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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, and Secretary-General of the People's Action Party from 1954 to 1992.
Jun 5, 2024 · Lee Kuan Yew, 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. Learn more about Lee’s life and political career in this article.
Harry Lee Kuan Yew (Cina: 李光耀, Pinyin: Lǐ Guāng Yào; 16 September 1923—23 Mac 2015), juga dikenali sebagai Lee Kuan Yew atau singkatannya ialah LKY merupakan Perdana Menteri Singapura pertama yang menjadi penyokong kuat penubuhan Malaysia. Lee diiktiraf sebagai bapa pengasas negara itu, memegang jawatan Perdana Menteri selama 31 ...
Lee Kuan Yew (16 September 1923–23 March 2015), the founder of modern Singapore, was a brilliant statesman and highly-regarded visionary who transformed the island into a formidable nation and economic powerhouse.
Mar 23, 2015 · Lee Kuan Yew (b. 16 September 1923, Singapore–d. 23 March 2015, Singapore) was the first prime minister of Singapore and held this post from 1959 to 1990. He oversaw its transformation from a developing ex-colony into one of Asia’s most stable and prosperous countries and was an influential figure domestically and abroad.
Lee Kuan Yew was born in Singapore in 1923. He was educated at Raffles College, Singapore and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, England. He was called to the Bar, Middle Temple, London, in 1950 and practised law in Singapore. He became advisor to several trade unions.
Mar 25, 2015 · Mr Lee Kuan Yew was the most famous Singaporean in the world. For nearly half a century, he personified Singapore to the world. During his long tenure as Prime Minister (of independent...
