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Farrells added that the architect's "enduring commitment to urbanism has helped shape government policy on key built environment issues".

Mr Price said Claire's was facing "significant" issues and Modella Capital would need to "work collaboratively with all interested parties" if the rescue plan was to succeed.

But he said the issue also affected people more widely.

"This is a no holds barred conversation. You can say anything you want and I want to know what you really think about this issue," she said.

In a statement issued last year, the government said it "takes a clear and strong stand against the importation of politics of other countries into Singapore".