seven, including community
heritage institutions
Ong Yew Huat
Chairman
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NHB has come a long way since its
formation 20 years ago. From one
museum, we now manage seven,
including community heritage institutions.
We even have a community museum.
We continue to build our capability in
conservation and education. We provide
grants for heritage related projects and
have begun to engage the power of digital
technology in making heritage available
to everyone. We organise festivals which
Singaporeans eagerly anticipate, and
enthusiastically participate in. And we
have made our national collection and the
stories they tell accessible to all through
free entry to our national museums for
Singaporeans and permanent residents.
CEO’S
MESSAGE
The journey ahead for the NHB is
certainly an exciting one. This renewed
passion and interest for all things heritage
is unprecedented.
I would like to thank my colleagues on
the various Boards of the NHB family
and our dedicated management team
for their valuable contributions. I am also
very grateful to our stakeholders and
supporters who have done so much
for us. We will need even more support
as we go forward working as a team in
preserving and presenting our precious
heritage.
Ong Yew Huat
Chairman
collections. Our visitors were treated to
rare artefacts from the Famen Temple
in China, and the collection of the Royal
House of Liechtenstein, which was on
display in Southeast Asia for the first time.
We partnered the Baweanese community
in Singapore, and also students in cocurating and presenting exhibitions at the
Malay Heritage Centre and Sun Yat Sen
Nanyang Memorial Hall respectively.
2013 was a significant year for NHB as we
turned 20. Since our inception in 1993,
NHB has experienced tremendous growth
in tandem with the, growth of Singapore’s
museum and heritage landscape. . To
better reflect our expanded scope and
core responsibilities, we conceived a new
Vision and Mission, to guide our work in
this new heritage landscape.
The past year saw many milestones
achieved for NHB.
We introduced the free admission policy
for all Singaporeans and PRs. This
translated to a record over 3 million
visitors to our museums and heritage
institutions. The strong visitorship was
boosted by a number of highly popular
exhibitions presenting local content such
as Devotion and Desire at the Asian
Civilisations Museum (ACM), and A
Changed World at the National Museum
of Singapore.
We are delighted with the surge in interest
in our heritage. The views expressed
are well informed and the depth of
engagement is very encouraging. NHB
needs to keep abreast of the opinions
and concerns of our stakeholders and to
provide leadership where required. This
guided a review of our Vision and Mission
with a clearer strategy of our role as
custodian of Singapore heritage.
At the same time, we worked with
overseas counterparts from China and
Europe, as well as our local collectors
and community groups to share different
cultures and their stories through artefacts
loaned from personal and institutional
NHB has always ensured the presence
of multiple quality touch-points for the
community to better experience and
enjoy our shared heritage., In 2013, we
reached out to 5.7 million beyond the
walls of our museums and institutions
through outreach platforms such as the
Singapore HeritageFest, Singapore Night
Festival, Children’s Season, Speak Good
English Movement and Speak Mandarin
Campaign. We also launched a new
heritage trail – the Tiong Bahru Heritage
Trail, and worked with development
agencies to incorporate heritage elements
into the new Bidadari estate
Last year, we introduced a new
Heritage Grant Scheme to support the
development of heritage-related projects
by the community. We have had over 70
recipients so far, and we look forward to
the fruition of these projects which will
certainly add colour to the industry, and
elicit stronger awareness of and feelings
for Singapore’s heritage.
2015 marks Singapore’s Golden Jubilee.
For the NHB, this includes exciting
changes in the museum landscape –
upgraded infrastructure and refreshed
content in both the ACM and National
Museum’s galleries, with a new member
added to the family when the Indian
Heritage Centre opens its doors. We will
also be flying the Singapore flag in Europe
as NHB leads a multi-agency initiative
organising the Singapore Festival in France
in 2015, bringing our unique arts and
culture to new international audiences.
In the years to come, NHB will continue
to strengthen our mandate as the national
custodian of Singapore’s history and
heritage. With the continued support of
our numerous partners, we will continue
to serve the public by delivering quality
offerings that resonate and connect with
the community.
Mrs Rosa Daniel
Chief Executive Officer
On the international front, we hosted the
ASEAN Youth Camp in Singapore and
alsotravelled a Peranakan exhibition to the
National Museum of Korea for the first time,
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BOARD
MEMBERS
Asian
Civilisations
Museum
Advisory
Board
Members of
the Board
1. Mr Richard Eu
Group CEO
Eu Yan Sang
International Limited
(1 August 2013 – 31 July 2015)
2. Mr Warren Fernandez
Editor
Singapore Press Holdings
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3. Mr Zahidi Abdul Rahman
Architect
Zahidi A.R.Arkitek
4. Mr Gaurav Kripalani
Artistic Director
Singapore Repertory Theatre
5. Mr Michael Tay
Executive Director
The Hour Glass Limited
6. Mr Patrick Lee
Executive Chairman
Sing Lun Holdings Limited
10. Mrs Rosa Daniel
11. Mr. Ong Yew Huat
Chairman
12. Mrs Lee Suet Fern
Senior Director
Stamford Law Corporation
2. Ms Angel Wiluan
Carew-Jones
3. Mrs Cecilia Kwek
4. Ms Coonoor Kripalani-Thadani
Honorary Research Fellow
Centre of Asian Studies, University of
Hong Kong
8. Mrs Maniza Jumabhoy
9. Ms Margaret Chew
Partner
Allen & Gledhill LLP
10. Dr Mary Ann Tsao
Chairman
Tsao Foundation
11. Mrs Michelle Cheong
Creative Director
SC Global
5. Ms Elaine Cheong
President
Friends of Museums
12. Prof Prasenjit Duara
Director
Asia Research Institute
National University of Singapore
6. Mr Eduardo Ramos-Gómez
Managing Partner
Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
13. Ms Rachel Teo
Director
Daniel Teo & Associates Pte Ltd
7. Mr Loh Lik Peng
Managing Director
Unlisted Collection Hotels
& Restaurants
8. Ms Chang Hwee Nee
Deputy Secretary (Planning)
Ministry of National Development
9. Ms Ho Peng
Director-General of Education
Ministry of Education
Chairman
National
Museum of
Singapore
Advisory
Board
1. Mr Richard Eu
Chairman
Group Chief Executive Offier
Eu Yan Sang International Limited
6. Mr Eli Manasseh
(Nash) Benjamin
F J Benjamin Holdings
2. A/P Albert Lau
Department of History
7. Professor Heng Chye Kiang
Dean
School of Design & Environment
3. Mr Baey Yam Keng
MP for Tampines GRC
4. Mrs Betty Chen
President
Chinese Women’s Association
13. Mr. Paul Ma
Chairman
Mapletree Logistics Trust
Management Ltd
5. Mr Edward Chia
Managing Director
Timbre Group Pte Ltd
8. Ms Lee Huay Leng
Editor, Lianhe Wanbao
9. Mrs Shelly Dee
10. Mrs Vivienne Tan
We sincerely thank Mr Chia Tze Yee for his
valuable contributions
7. A/P Derek Heng
Associate Professor
Yale-NUS College
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ORGANISATIONAL
STRUCTURE
BOARD
MEMBERS
(With effect from 1 July 2013)
Singapore
Art Museum
Advisory
Board
The Singapore Art Museum was
corporatized on 13 November 2013.
1. Ms Jane Ittogi
Chairman
Partner
Shook Lin & Bok LLP
2. Ms Audrey Wong
Programme Leader
MA Arts & Cultural Management
School of Integrated Studies
LASALLE College of the Arts
3. Ms Chong Siak Ching
Chief Executive Officer,
Visual Arts Cluster
Singapore Art Museum
The National Gallery, Singapore
4. Dr George Quek
Chairman
BreadTalk Group Limited
5. Mr Kenneth Choe
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs (Singapore)
6. Mr Ronny C T Tan
Chief Country Officer and General
Manager
Deutsche Bank AG
(Singapore Branch)
CEO
Mrs Rosa Daniel
Audit & Risk
Director
7. Mr Suhaimi Sukiyar
Chairman
APAD Youth Development & Programmes
Angkatah Pelukis Aneka Daya
(Association of Artist of Various
Resources)
8. Mr Wee Teng Wen
Managing Partner
The Lo & Behold Group Pte Ltd
9. Dr Winston Ang Wee Kern
Partner
BlueDot Consultancy Group
10. Mr Yeo Whee Jim
Director, Arts and Heritage
Ministry of Culture, Community
and Youth
Ex-Officio
11. Dr Susie Lingham
Director,
Ms Chua
Boon Cher
Policy
Group
Programmes
Group
Group Director
Group Director
Director
Mr Alvin Tan
Mr Tan Boon Hui
Mr Kennie Ting
Chief Curatorial Director
Dr Alan David Chong
National Collection
Director
Ms Loh Heng Noi
Heritage
Conservation Centre
Director
Mr Sean Lee
Members of
the Singapore
Philatelic
Museum
Board
1. Mr Loh Lik Peng
Chairperson
Managing Director
Unlisted Collection Hotels
and Restaurants
2. Ms Angelita Teo
Director
National Museum of Singapore
3. Prof Cheah Jin Seng
Emeritus Consultant
Department of Medicine
National University Hospital (S) Pte Ltd
4. Dr Chua Eu Tiong
Head, Dept of Oncology
National Cancer Centre
Singapore General Hospital
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5. Mrs Jean Sng
Director, Pre-school Management
Division
PAP Community Foundation
6. Mr Ong Tong San
Director (Competition & Market
Access Division)
Infocomm Development Authority of
Singapore
7. Mr Woo Keng Leong
Executive Vice President
(Mail Division)
Singapore Post Ltd
We sincerely thank Ms Lee Chor Lin for
her valuable contributions.
Development
Group
Preservation of Sites
& Monuments
Director
Ms Jean Wee
International Relations
Deputy Director
Mr Gerald Wee
Impact Assessment
& Mitigation
Deputy Director
Mr Yeo Kirk Siang
Partnerships
Senior Assistant Director
Asian Civilisations
Museum
Director
Education & NHB
Academy
Director
Dr Alan David Chong
Ms Thangamma
Karthigesu
National Museum
of Singapore
Director
Language
Director
Human Resource
& Organisation
Development
Deputy Director
Ms Han Twee Heng
IT & Knowledge
Management
Deputy Director
Ms Angelita Teo
Ms Jennifer Yin
Community
Institutions & Outreach
Deputy Director
Marketing & Corp
Communications
Director
Finance & Procurement
Deputy Director
Ms Sim Wan Hui
Ms Cheryl Koh
Ms Ong Chiew Yen
Heritage Institutions
Deputy Director
Business Development
Director
Mr Shaun Phua
Ms Jessie Oh
Estate Management
& Administration
Deputy Director
Singapore
Philatelic Museum
General Manager
Philanthropy
Director
Ms Tresnawati Prihadi
Ms Jane Binks
Mr Gan Chee Wee
Ms Julie Tan
Planning
Ms Jennifer Quong
Ms Norsaleen Bte Salleh
Legal Unit
Legal Counsel
Ms Louisa Tan
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NHB SENIOR
MANAGEMENT
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Mrs Rosa Daniel
Dr Alan Chong
Mr Alvin Tan
Ms Jennifer Yin
Ms Jessie Oh
Mr Kennie Ting
CEO
Director, Asian Civilisations Museum
Group Director, Policy
Director, Language
Director, Business Development
Director, Development
Ms Angelita Teo
Ms Cheryl Koh
Director, National Museum
of Singapore
Ms Loh Heng Noi
Mr Sean Lee
Director, Marketing &
Corporate Communications
Director, National Collection
Director, Heritage
Conservation Centre
Ms Chua Boon Cher
Ms Jane Binks
Ms Jean Wee
Mr Tan Boon Hui
Ms Thangamma Karthigesu
Director, Audit & Risk
Director, Philanthropy
Director, Preservation of Sites
& Monuments
Group Director, Programmes
Director, Education &
NHB Academy
General Manager,
Singapore Philatelic Museum
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A LEGACY…
OF MUSEUMS
Housed in buildings which date as far
back as the 1800s, and themselves the
repositories of objects representing
more than 700 years of our history,
our national museums stand proudly
as testament to Singapore’s rich and
diverse heritage.
A LEGACY…
OF MUSEUMS
Housed in buildings which date as far
back as the 1800s, and themselves the
repositories of objects representing more
than 700 years of our history, our national
museums stand proudly as testament to
Singapore’s rich and diverse heritage.
The William Farquhar Collection of
Natural History Drawings
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Image © National Collection, Singapore
Gift of Mr G. K. Goh
While serving as Resident and
Commandant of Melaka from 1803 to 1818,
William Farquhar made several important
botanical and zoological discoveries, and
amassed a sizable collection of natural
history drawings. Many of the species
depicted in the drawings bear a local
significance: nutmeg, for example, was
among the first crops grown at the foot of
Government Hill (present day Fort Canning)
under Farquhar’s supervision. The complete
set of 477 drawings was purchased by
Mr G. K. Goh and donated to the National
Museum of Singapore, where a rotating
selection of the drawings is on display at the
Goh Seng Choo Gallery, named in honour of
Mr Goh’s late father.
They are also precious public spaces
where people come together to celebrate
our unique shared heritage; to explore
cultures from beyond this island, and find
out how these too have a link to our own;
and to create new experiences which they
will add on to their individual stories and
pass down as memories.
INCREASING ACCESS
TO OUR MUSEUMS
Last year, we opened our national
museums and heritage institutions free
of charge to all Singapore citizens and
Permanent Residents (PRs).
From diverse programming efforts, to
free admission on Open House days,
and maintaining reasonable entrance
fees, keeping our national museums
attractive to the public has always been
a key aspect of NHB’s work. Since 2008,
visitorship to our museums has grown
steadily, fuelled by strong exhibition
content – both local and foreign – and a
good range of public programmes.
The new free admission initiative for the
national museums’ permanent galleries,
and selected special exhibitions, was
officially launched on 18 May 2013, in
conjunction with International Museum
Day and Children’s Season 2013. It
was received with much enthusiasm by
Singaporeans and PRs, and attracted
many first-time visitors to the museums.
Hearts on Fire
27 September 2013 - 5 January 2014
A first-time collaboration between the
ACM and Club Rainbow, this exhibition
showcased the artworks of 12 young
beneficiaries from Club Rainbow, which
were inspired by artefacts in the museum’s
collection. Prior to the exhibition, the
museum organised a full-day workshop for
the children where they learned to examine
the finer details of objects displayed in
the museum, and to tell their own stories
through creating an artwork. This process
of learning how to be an artist, and selfexpression through different mediums, were
also presented in the exhibition.
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EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
NHB museums and heritage institutions
presented about 20 changing exhibitions in
2013, alongside permanent exhibitions. With
a multitude of artefacts from the National
Collection, and loans from various parties
such as community owners and overseas
counterparts, our exhibitions brought history
and culture to our audiences.
Asian Civilisations Museum
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Salak Yom
1 February - 28 April 2013
Salak Yom was the first living installation
presented by the Asian Civilisations
Museum (ACM), where villagers from
Thailand constructed and decorated
“tree of gifts” in the museum’s gallery,
as per their traditional practice during
the annual Thai festival of the same
name. The villagers also performed ritual
singing sessions, and conducted craft
demonstrations of bamboo creations of
fish and frogs. The highlight of this living
installation was that visitors were also able
to contribute by making fish-shaped wish
cards known as “Wish upon a fish”, which
were hung on the trees in the gallery.
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1 Children’s Season
2 Salak Yom; Image: Spore & Silk Rd
3 Minister Lawrence Wong taking a closer look at
the scripts on display.
4 Gallery shot of Devotion and Desire: CrossCultural Art in Asia
5 Gallery shot of Hearts on Fire
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Devotion and Desire:
Cross-Cultural Art in Asia
New Acquisitions of the Asian
Civilisations Museum
30 May - 8 December 2013
When cultures come together, distinctive
works of art are created. The objects
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featured in this exhibition revealed surprising
connections between Asian cultures, and
between Asia and the rest of the world. The
exhibition also spelled out the museum’s
new focus to not only understand diverse
Asian cultures, but to also show crosscultural influences and interconnections.
BeMUSE
Launched in August 2007, BeMUSE
is Singapore’s first quarterly heritage
magazine. It provides information
on NHB’s exhibitions and outreach
programmes, and encourages
readers to make heritage a part of
everyday life. The cover of BeMUSE,
Volume 6, Issue 2 ,features Philipp
Heinrich Muller (Augsburg 1654-1719
Augsburg), Medal of Prince Johann
Adam Andreas I von Liechtenstein
(r.1684-1712), 1694, Gold. The
artefact was displayed as part of the
Princely Treasures from the House
of Liechtenstein exhibition at the
National Museum of Singapore.
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Beginning of the Becoming: Batak
Sculpture from Northern Sumatra
6 December 2013 - 29 March 2015
Over 80 Batak sculptures in wood,
stone and bronze were displayed at the
museum. Most of them were on loan
from the Mandala Foundation, which also
generously donated 20 objects to the
ACM. These were presented alongside
works from the National Collection.
Secrets of the Fallen Pagoda:
Treasures from Famen Temple
and the Tang Court
17 January - 4 May 2014
A collaboration with the Shaanxi
Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau and
Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion
Centre, this exhibition featured 120
exquisite objects. These included
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treasures uncovered in the hidden crypt
below the fallen pagoda of the Famen
Temple, as well as objects excavated
from temples, palaces, and tombs, which
provided insights into the Tang dynasty.
1 Minister Khaw taking a closer look at the objects
on display
2 Princely Treasures from the House of Liechtenstein
3 Gallery shot of Beginning of the Becoming: Batak
Sculpture from Northern Sumatra
4 10th Singapore Short Cuts
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3, 4, 10 & 11 August 2013
Singapore Short Cuts, co-presented by
the National Museum Cinémathèque and
The Substation Moving Images, is one of
the longest-running and iconic platforms
for Singapore short films. It celebrated its
10th anniversary in 2013 with a showcase
of local short films and two special
programmes – Shorts from the Singapore
Video Competition (1985 - 1988) and In
Conversation with Anthony Chen, which
provided a closer look at the evolution of
short film-making in Singapore.
Princely Treasures from the
House of Liechtenstein
27 June - 29 September 2013
For the first time in Southeast Asia,
rare paintings and artworks from the
House of Liechtenstein that once graced
palaces were presented at the National
Museum of Singapore. These included
iconic art by Renaissance, Flemish and
other renowned European masters,
including Raphael, Brueghel, Hals,
Rubens and van Dyck.
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A Changed World: Singapore Art
1950s - 1970s
25 October 2013 - 16 March 2014
This exhibition explored Singapore’s
dramatic transformation in the post-World
War II years, through the eyes of local artists,
such as Liu Kang, Ong Kim Seng and
Georgette Chen. More than 120 artworks
encouraged visitors to reflect on Singapore’s
post-war period, and the connections
between the artworks and the political,
social and cultural situations of that era.
50 Years of Television: An Exhibition
23 November 2013 - 19 January 2014
A celebration of the arrival and
development of the television and how it
has shaped entertainment and lifestyle
habits in Singapore from 1963 to today,
this exhibition examined the social and
cultural changes resulting from the advent
and growth of television broadcasting
and consumption, and the role of the
television in recording and reflecting our
nation’s defining moments.
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Luminous Depths
A new project by international artist Lee
Ming Wei, Luminous Depths was specifically
conceived for the space and collection of
the Peranakan Museum. It was inspired by
Lee’s first visit to the museum in 2011. It is
the museum’s first presentation of a major
contemporary installation. Lee’s artwork
explored the idea of collecting, and raised
questions about how a museum develops.
The installation, located at the museum’s
atrium, was a cylindrical structure spanning
all three storeys of the museum. Visitors
were invited to participate by purchasing a
ceramic object which they carried with them
as they toured the museum. They would
then toss their object into the void of the
sculpture from the third floor.
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The People’s Collection –
A Special Exhibition
15 March – 29 April 2014
A collaboration between the National
Museum of Singapore and MediaCorp
Pte Ltd (Channel NewsAsia), this
exhibition followed the telecast of a
documentary series titled “Treasure Hunt.
The documentary”. The series centred
on the idea that “there is a little bit of
history in all our homes”, and called for
Singaporeans to bring out the objects that
they hold dear. The exhibition showcased
items featured in the documentary
and ranged from intricate memorabilia
to cherished heirlooms of individuals,
families, collectors and institutions
in Singapore. It was a testament to
how everyday items are significant to
understanding one’s heritage.
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1 A Changed World: Singapore Art 1950s - 1970s
2 50 Years of Television: An Exhibition
3 Luminous Depths
4 Everyday kopitiam (traditional coffee shop)
accoutrements which were prevalent in the 1960s.
Featured is a thick coffee cup with saucer, a bread
toasting grill, and a cash register.
Courtesy of Winston Wong
Image © National Museum of Singapore
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5 1941 Mercury 8 two-door convertible – the first
Mercury model from its parent company, Ford,
and one of the last cars to roll out of the Ford
Motor Factory in Singapore before the war began
and manufacture halted.
Courtesy of Kevin White
Image © National Museum of Singapore
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1 President’s Young Talents
Refuge, 2013. Grace Tan. President’s Young
Talents 2013. Image courtesy of Singapore Art
Museum.
2 Terms & Conditions
Plotting Table, 1998. Mona Hatoum. Image
courtesy of White Cube. Terms & Conditions 2013.
Singapore Art Museum.
3 Light vs Dark Exhibition: Stamps and Collectibles
4 Seeing Is Believing: Unusual Stamps Exhibition
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Monument marker
This plaque is one of 65 that denote
Singapore’s National Monuments.
These buildings and structures of
historical, architectural, social and
cultural significance are gazetted and
preserved by the Preservation of Sites
and Monuments division of the NHB,
They hold great significance, and are
entrenched in the memories of many
Singaporeans. Examples include
the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station,
Raffles Hotel and City Hall.
President’s Young Talents
25 January - 15 September 2013
In its 12th year, the President’s Young
Talents exhibition features commissioned
works from Singapore’s most promising
artists under the age of 35. Selected by
an independent curatorial committee of
art professionals, the artists are mentored
through the entire process of art creation,
from concept development to exhibition
realisation. Artists presented in 2013
included Boo Junfeng, Liao Jiekai, Zaki
Razak, Grace Tan, Ryf Zaini and Robert
Zhao Renhui.
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions presented an openended debate into how history and social
realities are represented, with an emphasis
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on the Arab world, where artists examined
the divide between those who control the
discourse, and those who are silenced or
forgotten. The exhibition was co-organised
by the Singapore Art Museum and Barjeel
Art Foundation, and guest curated by
Mandy Merzaban, Curator and Collections
Manager of the Barjeel Art Foundation. It
drew upon seminal works from the Barjeel
Art Foundation, Abraaj Group Art Prize
Collection, Musée national de l’histoire et
des cultures de l’immigration, Paris, as well
as private and artists’ personal collections.
from the museum’s collection and over
2,000 memorabilia and collectibles on
loan from private collectors. Highlights
included Singapore Post’s MyStamp
featuring the movie characters, stamps
from the United States of America, over
800 figurines re-enacting the famous
“Emperor’s Arrival Scene”, and miniature
character USA post-boxes and unique
movie action figures.
Light vs Dark Exhibition: Stamps and
Collectibles
1 March - 30 June 2013
Part of a series of exhibitions on philatelic
material in pop culture, this was an
impressive display of “Star Wars” stamps
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Seeing Is Believing:
Unusual Stamps Exhibition
5 December 2013 - 1 January 2015
This exhibition was curated with unusual
local and overseas philatelic materials
from the museum’s collection as well
as items on loan from Cartor Security
Printing. Stamps displayed have quirky
features, such as emitting familiar scents
of flowers, coffee and chocolate. Some
even glow in the dark, narrate poems, and
play the national anthem and folk songs.
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1 Horses for Courses
2 Horses for Courses
3 The Laaobe exhibition presents the history
and development of Singapore’s Baweanese
community, through over 40 objects and archival
materials contributed by the community
4 Ilham Alam explores the vital role that Traditional
Malay Medicine plays in the heritage and cultural
identity of the Malay community
fauna to create both preventive and curative
medicines. It also explored the corpus of
traditional Malay medicine as a specialised
form of local knowledge especially in
relation to early Malay conceptualisations
of the human body, as well as human
relationships to the natural environment.
Illham Alam was presented in partnership
with the Singapore Botanic Gardens and
featured items on loan from Perpustakaan
Negara Malaysia (National Library Malaysia)
and Jabatan Muzium Malaysia (Department
of Museums Malaysia).
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Horses for Courses
31 January - 26 August 2014
Horses for Courses explored the history
and development of the equine’s roles
in civilisation from the early wild years to
present day’s highly selective breeds.
Through an international collection of
philatelic materials and objects, the
exhibition explored the myths, legends,
art and hobbies in which the importance
of the horse was revealed.
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Ilham Alam: Nature and Healing
in the Malay World
18 September 2013 - 5 January 2014
This special exhibition examined the
ways in which various historical Malay
communities have harnessed flora and
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Laaobe: Warisan & Budaya Bawean
di Singapura, Changing Times:
Baweanese Heritage and Culture
in Singapore
15 March - 3 August 2014
A first-ever exhibition co-curated with
Persatuan Bawean Singapura (Singapore
Baweanese Association), Laaobe
presented the history and development
of Singapore’s Baweanese community.
Over 40 objects and archival materials
contributed by the community, including
rarely seen pictures of ponthuk life
and daily objects found in Baweanese
households such as hand-woven pandan
mats and bags, and a high-footed
brass bed frame, were displayed. The
exhibition also marked the launch of the
Se-Nusantara series, which features a
different ethnic-sub group of the Malays in
annual exhibitions.
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PROGRAMMES AT
THE MUSEUMS
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NHB museums and heritage institutions
offer more than just exhibitions. Film
screenings, weekend festivals and
performances are just a few examples
of public programmes and activities
that contribute to the constant buzz in
our museums and heritage institutions.
Some of these programmes complement
ongoing exhibitions, while others
are creative platforms for the public.
Regardless, our programmes stand
shoulder-to-shoulder with exhibitions in
making fun, exciting destinations of our
national museums and institutions.
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Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Seal belonging to Tan Chor Lam
This seal belongs to one of
Singapore’s pioneers, Tan Chor Lam.
