OBITUARY — Lee Kuan Yew (1923

Summary

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister and a transformative figure in the country's development, passed away on 23 March 2015, at the age of 91.

Abstract

Lee Kuan Yew, who served as Singapore's Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990, was instrumental in transforming the nation from a Third World country to a global leader in economic prosperity, law, order, and social justice. His leadership was pivotal in ensuring full employment, world-class education, national security, and housing for all. Even after stepping down as Prime Minister, he continued to serve the nation as Minister Mentor until 2011 and then as Senior Advisor to the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation. Following his death, a national mourning period was declared from 23 to 29 March 2015, known as "Lee Kuan Yew Week," to honor his legacy.

Opinions

The author expresses a profound personal impact by Lee Kuan Yew's policies and leadership, suggesting a deep respect and admiration for the late Prime Minister.
Lee Kuan Yew's contributions to Singapore's transformation are portrayed as unparalleled, highlighting the author's belief in his exceptional role in the nation's history.
The declaration of a week-long mourning period indicates the author's view that Lee Kuan Yew's passing was not just a personal loss but a national one, warranting a collective period of remembrance.

First Prime Minister of Singapore

Flickr

Lee Kuan Yew died on 23 March 2015 at 91 years old. For over 60 years, Lee Kuan Yew influenced, shaped and molded my life through the social, political and economic transformation of a Third World Singapore into the “First World” nation par none; characterized by economic prosperity, law and order, national security, housing for all, world-class education and full employment with social justice. He was my Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990, and stayed in the government as Minister Mentor till 2011, and was thereafter appointed Senior Advisor to the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation.

A week-long mourning period (23–29 March 2015) was declared and I shall celebrate his remembrance during this “Lee Kuan Yew Week” with one and all.

OBITUARY — Lee Kuan Yew (1923–2015)

First Prime Minister of Singapore

Please enjoy my recent Articles.