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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.
2 days ago · 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.
Mar 22, 2015 · SINGAPORE — Lee Kuan Yew, who transformed the tiny outpost of Singapore into one of Asia’s wealthiest and least corrupt countries as its founding father and first prime minister, died here on...
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.
Mar 22, 2015 · Lee Kuan Yew transformed the tiny island of Singapore into a globally known economic success story but was criticised for his record on human rights.
Mar 24, 2015 · Mr Lee Kuan Yew had taken a personal interest in the process. But when he spoke to the Singapore Air Transport Workers' Union on the eve of SIA's formation, there was no nationalistic...
Mar 22, 2015 · Lee 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 ...