He was a successful businessman,
and played a significant role in the
1911 Revolution as the first President
of the Tong Meng Hui (Chinese
Revolutionary Alliance). He was
also a strong advocate of equal
education for girls, and was one of the
founders of the Nanyang Girls’ High
School. Engraved on this seal are the
Chinese characters ‘结爱国缘‘, which
illustrates Tan Chor Lam’s love for his
country and fellow men. This seal is
currently on loan by the descendants
of Tan Chor Lam to the Sun Yat Sen
Nanyang Memorial Hall.
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The ACM is known for its bustling
weekend festivals. Often held in
conjunction with ongoing exhibitions,
these two-day events feature
performances, live demonstrations, talks,
tours and craft stations. In March 2014,
ACM celebrated International Women’s
Day for the first time with a weekend
festival and a Ladies Night. The latter, a
partnership with the Tangs Beauty Hall,
highlighted how women were celebrated
during the Tang period in China. The
Love & Revolution: Madam Soong
Ching Ling, Wife of Dr Sun Yat Sen
7 March - 7 September 2014
This exhibition provided insights into
Dr Sun Yat Sen’s personal life with a
special focus on his wife, Madam Soong
Ching Ling. Madam Soong has always
been regarded as a supporter of the
Chinese democratic revolution, and a
champion for women’s rights, welfare for
children, nationalism and patriotism. The
exhibition also highlighted her efforts in
championing Dr Sun’s causes after his
death, as well as her own achievements in
the development of modern China.
The Six Men who Saved
Wan Qing Yuan
14 December 2013 - 9 February 2014
A tribute to the immense contributions
of six Chinese pioneers, namely, Lee
Kong Chian, Tan Ean Kiam, Lee Chin
Tian, Chew Hean Swee, Lee Choon
Seng and Yeo Kiat Tiow, this exhibition
examined their involvement in areas
such as education, religion, economy
and social reforms. It also looked at their
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philanthropic spirits and astute decision
to acquire the Villa which was later
converted into the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang
Memorial Hall (SYSNMH). The exhibition
was co-curated by students from River
Valley High School, under the supervision
of curators from SYSNMH.
1 Overview of Love & Revolution: Madam Soong Ching
Ling, Wife of Dr. Sun Yat Sen special exhibition
2 GOH on a guided tour conducted by our curator
3 Group photograph of GOH, SYSNMH Chairman
and students of River Valley High School
4 A performance of Chinese music in the special
exhibition gallery during Secrets of the Fallen Pagoda
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five recorded sounds and Schubert’s
lied “Nacht und Traume”. The recorded
sounds were that of the breaking of five
different ceramic items, as part of public
participation in Luminous Depths.
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1 Visitors came dressed-up as Asian Ghoul for the
night
2 Siblings and cousins playing dress up at the
Peranakan Museum
3 Kiat [Syndicate] synergising electronic dance beats
against a vivid myriad of interactive projections
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museum’s signature evening event ACM
After Dark: Fright Night is especially wellreceived. Held annually in October, this is
one night when Asian supernatural myths
and legends come to life at the museum
after dark.
Over at the Peranakan Museum, Sundays
are never a day of rest. The popular,
family-friendly Straits Family Sundays offer
a full range and variety of programmes
from themed gallery tours to stories of
the lives of Peranakans in the yesteryear,
to workshops on Peranakan crafts such
as batik painting and beadwork. In
August 2013, the museum presented a
multi-faceted campaign entitled Creative
Destruction, in conjunction with its first
contemporary installation Luminous
Depths. Here, visitors were able to create
their own original musical piece by using
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At the National Museum of Singapore,
visitors were encouraged to trace the
steps of pioneers and juxtapose modern
Singapore with its bygone days. The
theme for Historia SG 2013 was “Invisible
Spaces – Here Yesterday, Gone Today,
Remembered Tomorrow”, and a series
of public programmes explored how
personal memories contribute to a sense
of belonging in a country with an everchanging landscape. Museum visitors
were also delighted by a screening of
15 iconic Cantonese films produced
by the famous Kong Ngee Film
Company in the 1950s and 60s. These
films not only traced the company’s
trail-blazing journey in the Cantonese
film industry, but also offered an insight
to the lifestyle of Singapore’s rapidly
growing middle class at that time. In
February 2014, the museum worked with
Urban Sketchers Singapore in a copresentation of 50 drawings, expressing
the participants’ interpretation of the
exhibition A Changed World: Singapore
Art 1950s – 1970s.
More than 500 participants took part
in the Singapore Philatelic Museum’s
National Stamp Collecting Competition
in 2013. Held yearly for students
from primary, secondary and tertiary
institutions, the competition had students
present their findings on topics of their
choice through philatelic materials. The
champions for the 2013 edition were First
Toa Payoh Secondary School and Yishun
Primary School.
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1 Malay CultureFest
2 MUSEUM LABEL’s Gold Award for Best Merchandise
3 Great Singapore Souvenir – the “Chope!” umbrella
4 Great Singapore Souvenir – the Chilli Crab watch
5 Great Singapore Souvenir – Shophouse tins
by works of Singapore pioneer and
contemporary artists. Merchandise from
MUSEUL LABEL and its partners proved
very popular with visitors.
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Kamcheng with Pink and Green Enamels
China, late 19th or early 20th century
Porcelain, height 22cm
A popular icon representing the
Peranakan culture, the kamcheng is
a type of covered container used by
Peranakans for storing and serving
food. It comes in different sizes, with
varying functions. This one is large and
was probably used during auspicious
occasions such as weddings and
birthdays. The phoenix and peony
are decorative themes decoration is a
favourite theme commonly found on
Peranakan ware, and symbolises beauty
and prosperity. This kamcheng was gifted
to the Peranakan Museum by Mrs Khoo
Soo Beow in memory of her husband.
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Malay CultureFest, held in September
2013, coincided with the first anniversary
of the Malay Heritage Centre’s reopening. This three-week festival
encouraged greater appreciation of Malay
heritage and culture through a focus on
Malay customary practices or adat.
Key highlights included the traditional
healing ritual Main ‘Teri, a joint
collaboration by Kelantanese artisans and
Singapore students, where a traditional
performing stage was built and a Malay
folk music performance presented
by a dynamic keronchong ensemble
comprising of musicians from Singapore,
Malaysia and Indonesia, reflecting the
solidarity and confluence of talents from
the region.
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its 111th anniversary with its third annual
Wan Qing CultureFest in November 2013.
With a theme centred round folk culture,
the arts and songs, the festival boasted
a riveting line-up of both traditional and
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BRINGING HOME A PIECE
OF HERITAGE
Enjoying our museums goes beyond their
physical boundaries with merchandise
inspired by our National Collection, and
Singapore’s heritage, art and culture.
NHB’s retail brand, MUSEUM LABEL,
continued to further the accessibility
of our heritage with their unique yet
functional merchandise.
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than 200 uniquely designed merchandise
under the series Patterns of (our) Heritage
and Maps of Museums, and inspired
MUSEUM LABEL also received
international recognition when the Great
Singapore Souvenir series received a
Gold award for Best Merchandise at
the prestigious International Design &
Communication Awards 2013 held in
Stockholm. The series was inspired by
uniquely Singaporean quirks and habits,
and developed with local designers
collective SINGAPORE Souvenirs and
FARMSTORE. It was lauded for overall
design and successful partnership
with local artists and designers, as well
as its successful communication and
reinforcement of Singapore’s heritage and
identity amidst our prevalent image as a
modern and cosmopolitan city.
In August 2013, the collection was
extended with new merchandise such
as a Chilli Crab Recipe Apron, inspired
by the nation’s iconic dish of chilli crab, a
Peranakan Tin Can in the guise of 1840s
traditional shophouses in Singapore, as
well as a “Chope” Umbrella and tissue
holder – a tongue-in-cheek nod to the
common Singapore social phenomenon of
reserving seats at hawker centres and food
courts with umbrellas and tissue packs.
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Asian Civilisation Museum
Cabinet on a stand
Cabinet: India, around 1700; stand:
Europe, probably England, around 1720
Tortoiseshell, silver, ivory inlay, gilded
wood
Acquired by ACM
This large cabinet is veneered with
polished tortoiseshell panels. The swing
doors have an engraved, gilded silver lock
decorated with birds and leaves, and open
to reveal 11 drawers clad with ivory frames
and pull knobs. The gilded stand, carved in
a late Baroque style, is a later addition.
The Portuguese began trading in the
Indian Subcontinent for luxury objects like
this in the 16th century. They were joined
later by the Dutch and the British. This
cabinet clearly demonstrates the role of
trade in the production of visual culture.
Ewer in the form of a dancing woman
China, Jingdezhen, 1522–1600
Porcelain, painted enamels
Acquired by ACM
This colourful dancing woman is actually
a water pitcher: her raised arm forms
a spout, the other arm is a handle. The
raised knee and fluttering drapery give
natural movement to the figure, all of
which is enlivened with brilliant patterns.
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An almost identical ewer was owned by
the Mughal emperor Jahangir around
1600, which demonstrates how elaborate
Chinese porcelain was eagerly collected
by courts around the world. Only five
other examples of this type are known.
Vishnu with Lakshmi and Sarasvati
India, 12th century
Bronze with silver inlay
Acquired by ACM
This sculpture of a four-armed Vishnu
with his two consorts is emblematic of
the art of the Pala dynasty. The Palas
ruled part of northeastern India from the
8th to 12th century. Images of Vishnu were
particularly popular. Pala art had a strong
influence on the art of Nepal, as well as
that of Burma and Southeast Asia.
Wedding necklace with flowers
Straits Settlements, late 19
or early 20th century
Gold
Acquired by TPM
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This necklace is richly decorated with
filigree panels of peonies and leaves, and
hints at the lavish splendour of a Peranakan
wedding. Peonies are symbols of love,
affection, feminine beauty, and spring.
Rabbit
China, Han dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD)
Ceramic
Acquired by ACM
Crouching as if to leap, this rabbit was
skilfully carved. It is partially covered in
white slip and retains traces of earth,
probably from the site where it was buried.
The detailed scoring of the features is
characteristic of the miniature animals
excavated from Han dynasty tombs.
But although domesticated animals
modelled from clay have been found in
significant numbers in Han tombs, rabbits
or hares are exceedingly rare.
Standing Virgin
Philippines, 17th century
Ivory, gold, paint
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This figure of the Christian Virgin Mary
was carved from ivory in the Philippines,
then probably exported to Spain or
Mexico, where it was gilded and painted.
The contours of the face and body relate
to other Hispano-Filipino art of the 17th
century, and the tucked-in part of the
robe, at the back, is a characteristic
feature of Filipino ivory images of the
Virgin and other female saints.
Necklaces like this were worn by
Peranakan Chinese brides from wealthy
families throughout the Straits Settlements
and the Dutch East Indies, and often
became prized family heirlooms.
1 Cabinet on a stand
2 Ewer in the form of a
dancing woman
3 Vishnu with Lakshmi and
Sarasvati
4 Wedding necklace with
flowers
5 Rabbit
6 Standing Virgin
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NMS Donations & Acquisitions
(1 April 2013-31 March 2014)
Gold necklace belonging to
Mrs Elizabeth Choy
Dresser with stool
Donated by Ms Choy Wai Fong Bridget
(Mrs Elizabeth Choy’s daughter)
To be accessioned
1930s
Donated by Mr Little Ong, Singapore
2014-00269
The dresser with its oval bevelled mirror
is illustrative of the 1930’s art deco
‘waterfall’ style and a fine example of the
early 20th century household furniture. The
accompanying stool is also original but
its upholstery is from more recent times.
Details of its purchase are unclear, but the
furniture has been in the donor’s family all
along. It has been used continuously by
the women in Mr Ong’s family and is an
artefact that gives insight into the lifestyle,
social habits and mode of consumption in
an upper/middle-class Chinese household
in Singapore.
Hand-painted movie poster
2013
Painted and donated by
Mr Ang Hao Sai, Singapore
2013-00745
Mr Ang, a movie poster painter was
commissioned by the Education and
Outreach Division to create this work
for their exhibition, Trading Stories, held
at the National Museum of Singapore
in 2013. The canvas shows a montage
of film personalities such as Bruce Lee,
Marilyn Monroe and Wang Yu, among
others. Mr Ang is possibly the last of
such movie poster painters surviving in
Singapore as the tradition of painting
large movie hoardings is now lost.
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This gold necklace is in the shape of a
snake and of Indian workmanship. It was
given to Mrs Elizabeth Choy after WWII
by Lady Shenton (wife of Sir Shenton
Thomas, Governor of Singapore, 19361946) as a token of gratitude for Mrs
Choy’s help and kindness in bringing
her medicine and daily necessities while
she was interned during the Japanese
Occupation. The necklace was a family
heirloom, given to Lady Thomas by her
grandmother. Mrs Choy later gave the
necklace to her eldest daughter, Bridget,
as a present for her 21st birthday.
Ornamental Screen presented to
Mrs Benjamin Sheares
1981
Donated by Ms Constance Sheares
2013-00647
This ornamental screen is made of
rosewood and inlayed with mother of pearl.
Rosewood timber is known for its strong
and sturdy properties and the mother of
pearl for its iridescent characteristic. The
screen was presented to Mrs Benjamin
Sheares in 1981 by the Prime Minister
Office in recognition of the contributions
of her husband Mr Sheares. He was the
second President of Singapore from 1971
to 1981. The name of Mrs Sheares was
found inscribed on the first panel (top
right hand corner) while the last panel
(bottom left) states that it was presented
by the Prime Minister Office. Across the
panel are four Chinese characters “宣
慈惠和” which probably referred to the
late President’s love for his people. In
addition, the screen is also decorated with
“plum blossom”, “orchid”, “bamboo” and
“chrysanthemum”, more commonly known
as the Four Gentlemen in Chinese painting.
These motifs referred to the four seasons
– winter, spring, summer and autumn and
symbolises qualities like endurance, virtue,
beauty and strength.
Minolta Hi-matic 7 camera
1960s
Donated by Dr Marianne Seah
2014-00271
The Hi-matic 7 was a popular 35 mm
rangefinder camera from the 1960s, ideal for
travel and street photography. This camera
belonged to the late Professor Seah Cheng
Siang (1922-1990), a Clinical Professor of
Medicine at the University of Singapore.
Prof Seah was an influential figure in
pioneering Singapore’s medical field during
the nation-building years as he headed the
medical units of Singapore General Hospital
and then Toa Payoh Hospital (present-day
Changi General Hospital).
Journal of an Embassy from the
Governor-General of India to the Courts of
Siam and Cochin China by John Crawfurd
1828
2014-00470
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2
3
John Crawfurd was an envoy to
Cochin China and Siam in 1821 before
he succeeded William Farquhar as
Singapore’s second Resident in 1823.
Crawfurd’s diplomatic voyage went
through modern day Thailand, Vietnam
and the Malay Peninsula. His account of
Singapore is accompanied by a view of the
town and roads, and a plan of Singapore
town. It is significant for its early 1820s
description of Singapore’s natural habitat,
its early years of trade, and descriptions of
his own contributions to Singapore’s early
years as a trading settlement.
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1 Dresser with stool
2 Hand-painted movie poster
3 Gold necklace belonging to
Mrs Elizabeth Choy
4 Ornamental screen presented to Mrs
Benjamin Sheares (Ms Constance Sheares
was awarded the PoHA award this year
with this donation, which also came with a
couple of other items)
5 Minolta Hi-matic 7 camera
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6 Journal of an Embassy from the GovernorGeneral of India to the Courts of Siam and
Cochin China by John Crawfurd
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OF MUSEUMS
The History of Java (First Edition) by
Thomas Stamford Raffles
1817
2014-00250
Written by Thomas Stamford Raffles, The
History of Java was published in London
in 1817 to critical acclaim, covering a
whole range of topics from Javanese
ethics, literature, poetry, music and
musical instruments, drama, games of
skill and methods of hunting, population,
natural history, religious antiquities and
military system. The ten hand-coloured
aquatints in this First Edition are by
William Daniell, the accomplished English
landscape artist and engraver, illustrating
Javanese life and costume.
SAM acquisitions
Arin Rungjang (Thailand)
Golden Teardrop, 2013
Dimensions variable
Single-channel video and installation
Edition 1 of 3
Singapore Art Museum collection
Based on the story of a traditional Thai eggyolk dessert known as thong yod, Thai artist
Arin Rungjang’s video installation traces the
history of how this dish has been adapted
from a recipe brought to Asia by 15th century
Portuguese nuns. By interweaving parallel
narratives surrounding the delicacy’s
introduction into Ayuttaya in the 17th century,
the artist concurrently deals how the myriad
political, cultural and personal histories
of the region shape national identities,
and resultant in the hybrid cultures that is
symptomatic of the contemporary global
condition. Commissioned by Thailand’s
Office of Contemporary Art and Culture,
Golden Teardrop was presented at the Thai
National Pavilion at the 55th International Art
Exhibition in Venice (2013).
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Ho Tzu Nyen (Singapore)
Pythagoras, 2013
4-channel HD video projection, featuring
sampled film footage, 8-channel sound
and automated curtains
Dimensions variable
Single edition
Pythagoras draws together some of Ho
Tzu Nyen’s recent works that interweave his
interests in music, mathematics, philosophy
and poetry into an existential voyage, distilling
these disciplines of thought into some of
the most fundamental questions about the
nature and the origination of being. Turned
into a stunning metaphor of art as a theatrical
experience, the mix media installation
presents spectral vignettes of Ho’s earlier
works comprising of Milton (2013), an
adaptation of his 2009 work Earth, Newton
(2009), Gould (2013) and Pythagoras (2013),
and can be seen an cinematic interplay of
sound and image, and of light and darkness,
as well as a homage to the renowned
philosopher (Pythagoras of Samos, c. 570 BC
– c. 495 BC), poet (John Milton, 1608 – 1674),
pianist (Glenn Herbert Gould, 1932 – 1982)
and physicist (Sir Isaac Newton, 1672 – 1727).
Titarubi (Indonesia)
Shadow of Surrender, 2013
Installation with wooden benches and
chairs, books, framed charcoal drawings
Dimensions variable
Commissioned for the Indonesian Pavilion
at the 2013 edition of the Venice Biennale,
Shadow of Surrender is an evocation of the
cycles of life and learning, and Indonesia’s
colonial legacy. The primary medium in
this installation is wood in its various forms:
from the pulp used to make the pages
of the books; to the benches made from
charred wood taken from railroad tracks that
previously transported commodities such
as sugar during the difficult years under
foreign rule, and the charcoal drawings of
shadowy trees in their truncated, gilded
frames. While Shadow of Surrender intimates
at an environment or culture of learning, it
is also a tabula rasa. To read, or to acquire
knowledge, is one of Islam’s main tenets;
however the huge books on the tables are
noticeably blank, suggesting a desire to
re-write or to re-learn and re-assess the
values and lessons that have been passed
on through culture, religion and history. This
installation positions the audience as active
agents, constructing their personal ‘lessons’
and observations while fully aware of the
cultural and colonial supports and constructs
on which such learning has traditionally taken
place. At the same time, the various forms
of wood and its by-products included in
this installation present a full circle, echoing
the cycle of life and the turns of civilisations,
through growth, death, and rebirth.
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2
Leslie de Chavez (Philippines)
Detritus, 2012 – 2013
Oil on canvas
240 x 570 cm
Set against the toxic environs of a Manila
landfill, Detritus unfolds like a drama equally
surreal and real, with vignettes depicting
corruption, consumerism, spiritual decay,
environmental degradation, poverty and
excessive lifestyle. Growing up during
the post-Martial Law years and the surge
of social realist art, the artist has been
cognizant of the problems that recur in
his homeland despite the dismantling of
the old authoritarian regime. At the far left,
pink neon words spell out “It is said: God is
enough” in Tagalog. The phrase lays bare
the conflicting sentiments of resignation,
exasperation and hope felt by ordinary
people caught up in Life’s theatre and its
greatest tragedy: that despite the seeming
changes in the actors and props, it is a play
destined for constant rerun, restaged time
and again.
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1 The History of Java (First Edition) by
Thomas Stamford Raffles
2 Pythagoras
Ho Tzu Nyen (Singapore)
3 Detritus
Leslie de Chavez (Philippines)
4 Shadow of Surrender
Titarubi (Indonesia)
5 Golden Teardrop
Arin Rungjang (Thailand)
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A LEGACY…
FOR THE
COMMUNITY
A nation’s legacy binds its people into
one community of citizens through
shared history, experiences and
aspirations. This legacy is kept alive if
it is cherished, enriched and passed
on by the community, from one
generation to the next.
A LEGACY…
FOR THE COMMUNITY
A nation’s legacy binds its people into one
community of citizens through shared
history, experiences and aspirations.
This legacy is kept alive if it is cherished,
enriched and passed on by the community,
from one generation to the next.
By reaching out to, and actively engaging
Singaporeans through various community
channels and platforms, NHB ensures
that our country’s rich historical and
cultural legacy is known, loved and
passed on to later generations.
Wayang Kulit Siam
Wayang Kulit, or shadow puppetry,
is one of the Malay world’s oldest
forms of storytelling. A unique form of
theatre performance employing light
and shadow, it is widely found in the
Southeast Asian region of Indonesia,
Malaysia and Thailand. The Malay
Heritage Centre (MHC), dedicated to
showcasing the rich Malay culture,
presented the vibrant Wayang Kulit
Siam from Kelantan as one of its
outreach programmes. It depicted the
story of the rise of Maharajah Sirat,
the father of celebrated heroes from
the famous epic Ramayana: Sri Rama
and Laksamana. Wayang Kulit is also
featured in the permanent galleries of
the MHC.
1 The launch of Singapore HeritageFest – the festival
for the people, by the people – was attended by
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for
Culture, Community and Youth, Lawrence Wong,
together with visitors of the National Museum
2 Children’s Season 2013
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FESTIVALS
Children’s Season 2013
The sixth edition of Children’s Season
ran from 18 May to 30 June 2013, with
an extensive line-up of fun, family-friendly
and engaging activities for children and
their parents. This well-loved festival,
jointly presented by NHB and members of
the Museum Roundtable (MR), seeks to
cultivate the next generation of museum
and heritage lovers through highly
accessible and meaningful programmes,
which also make good bonding
opportunities for families.
The National Museum of Singapore’s
Island Adventures brought visitors back
in time to places in Singapore which no
longer exist or have been transformed
over time, while Art Garden 2013 at
the Singapore Art Museum (SAM)
presented the world in new and wonderful
ways through a series of exciting new
commissions, artworks, short films and
animation by local and international
artists. Singapore artist Sandra Lee’s
work, The Enchanted Garden City,
was particularly fascinating for young
audiences as it depicted familiar fairy
tales in an Asian context.
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2
Beyond the festival, Island Adventures
travelled to public libraries in November
2013, delighting young audiences right at
their doorsteps.
Singapore HeritageFest 2013
4
NHB’s signature outreach event
celebrated its 10th anniversary with 10
Festival Hubs and over 20 programmes
island-wide, which emphasised the
diversity and richness of our multicultural
heritage. Under its theme Memories
for Tomorrow, the festival urged
Singaporeans to cherish our shared
history and experiences, while creating
inspirations to look towards the future.
2013 also saw an unprecedented number
of festival partners comprising
59 corporations and individuals in
grounds-up programming that resonated
with audiences.
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FOR THE COMMUNITY
Dawn Ng, Walter, 2010, latex/plastic
fibre, 600 x 400 x 275 cm, Singapore Art
Museum collection
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1 Highlights included dancers scaling the façade
of the National Museum in a one-of-a-kind
performance, illusionists attempting recordbreaking stunts underwater and in mid-air, as
well as the perennial favourite of art and light
projections on buildings around the Bras Basah.
Bugis precinct
2 Starlight Alchemy and their performance Redux
3 Singapore Night Festival 2013
4 Speak Good English Movement
5 Speak Mandarin Campaign – Parent-Child Talent
Competition
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2
Singapore Night Festival 2013
The sixth and largest edition of the
Singapore Night Festival returned with
an enthralling line-up of local and
international art performances and
cultural programmes stretching from
Plaza Singapura to Raffles City in August
2013. Festival-goers were treated to an
eclectic mix of aerial performances, art
and light installations, roving acts and
heritage-inspired programmes, adding
to the vibrancy of the arts and heritage
district. The festival brought together over
40 partners from the Bras Basah.Bugis
precinct community, more than twice that
of 2012’s festival.
Walter – our favourite curious colossal bunny
who has made surprise appearances all
across Singapore. These visits have been
documented through photographs that invite
audiences to reminisce over the significance
of spaces that we often overlook or take for
granted. First appearing on the lawn outside
the Singapore Art Museum as part of Art
Garden in 2010, Walter is now a household
name amongst children and families alike.
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LANGUAGE CAMPAIGNS
Speak Good English Movement
In its 14th year, the Speak Good English
Movement encouraged Singaporeans
to improve their English in a fresh and
creative manner. A series of 10 colourful
mugs was produced, each bearing a
tip on how to better speak and use the
English language. The movement’s F&B
partners, such as Ya Kun, Joan Bowen
Café and the stalls at Hong Lim Food
Centre, helped to spread the word by
serving beverages to their customers in
these mugs. The movement also went
directly to its target audience of working
adults in a fun event that saw 5,000 of
the mugs being laid out on the grass at
Raffles Place Green for the lunch-time
crowd to pick out.
4
Speak Mandarin Campaign –
Parent-Child Talent Competition
The Speak Mandarin Campaign held its
inaugural Parent-Child Talent Competition
in 2013 as a fun way for parents and
children to bond while learning and
improving their Mandarin together. Coorganised by CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’
School and supported by Thumbs Up
and the Committee to Promote Chinese
Language Learning, the competition
saw a total of 65 enthusiastic teams
going through two rounds of selections
to reach the finals. Each round had the
teams creatively demonstrating the use
of Mandarin through speech such as
crosstalk and story-telling. The competition
proved to be a success, with many parents
requesting for the competition to be
held again.
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FOR THE COMMUNITY
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FOR THE COMMUNITY
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1 Bulan Bahasa 2013 (Malay Language Month)
2 Playtime: The Games We used to play by NTU
students was launched in December 2013
3 Tamil Language Festival 2013
4 Mr Rahmat Sawie with one of the attendees at the
Pasar Geylang Serai celebrations
Bulan Bahasa 2013
(Malay Language Month)
It was an exciting start to a month of Malay
programmes with the festive weekend
launch of Bulan Bahasa 2013 at the Asian
Civilisations Museum (ACM). Visitors to
the museum were treated to a carnival of
interactive programmes put together by
partners that celebrate and demonstrate
the versatility of the Malay language.
