Witness how Lee Kuan Yew’s early life under British colonial rule and the Japanese Occupation shaped his world view and spurred him to lead his fellow countrymen towards Independence. Despite its size as 'a little red dot' on the map, through Mr Lee Kuan Yew's influence on the international arena, he put Singapore on the world map.
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Time Nor Tide - Lee Kuan Yew
March 23, 2015
March 25, 2015
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Lee Kuan Yew was the world's longest serving prime minister when he stepped down in 1990, and continued to serve the cabinet until 2011 as Senior Minister, and later Minister Mentor. Most are familiar with Mr Lee's his trademark no-nonsense style and sagacious persona. It was only when he made a last, sad goodbye to his wife at her funeral that the world saw a glimmer of the private person - devoted, caring and warm-hearted, as described by friends and family.
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