Next-of-kin of 27,000 claimed graves at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery opt for private exhumation

The phased exhumation exercise was first announced in 2017 as part of plans to make way for the expansion of Tengah Air Base. PHOTO: ST FILE
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE - The next-of-kin of close to 27,000 claimed Chinese graves at the Choa Chu Kang Cemetery engaged private exhumation contractors to retrieve the remains of their loved ones, said the National Environment Agency (NEA).

That is about 72 per cent of the total 37,440 Chinese graves that have been claimed by next-of-kin as of June 23, added the agency.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.