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24 March 2015

Lee Kuan Yew (16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015)

Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies at 91

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 respected as the architect of Singapore's prosperity.

But he was criticised for his iron grip on power. Under him freedom of speech was tightly restricted and political opponents were targeted by the courts.

A state funeral will be held on 29 March, after a week of mourning.

Read more here - http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32012346

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He delivered on his promise to Singaporeans, which was to provide them with the basic needs like food, shelter, security, etc. and transform the island into a first world country.







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