Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies at 91 - BBC NewsLee Kuan Yew, the statesman who transformed Singapore from a small port city into a wealthy global hub, has died at the age of 91.
The city-state's prime minister for 31 years, he was widely respected as the architect of Singapore's prosperity.
But he was criticised for his iron grip on power. Under him freedom of speech was tightly restricted and political opponents were targeted by the courts.
A state funeral will be held on 29 March, after a week of mourning.
Mr Lee oversaw Singapore's independence from Britain and separation from Malaysia.
His death was announced by the office of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Mr Lee's son, early on Monday.
He died peacefully at Singapore General Hospital at 03:18 on Monday (19:18 GMT on Sunday), the statement said. He had been in hospital for several weeks with pneumonia.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he was "deeply saddened" by Mr Lee's death. US President Barack Obama described him as a "giant of history".
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03-23-2015, 08:21 AM #1Newbie
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Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies at 91
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03-23-2015, 08:34 AM #2C.I.A.
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This was a story of a man who transformed a small fishing community into one of the most important financial powerhouse in the world - Singapore.
May he reast in peace.Last edited by bleedingboi; 03-23-2015 at 08:38 AM.
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03-23-2015, 09:16 AM #3
what he did is a necessary evil... something we freedom-loving filipino dont understand...
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03-23-2015, 11:23 AM #4Banned User
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Definitely among the top of my list of heroes...widely considered as the Winston Churchill of the East by Western leaders. He will be missed globally, as he is often approached for his insights on geopolitical issues and economic development. If a man's life is to be judged by his legacy, then Lee's life was a shining light of courage and a "can do" spirit. He left Singapore a whole lot better than when he first fearfully and tearfully took over the reins of a malaria-infested island cut off from Malaysia. You can't help but stand in awe at the contrast between 1970's Singapore and now.
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03-23-2015, 11:48 AM #5C.I.A.
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He is one of the best leaders in my book. How he transformed Singa is no ordinary travel. Look at where they are now? I really do hope that the next president would follow his footsteps.
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03-23-2015, 12:43 PM #6C.I.A.
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its not really up to the president. its up to the people who and what kind of persion they will select to become president. LKY would've never got things done without the people supporting him.
Originally Posted by zagaboI
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03-23-2015, 12:49 PM #7C.I.A.
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@digitalsuperman
right on the money! If people will stop picking dumb and/or self centered leaders, then our country would at least be 1/2-1/2 of where SG is at by the end of his/her term.
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03-23-2015, 11:20 PM #8C.I.A.
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Lee Kuan Yew daw sa Makati si VP Binay? Tuo mo ana? hehe
There is no Singapore without Lee Kuan Yew. He was the man who made it all happen.
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maytag mamatay pud na si VP Binay. Originally Posted by H.Wolowitz
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