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The Straits Times
|January 19, 2026
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sense of belonging for the first time, and his instinct was to do the best for it.
Mr Liu, who is managing director of Morrow Architects and Planners and chairman of the PAP Paya Lebar branch, added that his father loved his work, valued his independence and remained independent till the end.
In a press statement on Jan 18, Morrow Architects and Planners described Dr Liu, its founding chairman, as a principled and rigorous planner deeply committed to the public good, who worked closely with then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew to transform the nation into a First World garden-city.
It said: "Dr Liu's planning philosophy - pragmatic, forward-looking and anchored in public purpose - remains deeply relevant to Singapore's future. His legacy is not only historical; it is a standard for what cities must continue to be.
"He believed that good cities are built not only with skill, but (also) with discipline by choosing what matters, anticipating what is coming, and never losing sight of the people."
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