Activities included traditional Wau (Malay
Kite) painting, Bangsawan performances
and a very special appearance and
performance by the legendary 92-year-old
Momo Latif on the ACM Green.
The Malay Language Council, Singapore,
and ACM also presented a new
programme Rakan-Rakan Muzium, a
series of guided tours centring around
selected Malay artefacts, guided by
students from the National Institute of
Education and the Madrasahs.
Tamil Language Festival 2013
The month-long Tamil Language Festival
presented a host of exciting activities for
Tamil Singaporeans, encouraging them
to Love Tamil. Speak Tamil, and calling for
them to embrace their mother tongue and
use it in their daily lives.
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promotion. Since its inception in August
2013, it has supported more than 70
community-driven projects.
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The Singaporean love for food prompted
a partnership between the Council and
the Indian Restaurants Association of
Singapore to create Taste of Heritage,
where 10 restaurants, including the
popular Banana Leaf Apolo and Gayatri
Restaurant, served traditional Indian dishes
at a special price with a side of trivia about
the Indian culture throughout the month.
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH INITIATIVES
Heritage Grant Scheme
NHB announced a new S$5 million
Heritage Grant Scheme to support
the development of heritage-related
projects to further promote learning and
appreciation of our heritage. Over the next
four years, the funds will be disbursed
to individuals, non-profit interest groups,
societies and organisations for projects of
documentation, publication and exhibition.
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Under the scheme, the Heritage
Participation Grant supports projects such
as short-term exhibitions, conferences,
publications and small-scale festivals,
amongst others; while the Heritage
Project Grant is targeted at projects with
longer-term impact and reaches out to
applicants who have a more established
background in heritage preservation and
Amongst those which have benefitted
from the scheme are three communitydriven projects. The Pasar Geylang Serai
Book Project by the Pasar Geylang Serai
Merchants’ Association, commemorates
the Pasar’s 50th anniversary, and
chronicles the development of the market
against the larger Singapore context.
The book was launched in April 2014.
Another coffee table book, The Malayan
& Singapore Scout Badges (1900-2010),
documents the heritage and evolution of
Scout badges from the Malayan Scout
Movement founded in Singapore in 1910.
This was produced by AnRawkz the
Clothing Company in partnership with
the Singapore Scout Association. Finally,
a campaign to raise interest in history
and heritage through traditional games,
titled Playtime: The Games We used to
Play, was launched in December 2013.
Created by a group of students from the
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication
& Information at Nanyang Technological
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FOR THE COMMUNITY
A LEGACY…
FOR THE COMMUNITY
showcased old trades in Singapore. It was
accompanied by student volunteers dressed
as tradesmen from yesteryear, including
some featured in the exhibition itself. The
second exhibition, Romance, Hopes and
Dreams, was a showcase centred on
wedding traditions and beliefs practised by
Singapore’s ethnic communities
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2
University (NTU), the campaign includes
an interactive website, a “Design Your
Game” competition and an Amazing
Race-styled event.
The list of 2013 Grant recipients may be
found on page 80.
Patron of Heritage Award
Every year, NHB partners a
Singapore-based ceramicist to create
one-of-a-kind pottery creations for the
Patron of Heritage Awards. This pot,
in particular, was the award for the
2012 ceremony. A reflection of NHB’s
logo of a pot, the awards are given
to individuals and organisations that
have made significant contributions
towards heritage-related causes in
Singapore. Since the awards were
first introduced in 2006, NHB has
honoured more than 250 patrons.
Their generous support has enabled
us to enhance our offerings, providing
Singaporeans with more avenues to
enjoy our heritage.
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Our Museum@Taman Jurong
Our Museum@Taman Jurong,
Singapore’s first community museum,
celebrated its first anniversary in January
2014. Since its opening, the museum has
progressively deepened its engagement
with the local community around Taman
Jurong, collaborated with schools within
the Jurong district, as well as volunteer
groups from the community to showcase
artworks and personal memories of
Taman Jurong and Singapore.
Taman Jurong resident and artist Kim
Whye Kee, the founder of the Beacon
of Life Academy, curated an exhibition
and mural wall painting in October 2013
for youths-at-risk. It was a platform for
the youths to contribute to society. The
The heritage institutions travelled a series
of exhibitions on prominent Singapore
pioneers to malls under the Frasers Group.
Through these exhibitions, residents and
shoppers gained a deeper understanding
of Singapore’s history as seen through the
contributions of our pioneers. The Sun Yat
Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH) also
travelled an exhibition on Dr Lim Boon Keng,
a collaborative effort between SYSNMH
and the Singapore Chinese Girls’ School,
and supported by the Settlement of Dr. Lim
Boon Keng and Kallang Community Club.
3
community museum also hosted two
other exhibitions – Taman Jurong: A
Place Called Home, and A Day in 1970s
Taman Jurong: Memories of Taman
Jurong. The former was an exploration
of Taman Jurong’s heritage through
photographic documentation uncovering
stories of the residents by students
of NTU and NHB. The latter, through
photography and resident-owned
artefacts, provided a glimpse into the life
of a fictitious Taman Jurong resident, as
inspired by real-life accounts of longtime residents shared with the Singapore
Memory Project.
Travelling Exhibitions Around Singapore
NHB presented two exhibitions at the
Pioneer Generation event held at the Istana
in February 2014. The occasion played
tribute to the generation which contributed
to nation building, especially in the early
post-independence years. As a nod to the
guests at the event, NHB presented the
Trading Stories: Conversations with Six
Pioneering Tradesmen exhibition, which
Heritage Trails
NHB launched its 11th heritage trail
in Tiong Bahru on 14 April 2013. The
Tiong Bahru Heritage Trail delves into
the history of Tiong Bahru – how the
estate came about, how it has grown
and changed, and brings to light many
interesting snippets about the estate,
such as the location of the grave of
Singapore’s pioneer Tan Tock Seng, and
the unique architecture of the residential
flats in the area. The trail boasted strong
community participation as Tiong Bahru
residents and students from the nearby
Henderson Secondary School stepped
forward to conduct guided tours for the
public, a first for heritage trails as they
are usually self-guided.
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1 Mr Tharman at the Singapore Heritage Fest
celebrations at Taman Jurong
2 Visitors at the Lunar New Year travelling exhibition
3 Students of Henderson Secondary School giving
Ms Indranee Rajah a guided tour at the newly
launched Tiong Bahru Heritage Trail
4 Pioneer Generation travelling
5 Tamil Language Trail
5
The Civic District Trail was translated and
conducted entirely in Tamil by teachers
and students of Teck Whye Secondary
School, as part of the Tamil Language
Festival, in April 2013. Known as Living
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FOR THE COMMUNITY
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1 Travelling Trunks
2 Motoring Heritage Day
3 Aimed at fostering a deeper appreciation of the
arts and our national heritage, the event was
graced by His Excellency President Tony Tan Keng
Yam and Mrs Tony Tan
4 Istana Art Event
2
Language. Living Heritage, this pilot
programme had teachers and students
translating existing trail information into
Tamil and learning about Singapore’s
heritage at the same time. The students
went on to lead groups from the school
and community, as well as special guest
Minister Iswaran, on the actual trail, This
strengthened the students’ use and
confidence in the language, and made
them champions of the Tamil language and
Singapore history. The programme was
supported by the Tamil Language Council.
In Our Schools
Part of NHB’s outreach efforts to
primary schools, the Travelling Trunks
programme enables students to have
a tactile experience of Singapore’s
multicultural heritage, and encourages
them to take a more active interest in
preserving and promoting heritage at the
personal, community and national level.
The programme consists of a miniature,
modular travelling exhibition, as well as
interactive artefact handling sessions.
It derives its name from the wooden
trunks used to contain and display the
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artefacts. These replicas of travel cases
from yesteryear house original artefacts
such as a ceramic pillow and a Chettiar
money box.
series of guided tours to battle sites such as
Adam Park, Labrador Park and Kent Ridge
Park, as well as World War II structures such
as the Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter. The
tours were complemented by Open House
events at selected defence-themed MR
members such as The Changi Museum,
Fort Siloso and Memories at Old Ford
Factory. NHB also introduced the first-ever
guided tours to the Marsiling Tunnels, which
are not usually accessible to the public.
The tunnels were originally part of a British
Royal Air Force fuel reserve depot but were
subsequently modified by the Japanese
during the Japanese Occupation.
With Industry Partners
Motoring Heritage Day
This event introduced the transportation
heritage of Singapore in a fun and
accessible manner, through a large
display of vintage cars and bicycles, and
by sharing the story of the Tanjong Pagar
Railway Station – a gazetted National
Monument. Visitors also enjoyed a
photographic exhibition titled A Journey
Through Tanjong Pagar, guided tours of
the vintage car display and the railway
station, “Show and Tell” demonstrations
by Urban Sketchers Singapore, as well
as art and craft and story-telling sessions
for children. Motoring Heritage Day was
organised in partnership with the Malaysia
and Singapore Vintage Car Register.
4
72nd Anniversary of the Battle
for Singapore
NHB marked the 72nd anniversary of the
Battle for Singapore in February 2014 with a
3
Istana Art Event
18 August 2013
Presented by SAM and NHB, the 13th
edition of the Istana Art Event featured
an exciting line-up of arts and heritage
activities for the family, including alltime favourites – the On-The-Spot Art
Competition and the Arts and Heritage
Village. The annual outreach event was
held in conjunction with the Istana Open
House in celebration of National Day and
Hari Raya Puasa.
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FOR THE COMMUNITY
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1
Temple Bell
1960 - 1961
Brass
Singapore
This large brass bell decorated with
intricate floral patterns was recently
acquired by the Indian Heritage Centre
(IHC). A Tamil inscription on it says it
was dedicated to the Sri Narasimha
Perumal Temple. This temple is the
present day Sri Srinivasa Perumal
Temple, one of the oldest Hindu
temples in Singapore located on
Serangoon Road. Typically, such bells
are hung outside the main sanctum in
Hindu temples. Devotees sound the
bell each time they visit the temple.
It is also sounded at regular intervals
to accompany key ritual prayers
throughout the day. The bell will be
displayed at the IHC, when its newly
appointed galleries open to the public.
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DIGITAL FRONTIER
FOR HERITAGE
NHB continued to make inroads in
the virtual realm, leveraging on digital
resources to spread heritage awareness,
and document and increase access to the
National Collection and heritage resources.
Enhancements were made to NHB’s
family of websites for improved navigation,
increased governance, and better security
and cross-marketing of NHB’s exhibitions
and programmes. Views of the enhanced
NHB corporate website doubled, while
the Singapore Collections website also
saw an increase in visitors.
Documentation of, and access to,
Singapore’s tangible and intangible
heritage were taken to a new level through
the production of documentaries on
Singapore’s key milestones and traditional
trades, and virtual tours of historic sites
impacted by development works. These
were uploaded to the NHB website as
well as our YouTube channel. In addition,
virtual tours of the Malay Heritage
Centre and SYSNMH enabled visitors to
“preview” the heritage institutions’ layouts
so they could better plan their visits.
In April 2014, NHB introduced our official
Facebook page to complement our
existing I Love Museums Facebook page.
NHB’s Facebook page will play a part in
broadening heritage appreciation, and
furthering NHB’s digital vision to cultivate
advocates for NHB’s work in preserving
and celebrating our shared heritage.
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1 NHB Facebook
2 NHB Website
3 World War II Heritage Trail Application
4 World War II Heritage Trail Application
5 The Kampong Glam Heritage Trail Mobile
Application Appication
4
For greater and ease of access, and
a more interactive and immersive
experience, NHB launched two mobile
applications based on existing heritage
trails. The Kampong Glam Heritage Trail
Mobile Application and World War II
Heritage Trail Application, available for iOS
and Android devices, not only enabled
users to access trail information on the
go, but also brought history to life through
features like games and audio clips.
aggregated heritage information portal to
provide access to the National Collection
and heritage resources.
NHB also initiated its first Digital
Engagement Strategy aimed at tapping
into digital media and technology onsite and online to improve our heritage
offerings to the public. A key project to
be realised in the coming years is an
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A LEGACY…
TO SHARE
Singapore may be a young nation,
only just coming up to 50. But
we have a rich and fascinating
multicultural heritage. Over the years,
we have explored and showcased
the connections between Asia and
the rest of the world. We have also
sought to present the best of regional
heritage and our own cultural legacy
here and beyond Singapore shores.
A LEGACY…
TO SHARE
Singapore may be a young nation, only
just coming up to 50. But we have a rich
and fascinating multicultural heritage.
Over the years, we have explored and
showcased the connections between
Asia and the rest of the world. We have
also sought to present the best of regional
heritage and our own cultural legacy here
and beyond Singapore shores.
Singapore Night Festival masthead
The Singapore Night Festival, a
nocturnal extravaganza of spectacular
aerial performances, music, dance,
light artworks and heritage-inspired
programmes, is held annually in the
heart of the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct.
Represented by the iconic dome of
the National Museum of Singapore,
the festival is a vibrant showcase of
heritage, arts and culture in Singapore,
including events at our national
museums and around the precinct.
The festival has grown from strength
to strength since it was introduced in
2008, and witnessed an unprecedented
517,000 visitors in 2013.
1 Singapore Biennale
2 Singapore Biennale
To do this, NHB has forged good
international alliances so as to bring
quality offerings to Singaporeans. These
international exchanges have enabled us
to draw out the linkages which Singapore
has had with many parts of the world.
They have also allowed us to better
appreciate the diversity that is our country
– the various communities and their
places of origin, how they have adapted to
a new home, and, most importantly, how
they form the core of our Singaporean
identity and shared heritage. At the same
time, we share the best of Singapore with
our friends overseas through exhibitions,
programmes and exchanges.
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1
Singapore Biennale
26 October 2013 - 16 February 2014
The fourth edition of Singapore’s
premier contemporary art exhibition
was organised by the Singapore Art
Museum (SAM), with the support of the
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
and National Arts Council. It ran from
October 2013 to February 2014, across
three main venues in the Bras Basah.
Bugis precinct, namely SAM and SAM at
8Q, the National Museum of Singapore,
Peranakan Museum and the National
Library Building.
BRIDGING SINGAPORE
AND THE WORLD
To further global ties, NHB hosted
international exhibitions such as the
Singapore Biennale, inked significant
frameworks of agreement with overseas
counterparts in 2013, and travelled
exhibitions overseas to communicate and
promote understanding of Singapore’s
heritage and culture. We also hosted
overseas counterparts on several
instances to share best practices.
The Biennale hosted a diverse range of
works from over 80 artists mostly hailing
from Southeast Asia, under the title If the
World Changed. More than half of the
works featured were new commissions.
The exhibition was curated by a panel of
27 curators from across the region, who
presented a diversity of artistic responses
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4 Signing of cooperation agreement between
the SYSNMH and the Shanghai Administrative
Committee for the Historic Relics of Sun Yat-sen &
Soong Ching Ling, witnessed by Minister Grace Fu
and HE Duan Jielong
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through a range of distinctive Southeast
Asian voices.
The Singapore Biennale 2013 welcomed
over 560,000 visitors, a record high since
the 2008 edition.
Singapore Festival in France
NHB signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Institut Français
in Paris for the organisation of Singaporecentred cultural festivities throughout
France in 2015. The festival coincides with
the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations
between Singapore and France, and will
showcase the best of Singapore’s arts
and culture.
SYSNMH’s First Cooperation
Agreement with China
The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial
Hall (SYSNMH) signed a five-year
Cooperation Agreement with the
Shanghai Administrative Committee
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ASEAN Youth Camp 2013
Film Restoration School Asia
26 August - 1 September 2013
18 - 23 November 2013
NHB organised the ASEAN Youth Camp
2013 to foster greater awareness and
appreciation of ASEAN culture among
ASEAN youths. Participants hailed from the
ASEAN countries as well as local schools
such as Raffles Institution, the Singapore
Sports School and Republic Polytechnic.
The youths were mentored by professionals
in workshops on traditional dance and
music, painting and photography. These
culminated in arts and cultural events at the
National Museum, and music and dance
performances at Plaza Singapura, which
were also in conjunction with Singapore
Night Festival 2013.
Participants from 15 countries in Asia
attended Film Restoration School Asia,
organised by the National Museum, the
Cineteca di Bologna, L’Immagine Ritrovata
and Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema
Foundation, in Singapore last year. This
six-day workshop provided training in
film preservation and restoration, and
addressed the growing need for such
specialised knowledge and skills in Asia.
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for the Historic Relics of Sun Yat-sen &
Soong Ching Ling. This agreement will
enable the institutions to explore museum
undertakings, such as the exchange
of exhibitions, joint curation, sharing of
expertise and experience in areas such as
artefact collection, research, conservation
and presentation.
Lt. Ibrahim Sidek tin mug
Lt. Ibrahim Sidek’s tin mug can be found
at the Reflections at Bukit Chandu, a
World War II interpretative centre which
invites visitors to contemplate about our
nation’s war experience, and discover
how far we have come as a nation. Lt.
Ibrahim Sidek was executed in February
1942 for defying Japanese orders to
remove his Malay Regiment Uniform and
his body was never found. For the last 70
years, this army-issued tin mug has been
Sharifah Khadijah bt Hamid’s one and
only keepsake of her husband.
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Peranakan World: Cross Cultural Art
from Singapore and the Straits
Dr Sun Yat Sen and His
Singapore Supporters
2 August - 20 October 2013
This exhibition was launched at the
Shanghai Museum of Sun Yat-Sen’s
Former Residence. It was the SYSNMH’s
inaugural overseas exhibition, showcasing
up to 57 heritage objects from its
collection on Singapore’s contribution to
the 1911 Revolution in China.
19 March – 10 May 2013
The Peranakan Museum travelled its
exhibition The Peranakan World: CrossCultural Art from Singapore and the
Straits to the National Museum of Korea
from 19 March to 19 May 2013. Through
230 objects from the museum’s collection
and loans from local collectors, the
exhibition told the fascinating story of how
Chinese immigrants created a unique
culture when they settled in their new
homes in the Straits.
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The Golden Age of Singapore Cinema
4 - 12 April 2013
Seven landmark Singapore films from
the 1950s to the 1960s were screened at
the Filmoteca de la Universidad Nacional
Autónoma de México, a well-respected
cinémathèque in Mexico City. This was a
first-time cultural exchange programme
between the National Museum and the
Embassy of Mexico. Films like Hang
Tuah (1956) and Seniman Bujang Lapok
(1961) gave Mexican audiences a taste of
Singapore’s film history.
1 A special commissioned kebaya was presented to
the National Museum of Korea during the opening
of the Peranakan World exhibition
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2 Dr Sun Yat Sen and His Singapore Supporters
3 Films like Hang Tuah and Chinta Kaseh were
screened in Mexico City
4 ASEAN Youth Camp 2013
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Sharing and celebrating our local heritage
The Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) is
NHB’s signature community outreach
programme. Showcasing different,
well-loved aspects of our local heritage –
sports, music, films and even traditional
coffee just to name a few – SHF
celebrates the best of our shared heritage
in a fun and engaging manner. Now into
its tenth year, SHF continues to raise
greater awareness and appreciation of
Singapore’s history and heritage, bringing
together different generations and
communities in celebration of our journey
as one.
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1 Minister Lawrence Wong and Mr Thongsing
Thammavong, Prime Minister of Lao People’s
Democratic Republic officiating the launch of
Handmade in Asia: Weaving the Cosmic Serpent
in Laos
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2 Dato’ Seri Hishammudin Tun Hussein from
Malaysia visits Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Foreign Visits
NHB museums and institutions were
honoured to host international dignitaries
in FY2013.
The Asian Civilisations Museum
welcomed:
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of the Republic of Costa Rica, and Mr
Jairo Hernandez-Milian, Ambassador
to the Republic of Singapore
Prominent visitors to the National
Museum of Singapore included:
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of hosting:
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The Reflections at Bukit Chandu welcomed:
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As our little island-state matures, so
have our people. Heritage is no longer
a mere afterthought; for many, it has
grown to become a part of us, a slice
of who we are. This we have seen, in
the surge in passion for discovering
and remembering our past, and the
growing voice of the community in
heritage matters.
A LEGACY…
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As our little island-state matures, so have
our people. Heritage is no longer a mere
afterthought; for many, it has grown to
become a part of us, a slice of who we
are. This we have seen, in the surge in
passion for discovering and remembering
our past, and the growing voice of the
community in heritage matters.
ZERO, CMYK Soft Sculptures, 2010,
cotton cushion cover, printed iron-on,
set of 5, 150 x 100 x 120 cm (each),
Using an abstract humanoid character,
the artist ZERO’s work playfully
highlights the legal boundaries of
vandalism in Singapore that coexist with the obvious fascination
mainstream media has with graffiti
art. These seemingly cute, abstract
humanoid CMYK Soft Sculptures
highlight the fascination of mainstream
society with graffiti art, which is still
considered illegal in Singapore, thus
injecting an element of deviancy into
these otherwise innocent plush toys.
This artwork is part of the National
Collection, and was displayed as
part of the Panorama: Recent Art
from Contemporary Asia exhibition
organised by the Singapore Art
Museum.
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NHB supports this growth through
existing platforms, which recognise the
diverse contributions of our heritage
supporters and industry leaders. At
the same time, we create new ones to
nurture talents that will, one day, be at
the forefront of the heritage industry.
Together, they are the ones who will
carry Singapore’s legacy into the next
millennium, and ensure that our stories
live on.
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PRESERVING OUR
BUILT HERITAGE
In July 2013, the Preservation of
Monuments Board was renamed the
Preservation of Sites and Monuments
(PSM) under NHB. This better reflects
the division’s ambit to protect historically
significant sites, and oversee 100 marked
historic sites. PSM looks forward to
working with the community in marking
more historic sites.
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3 Gazetted National Monuments
UNESCO Bid for Singapore
Botanic Gardens
Singapore submitted its bid to inscribe
its first UNESCO world heritage site
in January 2014. This is a joint effort
between NHB and the National Parks
Board to list the Singapore Botanic
Gardens as a UNESCO world heritage
site. The PSM division sits on two
committees, namely to oversee the
nomination process and shape the longterm management of the Gardens. As a
member of the steering committee on the
nomination process, PSM worked closely
with multiple agencies, stakeholders and
the public, to coordinate the completion
and submission of the Singapore Botanic
Gardens Nomination Dossier.
In March 2014, PSM presented an
exhibition More than a Garden at the
National Museum of Singapore to share the
Gardens’ heritage values with the public.
The exhibition will travel to various venues,
including malls and schools, after it closes.
Gazetted National Monuments
Gazetted National Monuments provide
vital links to our past and represent the
multi-faceted nature of Singapore’s history
and heritage. The Civilian War Memorial
was gazetted as a National Monument on
15 August 2013 by Mr Lawrence Wong,
Minister for Culture, Community and
Youth. Designed by Swan and Maclaren
and unveiled by then-Prime Minister
Lee Kuan Yew on 15 February 1967, the
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Civilian War Memorial comprises four
tapering columns, which represent the
tragic war experience of Singapore’s
four major ethnic groups. An annual War
Memorial Service is held, on 15 February,
at the monument to remember our war
dead. It is organised by the Singapore
Chinese Chamber of Commerce and
Industry, and attended by families,
community groups, students and the
diplomatic corps.
Outreach and Programming
PSM reached out to more than 120,000
through their outreach programmes.
To bring history to life for a younger
audience, the division worked with
schools to incorporate walking tours
and story-telling sessions during school
assemblies into the current syllabus.
For instance, students from Dunman
High School, Meridian Junior College
and Millennia Institute went on guided
tours to commemorate Total Defence
Day 2014, and the gazette of the Civilian
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This year, NHB also stepped up efforts
to engage MR members through
networking sessions hosted by our CEO
and NHB’s senior management. Training
programmes, industry visits, sharing
sessions and a capability development
survey were also conducted to raise the
capabilities of MR members.
NHB Academy
As a centre of excellence in specialist and
professional museum training, the NHB
Academy has been focusing its efforts
on capability development for research,
museum and industry professionals, and
educators in Singapore through lectures,
workshops and master classes. Guest
speakers last year included Professor
Tommy Koh and Mr Jack Lang, President
of Institut du Monde Arabe, France.
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lecture series, which encouraged greater
technical knowledge on conservation.
2
1 Distinguished Speaker Series, Mr Jack Lang,
President of Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) & Minister
of Culture and Education of Francois Mitterrand
2 Museum Roundtable
3 Heritage Conservation Centre
War Memorial. PSM also trained student
ambassadors from River Valley High
School, Raffles Institution and Cedar Girls
School to conduct peer-guiding at the
More than a Garden exhibition.
The general public also benefitted from
PSM’s engagement efforts. They were
able to attend a series of lectures on
topics ranging from tropical architecture,
to the achievements and challenges
surrounding the implementation of
the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage
Convention. Monument owners and
members of the conservation landscape
in Singapore were privy to the technical
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PROVIDING HERITAGE
STEWARDSHIP
NHB strengthened its role as the lead
agency for heritage matters by working
with public sector agencies, NGOs and the
community-at-large to incorporate heritage
considerations into land use and housing
plans; assess the impact of development
works on heritage sites and structures; and
develop mitigation measures for affected
sites and structures.
For instance, NHB collaborated with the
Housing Development Board (HDB) to
incorporate heritage considerations in
the new Bidadari estate, championed the
extension of lease for Singapore’s last two
dragon kilns, and worked with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority, Land Transport
Authority and NGOs Singapore Heritage
Society and All Things Bukit Brown on
documentation and commemoration
efforts for the Bukit Brown Cemetery.
Museum Roundtable
The Museum Roundtable (MR) continued
to contribute to a stronger museumgoing culture in Singapore by positioning
museums as unique and fascinating cultural
destinations for locals and tourists alike.
Apart from showcasing different aspects of
Singapore’s heritage, the MRcollaborated
with NHB to co-organise signature annual
events such as Battle for Singapore,
Children’s Season and the Istana Art Event.
In FY2013, NHB Academy partnered the
Singapore Management University to
cultivate a younger generation of museum
and industry professionals with the
commencement of the first-ever museum
studies course in Singapore. The module,
Arts and Culture Management (ACM203):
Introduction to Museum/Gallery
Management, welcomed its first intake of
students in January 2014.
