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  1. Sep 9, 2024 · On 7 September 1979 Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew launched the Speak Mandarin Campaign with the intention of promoting and improving citizens’ Mandarin-speaking abilities in conjunction with the national bilingual education policy.

  2. 4 hours ago · The two have been revitalizing the conversation surrounding multilingualism in Singapore, with their films screened by the storytelling project Qrious Culture, with support from the Lee Kuan Yew ...

  3. www.channelnewsasia.com › watch › lee-kuan-yew-in-his-own-wordsLee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words - CNA

    Sep 24, 2024 · 15 Sep 2023 09:00pm. Lee Kuan Yew left an indelible mark on the world. In assembling some of his most insightful speeches and interviews, this film examines his values and ideas, many of...

  4. Sep 5, 2024 · Former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew initiated the Speak Mandarin Campaign in 1979 in an effort to bring Singapore’s ethnic Chinese community together through a common language, rather than speaking various dialects.

  5. Sep 12, 2024 · 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.

  6. Sep 20, 2024 · 47:00 Min. I Remember Lee Kuan Yew - Memories of Lee Kuan Yew from Those who Met Him. 16 Sep 2023 09:00pm. A collection of personal stories about Singapore’s first Prime Minister, told...

  7. Sep 13, 2024 · Lee Kuan Yews economic vision for Singapore was complemented by a strong social compact. He believed that economic success would not be sustainable without social cohesion, and his policies aimed to create a harmonious multi-ethnic society.