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Lee Kuan Yew GCMG CH SPMJ DK (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015), often referred to by his initials LKY, was a Singaporean statesman and lawyer who served as the first prime minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990.
The Lee family is a political family of Singapore, with members in public service, politics, law, and business. Prominent members include: Lee Kuan Yew — former Prime Minister (1959–1990) Lee Hsien Loong — eldest son of Lee Kuan Yew: Senior Minister, former Prime Minister (2004–2024) Other prominent members include:
Mar 24, 2015 · We lost two brothers younger than him - Dennis at 77 in 2003 and Freddy at 85 in 2012. He wanted to make sure Suan Yew, who is 81, and I did not go before he did. With only three of us left in...
Sep 27, 2023 · Mr and Mrs Lee have three children, Hsien Loong, Wei Ling and Hsien Yang, and seven grandchildren. Mrs Lee died on Oct 2, 2010, at the age of 89, and Mr Lee on March 23, 2015, at...
May 14, 2023 · Lee Kuan Yew united Singapore, but his death sparked a spectacular unravelling of his family that has left Singaporeans divided and asking questions about the future.
Jun 24, 2020 · The long-standing rift between the children of Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew centres on what to do with his house.
4 days ago · Lee was born into a Chinese family that had been established in Singapore since the 19th century. His first language was English, and only upon entering politics did he acquire a command of Chinese as well as Malay and Tamil.
Oct 9, 2024 · SINGAPORE: Dr Lee Wei Ling, the daughter of Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, died on Wednesday (Oct 9). She was 69. Her death was announced by her brother, Mr Lee Hsien Yang, in...
Jun 24, 2020 · A public rift between the heirs of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's modern day founder, has shot to the fore with the prospect of his two sons squaring off at a July 10 general election.
Oct 10, 2024 · SINGAPORE: Dozens of people turned up on the first day of Dr Lee Wei Ling's wake on Thursday (Oct 10) to pay their respects to the daughter of Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan...