Heritage Conservation Centre
With the impending openings of the
National Gallery, Singapore and the
Indian Heritage Centre, the Heritage
Conservation Centre (HCC) has been
diligently preparing for the new galleries
and artefacts to be housed there. In
addition, the Centre is also working
towards the 2015 re-opening of the
National Museum and a new extension
of the Asian Civilisations Museum
(ACM). Concurrently, the HCC continues
to support current exhibitions at the
museums, artefact rotations and loans.
Pillar box outside Singapore
Philatelic Museum
The red pillar box outside the
Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM)
is the only operational posting box of
its kind in Singapore today. Red pillar
boxes were widely used in Singapore
during the British colonial days until
1971 when they were replaced by
rectangular posting boxes. Pillar
boxes are made of cast iron, stand
at 1.5 metres, and weigh about
400 kilogrammes. The posting box
outside the museum was officially
re-commissioned for use when SPM
opened on 19 August 1995. Today, it
serves as a landmark of the museum.
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Some major projects that the HCC has
undertaken include the physical transfer
of over 53,000 artefacts from the Tang
Shipwreck Treasures from the Singapore
Tourism Board to NHB. To increase work
efficiency and speed up the current manual
process, HCC is also working on the
Automated Collections Tagging System,
which uses radio frequency identification
to track the locations and movements of
artefacts in the National Collection.
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Capability and Professional Development
HCC continues to develop new capabilities
in the fields of conservation and collection
management. Over the next few years,
HCC staff will be researching and improving
on skills such as collection cataloguing
to enable wider digital access, as well as
research and development for conservation
and material care in the tropics.
To enhance their knowledge and
network with foreign counterparts, HCC
staff regularly attend and present their
research papers at overseas conferences,
work attachments and training. In 2013,
conservators participated in symposiums
in Korea and Thailand, and went on
attachments and courses in Germany,
America and China.
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1 This new edition of the guide to the Peranakan
Museum has been updated with new acquisitions,
and reorganized to make it easier to find objects
2 Lemak sweet potatoes and kangkong from
Episode 2: Living off the Land
Image courtesy of National Museum of Singapore
3 This catalogue accompanied the exhibition at the
ACM of treasures from the Famen Temple crypt
and other Tang dynasty artworks. Essays examine
relic worship at the Famen Temple and the
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HCC conducted two Conservation
Awareness Workshops, and organised talks
by overseas specialists from America and
Australia on topics such as the Conservation
of Bhutanese Thangkas, and Microfading
for staff from NHB, the National Gallery,
Singapore and the National Library Board.
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Buddhist world of the Tang, the rationale for the
arrangement of donations in the crypt chambers,
and the Tang dynasties contacts with the wider
world. Figures and murals from tombs, magnificent
reliquary boxes, rare ceramics, and gold and silver
metalwork in this fully illustrated catalogue tell the
story of life and culture during the Tang
4 A fully illustrated catalogue, Devotion and Desire
was produced to accompany the exhibition.
The book highlights over 200 objects, including
everything in the exhibition along with other
key new acquisitions of the Asian Civilisations
Museum from the past five years. Works from
China, Southeast Asia, West Asia, and South
Asia are represented; many of the objects show
the connections between these cultures, and
with the wider world. This important book, with
contributions from all the curators, will become
one of the standard references to the collection
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The Centre works closely with both local
and foreign industry partners as learning
platforms, and to share best practices.
HCC has been collaborating with the
Getty Conservation Institute for in-depth
research on Asian lacquers, and the
Singapore General Hospital in making
use of medical-grade X-ray facilities
to help conservation treatment and
understanding. HCC also hosted interns
from New Zealand, Spain, Malaysia
and Thailand, as well as students from
Singapore Polytechnic for industrial
training and project work.
Published Resources
Singapore and the Silk Road of
the Sea (1300 - 1800)
Documenting the last 25 years of
archaeological research in Singapore,
leading archaeologist Dr John N. Miksic’s
book weaves together a tapestry of
old accounts and fresh findings to
reconstruct the 14th century port city in
great detail, and present a dramatic new
understanding of Singapore’s pre-colonial
past. The book is a co-publication by
the National Museum and the National
University of Singapore Press. It contains
the island’s historical narrative and other
lesser-known discoveries about its past
in a period of over 500 years before the
founding of the British colonial settlement
in 1819.
Eat to Live: Wartime Recipes
The six-part DVD series was inspired
by the book Wartime Kitchen: Food
and Eating in Singapore, 1942 - 1950. It
explores the struggles and experiences of
those who lived through the food-scarce
Japanese Occupation from 1942 to 1945.
The documentary provides a window into
food consumption during those turbulent
years, telling stories of resilience through
commentaries, archived photographs and
first-hand personal accounts.
Devotion and Desire: Cross-Cultural
Art in Asia, New Acquisitions
A fully illustrated catalogue, Devotion
and Desire was produced to accompany
the exhibition. The book highlights over
200 objects, including everything in
the exhibition along with other key new
acquisitions of the ACM from the past
five years. Works from China, Southeast
Asia, West Asia, and South Asia are
represented; many of the objects show
the connections between these cultures,
and with the wider world. This important
book, with contributions from all the
curators, will become one of the standard
references to the collection.
Secrets of the Fallen Pagoda: The
Famen Temple and Tang Court Culture
This catalogue accompanied the
exhibition at the ACM of treasures from
the Famen Temple crypt and other Tang
dynasty artworks. Essays examine relic
worship at the Famen Temple and the
Buddhist world of the Tang, the rationale
for the arrangement of donations in the
crypt chambers, and the Tang dynasties’
contacts with the wider world. Figures
and murals from tombs, magnificent
reliquary boxes, rare ceramics, and gold
and silver metalwork in this fully illustrated
catalogue tell the story of life and culture
during the Tang dynasty.
Peranakan Museum Guide
This new edition of the guide to the
Peranakan Museum has been updated
with new acquisitions, and reorganised to
make it easier to find objects.
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The President’s Young Talents 2013
The accompanying catalogue of the
Singapore Art Museum’s (SAM) 2013
President’s Young Talents featured each
of the six artists who were commissioned
to present new works for the exhibition.
Each dedicated section included
curatorial essays, artist interviews, and
showcased both previous works and
the 2013 commissions. This offered a
comprehensive overview and insight
into the art-making processes of some
of Singapore’s most talented
contemporary artists today. The artists
for 2013 were Boo Junfeng, Liao Jiekai,
Zaki Razak, Grace Tan, Ryf Zaini and
Robert Zhao Renhui.
Thai Transcience
Thai Transcience showcased paintings,
sculptures, photographs, installations
and videos by leading Thai contemporary
artists, inspired by their heritage and
faith. The exhibition catalogue offered a
unique perspective of Thai art-making
that traversed the categories of traditional,
modern and contemporary art, from both
emerging and senior Thai contemporary
artists. As an ideal reference tool for
exploring Southeast Asian art, the
publication is very suitable for both
researchers and art lovers.
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1911 Revolution: Singapore Pioneers
in Bukit Brown
This first book collaboration between
the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
(SYSNMH) and Pioneer Junior College
highlights 12 local Chinese pioneers
buried at the Bukit Brown Cemetery.
The book highlights their significant
roles in the 1911 Revolution, and their
contributions to the socio-economic
development of Singapore during the
20th century.
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Nanyang and the Establishment of
the Republic
Published by the SYSNMH, this book
comprises a reprint of Singapore pioneer
Teo Eng Hock’s personal memoir, as
well as additional information on Teo
researched by the curatorial team. The
original memoir dates back to 1933.
neighbours. It provides information on
cultural norms and highlights the diversity
of living in Singapore, in the context of
public housing. A publication by NHB’s
education arm, supported by the National
Population and Talent Division and HDB,
it will be used as part of the Character
and Citizenship Education curriculum for
Primary 5 and Secondary 2 students.
Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s Revolutionary Trail
in Ipoh
This book introduces the various sites in
Ipoh, Malaysia, which Dr Sun visited prior
to 1912. It also provides an insight into
Dr Sun and his revolutionary activities in
Nanyang during the 20th century.
Decoration and Symbolism in Chinese
Architecture: Understanding Singapore’s
Historic Chinese Buildings
Decoration and Symbolism in Chinese
Architecture looks at the hidden meanings
behind the decorative symbols and
architectural designs found in Singapore’s
historic Chinese buildings. Written by
Dr Kang Ger-Wen, an art historian and
research fellow with the PSM division,
the book features monuments that reflect
Chinese vernacular architecture. It brings
to light the beliefs, values, aspirations
and world views of the pioneers who
constructed these landmark buildings.
The book also carries an essay on
the context of Chinese architecture in
Singapore, written by Chern Jia Ding,
who heads the monument inspectorate in
the division.
Who’s Your Neighbour?
This guidebook on the different customs
and practices of the four main ethnic
groups in Singapore encourages readers
to develop a greater understanding
and enjoy deeper friendships with their
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2 Thai Transcience
3 911 Revolution: Singapore Pioneers in Bukit Brown
4 Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s Revolutionary Trail in Ipoh
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Our volunteers contribute in different
ways. Many work in the galleries to
enhance visitors’ understanding of the
collection and their experience at the
museum, while others guide at our
community galleries or national heritage
trails. Together, they are an invaluable
asset to our museum landscape today.
The full list of volunteers may be found on
page 82.
Scholarships and Awards
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Patron of Heritage Awards 2013
Volunteers
NHB honoured 108 individuals and
organisations, two-thirds of whom were
first-time Patrons, for their contributions
to the growth of Singapore’s cultural
legacy at the Patron of Heritage Awards
2013. Officiated by then-Acting Minister
for Culture, Community and Youth,
Mr Lawrence Wong, the ceremony
recognised contributions in 2013
amounting to over S$20 million – more
than twice the amount received in 2012.
NHB would not have come so far
today without the valued support
and partnership of our docents and
volunteers, which include NGOs like
Friends of the Museums (FOM), the
Museum Volunteers Group (MV) and the
Mandarin Guides (MGs), as well as other
volunteers who are equally passionate
about Singapore’s history and heritage.
The full list of patrons, donors and lenders
may be found on page 81.
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NHB Scholarship Awards
The NHB Scholarship supports promising
talents in full-time undergraduate or
postgraduate studies in the fields of
heritage and culture studies or museum
administration.
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The FOM has grown from 100 to more
than 2,000 members today since it was
formed in 1978. Over the past 35 years,
the FOM has attained a high level of
professionalism and accumulated much
expertise in training volunteers and
guiding visitors from all walks of life.
Since 2008, the FOM-NHB Heritage
Grant has enabled more than 10 NHB
officers to further develop themselves
professionally, and be attached to major
museums abroad, including the Royal
Academy of Arts, Art Gallery of New
South Wales and Metropolitan Museum
of Art. The recipients for FY2013/2014
are Nur Sri Heryanti from ACM, Yap Soo
Ei from Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial
Hall, and Ida Betryl Cecil from Marketing
and Corporate Communications. The
MV, made up of about 90 per cent
Singaporean adults, led more than 1,800
public tours at our museums and heritage
institutions in 2013. Almost 70 per cent
of the MV are young professionals and
executives in their 20s and 30s.
Established in 2004, the MV has also
supported NHB in various programmes
including the heritage trails, Singapore
Biennale and the training of new guides
for Singapore’s very first community
museum at Taman Jurong.
The MGs were formed in 2003 after
the opening of the ACM at Empress
Place. Since then, they have extended
guiding services to the National Museum,
Peranakan Museum, SAM, as well as the
SYSNMH.
Ms Mandy Lim is pursuing her
undergraduate studies in the field of
Bachelor of Liberal Arts (Anthropology) at
the University of Exeter, United Kingdom;
while Ms Kathleen Ditzig is currently
completing her postgraduate studies in
Master of Curatorial Studies at the Bard
College, United Kingdom.
Growing NHB Staff
NHB presents various awards to
facilitate staff learning and development,
to recognise work excellence and
capabilities, and to acknowledge staff who
have grown with us through the years.
2013 NHB Scholarship and
Sponsorship Awards
t :FP,JSL4JBOH
NHB Postgraduate Scholarship Award/
MCCY Family Postgraduate Scholarship
Master of Science in Social Policy
(Social Policy and Planning), London
School of Economics and Political
Science (LSE)
GARUDA
India, probably Uttar Pradesh, Gupta
period, 5th or 6th century
Terracotta, height 28 cm
About 25 centuries ago, the art of
terracotta sculptures reached its peak
– during the Gupta period (c.320-600
C.E.) – which is often considered as
the great classical period of Indian art.
The Gupta dynasty ruled over much of
north India, and the style associated
with it continued to flourish even after
its collapse around the middle of the 6th
century. The illustration shows Garuda,
the half-man, half-bird mount of Vishnu.
The figure is shown as a young man
adorned with large loop earrings and
a pearl necklace, both typical of the
Gupta style. He is gracefully sculpted
with a beaked nose, feather-like
hair, a cobra wrapped around his
shoulders and a pose which shows
power and energy. Garuda is part of
Asian Civilisations Museum’s growing
collections on the civilisations of
China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and
West Asia/ Islamic. Collectively, these
artefacts promote awareness and
appreciation of West Asia.
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PATRON OF HERITAGE
AWARDS 2013 AWARDEES
A LEGACY…
TO GROW
t 4JN8BO)VJ
NHB Postgraduate
Scholarship Award
Master of Science in Public
Policy & Management,
University of London (UOL)
t 5BO1FJ2J
NHB Sponsorship Award
Master of Science in
Knowledge Management,
Nanyang Technological
University (NTU)
The Professor Tommy Koh Award
Most Visited Exhibition
t Princely Treasures from the
House of Liechtenstein
Best Selling Publication
t $BUBMPHVFGPSPrincely
Treasures from the House of
Liechtenstein
Best Fund Raising Project
t )FSJUBHF(BMB
The Julia Oh Grant
The Julia Oh Grant (NHB
International Continuing
Education Grant) aims to
develop and strengthen
museum/conservation- related
competencies and knowledge
of young staff. It also facilitates
attachments with leading
museums and institutions, and
in the process, provides staff
with the opportunity to network
and foster potential partnerships
with these museums
and institutions. Heritage
Conservation Centre’s Sarah
Chui Ting Ting was a recipient
of the Grant this year.
EPIC Awards
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t /H$IJOH)VFJ
t *BO-JO+VOZBOH
t 4JNPO5BO:POH)PDL
t /JDIPMBT:FP)VJNJOH
Long Service Award
5 YEAR LONG SERVICE
Chan Dennis Rubia
Chen Xinyi Rachel
Chern Jia Ding
Chua Huiqing Priscilla
Chua Meng Tee Eddy
Geraldine Hebras
Ho Kwok Hoong Justin
Ida Betryl Cecil
Jin Keng Leong Charlie
Khairuddin Bin Hori
Lee Chee Choon Roger
Lin Junyang Ian
Low Geok Wee Jasmine
Miki Komatsu
Mohamad Jamal Bin Mohamad
Mohamed Fadly Bin Awaludin
Muhammad Fadly Bin Idrus
Muhammad Noor Aliff Bin Ghani
Nalina Gopal
Ng Wan Gui
Norfaiz Bin Noeryamin
Nuraini Binte Othman
Ong Chun Yeow
Ooi Chun Hui Damian
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Nermal Singh
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Tan Yong Seng Bernard
Tay Swee Boon
Tham Dek Won Daniel
Thana Letchumi Manohar
Wee May Hua Stella Clare
Yeo Huiming Nicholas
10 YEAR LONG SERVICE
Goh Shiao Ping Karen
Hua Ling Yong
Lee Soue Chin Joyce
Lim Kok Boon Simon
Mak Yuh Hann
Phua Swan Hwee Shaun
Vidya Murthy
Wong Hwei Lian Yeo Kwee
Khim Jessie
Lee Swee Mun
Lui Weng Kum
Tan Kim Chong
Adibah Binte Othman
Cheok Chee Keong Daniell
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Iskander Mydin
2013 National Day Awards
Efficiency Medal
Idris Bin Salleh
Long Service Medal
Thangamma Karthigesu
Heritage Participation
Grant Recipients
Ng Sian Ngoh
Singapore Film Society
Goh Jer Liang
Tan Hui Shi Candy, Student,
Wee Kim Wee School
of Communication &
Information, NTU
Audrey Wong
Chin Fook Siang
Foo Hui Yu, Student, Wee
Kim Wee School of
Communications, NTU
Winston Tham
Kwok Yang Bin
Lin Yuting, Student, Ngee Ann
Polytechnic
Singapore Council of Women’s
Organisation
Rosemary Lim
Dr Fong Yoke San
The Eurasian Association
Catherine Lim Suat Hong
Rita Zahara Binte Mohamed
Nazeer
AnRawkz the Clothing
Company
Fiona Hodgkins
Singapore Red Cross Society
(Youth)
Lim Aik Hoe
Lawrence Thomas
Carolyn Ortega
Dolly Sinha Davenport
Kelly Koh Qian-Wen
Lie Seng Tjhen
Association of Chetti Melaka
(Peranakan Indians) Singapore
Society
Persatuan UlaPersatuan Ulama
Dan Guru-Guru Agama Islam
(Singapura)
Hui Yew-Foong
Lim Boon Tan
Woodlands Secondary School
Natalie Lee-San Pang
Pasar Geylang Serai Merchants’
Association
YWCA of Singapore
Nor Hidayah Binte Mohd Amin
Maureen Ker E-Ching
Wan Hussin Zoohri
Liu Fook Thim
Jesvin Yeo Puay Hwa
NUS Tamil Language Society
Mee Toh School
Broadrick Secondary School
St Anthony’s Canossian
Secondary School
Anglo-Chinese School
(Independent)
Temasek Secondary School
Henry Park Primary School
Balestier Hill Secondary School
Lim Boon Tan
My Community
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Zainal Azman
Soon Zhan Hui
Heritage Project Grant
Singapore Institute of Architects
Press Pte Ltd
Francis Frederick James
Singapore Federation of
Chinese Clan Associations
The Malay Heritage
Foundation Pte Ltd
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Dr Anitha Devi Pillai
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Ceylon Sports Club
Koh Hong Teng
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Pre 8 Investments Pte Ltd
Chinese Heritage Foundation
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Aziza Ali
Chinese Heritage Foundation
World War II History Research
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million and above between 1 Jan and
31 Dec 2013)
City Developments Limited
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Credit Suisse AG
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Lee Foundation
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TIME
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Singapore Changi Airport
Steinway Gallery Singapore
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The Fullerton Heritage
Time Out Singapore
Tridex Pte Ltd
Vacheron Constantin
W Architects Pte Ltd
Wing Tai Foundation
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Tsai, Jean
Van Der Ven, Christine
Varaprasad, Chitra
Wee Soon Ann, Raymond
Wei Kaiying
Welch, Patricia
Wong, Janncy
Wong, Judy
Woo, Sally
Yap Jo Lin
Yap, May
Yeh Tsuei-Hua, Tracey
Yeung, Lee
Yong, Yannie
Yudistiawan, Wahyu Perdana
Chan Ying Lock
Chandramuljana, Cynthia
Cheng Min
Chern Siou Eng
Chiang, Karen
Choo Ban Nee
Choong Soon Wah, Roland
Chuang, Tiffany
Chui Wai Cheng
Fong May Lan
Ho Poh Lan
Hodgson, Craig
Hoe Yean Nie
Hoon, Sue
Jayos, Mona
Kho, Joan
Kim Ouiyoung
Lau, Diana
Lee Lan Yong
Lim, Jennifer Veronica
Low Boon-Chin
Low Ming Hwee
Low Su Ching, Tara
Ma Swan Hoo
Mock, Belinda
Ong Eng Hui
Ong, Irene
Pang, Cecilia
Poong, Lesley
Prakasam, Elizabeth
Quek, Rachel
Sathisan, Dinesh
Siow Chih Wee
Soon Kah Hwee
Tan Hui Kheng
Tan Sheau Yin
Tan Teck Ngee
Tan, Gertrude
Tan, Rachel
Taylor, Jaime
Tsai, Jean
Tung Kuang Lien, Desiree
Van Der Ven, Christine
Varaprasad, Chitra
Wee Hwee Bin
Wong, Janncy
Wong, Lily
Yap Jo Lin
Yeo-Ong Gak Tong, Jean
Yong, Yannie
National Museum Singapore
Bin, Bridgette
Boon, Elizabeth
Cahyadi, Gundy
Chai, Tng Khin
Chan, Mina
Cheong, Alice
Chern Siou Eng
Chew, Henrietta
Chew, Marissa
Chiang, Karen
Chong Yeow Foong, Kelly
Choo Ban Nee
Choo, Bee Leng
Chow, Cynthia
Chua, Ai Ming, Yvonne
Heeremans, Kitty
Heng, Shu Ling
Hogan, Michael
Hoon, Sue
Jayos, Mona
Koe, Pak-Juan
Lau, Diana
Lee Seow Chong
Lee Siew Chin
Lee, Inn Siew
Lee, Teik Yoong
Leong, Stephen
Lim Bee Leng
Lim, Adeline
Lines, Celia
Loh Shu Ching
Loo, Connie
Louis, Lionel Jonathan
Low Ee Lang, Elaine
Ma Swan Hoo
Mahat, Zuraidah
Mak Check Hong
Mock, Belinda
Mok, Ellen
Morales, Angelo
Nai, Irene
Neo, Dennis
Ong, Irene
Oon, Regina
Prakasam, Elizabeth
Pwee, Timothy
Quijiano, Jason
Sim Chor Koon
Sintunata, Catherine H.
Tan Howe Siang
Tan Hui Kheng
Tan Khai Yuen
Tan Yoke Yuan, Vivienne
Tan, Belinda
Tan, Elaine
Tan, Gertrude
Tan, Helen
Tan, Joanna
Teh, Jolyn
Tng, Kelvin
Toh Li Min, Kezia
Tsai, Jean
van der Ven, Christine
Varaprasad, Chitra
Wee Sau Ling
Wong Woon Wai
Wong, Genevieve
Wong, Janncy
Wong, Lily
Woo, Sally
Yeo Siok Ee
Zhuang Kuan Song, Victor
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang
Memorial Hall
Chew, Mabel
Chia Bee Lian
Chiang, Karen
Chng Hak Peng
Gan Chee Hiong
Goh, Eric
Hogan, Michael
Hoon, Sue
Khoo, Eileen
Koe, Pak-Juan
Lai Yee Ling
Lau, Diana
Lim Bee Leng
Lim, Joyce
Lim, Peter
Loh Shu Ching
Loo Yee Wei
Low Zhiqi
Ma Swan Hoo
Mock, Belinda
Ong, Irene
Ow Yeong Wai Mang
Phua, Celeste
Tan Ai Yea
Tan Boon Piang
Tan Hui Kheng
Tan, Charlene
Tay, Johanna Esther
Tng, Kelvin
Tsai, Jean
Wong Woon Wai
Wong, Lily
Ahmed, Sabina
Bay, Delia
Budge, Rosalind
Chang, Siok Eng
Chen, Jean
Chen, Jenny Yue Zheng
Chen, Stephanie
Cheong, Stanley
Chia, Carrie
Chng, Fiona
Choo, Ai Loon
Chua, Kim
Chua, Li Suan
Chua, Luke
Chuah, Yuxin
Dong, Joyce
Foo, Jou Min
Ho, Soo Ying
Hoe, Roger
Hoon, Wee Ning
Huang, Vivian
Huang, Yixiang
Kang, Claudia
Kok, Weng Keong
Lee, Woon Shiu
Leung, Mylene
Lim, David
Lim, Sharon
Lim, Zhi Shian
Lin, Aneurin
Lines, Celia
Liu, Felicia
Low, Nguan Kiang
Lu, Wenshi
Maung, Katheryn
Ng, Estella
Ng, Zach
Pang, Cecilia
Pao-Keerthi, Peggy
See, Samuel
Segar, Samantha
Shanmugam, Shanta
Sim, Angie
Sim, Winny
Sinha, Kavita
Sun, Lynn
Tan, Avril
Tan, Callie
Tan, Elaine
Tan, Helen
Tan, Mabelyn
Tay, Trisa
Teh, Jolyn
Tsai, Jean
Wong, Hong Weng
Woo, Sally
Yeong, Nicole
Yim, Annie
Chia, Bee Lian
Hodgson, Craig
Koe, Pak-Juan
Kumarasamy, Sandra
Tsai, Jean
Wong, Woon Wai
MANDARIN
DOCENTS
National Museum
Chen Po Ju, Doris
Chua Mui Ngoh, Judy
Ho Hwee Tin, Rebecca
Khoo Tham Hoon
Lim Bee Lay, Mary
Long Chin Peng
Loy Siang Teng
Rusanna Jingga
Say Lee Tou
Tan Lay Hwa
Teow Chiow Hua
Yap Hwee Suan
Ye Rong
Ang Bee Lian
Cheng Poh Fah
Choo Beng Choo, Esther
Koh Soo Hoon
Ng Kok Chwan
Ng Koon How
Ong Tiong Eng
Lim Siew Tin
Chai Chu Chun
Chhua Bak Siang
Chia Lai Peng Stella
Chia Ong Siong
Gian Bee Hua
Khoo Siew Gim
Lam Joon Lan, Jennifer
Lau Ruo Lin Evelyn
Lee Kai Choy
Lee Kok Leong
Lee Tee Han
Lim Pee Na
Low Kah Meng
Mak Ho Wai
Ng Guat Choon
Ong Chee Teng
Ong Poh Keng
Soo Guek Ngoh, Margaret
Tan Meng Chye
Teresa Ooi
Wong Mui Juan
Yeo Chor Hoon
Yio Puay Ching
Zhao Bao Zong (Dr)
Goh Sin Shoo
LI Yang, Luna
Liew Fui Lian
Lum Yuit Har
Ng Siew Lak
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DONORS
LIST
VOLUNTEERS
Pok Cheng San
Tay Boon Seng
Tay Lay Har Audrey
Tng Geok Khim
Xie Dongming
Yang Hong Xian
MANDARIN
GUIDES
Asian Civilisations Museum/
Ang Bee Lian
Bernny Tse Sau Wan
Cheng Poh Fah
Chiam Kah Hoon
Chiam Tun Ngiap
Choo A. W.
