Singapore LDS Temple: Dedicated 1988, Serving Southeast Asia

Yes. The Singapore Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was dedicated September 13–14, 1988 by Gordon B. Hinckley. It is the first LDS temple in Southeast Asia.

Location

21 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Singapore 569922 (near Ang Mo Kio MRT, Bishan). Not Ang Mo Kio St 16—common error.

Key Facts

• District: 1 of 189 operating temples worldwide (2024)
• Size: 10,700 sq ft; 2 ordinance rooms, 2 sealing rooms
• District serves: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, India (some), Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives
• Architecture: Modern adaptation—white granite, spire, angel Moroni statue
• Patronage: ~3,000 LDS members in Singapore; thousands more in district

Access

Members only with temple recommend (worthiness interview). Public welcome at visitors' center (adjacent), grounds, weekly Music & the Spoken Word broadcast viewing.

Significance

Symbolizes LDS growth in Asia (from 0 to 200k+ members since 1960s). Pre-1988: members traveled to Tokyo, Manila, or Hong Kong temples.