Singapore lee kuan yew biography movie

Prime Minister of Singapore from to

In this Chinese name, the family name is Lee (李).

Lee Kuan YewGCMG CHSPMJDK (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September – 23 March ), often referred to by his initials LKY, was a Singaporean statesman, politician, and lawyer who served as the Minister Mentor between to , Senior Minister between to and first prime minister of Singapore from to He served as the secretary-general of the People's Action Party (PAP) from to and was the member of Parliament (MP) for Tanjong Pagar from until his death in Lee is widely recognised as the founding father of the modern Singaporean state, and for his leadership in transforming it into a highly developed country during his tenure.

Singapore lee kuan yew biography movie

Lee was born in Singapore during British colonial rule. After graduating from Raffles Institution, he won a scholarship to Raffles College, now the National University of Singapore. During the Japanese occupation, Lee escaped being the victim of a purge,^&