Chow Kwee Keow
Chow Wai Lee
Chua Poh Leng
Eddie Ng Chee Chian
Florence Yong
Gam Huey Yi
Goh Tock Woo
Heng Puay Siang
Ho Wei Ling
Hong Lai Sim
Huang Weiqing
Huang Xiao Zhuang
Jade Liu Yu
Jessie Chen Shuai
Jia Minsha
Koh Joo Haw
Lau Mou Khum
Lee Hee Boy
Lee Pei Lih
Lim Bee Furn
Lim Bee Lay Mary
Lim Siew Wee
Lim Soh Koong
Lim Swee Jee
Liong Kit Yin
Long Chin Peng
Low Kian Mong
Mak Check Hong
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Maria Tan Tai Suang
Michelle Shiau
Ng Bee Yian
Ng Hui Miang
Ng Kok Chwan
Ong Tiong Eng
Pamela Wong Wing
Peggy Wang Ying
Quek Siow Kai
Seow Siew Bee
Sim Soon Huat
Stella Rong
Tan Boon Piang
Tan Chong Poh
Tan Hui Kheng
Tan Siew Hoon
Tan Wan Lin
Tay Geok Eng
Wong Mui Juan
Yen Chinn Leii
Yeo Poong Poh
Yeong Siew Cheng
Yong Foong Lan
Zhang YuHua
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang
Memorial Hall
Anne Hong Lai Sim
Chan Sok Fen
Chhua Bak Siang
Chiam Kah Hoon
Chow Kwee Keow
Chua Kock Seng
Florence Yong Foong Yee
Gian Bee Hua
Goh Swee Geok
Ho Hwee Tin Rebecca
Ho Kwen Khee
Judy Chua
Koh Soo Hoon
Kwang Lily
Lau Mou Khum
Leong Sow Ling
Li Yang
Lim Soh Koong
Long Chin Peng
Louise Lim May Lang
Low Kah Meng
Low Kian Mong
Mao Kawn Hwa
Mr. Kelvin Tan
Ng Guat Choon
Ng Hui Miang
Ng Kok Chwan
Ong Lay Lay
Ong Poh Keng
Rusanna Jingga
Seow Siew Bee
Shiau Michelle
Tan Boon Piang
Tan Siaw Peng ,Ivan (Mr)
Tay Geok Eng
The Liok Tjwan
Yang Fong Lan
Yap Guan Kwee,David
Yen Chinn Leii
Yeo Bee Lan
Yeo Chor Hoon
Yu Haiyan
OTHERS
Docents
Abdul Wahab Mattar
Angkana Koelnsperger
Chia Bee Lian
Diana Chew
Jaafar Shafaat
Jean Tsai
Noorjahan Kamaruddin
Pak-Juan Koe
Pamela Chia
Priscilla Ho
Rosni Hassin
Takako Jeoh
Ming Han
Haji Morni Sulaiman
Members of Chinese
Research Group
Anna Lim Shi Ting
Cheam Siew Khim
Choo Bee Leng
Chow Wai Lee Queenie
Echo Zhou
James Lee Chor Han
Kok Yoke Lee
Lau Mou Khum
Laura Lou Soo Eng
Liu Khee Fang
Nicholas Ang
Peggy Wang Ying
Raymond Koh
Rong Yi Yi Stella
Sng Soon Huat Ralph
Tay Geok Eng
Teo Seok Hwee
Wang Guannan Angeline
Wang Lu Jane
Winnie Wang Shang
Yong Foong Lan
Zhao Hong
Zhao Jia Xi
Zhou Fan Alex
Zidy Zhao Man Zhu
Chua Eu Tiong (Dr)
Ho Chong Ming Jerome
Loong Charles
Song James
Tan Richard
Tan Roger
CASH DONORS
($$10,000 AND ABOVE)
IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP
($10,000 AND ABOVE)
Agnes Tan Kim Lwi (Ms)
Banyan Tree Holdings Ltd
Beachwalkers.
Bloomberg L.P.
Boustead Singapore Ltd
Credit Suisse AG
Elaine Cheong (Ms)
Geoffrey And Ai Ai Wong (Mr & Mrs)
Hanjin Shipping Holdings Co Ltd
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, The Government of
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Jackson See
Judith Bollinger (Mrs)
Julia Oh (Mrs)
Lgt Bank(Singapore)Ltd
Mohamed Abdul Jaleel
Rhema Events and Arts Services Pte Ltd
Sea Design Co Ltd
Shelly H Dee (Mrs)
Singapore Totalisator Board
Swarovski Management PL
The Fullerton Heritage
112 Katong
Asiamalls Management Pte Ltd
Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Big Hotel Singapore
Broadcast Professional Pte Ltd
Capitamalls Asia Limited
City Developments Limited
Clear Channel Singapore
Dominie Pte Ltd
Intel Semiconductor Ltd
Jpl Consultants Pte Ltd
Kiss92
Lee Suet Fern (Mrs)
Loh Lik Peng (Mr)
Louise Blouin Media
Raffles City Singapore
Samsung Asia Pte Ltd
Singapore Changi Airport
Sony Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd
Steinway Gallery Singapore
Time
Time Out Singapore
Velocity@Novena Square
zaobao.com
ARTEFACT DONORS
($50,000 AND ABOVE)
Doris and Franklin Chow (Mr & Mrs)
Jackie Chan (Mr)
The Organisation of
Senior Volunteers
Adelenne Loke
Mehbuba Qureshia Syed
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A LEGACY…
FOR THE FUTURE
2015 will be an exciting year for
Singapore as we celebrate our 50th
anniversary as an independent nation.
For NHB, it also holds a sense of
renewal, as we move forward from our
20-year mark, into a new phase as the
custodian of Singapore’s heritage.
A LEGACY…
FOR THE FUTURE
REVAMPS OF THE NATIONAL
MUSEUM AND ACM
2015 will be an exciting year for Singapore as we celebrate our
50th anniversary as an independent nation. For NHB, it also
holds a sense of renewal, as we move forward from our 20year mark, into a new phase as the custodian of Singapore’s
heritage.
The National Museum of Singapore and the Asian Civilisations
Museum (ACM) will be undergoing revamps beginning 2014.
The refurbishment of the museums reflects NHB’s continued
effort to grow our museums into world-class institutions with
excellent offerings and broad-based appeal for Singaporeans
and visitors alike. Enhanced exhibition content and a refreshed
visitor experience will enable a better presentation of our
heritage, as we build new audiences, and continue to engage
current museum-goers.
Two of our oldest museums will be revamped in 2015 to
bring the visitor experience to a whole new level. We will also
welcome the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) into the museum
landscape, where it will contribute to a better understanding
of our multi-cultural Singapore, and of ourselves; and
complement the richness of the Little India enclave.
In the midst of progress and change, the legacy of past
generations anchors us to build on our future with confidence.
This generation continues to add to the vibrancy and depth
of the Singapore story, and enrich and pass on our nation’s
legacy for generations to come.
ACM’s building will be enhanced for increased accessibility
to the general public, especially from the Empress Place
and Singapore River precincts. Its gallery revamps will foster
a deeper understanding of the diverse heritage cultures of
Singapore and our neighbours.
Several public spaces within ACM will undergo refurbishment
to enhance the visitor experience. In addition to the new ACM
waterfront entrance that will connect the museum to the river,
the existing ACM lobby will be transformed into an interactive
space for families and visitors. The China Gallery will also be
expanded as a new three-level space; this is funded by the
generous donations from the Hong Leong Foundation. A new
gallery for the Tang Shipwreck Treasures will also be launched.
The ACM’s permanent galleries will continue with their revamps
into 2016.
OPENING OF THE INDIAN
HERITAGE CENTRE
When it opens its doors in 2015, the IHC will be a focal point
for the Indian community, and a platform to learn more about
the diverse Indian heritage in Singapore. Located in the heart
of Little India, it will also serve as a springboard for visitors
to explore the historic precinct. The Centre will be housed in
a brand-new four-storey building, featuring five permanent
galleries, a temporary exhibition gallery, a museum shop as
well as educational and activity spaces.
One key factor in the museums’ revamp is the changing
needs of the Singapore audience. Upon their redevelopment,
both museums will serve as touch points to bond with
members of our diverse community through a shared heritage
and national identity.
I hope that Singaporeans will value our
multi-cultural heritage and multi-national
diversity even more. From such increased
respect and awareness of each other’s
heritage, we can better understand
ourselves and how much we share in
common. This can be the foundation
in creating a heritage of the future for
Singapore and for our children, one that is
unique in the world.
It is our hope that by supporting the
National Museum of Singapore, we will
be an example for other Singaporeans to
emulate, so that we can leave a legacy for
our younger generations to nurture young
minds and encourage curiosity, as history
and culture define a people and a nation.
Mrs Betty Chen
President, Chinese Women’s Association
Patron, National Museum of Singapore
Mr Michael Koh
Former CEO, NHB (2006 – 2013)
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A LEGACY…
FOR THE FUTURE
The National Museum’s last redevelopment was in 2006, when
the new wing was added. Its revamp is timely in the lead-up to
Singapore’s 50th anniversary in 2015. The refreshed museum
will present a more comprehensive overview of Singapore’s
history and development as a country, including the nation’s
post-1965 chapters that many Singaporeans can personally
relate to.
Bigger, Better Festivals
The 2015 edition of the Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) will
be a special Jubilee edition, with more to engage and excite
Singaporeans about our everyday heritage. Held annually in July
since its inception, SHF 2015 will happen for the first time in April
2015, to coincide with World Heritage Day. Participants will get
to recollect, reflect and reconnect on the Singapore we have
come to know and love over the last 50 years.
A LEGACY…
FOR THE FUTURE
On the same note, Singapore Night Festival 2015 will be the
largest yet in celebration of our nation’s 50th birthday. The
nocturnal extravaganza within the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct
has established itself as a staple in Singapore’s arts and
cultural calendar, highly anticipated by many, and will continue
to feature local and foreign acts for Singaporeans to enjoy.
Away from home, Singapour en France – le festival (Singapore
Festival in France) will present the best of Singapore
contemporary arts and culture in France. Organised by
NHB, the National Arts Council and Institut Français, the
festival is presented in partnership with various major venues
throughout France. Anchored by a core visual arts programme
and supported with a strong line-up in performing arts, film,
design and lifestyle events that put the spotlight on Singapore,
Singapour en France coincides with the 50th anniversary of
Singapore and France diplomatic relations.
Today, heritage has become part of many
people’s lives(in Singapore). My wish
is that love of and pride in heritage will
become embedded as a core value for all.
Growing Community
Community collaborations in the form of heritage trails will
continue in 2015 with the launch of new trails in familiar, wellloved estates such as Bedok and Jurong. Stories of residents
and fellow Singaporeans will help bring the heritage and
memories of these neighbourhoods to life. At the same time,
NHB will work with other agencies to launch a new Jubilee
Walk covering historic locations in the civic district and Marina
Bay area. The Jubilee Walk will be marked by trail markers and
new public artworks, and a new pedestrian bridge stretching
from the Merlion Park to Marina Promenade. And true to its
name, it will serve as a lasting physical legacy of Singapore’s
50th birthday.
I hope that NHB can help to uncover more
of Singapore’s hidden gems, preserving,
documenting and showcasing more
of Singapore’s uniqueness so that our
younger generations and generations to
come will remember what Singapore is
and understand their roots, traditions
and heritage.
Dr Kenson Kwok
Honorary Founding Director, ACM
Mdm Ho Su Siew
CHIJ Katong Convent
Partner at Singapore HeritageFest
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Annual Report 2013/2014
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
CONTENTS
OUR
MANDATE
OUR MANDATE: VISION/ MISSION/VALUES
01
CORPORATE INFORMATION
02
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
06
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
07
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
09
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STATEMENT BY BOARD MEMBERS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
FINANCIALS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Vision
Mission
Pride in our Past, Legacy for Our Future
To preserve and celebrate our shared heritage
“Singaporeans who know and understand
our history, and cherish the importance of
leaving legacies toward a shared future.”
“NHB undertakes the roles of safeguarding
and promoting the heritage of our diverse
communities, for the purpose of education,
nation-building and cultural understanding.”
Values
Excellence
We strive to achieve
the highest standard
of professionalism in
our work, constantly
developing our core
competencies and
improving the quality
of our service.
Passion
We are committed to
and proud of what we
do, believing strongly
in the importance
of our culture and
heritage.
Integrity
We adhere
steadfastly to a
strict ethical code,
respecting every
individual and
working as a team.
Creativity
We adopt an original
and innovative
approach to all
we do, engaging
in meaningful
collaborations with
our stakeholders.
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CORPORATE
INFORMATION
Members of
the National
Heritage Board
(1 August 2013 – 31 July 2015)
CORPORATE
INFORMATION
1. Mr. Ong Yew Huat
Chairman
8. Mr Patrick Lee
Executive Chairman
Sing Lun Holdings Limited
2. Ms Chang Hwee Nee
Deputy Secretary (Planning)
Ministry of National Development
9. Mr. Paul Ma
Chairman
Mapletree Logistics Trust
Management Ltd
3. A/P Derek Heng
Associate Professor
Yale-NUS College
5. Ms Ho Peng
Director-General of Education
Ministry of Education
Senior Director
7. Mr Michael Tay
Executive Director
The Hour Glass Limited
Chairman
9. Ms Margaret Chew
Partner
Allen & Gledhill LLP
2. Ms Angel Wiluan Carew-Jones
3. Mrs Cecilia Kwek
4. Ms Coonoor Kripalani-Thadani
Honorary Research Fellow
Centre of Asian Studies, University
of Hong Kong
5. Ms Elaine Cheong
President
Friends of Museums
6. Mr Eduardo Ramos-Gómez
Managing Partner
Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
7. Mr Loh Lik Peng
Managing Director
Unlisted Collection Hotels &
Restaurants
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12. Mr Warren Fernandez
Editor
8. Mrs Maniza Jumabhoy
10. Dr Mary Ann Tsao
Chairman
Tsao Foundation
11. Mrs Michelle Cheong
Creative Director
SC Global
12. Prof Prasenjit Duara
Director
Asia Research Institute
13. Ms Rachel Teo
Director
Daniel Teo & Associates Pte Ltd
6. Mr Eli Manasseh (Nash)
2. A/P Albert Lau
Department of History
7. Professor Heng Chye Kiang
Dean
School of Design & Environment
4. Mrs Betty Chen
President
11. Mrs Rosa Daniel
13. Mr Zahidi Abdul Rahman
Architect
Zahidi A.R.Arkitek
1. Mr Richard Eu
Chairman
Group Chief Executive Offier
3. Mr Baey Yam Keng
MP for Tampines GRC
10. Mr Richard Eu
Group CEO
4. Mr Gaurav Kripalani
Artistic Director
Singapore Repertory Theatre
Members
of the Asian
Civilisations
Museum
Advisory Board
Members of the
National Museum
of Singapore
Advisory Board
Members of
the Singapore
Art Museum
Advisory Board
The Singapore Art Museum was
corporatized on 13 November 2013
Benjamin
F J Benjamin Holdings
8. Ms Lee Huay Leng
Editor, Lianhe Wanbao
9. Mrs Shelly Dee
5. Mr Edward Chia
Managing Director
Timbre Group Pte Ltd
10. Mrs Vivienne Tan
1. Ms Jane Ittogi
Chairman
Partner
Shook Lin & Bok LLP
6. Mr Ronny C T Tan
Chief Country Officer and General
Manager
Deutsche Bank AG
(Singapore Branch)
7. Mr Suhaimi Sukiyar
Chairman
APAD Youth Development &
Programmes
Angkatah Pelukis Aneka Daya
(Association of Artist of Various
Resources)
2. Ms Audrey Wong
Programme Leader
MA Arts & Cultural Management
School of Integrated Studies
LASALLE College of the Arts
3. Ms Chong Siak Ching
Chief Executive Officer, Visual Arts
Cluster
Chief Executive Officer, Singapore
Art Museum
Chief Executive Officer, The
National Gallery, Singapore
4. Dr George Quek
Chairman
BreadTalk Group Limited
5. Mr Kenneth Choe
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs (Singapore)
We sincerely thank Mr Chia Tze Yee for
his valuable contributions.
8. Mr Wee Teng Wen
Managing Partner
The Lo & Behold Group Pte Ltd
9. Dr Winston Ang Wee Kern
Partner
BlueDot Consultancy Group
10. Mr Yeo Whee Jim
Director, Arts and Heritage
Ministry of Culture, Community
and Youth Ex-Officio
11. Dr Susie Lingham
Director, Singapore Art Museum
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CORPORATE
INFORMATION
Members of
the Singapore
Philatelic
Museum Board
CORPORATE
INFORMATION
1. Mr Loh Lik Peng
Chairperson
Managing Director
Unlisted Collection Hotels and
Restaurants
2. Ms Angelita Teo
Director
3. Prof Cheah Jin Seng
Emeritus Consultant
Department of Medicine
National University Hospital (S)
Pte Ltd
National
Collection
Advisory Panel
5. Mrs Jean Sng
Director, Pre-school Management
Division
PAP Community Foundation
6. Mr Ong Tong San
Director (Competition & Market
Access Division)
Infocomm Development Authority
of Singapore
4. Dr Chua Eu Tiong
Head, Dept of Oncology
National Cancer Centre
Singapore General Hospital
We sincerely thank Ms Lee Chor Lin for
her valuable contributions.
1. Professor Tan Tai Yong
Chairman
Vice Provost (Student Life)
5. Assistant Professor Jack Lee
Assistant Professor of Law
2. Professor Brenda Yeoh
Dean (Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences)
6. Mr Kwa Chong Guan
Senior Fellow
S. Rajaratnam School of
International Studies
Nanyang Technological University
3. Associate Professor Derek Heng
Associate Professor of Humanities
& Head of Studies (History)
Yale-NUS College
7. Associate Professor Kwok
Kian Woon
Associate Provost (Student Life)
Nanyang Technological University
1. Mr Tham Tuck Cheong
Chairman
Managing Director
CIAP Architects Pte Ltd
2. Mr Mok Wei Wei
Deputy Chairman
Managing Director
W Architects Pte Ltd
3. Mr Chew Keat Chuan
Director, Building Engineering
Division
Building & Construction Authority
7. Mr Woo Keng Leong
Executive Vice President
(Mail Division)
Singapore Post Ltd
4. Associate Professor Goh
Beng Lan
Head of Department of Southeast
Asian Studies
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Advisory
Committee of
the Preservation
of Sites and
Monuments
4. Dr Johannes Widodo
Associate Professor, Department
of Architecture
6. Mr Shankar N Ramasamy
Vice President, CPG Consultants
CPG Corporation Pte Ltd
7. Mr Siew Man Kok
Chairman/Director
MKPL Architects
8. Mr Tan Kok Hiang
Director
Forum Architects Pte Ltd
9. Mr Tan Puay Hiang
Chairman and Managing Director
Highvest Pte Ltd
10. Mr Vincent Hoong
Singapore Land Authority
5. Mr Ler Seng Ann
Group Director (Conservation &
Development Services)
Conservation and Urban Design
Group
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Principal
Banker
DBS Bank Ltd
Charity &
IPC Status
UEN No: S95CC1067K
Charity Registration Date:
28 January 1995
Establishment Date:
1 August 1993
Maybank
Preservation of Monuments Fund
UEN No.: T03CC1669C
Charity & IPC Establishment Date: 21
March 2003
Effective Period: 1 January 2008 to 31
December 2015
National Heritage Fund
UEN No.: T03CC1717K
Charity & IPC Establishment Date: 1
August 2003
Effective Period:
1 August 2011 to 31 July 2014
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ORGANISATIONAL
STRUCTURE
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
(With effect from 1 July 2013)
BOARD MATTERS
The NHB Board consists of 16 independent members drawn from the public and private sectors. The Board guides NHB towards
achieving its vision, mission and strategic objectives, ensures good corporate governance, approves optimal use of NHB’s budget,
and reviews management performances.
CEO
Mrs Rosa Daniel
Audit & Risk
Director
Ms Chua
Boon Cher
The Board meets regularly, at least once every quarter, to advise on the strategic policies of NHB, approve the annual budget, and
review the performance of NHB based on quarterly and full-year results. Management engages the Board to discuss and seek
advice on significant issues. Board members are provided with sufficient information prior to the Board meeting. Minutes of Board
meetings are recorded, and Board members are kept informed and updated on all major developments.
The current Board will serve from 1 August 2013 to 31 July 2015.
BOARD COMMITTEES
Policy
Group
Programmes
Group
Development
Group
Group Director
Group Director
Director
Mr Alvin Tan
Mr Tan Boon Hui
Mr Kennie Ting
Dr Alan David Chong
National Collection
Director
Ms Loh Heng Noi
Heritage
Conservation Centre
Director
Mr Sean Lee
Preservation of Sites
& Monuments
Director
Ms Jean Wee
International Relations
Deputy Director
Mr Gerald Wee
Impact Assessment
& Mitigation
Deputy Director
Mr Yeo Kirk Siang
Partnerships
Asian Civilisations
Museum
Director
Education & NHB
Academy
Director
Dr Alan David Chong
Ms Thangamma
Karthigesu
National Museum
of Singapore
Director
Language
Director
Human Resource
& Organisation
Development
Deputy Director
Ms Han Twee Heng
IT & Knowledge
Management
Deputy Director
Ms Angelita Teo
Ms Jennifer Yin
Community
Institutions & Outreach
Deputy Director
Marketing & Corp
Communications
Director
Finance & Procurement
Deputy Director
Ms Sim Wan Hui
Ms Cheryl Koh
Ms Ong Chiew Yen
Deputy Director
Business Development
Director
Mr Shaun Phua
Ms Jessie Oh
Estate Management
& Administration
Deputy Director
Singapore
Philatelic Museum
General Manager
Philanthropy
Director
Ms Jane Binks
(1) APPOINTMENTS & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Mrs. Lee Suet Fern (Chair)
Ms. Chang Hwee Nee (Member)
Mr. Richard Eu (Member)
Mr. Zahidi Abdul Rahman (Member)
Mrs. Rosa Daniel (Member – ex officio)
(2) AUDIT COMMITTEE
Mr. Paul Ma (Chair)
Mr. Michael Tay (Member)
Mr. Patrick Lee (Member)
(3) DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mr. Zahidi Abdul Rahman (Chair)
Mr. Chew Keat Chuan (Member)
Professor Heng Chye Kiang (Member)
Mr. Kelvin Ang (Member)
Mr. Loh Lik Peng (Member)
Mr Gan Chee Wee
Ms Julie Tan
Planning
Ms Jennifer Quong
(4) PRESERVATION OF MONUMENTS FUND (PMF) MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Mr. Tham Tuck Cheong (Chairman)
Appointed 1 July 2009
Mr. Mok Wei Wei (Deputy Chairman)
Appointed 1 Dec 1999
Mr. Ler Seng Ann (Member)
Appointed 1 Jan 2009
Mr. Siew Man Kok (Member)
Mr. Vincent Hoong (Member)
Mr. Tan Puay Hiang (Member)
Mr. Shankar N Ramasamy (Member)
Mr. Chew Keat Chuan (Member)
Appointed 1 Feb 2010
Mr. Tan Kok Hiang (Member)
Appointed 1 Aug 2013
Dr. Johannes Widodo (Member)
Appointed 1 Aug 2013
Ms Norsaleen Bte Salleh
Legal Unit
Legal Counsel
Ms Louisa Tan
06
07
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
STATEMENT BY
BOARD MEMBERS
For the financial year ended 31 March 2014
LEGAL
In our opinion,
NHB’s in-house Legal Services Unit provides advice on all legal matters such as the drafting/vetting of contracts and Memorandums
of Understanding (MOUs) that support the work of the NHB ranging from the procurement of goods and services to the acquisition
or loan of artworks and artefacts, interpretation of legislation, advising on regulatory issues relating to the preservation of national
monuments, and advising on issues pertaining to intellectual property and copyrights.
(a)
the accompanying financial statements of the National Heritage Board (the “Board” ) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”)
set out on pages 12 to 59 are drawn up so as to present fairly, in all material respects, the state of affairs of the Group
and of the Board as at 31 March 2014 and the results and changes in capital and reserves of the Group and the Board
and cash flows of the Group for the financial year then ended in accordance with the provisions of the National Heritage
Board Act (Chapter 196A), Singapore Charities Act (Chapter 37) and Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards
(“SB-FRS”); and
(b)
at the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Board will be able to pay its debts as and
when they fall due.
INTERNAL AUDIT
The Internal Audit function is managed in-house and is an independent function that reports directly to the Chairman of the Audit
Committee. The Internal Audit department reviews operations and support functions of NHB to provide assurance to the Board that
internal controls are adequate and effective in all key financial and operational systems and processes. It furnishes Management
with audit observations, analysis, appraisals and recommendations on areas for improvement and monitors the follow-up actions.
The Members of the Board have on the date of this statement, authorised these financial statements for issue.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
NHB has adopted an overall control framework that ensures that assets are safeguarded, proper accounting records are
maintained and financial information is reliable. The framework includes:-
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Rosa Daniel
Chairman
MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL COLLECTION
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The framework complies with the provisions of the National Heritage Board Act (Chapter 196A) on the policies and procedures
relating to financial controls and the management of assets.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
The National Heritage Board has in place a conflict of interest policy that covers both Board members as well as staff. The documented
procedures require Board members and staff to make a declaration of actual or potential conflict of interest situations at the start of
their term of office and at the start of their employment respectively. Board members and staff are thereafter required to make such
declarations on an annual basis or ad hoc basis as the need arises
08
09
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD
REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of National Heritage Board (the “Board”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”)
set out on pages 12 to 59, which comprise the statements of financial position of the Group and the Board as at 31 March 2014,
the statements of comprehensive income and statements of changes in capital and reserves of the Group and the Board and
the consolidated statement of cash flows of the Group for the financial year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting
policies and other explanatory information.
Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s compliance based on our audit of the financial statements. We
conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. We planned and performed the compliance audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the receipts, expenditure, investment of moneys and the acquisition and disposal of
assets, are in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the provisions
of the National Heritage Board Act (Chapter 196A) (the “Act”), Singapore Charities Act (Chapter 37) and Singapore Statutory
Board Financial Reporting Standards (“SB-FRS”), and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable
the preparation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Our compliance audit includes obtaining an understanding of the internal control relevant to the receipts, expenditure, investment
of moneys and the acquisition and disposal of assets; and assessing the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements
from non-compliance, if any, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.
