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She is the wife of Lee Kuan Yew’s son Lee Hsien Yang, and sister-in-law to our current Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong. Before Lee Kuan Yew passed away, he had drafted a total of seven wills, the first six of which were prepared by his lawyer Kwa Kim Li. Mr Lee had also repor...
Lee Kuan Yew 09/15/1923 1 Lee Kuan Yew (16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015), commonly referred to by his initials LKY and sometimes referred to in his earlier years as Harry Lee, was the first Prime Minister of Singapore, governing for three decades. Lee is recognised as the nation's...
There is a story, the details of which must remain vague, about the Australian author of a book which was mildly critical of a close political associate of Lee Kuan Yew, the father of Singaporean independence. The writer, who was visiting the former British colony three years ago, had ...
Lee Kuan Yew was not just the first Prime Minister of Singapore; he was the architect of the country's independence and modern development. Born on September 16, 1923, Lee’s political journey began in the tumultuous period following World War II, when Singapore was struggling for self-governa...
Mr. Lee Kuan Yew served as Singapore’s Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990, and throughout his tenure, he laid the groundwork for a nation that thrives today. His tireless efforts culminated in a clean and green city-state, revered on the global stage for its harmonious society. Wong emphas...
Lee Kuan Yew was not just the first Prime Minister of Singapore; he was the architect of the country's independence and modern development. Born on September 16, 1923, Lee’s political journey began in the tumultuous period following World War II, when Singapore was struggling for self-governa...
Mr. Lee Kuan Yew served as Singapore’s Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990, and throughout his tenure, he laid the groundwork for a nation that thrives today. His tireless efforts culminated in a clean and green city-state, revered on the global stage for its harmonious society. Wong emphas...
Lee was born and raised in Singapore, the son of Lee Kuan Yew, the city-state’s first prime minister (1959–90). Lee distinguished himself academically, studying mathematics and graduating with a first-class degree (1974) from the University of Cambridge before earning a master’s degree (...
Lee Kuan Yew was a politician and lawyer who was the first prime minister of Singapore, serving from 1959 to 1990. During his long rule, Singapore became the most prosperous country in Southeast Asia. Learn more about Lee’s life and political career in