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Liu Thai Ker was known as the ‘Father of Urban Planning of Singapore’
Former Singapore Chief Planner Liu Thai Ker has died at the age of 87, announced his company, Morrow Architects & Planners, in a Facebook post.
Dr Liu passed away on Sunday (18 Jan), the firm he founded said with “deep sadness”.
Source: Morrow Architects & Planners Pte Ltd on Facebook
Liu Thai Ker passes away after a fall
Dr Liu’s son Daniel told The Straits Times (ST) that his father had suffered a fall about a week ago.
He then developed complications after the incident, and passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on Sunday morning.
Dr Liu, whose birthday was on 23 Feb, would have turned 88 this year.
Liu Thai Ker was the son of artist Liu Kang
Born in 1938 in Johor, Dr Liu was the eldest son of artist Liu Kang.
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