Because of the inherent limitations in any accounting and internal control system, non-compliances may nevertheless occur and
not be detected.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion on
management’s compliance.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of
the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control
relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal
control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
Opinion
In our opinion:
(a)
the receipts, expenditure, investment of moneys and the acquisition and disposal of assets by the Board during the year
are, in all material respects, in accordance with the provisions of the Act;
(b)
proper accounting and other records have been kept, including records of all assets of the Board and of those
subsidiaries incorporated in Singapore of which we are the auditors whether purchased, donated or otherwise; and
During the course of our audit, nothing has come to our attention that caused us to believe that during the year:
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the statement of financial position, statement of
comprehensive income and statement of changes in capital and reserves of the Board are properly drawn up in accordance with
the provisions of the Act, Singapore Charities Act (Chapter 37) and SB-FRS so as to present fairly, in all material respects, the
state of affairs of the Group and the Board as at 31 March 2014, and of the results and the changes in capital and reserves of the
Group and the Board and cash flows of the Group for the financial year ended on that date.
(a)
the use of the donation moneys was not in accordance with the objectives of the National Heritage Fund and Preservation
of Monuments Fund as required under Regulation 16 of the Charities (Institutions of a Public Character) Regulations;
and
(b)
the National Heritage Fund and Preservation of Monuments Fund have not complied with the requirements of Regulation
15 (fund-raising expenses) of the Charities (Institutions of a Public Character) Regulations.
REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Management’s Responsibility for Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Management is responsible for ensuring that the receipts, expenditure, investment of moneys and the acquisition and disposal of
assets, are in accordance with the provisions of the Act. This responsibility includes implementing accounting and internal controls
as management determines are necessary to enable compliance with the provisions of the Act.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Public Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore
Date: 26 June 2014
10
11
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
STATEMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
General fund
Group
Note
Restricted funds
Total
General fund
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
$
$
$
$
$
$
Income
Board
Note
Total
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
$
$
$
$
$
$
Income
-
474,199
-
-
-
474,199
400,164
2,433,748
2,762,017
989,700
3,162,181
3,423,448
Contributions and cash donations
Donations-in-kind and purchase of property, plant and equipment/ heritage
materials using cash donations
2,949,545
2,624,520
-
-
2,949,545
2,624,520
Admission fees
1,592,963
1,669,185
39,639
34,251
1,632,602
1,703,436
349,180
407,587
-
-
349,180
407,587
3,232,793
3,209,628
3,927
935
3,236,720
3,210,563
Interest income
650,408
609,497
-
-
650,408
Workshops/Seminars
369,237
296,899
1,798
6,543
Consultancy/Project management
207,947
30,400
-
Commission/Royalties/Consignment
186,214
412,136
Sales at Singapore Philatelic Museum
44,125
64,411
Carpark collection
221,167
184,614
Others
392,710
720,186
10,596,453
13,137,010
2,816,326
Archival services
Contributions and cash donations
Sponsorship
Rental income
-
474,199
-
-
-
474,199
400,164
2,433,748
2,762,017
989,700
3,162,181
3,423,448
Donations-in-kind and purchase of property, plant and equipment/ heritage
2,949,545
2,624,520
-
-
2,949,545
2,624,520
Admission fees
1,558,487
1,600,681
39,639
34,251
1,598,126
1,634,932
Rental income
3,232,793
3,212,838
3,927
935
3,236,720
3,213,773
Interest income
625,645
559,426
-
-
625,645
559,426
609,497
Workshops/Seminars
271,913
212,525
1,798
6,543
273,711
219,068
371,035
303,442
Commission/Royalties/Consignment
138,681
339,034
3,967
4,053
142,648
343,087
-
207,947
30,400
Carpark collection
221,167
184,614
-
-
221,167
184,614
3,967
4,053
190,181
416,189
Others
370,434
685,151
4,978
15,246
375,412
700,397
-
-
44,125
64,411
9,768,829
12,326,736
2,816,326
1,050,728
12,585,155
13,377,464
-
-
221,167
184,614
4,978
15,246
397,688
735,432
1,050,728
13,412,779
14,187,738
(555,822)
1,019,069
-
-
(555,822)
1,019,069
655
-
-
-
655
-
(555,167)
1,019,069
-
-
(555,167)
1,019,069
Archival services
Other (losses)/gains
Fair value (losses)/gains – Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Other (losses)/gains
Fair value (losses)/gains – Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Loss on deconsolidation
Restricted funds
2014
8
(592,877)
1,087,007
-
-
(592,877)
1,087,007
655
-
-
-
655
-
Operating expenditure
(211,204)
-
-
-
(211,204)
-
Employee compensation
4
(30,457,160)
(32,647,809)
(2,779,206)
(3,015,739)
(33,236,366)
(35,663,548)
(803,426)
1,087,007
-
-
(803,426)
1,087,007
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
14
(20,013,772)
(22,078,602)
(1,359,164)
(1,795,280)
(21,372,936)
(23,873,882)
(11,156,609)
(12,304,504)
(424,031)
(124,894)
(11,580,640)
(12,429,398)
Utilities
(6,039,442)
(7,439,876)
(267,117)
(249,751)
(6,306,559)
(7,689,627)
Rental on operating leases
Exhibition expenses
(4,931,258)
(7,641,982)
(1,420,505)
(1,163,628)
(6,351,763)
4
(31,564,735)
(39,657,833)
(2,779,206)
(3,015,739)
(34,343,941)
(42,673,572)
Repairs and maintenance
(5,785,665)
(5,679,610)
(1,726,377)
(337,558)
(7,512,042)
(6,017,168)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
14
(20,025,101)
(22,274,494)
(1,359,164)
(1,795,280)
(21,384,265)
(24,069,774)
Other services and fees
(8,695,540)
(10,137,066)
(1,473,475)
(1,940,447)
(10,169,015)
(12,077,513)
Goods and services tax expenses
(2,987,561)
(3,337,123)
(142,642)
(240,029)
(3,130,203)
(3,577,152)
(786,736)
(946,143)
(140,698)
(194,501)
(927,434)
(1,140,644)
(16,099,922)
(8,822,461)
(919,230)
(406,646)
(17,019,152)
(9,229,107)
(8,805,610)
(11,426,489)
(13,179,334)
(424,031)
(124,894)
(11,850,520)
(13,304,228)
Utilities
(6,097,998)
(7,518,390)
(267,117)
(249,751)
(6,365,115)
(7,768,141)
Supplies and materials
Exhibition expenses
(4,983,408)
(8,095,568)
(1,420,505)
(1,163,628)
(6,403,913)
(9,259,196)
Outreach, publicity and public relations
(5,856,895)
(5,847,576)
(1,726,377)
(337,558)
(7,583,272)
(6,185,134)
Security systems and services
(2,029,249)
(2,644,547)
(255,384)
(237,300)
(2,284,633)
(2,881,847)
(8,716,410)
(10,773,040)
(1,473,475)
(1,940,447)
(10,189,885)
(12,713,487)
Staff welfare and development
(1,157,500)
(1,099,115)
(42,054)
(160,481)
(1,199,554)
(1,259,596)
Goods and services tax expenses
(2,987,561)
(3,337,123)
(142,642)
(240,029)
(3,130,203)
(3,577,152)
Transport, postage and communications
(738,609)
(721,394)
(148,197)
(113,547)
(886,806)
(834,941)
(823,133)
(1,330,808)
(140,698)
(194,501)
(963,831)
(1,525,309)
Property, plant and equipment written off
(2,891)
(39,094)
(5,945)
-
(8,836)
(39,094)
(16,132,787)
(8,956,375)
(919,230)
(406,646)
(17,052,017)
(9,363,021)
Board members’ allowances
5
(252,412)
(245,707)
-
-
(252,412)
(245,707)
(2,029,249)
(2,638,176)
(255,384)
(237,300)
(2,284,633)
(2,875,476)
Amortisation of prepaid leases
13
(37,828)
(1,190,142)
(1,248,027)
(42,054)
(160,481)
(1,232,196)
(1,408,508)
Grant expenses
(763,113)
(929,477)
(148,197)
(113,547)
(911,310)
(1,043,024)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
Outreach, publicity and public relations
Transport, postage and communications
(2,891)
-
(37,828)
-
-
-
(413,861)
-
-
-
(413,861)
-
3,820
(11,461)
-
-
3,820
(11,461)
Total operating expenditure
(111,544,367)
(115,834,322)
(11,104,025)
(9,979,801)
(122,648,392)
(125,814,123)
Deficit before grants
(102,330,705)
(102,488,517)
(8,287,699)
(8,929,073)
(110,618,404)
(111,417,590)
20,722,247
(39,094)
(5,945)
-
(8,836)
(413,861)
-
-
-
(413,861)
-
Board members’ allowances
5
(252,412)
(245,707)
-
-
(252,412)
(245,707)
Amortisation of prepaid leases
13
-
(37,828)
-
-
-
(37,828)
Grants
Deferred capital grants amortised
19
17,695,915
18,926,967
1,365,109
1,795,280
19,061,024
Grants received
17
87,535,971
90,184,065
6,922,590
7,133,793
94,458,561
97,317,858
105,231,886
109,111,032
8,287,699
8,929,073
113,519,585
118,040,105
2,901,181
6,622,515
-
-
2,901,181
6,622,515
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,901,181
6,622,515
-
-
2,901,181
6,622,515
267,308
73,410,790
-
-
267,308
73,410,790
267,308
73,410,790
-
-
267,308
73,410,790
3,168,489
80,033,305
-
-
3,168,489
80,033,305
151,771
4,183,082
-
-
151,771
4,183,082
Property, plant and equipment written off
Grant expenses
(39,094)
3,820
(11,461)
-
-
3,820
(11,461)
Total operating expenditure
(113,262,365)
(126,120,311)
(11,104,025)
(9,979,801)
(124,366,390)
(136,100,112)
(103,469,338)
(111,896,294)
(8,287,699)
(8,929,073)
(111,757,037)
(120,825,367)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
Surplus before income tax
Grants
Income tax expense
Deferred capital grants amortised
19
17,707,243
19,122,861
1,365,109
1,795,280
19,072,352
20,918,141
Grants received
17
89,125,581
99,089,040
6,922,590
7,133,793
96,048,171
106,222,833
106,832,824
118,211,901
8,287,699
8,929,073
115,120,523
127,140,974
3,363,486
6,315,607
-
-
3,363,486
6,315,607
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,363,486
6,315,607
-
-
3,363,486
6,315,607
Surplus before income tax
Income tax expense
6
Net surplus
Other comprehensive income
6
Net surplus
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Acquisition of heritage materials using government grants
21
Total comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Acquisition of heritage materials using government grants
21
Net surplus before donations-in-kind, heritage materials/property, plant
and equipment acquired using cash donations
7
267,308
73,410,790
-
-
267,308
73,410,790
267,308
73,410,790
-
-
267,308
73,410,790
3,630,794
79,726,397
-
-
3,630,794
79,726,397
614,076
3,876,174
-
-
614,076
3,876,174
7
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
12
Net surplus before donations-in-kind, heritage materials/property, plant
and equipment acquired using cash donations
13
STATEMENTS OF
FINANCIAL POSITION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN CAPITAL AND RESERVES
As at 31 March 2014
Note
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Derivative financial instruments
Other receivables, deposits and prepayments
Inventories
Non-current assets
Subsidiaries
Prepaid leases
Property, plant and equipment
Heritage materials
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Total assets
Group
2014
$
2013
$
Board
2014
$
2013
$
107,105,084
31,417,985
35,453
36,936,517
117,006
175,612,045
94,598,079
31,455,648
281,313
27,511,086
126,525
153,972,651
101,984,336
29,454,361
33,237
36,878,774
168,350,708
85,967,994
29,489,670
263,731
27,196,517
142,917,912
65,088,453
413,953,204
479,041,657
80,227,027
389,635,864
469,862,891
2
65,009,065
412,745,078
477,754,145
2
79,971,037
388,427,738
468,398,777
654,653,702
623,835,542
646,104,853
611,316,689
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Other payables
Grants received in advance
Deferred donations
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17
18
20,465,756
86,289,834
17,718,407
124,473,997
21,987,970
71,535,810
18,004,312
111,528,092
20,141,221
86,289,834
17,718,407
124,149,462
21,082,811
67,863,127
18,001,912
106,947,850
Non-current liability
Deferred capital grants
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55,179,674
67,529,813
55,100,269
67,273,806
Total liabilities
179,653,671
179,057,905
179,249,731
174,221,656
Net assets
475,000,031
444,777,637
466,855,122
437,095,033
114,277,132
166,790,734
87,685,532
166,523,426
114,277,132
163,520,461
87,685,532
163,253,153
23,629,594
23,015,518
18,965,738
18,813,967
22
170,302,571
475,000,031
167,553,161
444,777,637
170,091,791
466,855,122
167,342,381
437,095,033
23
38,711
28,335
4,003,359
4,024,887
Capital and reserves
Capital account
Heritage capital reserve
Accumulated surplus
- General fund – others
- General fund – donated heritage materials and
property, plant and equipment
- Restricted funds
Total capital and reserves
Net assets of trust funds
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2014
Beginning of financial year
Issuance of share capital
End of financial year
2013
Transfer of National Archives of
Singapore to National Library
Board
Note
20
20
20
Capital
account
$
Heritage
capital
reserve
$
87,685,532
26,591,600
114,277,132
166,523,426
267,308
166,790,734
23,015,518
614,076
23,629,594
167,553,161
2,749,410
170,302,571
444,777,637
3,630,794
26,591,600
475,000,031
82,136,118
6,875,034
93,112,636
73,410,790
-
19,139,344
3,876,174
-
165,113,728
2,439,433
-
359,501,826
79,726,397
6,875,034
(1,325,620)
87,685,532
166,523,426
23,015,518
167,553,161
(1,325,620)
444,777,637
Total
$
14
Group
Accumulated surplus
General fund
– donated
heritage
materials
General and property,
fund
plant and
– others
equipment
$
$
15
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF CASH FLOWS
Board
2014
2013
Transfer of National Archives of
Singapore to National Library
Board
Note
20
20
20
Capital
Heritage
account capital reserve
$
$
Accumulated surplus
General fund
– donated
heritage
General
materials and
fund property, plant
– others and equipment
$
$
Note
Total
$
87,685,532
26,591,600
114,277,132
163,253,153
267,308
163,520,461
18,813,967
151,771
18,965,738
167,342,381
2,749,410
170,091,791
437,095,033
3,168,489
26,591,600
466,855,122
82,136,118
6,875,034
89,842,363
73,410,790
-
14,630,885
4,183,082
-
164,902,948
2,439,433
-
351,512,314
80,033,305
6,875,034
(1,325,620)
87,685,532
163,253,153
18,813,967
167,342,381
(1,325,620)
437,095,033
Cash flows from operating activities
Adjustments for:
- Fair value losses/(gains) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
- Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
- Amortisation of prepaid leases
- Contributions and cash donations
- Donations-in-kind and purchase of property, plant and equipment/heritage
- Interest income
- Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
- Property, plant and equipment written off
- Loss on deconsolidation
Change in working capital
- Inventories
- Other receivables, deposits and prepayments
- Other payables
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of heritage materials
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
Interest received
Investments by fund managers
Deconsolidation of National Gallery Singapore, net of cash disposed of
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Government grants received
Donations received
Donations refunded
Net cash from financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year
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8
20
8
2013
$
(111,757,037)
(120,825,367)
592,877
21,384,265
(3,162,181)
(1,087,007)
24,069,774
37,828
(4,097,727)
(2,949,545)
(650,408)
(655)
8,836
211,204
(96,322,644)
(2,624,520)
(580,803)
39,094
(105,068,728)
9,519
(9,186,414)
(1,061,218)
(106,560,757)
(23,449)
(1,220,304)
(5,555,824)
(111,868,305)
(22,896,456)
(7,093,456)
640,060
(309,354)
(4,231,946)
655
(33,890,497)
(3,770,237)
(6,240,322)
429,379
(30,649,954)
(40,231,134)
26,591,600
122,303,330
4,063,329
152,958,259
6,875,034
127,804,687
10,943,016
(10,547)
145,612,190
12,507,005
94,598,079
107,105,084
(6,487,249)
101,085,328
94,598,079
16
14
13
2014
$
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.
1.
1.
NHB signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) (including one with the Steering Committee for the IHC) in 2009,
formal management agreements with MHF and SYSNMH Co. Ltd in November 2012 and is expected to sign a similar
management agreement with IHC once an IHC community board is established. The agreements appoint NHB as an
independent contractor/service provider under the framework of the Government to manage the HIs, procure funding
from MCCY and the Tote Board for the HIs’ operating and development costs, care for and preserve the HIs and their
collections, promote the HIs as premier heritage institutions, as well as raise standards of the HIs to that of Singapore’s
national museums. The terms of agreements contemplate that the assets and liabilities acquired through use of the
funds procured from MCCY and Tote Board (to be used by NHB to drive and support the development of HIs) will
belong to NHB and not the separate companies.
GENERAL INFORMATION
National Heritage Board (the “Board”) was established on 1 August 1993 under the National Heritage Board Act
(Chapter 196A). Its registered office is at 61 Stamford Road, #03-08, Stamford Court, Singapore 178892 and its
principal place of business is in Singapore.
The Board is subjected to the control of its supervisory ministry, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), and
is required to follow the policies and instructions issued from time to time by MCCY and other government ministries
and departments such as the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
The Board was an Institute of Public Character (IPC) under Section 37(2)(c) of the Charities Act since its formation in
1993, under which it can grant tax deductions to its donors. The Ministry of Finance felt that there should be a distinction
between the charitable functions and the administrative functions of statutory boards to allow for greater transparency and
public accountability. It was decided that IPC status should be granted to projects or auspices of funds managed by the
statutory board itself. The Board has established an omnibus fund to which IPC status was transferred.
The principal activities of the Board are:
(a)
to explore and present the heritage and nationhood of the people of Singapore in the context of their ancestral
cultures, their links with South-East Asia, Asia and the World through the collection, preservation and display
of objects and records;
(b)
to promote public awareness, appreciation and understanding of the arts, culture and heritage, both by
means of the Board’s collections and by such other means as it considers appropriate;
(c)
to promote the establishment and development of organisations concerned with the national heritage of
Singapore;
(d)
During the financial years 2003 and 2004, the Board approved the set up of the National Heritage Fund (NHF), an IPC
Fund as well as the governing instruments of the fund. With effect from 1 August 2003, all donations in support of
NHB’s charitable objects would be made payable to the NHF in order to enjoy tax deductions. Details of such donations
are set out in Note 24.
Due to the merger of the Board with the Preservation of Monuments Board in 2009, the Preservation of Monuments
Fund, an IPC Fund, in turn forms part of the Board. Details of such donations are set out in Note 25.
to provide a permanent repository of records of national or historical significance and to facilitate access
thereto;
(e)
to conduct records management programmes for the Government;
(f)
to record, preserve and disseminate the history of Singapore through oral history methodology or other
means; and
(g)
to advise the Government in respect of matters relating to the national heritage of Singapore.
GENERAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
With the re-structuring of Ministries in 2013, the Board has legislatively transferred the National Archives of Singapore
(NAS) to the National Library Board (NLB) on 1 November 2012.
The Singapore Art Museum (SAM), an institution of the Board, became incorporated as a company limited by guarantee
on 13 November 2013. As a corporatised entity, SAM will form part of the Visual Arts Cluster, which includes the
National Gallery Singapore (NGS) and Singapore Tyler Print Institute, under the direct supervision of MCCY.
The Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM), a subsidiary of the Board, is a public company limited by guarantee which was
separately registered as a charity (Registration No: 199502248C) on 25 January 1996.
The consolidated financial statements relate to the Board and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group”). The
principal activities of the subsidiaries are as stated in Note 12.
The Board has been tasked to drive and support the development of community heritage institutions (HI). There
are currently two such HIs, namely the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) and the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
(SYSNMH). The MHC was established and managed by the Malay Heritage Foundation (MHF) and the SYSNMH by
the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Co. Ltd. (SYSNMH Co. Ltd.), MHF and SYSNMH Co. Ltd. being separate
companies with their own board of directors. It has been announced that a third HI will be established - the Indian
Heritage Centre (IHC). A separate company with its own board of directors will also be formed in respect of the IHC.
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the National Heritage Board Act
(Chapter 196A) and Singapore Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards (“SB-FRS”). The financial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention except as disclosed in the accounting policies below.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with SB-FRS requires management to exercise its judgement in
the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. It also requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates
and assumptions. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and
estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed in Note 3.
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2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
2.
2.1
Basis of preparation (continued)
2.3
Currency translation (continued)
Interpretations and amendments to published standards effective in 2014
On 1 April 2013, the Group adopted the new or amended SB-FRS and Interpretations to SB-FRS (“INT SB-FRS”) that
are mandatory for application from that date. Changes to the Group’s accounting policies have been made as required,
in accordance with the transitional provisions in the respective SB-FRS and INT SB-FRS.
The adoption of these new or amended SB-FRS and INT SB-FRS did not result in substantial changes to the Group’s
accounting policies and had no material effect on the amounts reported for the current or prior financial years except
for the following:
Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income (surplus
or deficit), except for differences arising on available-for-sale investment which are recognised in other comprehensive
income.
2.4
Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue
can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.
(i)
Admission fees
Amendment to SB-FRS 1 Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income
Admission fees are recognised upon the sale of tickets to visitors at the museums.
The Group has adopted the amendment to SB-FRS 1 Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income on 1 April
2013. The amendment is applicable for the annual period beginning on or after 1 July 2012. It requires items presented
in other comprehensive income to be separated into two groups, based on whether or not they may be recycled to
profit or loss in the future.
2.2
(ii)
Rental income is recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease and service period.
(iii)
Subsidiaries
Consolidation
Income from rendering of services
Income from rendering of services are recognised when the services have been rendered.
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated
financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. The accounting policies
of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to align them with the policies adopted by the Group.
Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised income or expenses arising from intra-group transactions,
are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as
unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.
(iv)
Contributions and other sponsorships
Contributions and other sponsorships (other than those for capital expenditure and heritage materials),
are recognised as income when the right to receive the contributions and other sponsorships has been
established.
(v)
Accounting for subsidiaries
Interest income
Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method.
Investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses in the Board’s statement of financial
position.
2.3
Rental income
Currency translation
The financial statements are presented in Singapore Dollar, which is the functional currency of the Board.
Transactions in a currency other than Singapore Dollar (“foreign currency”) are translated into Singapore Dollar using the
exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Currency translation differences resulting from the settlement of such
transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the closing
rates at the balance sheet date are recognised in profit or loss.
(vi)
Donations
Donations, whether of cash or assets, shall be recognised as income in the period it is received or receivable
when the Group has obtained control of the donation or the right to receive the donation, the amount of the
donation can be measured reliably and it is probable that the economic benefits comprising the donation
will flow to the Group. Donated assets are recognised at the valuation determined by a panel of valuers
consisting of professional staff at the time of receipt of the assets.
Donations with restriction and/or conditions attached shall be recognised as surplus if the restrictions and
conditions are under the Group’s purview and it is probable that these restrictions and conditions would be
met. Otherwise, these donations are recognised and taken to the “deferred donations” account until the
above criteria are fulfilled or when the restrictions and/or conditions are met.
Non-monetary items measured at fair values in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rates at the date
when the fair values are determined.
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2.
2.
2.5
Grants
2.9
Heritage materials (continued)
Government grants are recognised initially at their fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be
received and all required conditions will be complied with.
Subsequent expenditure relating to heritage assets that has been recognised is added to the carrying amount of the
asset only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost
of the item can be measured reliably.
Government grants for the purchase of depreciable assets are taken to the deferred capital grant account. The deferred
capital grants are recognised in the profit or loss over the periods necessary to match the depreciation of the related
assets purchased with the grants. Upon the disposal of the assets, the balance of the related deferred capital grants is
recognised in profit or loss to match the net book value of the assets written off.
Government grants utilised for the purchase of heritage materials are taken to the heritage capital reserve as and when
the heritage materials are acquired/received.
The heritage materials are held in perpetuity with an indefinite economic lifespan and are not depreciated.
Archival materials transferred from the Government are stated at the nominal value of $1 per item irrespective of media.
2.10
(a)
Government grants in respect of the current year’s operating expenses are recognised in the same year these operating
expenses are incurred.
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated
impairment losses.
Other grants are recognised as income over the period necessary to match the intended costs. Such grants which are
received but not utilised are included in the grants received in advance account.
2.6
Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of selfconstructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labour, any other costs directly attributable to
bringing the assets to a working condition for their intended use, an estimate of the costs of dismantling and
removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located when the Group has an obligation to
remove the asset or restore the site, and capitalised borrowing costs. Purchased software that is integral to
the functionality of the related equipment is capitalised as part of that equipment.
(a)
Defined contribution plans
The Company’s contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee compensation
expense when the contributions are due.
(b)
When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as
separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.
Employee leave entitlement
(b)
Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised when they accrue to employees. A provision is made for
the estimated liability for annual leave as a result of services rendered by employees up to the reporting date.
2.7
Operating lease payments
Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessors) are recognised in profit or loss
on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
2.8
Inventories
Inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first-in first-out method. Net
realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable variable selling expenses.
2.9
Heritage materials
Heritage materials purchased by the Group are measured at cost less impairment losses, if any. Heritage materials
received by the Board as donations are recognised at the valuation determined by the appraisal/acquisition committee
of the respective museums at the time of receipt of the materials, less impairment losses, if any.
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Measurement
Depreciation
Depreciation is based on the cost of an asset less its residual value. Significant components of individual
assets are assessed and if a component has a useful life that is different from the remainder of that asset,
that component is depreciated separately.
Depreciation is recognised in the profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each
component of an item of property, plant and equipment. Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of
the lease term and their useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the Group will obtain ownership by the
end of the lease term.
The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Building improvements
Mechanical and electrical equipment
Audio visual and micrographic equipment
Furniture, fittings and office equipment
Computers
Motor vehicles
3 to 10 years
8 years
6 to 8 years
6 to 8 years
3 to 5 years
8 years
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2.
2.
2.10
Property, plant and equipment (continued)
2.13
Loans and receivables
(b)
Depreciation (continued)
Bank balances, other receivables and deposits are initially recognised at their fair values plus transaction costs and
subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and
adjusted if appropriate. Work-in-progress are not depreciated.
(c)
The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that these financial assets are
impaired and recognises an allowance for impairment when such evidence exists. Significant financial difficulties of the
debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy and default or significant delay in payments are objective evidence
that these financial assets are impaired.
