On 7 April 2019, the National Archives of Singapore (NAS) held a re-opening ceremony after 18 months of renovation. Mr S. Iswaran, the Minister for the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI), spoke about the importance of the National Archives as “a treasure trove of our history and heritage that enliven the present and secure our future by informing our identity as a nation”. The reopening was a key event in the year-long celebrations of the NAS’ 50th anniversary.