🌍On MoneyFM 89.3's Singapore Home Brew Sarah Teo, Assistant Director of Heritage Policy and Research at National Heritage Board  joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen for an in-depth conversation about heritage conservation, urban development, and national identity.

As Singapore continues to evolve through redevelopment, infrastructure expansion, and population growth, difficult decisions are being made about preserving historic buildings, cultural landmarks, and archaeological sites.

What criteria determine whether a structure is conserved? Who makes those decisions? And how do heritage experts balance economic development with maintaining the character and stories that define Singapore?

Sarah shares insights into the National Heritage Board’s conservation approach, the current state of heritage preservation in Singapore, and the growing public interest in safeguarding places that connect communities to their history.

The conversation also explores how heritage policies shape neighborhoods, strengthen cultural memory, and contribute to Singapore’s unique identity as a modern global city rooted in its past.

Whether you're passionate about architecture, history, urban planning, conservation, or Singapore's evolution, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the city-state protects its built heritage.