Subsequent expenditure
The cost of replacing a component of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised in the carrying amount
of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the component will flow to the Group,
and its cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced component is derecognised. The costs
of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognised in the profit or loss as incurred.
(d)
Disposal
These assets are presented as current assets except for those that are expected to be realised later than 12 months
after the balance sheet date, which are presented as non-current assets.
The gain or loss on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined by comparing the proceeds
from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment, and is recognised net in profit or loss.
2.11
The carrying amount of these assets is reduced through the use of an impairment allowance account which is calculated
as the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the
original effective interest rate.
2.14
Prepaid leases
This category has two sub-categories: financial assets held for trading, and those designated at fair value through profit
or loss at inception. A financial asset is classified as held for trading if it is acquired principally for the purpose of selling
in the short term. Financial assets designated as fair value through profit or loss at inception are those that are managed
and their performances are evaluated on a fair value basis. Assets in this category are presented as current assets if
they are either held for trading or are expected to be realised within 12 months after the balance sheet date.
Prepaid leases are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amortisation on prepaid leases
is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term of 30 years.
2.12
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Impairment of non-financial assets
The Group’s investment in marketable securities managed by professional fund managers are designated at fair value
through profit or loss. The investments are managed under a mandate approved by the Board and in accordance with
MCCY’s investment guidelines.
Property, plant and equipment, heritage materials and investments in subsidiaries are tested for impairment whenever
there is any objective evidence or indication that these assets may be impaired.
For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and
the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are
largely independent of those from other assets. If this is the case, the recoverable amount is determined for the cashgenerating-units (“CGU”) to which the asset belongs.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognised at fair value, with the transaction costs incurred
recognised immediately as expenses. Changes in fair values including the effects of currency translation, interest and
dividends are recognised in profit or loss when the changes arise.
2.15
If the recoverable amount of the asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount
of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount.
The difference between the carrying amount and recoverable amount is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss,
unless the asset is carried at revalued amount, in which case, such impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
An impairment loss for an asset is reversed only if, there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s
recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. The carrying amount of this asset is increased to its revised
recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net
of any accumulated amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years.
The Group is exposed to the risk of foreign exchange fluctuations on debt and equity securities and cash and cash
equivalents placed with fund managers. These fund managers hold currency forwards and swaps to hedge the risk.
A derivative financial instrument is initially recognised at its fair value on the date the contract is entered into and is
subsequently carried at its fair value. Fair value changes on derivatives that are not designated or do not qualify for hedge
accounting are recognised in profit or loss when the changes arise.
The carrying amount of a derivative designated as a hedge is presented as a non current asset or liability if the remaining
useful life of the hedged item is more than 12 months, and as a current asset or liability if the remaining expected life of
the hedged item is less than 12 months. The fair value of a trading derivative is presented as a current asset or liability.
A reversal of impairment loss for an asset is recognised in profit or loss, unless the asset is carried at revalued amount, in
which case, such reversal is treated as a revaluation increase. However, to the extent that an impairment loss on the same
revalued asset was previously recognised as an expense, a reversal of that impairment is also recognised in profit or loss.
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2.
2.
2.16
Other payables
2.21
Funds
Other payables represent unpaid liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of financial
year. They are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less (or in the normal operating cycle
of the business, if longer). If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Assets and liabilities of the general fund and restricted funds are pooled in the statement of financial position.
(i)
Other payables are initially recognised at fair value, and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method.
2.17
Income and expenditure relating to the main activities of the Group and the Board are accounted for in the
“General Fund” column of the statement of comprehensive income.
(ii)
Provisions
Provisions for asset dismantlement, removal or restoration are recognised when the Group has a present legal or
constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to
settle the obligation and the amount have been reliably estimated.
The Group recognises the estimated costs of dismantlement, removal or restoration of items of property, plant and
equipment arising from the acquisition or use of assets. This provision is estimated based on the best estimate of the
expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into consideration time value.
2.22
The fair values of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as exchange traded and over-the-counter
securities and derivatives) are based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date. The quoted market prices
used for financial assets are the current bid prices; the appropriate quoted market prices for financial liabilities are the
current asking prices. The fair values of forward currency exchange contracts are determined using actively quoted
forward foreign currency rates.
2.19
For the purpose of presentation in the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and at
bank, cash held by fund manager, cash managed by Accountant-General’s Department (AGD) and short-term deposits
with financial institutions which are subject to an insignificant risk in change in value.
2.20
Net assets of trust funds
Trust funds are funds for which the Board acts as a custodian, trustee, manager or agent but does not exercise control
over the funds.
The assets and liabilities of these funds held in trust are presented as a line item at the bottom of the statement of
financial position with additional disclosures in the notes to the financial statements as prescribed by SB-FRS Guidance
Note 3. The income and expenditure items relating to these funds are accounted for directly in these funds. Details of
the income, expenditure, assets and liabilities of the trust funds are disclosed in Note 23.
Fair value estimation of financial assets and liabilities
The fair values of current financial assets and liabilities carried at amortised cost approximate their carrying amounts.
Restricted Funds
Income and expenditure relating to funds received for specific purposes and for which separate disclosure is
necessary as these funds are material and there are legal and other restrictions on the ability of the Board to
distribute or otherwise apply these funds are accounted for in the “Restricted Funds” column in the statement
of comprehensive income and disclosed separately in Note 22 to the financial statements.
Changes in the estimated timing or amount of the expenditure for asset dismantlement, removal and restoration costs
are adjusted against the cost of the related property, plant and equipment, unless the decrease in the liability exceeds
the carrying amount of the asset or the asset has reached the end of its useful life. In such cases, the excess of the
decrease over the carrying amount of the asset or the changes in the liability is recognised in profit or loss immediately.
2.18
General Fund
3.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
Estimates, assumptions and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other
factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Valuation of heritage materials
Heritage materials received by the Group as donations are recognised at the valuation determined by the Group’s
panel of valuers consisting of professional staff at the time of receipt of the assets. Significant judgement is required
in determining the valuation of the donated heritage assets. In making the judgement, the Group makes references to
auction prices and transacted prices of similar materials. The amount of recorded heritage assets and income from
donations-in-kind would differ if the Group made different judgements resulting in different valuations being determined.
Capital
Shares are classified as capital and reserves. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of shares are recognised
as a deduction from capital and reserves, net of tax effects.
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4.
5.
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
Group
Wages and salaries
Employer’s contribution to Central
Provident Fund
Other benefits
The National Heritage Board (referred to as “Main Board”) has three (2013: four) Sub-boards, namely Asian Civilisations
Museum Board, National Museum of Singapore Board and Preservation of Monuments Board (referred to as “Subboards”) (2013: Asian Civilisations Museum Board, National Museum of Singapore Board, Preservation of Monuments
Board and Singapore Art Museum Board).
Board
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
31,285,207
38,551,059
30,290,825
32,303,709
3,055,044
3,690
34,343,941
4,037,888
84,625
42,673,572
2,941,851
3,690
33,236,366
3,275,214
84,625
35,663,548
6.
Wages and salaries
Employer’s contribution to Central
Provident Fund
The subsidiary Singapore Philatelic Museum, is a registered charity under the Singapore Charities Act. With effect from
Year of Assessment 2008, all registered charities will enjoy automatic income tax exemption and are exempted from
filling income tax returns.
Board
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
3,423,913
4,799,674
2,983,037
3,701,044
238,090
3,662,003
330,497
5,130,171
201,666
3,184,703
235,631
3,936,675
Key management personnel of the Group are those persons having the authority and responsibility for planning,
directing and controlling the activities of the entity. The Chief Executive Officer and Directors (Senior management) are
considered key management personnel of the Group.
5.
BOARD MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES
Group and Board
2014
Allowance per annum
Main Board
Sub-boards
$
$
Chairman
Non-Public Sector Officers
Chairman of Exco/Audit Committee
Member of Exco/Audit Committee and
Chairman of Sub-boards
Members
Public Sector Officers
Member of Exco/Audit Committee and
Chairman of Sub-boards
Members
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INCOME TAX EXPENSE
The Board is a tax-exempted institution under the provisions of the Charities Act.
Key management personnel compensation is as follows:
Group
BOARD MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES (CONTINUED)
Group and Board
2013
Allowance per annum
Main Board
Sub-boards
$
$
22,500
-
22,500
-
16,875
-
16,875
-
11,250
5,625
2,813
11,250
5,625
2,813
11,250
5,625
2,813
11,250
5,625
2,813
7.
NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR BEFORE DONATIONS-IN-KIND, HERITAGE
MATERIALS/PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT ACQUIRED USING CASH DONATIONS
Group
Net surplus for the year
Less:
Donations-in-kind
Heritage materials acquired/property,
plant and equipment acquired using
cash donations
Add:
Depreciation for property, plant and
equipment acquired using cash
donations
Loss on disposal of property, plant and
equipment acquired using cash
donations
Board
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
3,363,486
6,315,607
2,901,181
6,622,515
(1,420,884)
(1,662,814)
(1,420,884)
(1,662,814)
(1,528,661)
(961,706)
(1,528,661)
(961,706)
194,190
185,087
194,190
185,087
5,945
614,076
3,876,174
5,945
151,771
4,183,082
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8.
9.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Group
Cash and bank balances
Cash held by fund manager
Cash managed by AGD through
Centralised Liquidity Management
Fixed deposits
FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
Board
Group
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
5,402,006
1,040,692
7,964,446
1,350,046
5,234,097
975,649
3,526,039
1,265,668
77,512,409
23,149,977
107,105,084
63,176,287
22,107,300
94,598,079
77,498,590
18,276,000
101,984,336
63,176,287
18,000,000
85,967,994
Financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss
- Quoted equity securities
- Quoted bonds
9.
Under the Accountant-General Circular No.4/2009 dated 2 November 2009, the Board is required to participate in the
Centralised Liquidity Management Framework (“CLM”). Under the CLM, all bank accounts maintained with selected
banks will be linked up with AGD’s bank accounts such that excess available cash can be automatically aggregated
for central management on a daily basis. The Board will continue to own/act as trustees for their funds and operate its
bank accounts, including giving instructions for payment and revenue collection. These balances are included in cash
and cash equivalents as “Cash managed by AGD through Centralised Liquidity Management”.
Board
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
7,156,078
24,261,907
31,417,985
9,157,739
22,297,909
31,455,648
6,708,823
22,745,538
29,454,361
8,585,380
20,904,290
29,489,670
FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (CONTINUED)
As at 31 March 2014, the financial assets designated as at fair value through profit or loss are managed by an external
fund manager in accordance with a documented and approved investment mandate. The carrying amounts of the net
assets under fund management are as follow:
Group
The weighted average effective interest rate of fixed deposits for the Board and the Group at the reporting date was
1.3% (2013: 1.3%) and 1.2% (2013: 1.3%) per annum respectively. Interest rates reprice upon maturity of the fixed
deposits, which are rolled-over at intervals of three, six or twelve months (2013: three, six or twelve months).
Quoted equity securities (per above)
Quoted bonds (per above)
(Note 8)
Currency forwards (Note 10)
Deconsolidation of subsidiary
During the current year, the Group ceased to have control over National Gallery Singapore (formerly known as The
National Art Gallery, Singapore). Accordingly, National Gallery Singapore was deconsolidated and the effects of the
deconsolidation were as follow:
Board
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
7,156,078
24,261,907
9,157,739
22,297,909
6,708,823
22,745,538
8,585,380
20,904,290
1,040,692
35,453
32,494,130
1,350,046
281,313
33,087,007
975,649
33,237
30,463,247
1,265,668
263,731
31,019,069
Group
2014
$
Carrying amounts of assets and liabilities deconsolidated
4,231,946
Trade and other receivables
233,950
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
As at balance sheet date, the fair value and notional amounts of these derivative financial instruments held by the fund
managers are as follows:
Group
Contract
notional
amount
$
232,389
Total assets
4,698,285
Trade and other payables
Deferred donations
Total liabilities
579,609
3,672,683
232,389
2,400
4,487,081
211,204
Net asset derecognised and loss on deconsolidation
Cash and cash equivalents in subsidiary deconsolidated (per above)
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10.
4,231,946
Board
Fair value
Asset
Liability
$
$
Contract
notional
amount
$
Fair value
Asset
Liability
$
$
2014
Currency forwards
14,006,919
35,453
-
13,131,486
33,237
-
2013
Currency forwards
10,134,574
281,313
-
9,501,163
263,731
-
Currency forwards are entered into by the fund manager to hedge transactions denominated in foreign currencies
expected to occur within one month from the balance sheet date.
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11.
13.
OTHER RECEIVABLES, DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS
Group
Grants receivable
Interest receivable
Other receivables
Deposits
Prepayments
Total other receivables, deposits and
prepayments
12.
PREPAID LEASES
Board
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
35,338,284
190,455
779,110
545,430
36,853,279
83,238
24,681,690
200,801
1,867,815
692,502
27,442,808
68,278
35,338,284
185,614
757,876
544,880
36,826,654
52,120
24,681,690
195,655
1,791,270
524,260
27,192,875
3,642
36,936,517
27,511,086
36,878,774
27,196,517
SUBSIDIARIES
Board
Unquoted ordinary shares, at cost
2014
$
2013
$
2
2
Group and Board
2014
2013
$
$
Cost
Transfer of NAS to NLB (Note 1)
-
1,945,423
(1,945,423)
-
Accumulated amortisation
Amortisation charge for the year
-
518,780
37,828
(556,608)
-
Carrying amount as at end of financial year
-
-
These relate to lease payments made in advance for the use of the land on which the Ford Factory Building museum
resides. In the previous financial year, the prepaid leases were transferred to National Library Board with the transfer of
National Archives of Singapore to National Library Board on 1 November 2012.
Details of the subsidiaries are as follows:
Name of company
Country of
incorporation/
Principal place
Principal activities
of business
Percentage of
equity held
2014
2013
%
%
#
Singapore Philatelic Museum °
Philatelic
Singapore
100
100
The Museum Shop Pte Ltd *
Dormant
Singapore
100
100
#
National Gallery Singapore °
Arts and Culture
Singapore
-
100
* Not required to be audited by law in the country of incorporation
#
Audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
° Limited by guarantee with no share capital
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14.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Group
2014
Cost
Additions
Transfer to SAM (Note1)
Transfer from work-in-progress
Disposals/Write-offs
Deconsolidation of NGS
Accumulated depreciation
Depreciation charge
Transfer to SAM (Note 1)
Net book value
2013
Cost
Additions
Depreciation charge
Net book value
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Building
improvements
$
Mechanical
and
electrical
equipment
$
Audio
visual and
micrographic
equipment
$
Furniture,
fittings and office
equipment
$
Computers
$
Motor
vehicles
$
Work-inprogress
$
Total
$
336,843,568
2,996
(284,566)
336,561,998
9,268,005
8,983
(7,609,254)
1,667,734
3,923,796
7,471
(400,132)
(2,252,247)
(2,952)
1,275,936
12,921,901
359,099
(1,016,378)
(87,701)
12,176,921
10,887,705
83,843
(23,721)
616,389
(2,351,494)
(350,989)
8,861,733
65,900
65,900
1,725,863
6,634,060
(619,385)
7,740,538
375,636,738
7,093,456
(1,440,231)
(12,300,696)
(638,507)
368,350,760
265,192,954
19,083,863
(280,004)
283,996,813
8,777,365
130,937
(7,609,254)
1,299,048
3,572,526
74,795
(238,111)
(2,245,250)
(1,081)
1,162,879
8,740,214
974,381
(571,857)
(85,864)
9,056,874
9,060,752
1,120,289
(23,721)
(2,351,494)
(125,033)
7,680,793
65,900
65,900
-
295,409,711
21,384,265
(833,689)
(12,291,862)
(406,118)
303,262,307
52,565,185
368,686
113,057
3,120,047
1,180,940
-
7,740,538
65,088,453
348,192,045
24,880
(21,931,067)
10,677,520
(119,810)
336,843,568
13,683,532
3,081
(4,286,351)
(132,257)
9,268,005
9,926,639
37,403
(4,414,352)
5,700
(1,631,594)
3,923,796
15,504,701
316,191
(2,724,101)
(174,890)
12,921,901
9,774,134
219,975
(759,710)
2,139,692
(486,386)
10,887,705
65,900
65,900
8,909,983
5,638,792
(12,822,912)
1,725,863
406,056,934
6,240,322
(34,115,581)
(2,544,937)
375,636,738
264,395,982
20,722,101
(19,831,944)
(93,185)
265,192,954
12,756,869
192,433
(4,043,074)
(128,863)
8,777,365
8,119,212
295,446
(3,217,524)
(1,624,608)
3,572,526
10,067,876
1,132,502
(2,287,363)
(172,801)
8,740,214
8,536,194
1,727,292
(716,348)
(486,386)
9,060,752
65,900
65,900
-
303,942,033
24,069,774
(30,096,253)
(2,505,843)
295,409,711
71,650,614
490,640
351,270
4,181,687
1,826,953
-
1,725,863
80,227,027
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14.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)
Building
improvements
$
Mechanical
and
electrical
equipment
$
2014
Cost
Additions
336,095,697
2,996
336,098,693
9,207,672
8,983
(7,609,254)
1,607,401
3,920,844
7,471
(400,132)
(2,252,247)
1,275,936
Depreciation charge
264,473,245
19,072,535
283,545,780
8,717,033
130,936
(7,609,254)
1,238,715
52,552,913
2013
Cost
Additions
Depreciation charge
Board
Net book value
Net book value
Audio visual and
micrographic
Furniture, fittings
equipment and office equipment
$
$
Computers
$
Work-inprogress
$
Total
$
11,746,231
291,983
(1,016,378)
(87,701)
10,934,135
10,513,647
83,843
616,389
(23,721)
(2,351,494)
8,838,664
1,725,863
6,634,060
(619,385)
7,740,538
373,209,954
7,026,340
(1,440,231)
(12,300,696)
366,495,367
3,571,445
74,795
(238,111)
(2,245,250)
1,162,879
7,564,544
974,381
(571,857)
(85,864)
7,881,204
8,912,650
1,120,289
(23,721)
(2,351,494)
7,657,724
-
293,238,917
21,372,936
(833,689)
(12,291,862)
301,486,302
368,686
113,057
3,052,931
1,180,940
7,740,538
65,009,065
347,444,174
24,880
10,677,520
(21,931,067)
(119,810)
336,095,697
13,623,199
3,081
(4,286,351)
(132,257)
9,207,672
9,923,687
37,403
5,700
(4,414,352)
(1,631,594)
3,920,844
14,329,031
316,191
(2,724,101)
(174,890)
11,746,231
9,445,485
174,566
2,139,692
(759,710)
(486,386)
10,513,647
8,909,983
5,638,792
(12,822,912)
1,725,863
403,675,559
6,194,913
(34,115,581)
(2,544,937)
373,209,954
263,765,933
20,632,441
(19,831,944)
(93,185)
264,473,245
12,696,536
192,434
(4,043,074)
(128,863)
8,717,033
8,118,720
294,857
(3,217,524)
(1,624,608)
3,571,445
8,892,206
1,132,502
(2,287,363)
(172,801)
7,564,544
8,493,736
1,621,648
(716,348)
(486,386)
8,912,650
-
301,967,131
23,873,882
(30,096,253)
(2,505,843)
293,238,917
71,622,452
490,639
349,399
4,181,687
1,600,997
1,725,863
79,971,037
The amount of property, plant and equipment that has been fully depreciated for the Group and the Board as at
31 March 2014 was $172,726,466 (2013: $171,816,438) and $171,401,494 (2013: $169,853,598) respectively.
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HERITAGE MATERIALS
Group
2014
Acquisitions
- Funded by government grants and other
grants (Note 21)
- Funded by donations
- Funded by equity injections from MCCY
- Donations-in-kind
At 31 March 2014
At cost
At valuation
2013
Acquisitions
- Funded by government grants (Note 21)
- Donations-in-kind
Transfer of heritage materials from Singapore
Tourism Board (see below note)
Transfer of heritage materials for NAS to NLB
(see below note)
At 31 March 2013
At cost
At valuation
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National Archives
of Singapore
$
National
Gallery
Singapore
$
Art Bank Scheme/
Government
Heritage
Institution
institution
Scheme
$
$
Asian Civilisations
Museum
$
National Museum
of Singapore
$
Singapore
Art
Museum
$
166,971,353
35,877,969
163,007,153
-
18,916,866
1,540,145
45,146
781,424
5,870,425
571,277
174,239,625
34
126,900
81,607
36,086,510
126,566
13,000
1,109
163,147,828
-
94,057
9,963,720
718,000
29,692,643
57,843,569
116,396,056
174,239,625
8,455,827
27,630,683
36,086,510
41,400,267
121,747,561
163,147,828
-
90,793,744
35,782,984
162,430,020
14,915
695,174
447,354
94,985
75,020,166
Philatelic
collection
$
Total
$
2,114,252
1,208,126
389,635,864
1,505
5,872,570
50,000
7,464,220
2,114,252
1,208,126
267,308
794,424
21,834,724
1,420,884
413,953,204
23,898,268
5,794,375
29,692,643
7,412,920
51,300
7,464,220
2,114,252
2,114,252
1,208,126
1,208,126
142,333,229
271,619,975
413,953,204
3,188,387
16,662,748
198,921
2,114,252
1,208,126
312,379,182
506,365
25,009
(39,841)
85,600
8,148
-
1,219,243
1,034,875
1,341,224
-
-
-
521,280
720,183
2,528,774
1,662,814
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
75,020,166
166,971,353
35,877,969
163,007,153
(3,196,535)
-
18,916,866
1,540,145
2,114,252
1,208,126
(3,196,535)
389,635,864
51,146,574
115,824,779
166,971,353
8,328,893
27,549,076
35,877,969
41,259,592
121,747,561
163,007,153
-
13,840,491
5,076,375
18,916,866
1,538,845
1,300
1,540,145
2,114,252
2,114,252
1,208,126
1,208,126
119,436,773
270,199,091
389,635,864
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15.
HERITAGE MATERIALS (CONTINUED)
Board
2014
Acquisitions
- Funded by government and other grants
(Note 21)
- Donations-in-kind
At 31 March 2014
At cost
At valuation
2013
Acquisitions
- Funded by government grants (Note 21)
- Donations-in-kind
Transfer of heritage materials from Singapore
Tourism Board (see
below note)
Transfer of heritage materials for NAS to NLB
(see below note)
At 31 March 2013
At cost
At valuation
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Singapore
Art
Museum
$
National Museum
of Singapore
$
166,971,353
35,877,969
163,007,153
-
18,916,866
1,540,145
2,114,252
388,427,738
45,146
781,424
5,870,425
571,277
174,239,625
34
126,900
81,607
36,086,510
126,566
13,000
1,109
163,147,828
-
94,057
9,963,720
718,000
29,692,643
1,505
5,872,570
50,000
7,464,220
2,114,252
267,308
794,424
21,834,724
1,420,884
412,745,078
57,843,569
116,396,056
174,239,625
8,455,827
27,630,683
36,086,510
41,400,267
121,747,561
163,147,828
-
23,898,268
5,794,375
29,692,643
7,412,920
51,300
7,464,220
2,114,252
2,114,252
141,125,103
271,619,975
412,745,078
90,793,744
35,782,984
162,430,020
3,188,387
16,662,748
198,921
2,114,252
311,171,056
14,915
695,174
447,354
94,985
506,365
25,009
(39,841)
85,600
8,148
-
1,219,243
1,034,875
1,341,224
-
-
521,280
720,183
2,528,774
1,662,814
75,020,166
-
-
-
-
-
-
75,020,166
166,971,353
35,877,969
163,007,153
(3,196,535)
-
18,916,866
1,540,145
2,114,252
(3,196,535)
388,427,738
51,146,574
115,824,779
166,971,353
8,328,893
27,549,076
35,877,969
41,259,592
121,747,561
163,007,153
-
13,840,491
5,076,375
18,916,866
1,538,845
1,300
1,540,145
2,114,252
2,114,252
118,228,647
270,199,091
388,427,738
National Archives
of Singapore
$
National
Art Bank Scheme/
Gallery
Government
Singapore Heritage institution Institution Scheme
$
$
$
Asian Civilisations
Museum
$
Total
$
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15.
17.
HERITAGE MATERIALS (CONTINUED)
Heritage materials of the former National Museum, National Archives and Oral History Department of the then Ministry of
Information and the Arts were transferred to the Board on its establishment in 1993. The heritage materials comprising
artworks and artefacts were valued by the Arts Appraisal Committee, Museum Curators or external valuers on a class
basis (eg. coins, ceramics) and amounted to $33,912,599 as at 31 March 2014 and 2013. These are recorded as part
of heritage capital reserve.
The Art Bank Scheme and the Government Institution Scheme are schemes to purchase heritage materials comprising
artworks for the Government offices and amounted to $467,425 and $1,646,827 respectively as at 31 March 2014 and
2013. The objectives of these schemes are to improve the ambience of the participating Government offices as well as
to improve art appreciation amongst Government staff.
During the previous financial year ended 31 March 2013, 53,227 heritage materials of the Tang Shipwreck Treasure
were transferred from the Singapore Tourism Board to the Board. The heritage materials were valued by an external
valuer on a class basis at $75,020,166 (USD60,392,985) in June 2012. These are recorded as part of heritage capital
reserve.
During the previous financial year ended 31 March 2013, $3,196,535 of heritage materials of the National Archives of
Singapore purchased using government grants and equity injections were transferred to the National Library Board in
November 2012 (Note1).
16.
OTHER PAYABLES
Group
Accrual for staff costs
Other payables
Board
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
6,599,040
13,866,716
20,465,756
7,566,692
14,421,278
21,987,970
6,582,208
13,559,013
20,141,221
7,445,303
13,637,508
21,082,811
Other payables mainly comprise amounts due to vendors for exhibition expenses, purchase of heritage materials and
maintenance services.
The contractual undiscounted cash flows of other payables are equivalent to their carrying amount and are expected
to occur within one year.
