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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.
Sep 12, 2024 · Lee Kuan Yew (born September 16, 1923, Singapore—died March 23, 2015, Singapore) was a politician and lawyer who was prime minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990.
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Mar 23, 2015 · A comprehensive biography of Lee Kuan Yew, the first prime minister of Singapore who led its transformation from a developing ex-colony to a prosperous nation. Learn about his early life, legal career, political achievements, retirement and death.
Learn about the life and achievements of Lee Kuan Yew, the visionary leader who transformed Singapore from a colonial outpost to a modern nation and economic powerhouse. Discover his political journey, from his secret wedding to his merger with Malaya and his split with Malaysia.
A brief biography of Mr LEE Kuan Yew, the founding father of Singapore and its first Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990. Learn about his education, career, awards, interests and other profiles of current and past leaders.
Mar 24, 2015 · As it is, the current leaders have had to play catch-up and have yet to develop the skills to operate effectively in the new environment. But if Mr Lee was a bulldozer, it was a values-driven one...
Mar 23, 2015 · A tribute to Lee Kuan Yew, who died in 2015, and his legacy of creating a modern and prosperous nation with a multi-ethnic and meritocratic society. The article also explores the challenges and controversies of his authoritarian rule and his pragmatic foreign policy.