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GRANTS RECEIVED IN ADVANCE
Capital Grants
2014
2013
$
$
Group
Grants received during the
year
Transfer to heritage capital
reserve (Note 21)
Transfer to deferred capital
grants (Note 19)
Transfer to income
statement
65,368,666
Total
2014
$
2013
$
71,535,810
53,797,324
6,167,144
3,047,661
6,759,899
-
3,756,832 115,956,980 124,047,855 122,716,879 127,804,687
(413,549)
(413,549)
-
50,749,663
-
(325,620)
(267,308)
(195,660)
(267,308)
(521,280)
(6,094,306)
(311,729)
(1,466,838)
(3,010,359)
(7,561,144)
(3,322,088)
6,832,737
6,167,144
Capital Grants
2014
2013
$
$
Board
Grants received during the
year
Transfer to heritage capital
reserve (Note 21)
Transfer to deferred capital
grants (Note 19)
Transfer to income statement
Operating Grants
2014
2013
$
$
(96,048,171) (106,222,833) (96,048,171) (106,222,833)
(3,672,683)
(3,672,683)
79,457,097 65,368,666 86,289,834 71,535,810
Operating Grants
2014
2013
$
$
3,047,661
6,759,899
-
3,756,832 114,300,255 111,424,787 121,060,154 115,181,619
(413,549)
(413,549)
-
(6,094,306)
6,832,737
(325,620)
(267,308)
50,749,663
(195,660)
67,863,127
2013
$
6,167,144
-
61,695,983
Total
2014
$
(267,308)
53,797,324
(521,280)
(311,729) (1,399,723) (2,964,949) (7,494,029) (3,276,678)
- (94,458,561) (97,317,858) (94,458,561) (97,317,858)
6,167,144 79,457,097 61,695,983 86,289,834 67,863,127
The amount of $6,832,737 (2013: $6,167,144) in capital grants received in advance of the Group and the Board as at
31 March 2014 comprise amounts earmarked for projects-in-progress as well as projects where progress has been
slightly delayed.
43
18.
20.
DEFERRED DONATIONS
Group
2014
$
Donations received
Transfer to income statement
Refund to donors
18,004,312
4,063,329
(4,228,222)
(2,400)
(118,612)
17,718,407
CAPITAL ACCOUNT
Board
2013
$
12,131,276
9,981,310
(4,097,727)
(10,547)
18,004,312
2014
$
18,001,912
4,063,329
(4,228,222)
(118,612)
17,718,407
Group and Board
2014
2013
$
$
2013
$
12,128,876
9,981,310
(4,097,727)
(10,547)
18,001,912
87,685,532
26,591,600
114,277,132
Issue of shares
82,136,118
6,875,034
(1,325,620)
87,685,532
The capital account represents equity injections by the Ministry of Finance (“MOF”) in its capacity as shareholder under the
debt-equity framework for statutory boards, implemented with effect from 1 September 2004. Under this framework, capital
projects will be partially funded by MOF as equity injection, and the balance through loans or general funds of the Board.
The deferred donations mainly relate to donations received for specific purposes such as for exhibitions or purchase of
certain heritage materials. In accordance with the Charities (Institutions of a Public Character) Regulations 2007 section
11, paragraph 7, any unutilised specific donations is to be refunded to the donor or be used for purposes approved by
the Sector Administrator. As such, the recognition of such donations is deferred until the Board and the Group have
utilised these donations.
During the year, the Board issued 26,591,600 (2013: 6,875,034) shares at $1 each. The shares have been fully paid for and
are held by the MOF, a body incorporated by the Minister for Finance (Incorporation) Act (Chapter 183, 1985 Revised Edition).
The holder of shares is entitled to returns on equity from time to time.
Capital management
19.
DEFERRED CAPITAL GRANTS
Group
Transfer from Government grants (Note
17)
Amortisation of deferred capital grants
- Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment
- Amortisation of prepaid leases
- Write-off of property, plant and
equipment
Transfer of NAS to NLB
(Note 1)
Capital consists of capital account, heritage capital reserve and accumulated surplus of the Group. The Board’s
objectives when managing capital is to maintain a strong capital base so as to sustain its operations and the future
development of the Board. The capital structure of the Board mainly consists of capital received from its equity holder
and grants from the government. To achieve these objectives, the Board may secure grants from Government or other
government agencies, issue new capital or return capital to its equity holder.
Board
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
67,529,813
90,274,268
67,273,806
89,867,777
7,561,144
3,322,088
7,494,029
3,276,678
(19,070,657)
-
(20,841,219)
(37,828)
(19,059,329)
-
(20,645,325)
(37,828)
There were no changes in the Board’s approach to capital management during the year. The Board is not subject to any
externally imposed capital requirements except for those mandated by the Ministry of Finance.
21.
(1,695)
(19,072,352)
(39,094)
(20,918,141)
(1,695)
(19,061,024)
(39,094)
(20,722,247)
(606,542)
(232,389)
-
(606,542)
-
-
55,179,674
(5,148,402)
67,529,813
55,100,269
(5,148,402)
67,273,806
HERITAGE CAPITAL RESERVE
Group
Transfer from government and
other grants (Note 17)
Transfer from Singapore Tourism Board
(Note 15)
Philatelic assets
Beginning and end of financial year
44
Board
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
163,253,063
89,842,273
163,253,153
89,842,363
267,308
521,280
267,308
521,280
267,308
163,520,371
75,020,166
(2,130,656)
73,410,790
163,253,063
267,308
163,520,461
75,020,166
(2,130,656)
73,410,790
163,253,153
3,270,363
166,790,734
3,270,363
166,523,426
163,520,461
163,253,153
45
21.
22.
HERITAGE CAPITAL RESERVE (CONTINUED)
The heritage capital reserve comprises grants from the Government utilised for the purchase of heritage materials,
contributions from other organisations and persons in the form of heritage materials for the establishment of the Board
and the transfer of heritage materials from other statutory boards and ministries, including philatelic assets of from
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (“IDA”) who was a member of the Singapore Philatelic Museum from
1995 to 2001.
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (CONTINUED)
(c)
Restricted Funds (continued)
Heritage
Institution Funds
Group and Board
Other funds
Total
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
$
$
$
$
$
$
Income
22.
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS
(a)
General Fund - Others
Income and expenditure relating to the main activities of the Group and Board are accounted for through the
General Fund in the Group’s and the Board’s income statement. General Fund (others) excludes income and
expenditure relating to General Fund (heritage materials and property, plant and equipment) as described
below.
(b)
General Fund - Donated heritage materials and property, plant and equipment
Income and expenditure relating to donation-in-kind comprising heritage materials and property, plant and
equipment, as well as non-government grants used for the purchase of heritage materials and property,
plant and equipment are accounted for through this fund in the Group’s and the Board’s income statement.
Heritage materials received by the Group as donations are not intended for trading or for sale.
(c)
Restricted Funds
15,332
2,281
2,746,685
987,419
2,762,017
989,700
39,639
34,251
-
-
39,639
34,251
Rental income
3,927
935
-
-
3,927
935
Workshop/Seminars
1,798
6,543
-
-
1,798
6,543
Commission/Royalties/
Consignment
3,967
4,053
-
-
3,967
4,053
Others
4,978
15,246
-
-
4,978
15,246
69,641
63,309
2,746,685
987,419
2,816,326
1,050,728
(2,779,206)
(3,015,739)
-
-
(2,779,206)
(3,015,739)
Depreciation of property, plant
and equipment
(1,795,280)
(1,164,974)
(1,610,193)
(194,190)
(185,087)
(1,359,164)
(424,031)
(118,811)
-
(6,083)
(424,031)
(124,894)
Utilities
(267,117)
(249,751)
-
-
(267,117)
(249,751)
(1,163,628)
Exhibition expenses
(783,424)
(747,223)
(637,081)
(416,405)
(1,420,505)
(448,444)
(317,052)
(1,277,933)
(20,506)
(1,726,377)
(337,558)
(1,386,355)
(1,833,161)
(87,120)
(107,286)
(1,473,475)
(1,940,447)
The Group’s Restricted Funds comprise donations received for specific purposes for which there are
restrictions on the Group in relation to the application of those funds. These include specific donations
received for exhibitions and programs.
Goods and services tax
expenses
(141,747)
(232,845)
(895)
(7,184)
(142,642)
(240,029)
(107,710)
(173,779)
(32,988)
(20,722)
(140,698)
(194,501)
Outreach, publicity and public
relations
(224,935)
(30,318)
(694,295)
(376,328)
(919,230)
(406,646)
Restricted funds comprise the following:
(255,384)
(237,300)
-
-
(255,384)
(237,300)
(37,773)
(148,915)
(4,281)
(11,566)
(42,054)
(160,481)
Name of Fund
Purpose
Transport, postage and
communications
(136,105)
(92,208)
(12,092)
(21,339)
(148,197)
(113,547)
Heritage Institution Fund
Supporting the redevelopment of the 3 heritage institutions (HIs), namely
the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC), Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
(SYSNMH) and the proposed Indian Heritage Centre (IHC), as well as the
operations of the HIs to ensure the long-term sustainability of the different
institutions.
written-off
-
-
(5,945)
-
(5,945)
-
Total operating expenses
(8,157,205)
(8,807,564)
(2,946,820)
(1,172,506)
(11,104,025)
(9,979,801)
(8,087,564)
(8,743,986)
(200,135)
(185,087)
(8,287,699)
(8,929,073)
Set up for specific purposes relating to the Board’s and the Group’s
operations.
amortised
1,164,974
1,610,193
200,135
185,087
1,365,109
1,795,280
Grants received
6,922,590
7,133,793
-
-
6,922,590
7,133,793
Other funds
The breakdown of the income, expenditure, assets and liabilities of the restricted funds for the Group and
Board are as follows:
46
Contribution and cash donations
Admission fees
Net surplus
-
-
-
-
-
-
Accumulated surplus at
beginning of financial year
-
-
-
-
-
-
Accumulated surplus at end
financial year
-
-
-
-
-
-
47
23.
23.
NET ASSETS OF TRUST FUNDS
The nature of the trust funds of the Board is as below:
(a)
NET ASSETS OF TRUST FUNDS (CONTINUED)
The following break-down of the income, expenditure and assets of the trust funds have been prepared from the records
of the trust funds and reflect only the transactions handled by the Group and the Board.
The Singapore Philatelic Fund which is established for the purpose of promoting and stimulating an interest
in philately, managing the philatelic archival materials, and establishing and managing a postal museum, the
Singapore Philatelic Museum. Any use of the Philatelic Fund which is not in accordance with the purposes
and guidelines requires the prior approval of the Board.
(b)
Funds that are held on behalf of the ASEAN Committee (“ASEAN COCI”) as the Board manages projects on
Culture and Information, on behalf of and which are funded by the ASEAN Committee.
(c)
In the previous financial year, the Board has transferred to National Gallery Singapore (NGS) the National Art
Gallery Pre-opening Fund that is held on behalf of NGS, for the use in the operating activities. During the
current financial year, the Board has transferred the National Art Gallery Development Fund that is held on
behalf of the MCCY for use in the development of the National Art Gallery to the NGS. The NGS will continue
to oversee the development of National Art Gallery until its completion and act as an agent to MCCY to
operate the funds from Singapore Totalisator Board in relation to the development of National Art Gallery.
The Group’s trust funds solely comprise funds that are held on behalf of the ASEAN Committee.
Income
Others
Expenditure
relations
communications
(Deficit)/surplus before grants
Return of funds
Accumulated surplus at beginning
of financial year
Accumulated surplus at end of
financial year
Represented by:
Assets
Other receivables, deposits and
prepayments
Liabilities
Deferred donations
Net assets
48
ASEAN
COCI Fund
2014
2013
$
$
Group
National Art Gallery
Development Fund
2014
2013
$
$
Total
2014
$
2013
$
160,823
-
-
-
160,823
-
(20,478)
(12,959)
(11,935)
-
-
-
(20,478)
(12,959)
(11,935)
-
(11,008)
-
-
-
(11,008)
-
(88,722)
(133,167)
(11,935)
-
-
(88,722)
(133,167)
(11,935)
27,656
(17,280)
(11,935)
-
-
-
27,656
(17,280)
(11,935)
-
28,335
40,270
-
-
28,335
40,270
38,711
28,335
-
-
38,711
28,335
38,711
38,711
28,335
28,335
-
17,118
66,782,063
66,799,181
38,711
38,711
17,118
66,810,398
66,827,516
38,711
28,335
-
3,006,748
63,792,433
66,799,181
-
38,711
3,006,748
63,792,433
66,799,181
28,335
49
23.
24.
NET ASSETS OF TRUST FUNDS (CONTINUED)
Board
Singapore
Philatelic Fund
National
Art Gallery
Pre-opening Fund
ASEAN
COCI Fund
The movements in the fund including receipts and utilisation of donations are as follow:
National
Art Gallery
Development Fund
Total
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
5,151
28,693
Group and Board
2014
2013
$
$
Income
5,151
28,693
-
Gain on investment at fair value
through profit or loss
-
67,938
160,823
-
-
-
-
-
160,823
67,938
Others
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,151
96,631
160,823
-
-
-
-
-
165,974
96,631
Interest income
Donations received
- Tax-deductible
- Non-tax deductible
Expenditure
-
-
(20,478)
(11,935)
-
-
-
-
(20,478)
(11,935)
-
-
(12,959)
-
-
-
-
-
(12,959)
-
relations
-
-
(11,008)
-
-
-
-
-
(11,008)
-
communications
-
-
(88,722)
-
-
-
-
-
(88,722)
-
(37,055)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(37,055)
-
(37,055)
-
(133,167)
(11,935)
-
-
-
-
(170,222)
(11,935)
(31,904)
96,631
27,656
(11,935)
-
-
-
-
(4,248)
84,696
-
-
(17,280)
-
-
-
-
-
(17,280)
-
(31,904)
96,631
10,376
(11,935)
-
-
-
-
(21,528)
84,696
-
(294,000)
-
-
-
(55,744)
-
-
-
(349,744)
Accumulated surplus at
beginning of the year
3,996,552
4,193,921
28,335
40,270
-
55,744
-
-
4,024,887
4,289,935
Accumulated surplus at end of
the year
3,964,648
3,996,552
38,711
28,335
-
-
-
-
4,003,359
4,024,887
Loss on investment at fair
value through profit or loss
Surplus/(deficit) before
grants
Return of funds
Net surplus/(deficit) for the year
Transfer of fund
NATIONAL HERITAGE FUND
Expenditure
Refund to donors
25.
-
-
-
-
-
2,030,883
2,067,938
-
-
-
1,933,765
1,928,614
38,711
28,335
-
3,964,648
3,996,552
38,711
28,335
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
17,118
-
-
-
-
- 66,782,063
1,972,476 68,739,012
-
- 66,799,181
4,003,359 70,824,068
-
- 3,006,748
-
-
17,118
2,030,883
2,067,938
Liabilities
Deferred donations
Net assets
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 63,792,433
- 63,792,433
-
-
-
-
-
- 66,799,181
- 66,799,181
3,964,648
3,996,552
38,711
28,335
-
-
-
4,003,359
Group and Board
2014
2013
$
$
Donations received
- Tax-deductible
- Non-tax deductible
Expenditure
26.
COMMITMENTS
(a)
Capital commitments
2,963,596
2,293,687
3,032,299
2,000
3,034,299
(1,277,933)
4,719,962
854,211
854,211
(184,302)
2,963,596
Capital expenditures contracted for at the balance sheet date but not recognised in the financial statements are as follows:
4,024,887
Group and Board
2014
2013
$
$
Contracted but not provided for
Authorised but not contracted for
50
8,612,055
515,044
9,127,099
(3,645,062)
(10,547)
11,650,319
3,006,748
-
-
746,680
282,350
1,029,030
(3,398,836)
(110,383)
9,170,130
The movements in the fund including receipts and utilisation of donations are as follow:
Assets
Financial assets at fair value
6,178,829
PRESERVATION OF MONUMENTS FUND
Represented by:
Other receivables, deposits
and prepayments
11,650,319
4,418,634
81,533,223
85,951,857
4,364
28,510,828
28,515,192
51
26.
COMMITMENTS (CONTINUED)
27.
(b)
Operating lease commitments where the Group is the lessee
During the financial year, other than as disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements, the significant transactions with
related parties which were carried out in the normal course of business are as follows:
The operating lease commitments relate to the leasing of premises at the various museums, other heritage organisations
and photocopiers. The leases of the office premises at various museums and other heritage organisations will expire
between 31 July 2014 and 31 March 2017 (2013: 17 April 2013 and 14 July 2015) and the current rent payable on the
leases range from $120 to $189,978 (2013: $75 to $189,978) per month and the photocopiers are under a lease of up
to 5 years (2013: up to 5 years).
Board
Grants received/receivable
- Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
- National Arts Council
- Singapore Totalisator Board
Rental paid/payable to Singapore Land Authority
IT charges paid/payable to Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
The future minimum lease payables under non-cancellable operating leases contracted for at the balance sheet date
but not recognised as liabilities, are as follows:
Group
Not later than one year
Later than one year but not later than five
years
(c)
Board
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
8,924,859
11,601,551
8,918,979
10,935,503
3,955,447
12,880,306
8,223,590
19,825,141
3,938,102
12,857,081
8,035,323
18,970,826
Grants receivable
- Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
- National Arts Council
- Singapore Totalisator Board
Other payables
- Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
The Group and Board lease out retail space to non-related parties under non-cancellable operating leases. The lessees
are required to pay either absolute fixed annual increase to the lease payments or contingent rents computed based on
their sales achieved during the lease period.
The future minimum lease receivables under non-cancellable operating leases contracted for at the balance sheet date
but not recognised as receivables, are as follows:
Group and Board
2014
2013
$
$
1,961,705
777,362
2,739,067
2,349,257
852,772
3,202,029
2014
$
2013
$
103,751,877
4,057,052
15,242,618
9,858,472
2,449,845
109,689,094
697,239
3,211,567
10,321,164
2,617,400
2014
$
2013
$
19,768,913
240,000
15,066,072
18,397,671
6,194,174
226,000
350,490
Outstanding balances at 31 March 2014 are as follow:
Operating lease commitments where the Group is the lessor
Not later than one year
Later than one year but not later than five years
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
28.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Financial risk factors
Risk management is integral to the whole activities of the Group. The Group has a system of controls in place to create
an acceptable balance between the cost of risks occurring and the cost of managing the risks. The Group continually
monitors its risk management process to ensure that an appropriate balance between risk and control is achieved. Risk
management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group’s activities.
The information presented below is based on information received by key management.
a)
Market risk
(i)
Currency risk
Other than the investments managed by its fund manager, the Group and Board do not have material
exposure to foreign exchange risks.
The Group invested its funds with the fund manager, under AGD’s Demand Aggregation (DA) for Fund
Management Services. The fund manager is given discretion in managing their respective portfolios, subject
to the investment guidelines and the mandate set out in the DA agreement.
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53
28.
28.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
a)
Market risk (continued)
(a)
(i)
Currency risk (continued)
(i)
Currency risk (continued)
The Group is exposed to currency risk arising from quoted equity investments held by the fund manager.
Where non-monetary financial instruments such as equity securities are denominated in currencies other
than the functional currency of the Group, the price initially expressed in foreign currency and then converted
into the functional currency will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The overall market
position of these equity investments is monitored on a daily basis by the fund manager. Other than the
investments in quoted equity investments, the fund manager manages the overall currency exposure mainly
by entering into currency forwards.
Group
Quoted equity securities
Quoted debt securities
The currency exposure that arises from the investments managed by the external fund manager is as follows:
Group
Currency forwards
Less: Denominated in
functional currency
Currency exposure of
net financial assets/
(liabilities)
Board
Less: Currency forwards
functional currency
(liabilities)
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SGD
$
USD
$
2014
EUR
$
Others
$
Total
$
2,479,766
9,987,883
777,791
13,245,440
122,045
7,172,183
143,009
7,437,237
7,101,841
69,750
7,171,591
4,554,267
50,142
4,604,409
7,156,078
24,261,907
1,040,692
32,458,677
-
(7,104,160)
(6,902,759)
-
(14,006,919)
(13,245,440)
-
-
-
(13,245,440)
-
333,077
268,832
4,604,409
Currency forwards
functional currency
(liabilities)
Board
Less: Currency forwards
functional currency
(liabilities)
5,206,318
2,324,781
9,363,640
729,179
12,417,600
-
114,417
6,723,922
134,071
6,972,410
(6,660,150)
6,657,976
65,391
6,723,367
(6,471,336)
4,269,625
47,008
4,316,633
-
6,708,823
22,745,538
975,649
30,430,010
(13,131,486)
(12,417,600)
-
-
-
(12,417,600)
-
312,260
252,031
4,316,633
4,880,924
SGD
$
USD
$
2013
EUR
$
Others
$
Total
$
3,649,611
12,437,431
777,665
16,864,707
-
3,256,754
12,685
3,269,439
(3,162,685)
6,603,724
208,985
6,812,709
(6,690,576)
5,508,128
350,711
5,858,839
-
9,157,739
22,297,909
1,350,046
32,805,694
(9,853,261)
(16,864,707)
-
-
-
(16,864,707)
-
106,754
122,133
5,858,839
6,087,726
3,421,510
11,660,092
729,061
15,810,663
-
3,053,207
11,892
3,065,099
(2,965,017)
6,190,991
195,923
6,386,914
(6,272,415)
5,163,870
328,792
5,492,662
-
8,585,380
20,904,290
1,265,668
30,755,338
(9,237,432)
(15,810,663)
-
-
-
(15,810,663)
-
100,082
114,499
5,492,662
5,707,243
If the United States Dollars (“USD”) and European Dollar (“EUR”) strengthen/weaken against the SGD by 5%
and 5% respectively, there would not be a material impact on the net surplus for the year.
(ii)
Price risk
The Group is exposed to quoted securities price risk arising from investments held by the fund manager,
which are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. To manage its price risk arising from
investments in quoted securities, the Group diversifies its portfolio. Diversification of the portfolio is done in
accordance with the limits set under the approved investment policy of the Board.
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28.
28.
(a)
(ii)
Price risk (continued)
(b)
Credit risk (continued)
The ageing of other receivables (excluding prepayments) is as follows:
Sensitivity analysis
Group
If prices for quoted securities had increased/decreased by 10% with all other variables being held constant,
the net surplus would increased/ decreased by:
Group
2014
$
(iii)
Group
Not past due
Past due 0 - 30 days
Past due 31 - 365 days
Board
Net surplus for the year
2013
2014
$
$
2013
$
2,945,436
2,948,967
(c)
3,141,799
3,145,564
The interest rate for cash with AGD are based on deposit rates determined by the financial institutions with
which the cash are deposited and are expected to move in tandem with market interest rate movements. The
interest rate of cash with AGD, defined as the ratio of the interest earned to the average cash balance, ranges
from 0.55% to 0.70% (2013: 0.55% to 0.65%).
2014
$
2013
$
36,755,010
61,788
36,481
36,853,279
27,292,022
109,575
41,211
27,442,808
36,732,437
58,057
36,160
36,826,654
27,042,089
109,575
41,211
27,192,875
Liquidity risk
The Group and the Board receive its funds from the Government of Singapore which are drawn down on
a regular basis to meet its funding requirements, as well as donations from foundations, corporations and
individuals. All excess cash from the Group’s bank accounts are aggregated and centrally managed by the
AGD on a daily basis.
The table below analyses non-derivative financial liabilities of the Group and the Board into relevant maturity
groupings based on the remaining period from the balance sheet date to the contractual maturity date. The
amounts disclosed in the table are contractual undiscounted cash flows.
The Group does not have significant exposure to interest rate risk at the balance sheet date.
Less than
1 year
$
Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial
loss to the Group. The major classes of financial assets of the Group and of the Board are principally from
the loans and receivables.
Group
At 31 March 2014
Other payables
20,465,756
The maximum exposure to credit risk for other receivables (Note 11) is represented by the carrying amount
of the financial assets presented in the balance sheet.
At 31 March 2013
Other Payables
21,987,970
The Group’s exposure to credit risk arises through its loans and receivables. The Group’s most significant
debtor, the supervisory ministry, accounts for 55% (2013: 68%) of the loans and receivables carrying amount.
Based on the Group’s historical experience in the collection of loans and receivables, management believes
that no impairment loss is required to be made on the outstanding receivables.
Board
At 31 March 2014
Other payables
20,141,221
At 31 March 2013
Other payables
21,082,811
Cash and cash equivalents are placed with financial institutions which are regulated. The cash with AGD
under Centralised Liquidity Management (CLM) are placed with high credit quality financial institutions, and
are available upon request.
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2013
$
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group and the Board will not be able to meet their financial obligations as
and when they fall due.
Interest rate risks
Exposure to interest rate risk relate primarily to the interest-earning financial assets of the Group which mainly
comprise short-term fixed deposits held at fixed interest rates. Hence, any variations in interest rates will not
have a material impact on the results of the Group.
(b)
Board
2014
$
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28.
28.
(d)
Fair value measurements
(d)
The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value and classified by level of the following
fair value measurement hierarchy:
(a)
quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1);
(b)
inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability,
either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices) (Level 2); and
(c)
inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs)
(Level 3).
The fair values of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market are determined by using
valuation techniques. The Group uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions based on market
conditions that are existing at each balance sheet date. The fair values of currency forwards are determined
using quoted forward currency rates at the balance sheet date. These instruments are classified as Level 2.
The carrying amount of current other receivables, deposits and other payables approximate their fair values.
(e)
Level 1
$
Group
2014
2013
Board
2014
2013
31,417,985
-
Level 2
$
35,453
Level 3
$
-
-
31,455,648
281,313
Level 1
$
Level 2
$
Level 3
$
Total
$
-
The carrying amounts of the different categories of financial instruments are as follows:
Group
(Note 11)
(Note 8)
Financial liabilities at amortised
cost
31,417,985
35,453
281,313
33,237
29.
263,731
-
29,454,361
33,237
29,489,670
263,731
Board
2014
$
2013
$
2014
$
2013
$
31,417,985
35,453
31,455,648
281,313
29,454,361
33,237
29,489,670
263,731
36,853,279
27,442,808
36,826,654
27,192,875
107,105,084
94,598,079
101,984,336
85,967,994
20,465,756
21,987,970
20,141,221
21,082,811
NEW OR REVISED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS
The Group has not early adopted any mandatory standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards
that have been published but are only effective for the Group’s accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2014.
However, management anticipates that the adoption of these standards, amendments and interpretations will not have
a material impact on the financial statements of the Group in the period of their initial adoption.
30.
29,489,670
-
Financial instruments by category
Total
$
31,455,648
-
29,454,361
-
Fair value measurements (continued)
AUTHORISATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These financial statements were authorised for issue by the members of the Board on 26 June 2014.
The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices
at the balance sheet date. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group is
the current bid price. These instruments are included in Level 1.
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