Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew was the first Prime Minister of Singapore, governing for more than three decades from 1959 to 1990, including through Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965.
Lee had gone through his toughest period when Malaysia chose to separate itself from Singapore. He drew strength from it to create his vision of a Singapore that is “better and stronger” than Malaysia..
Lee is recognized as the founding father of independent Singapore, with the country being described as transitioning from the "third world to the first world in a single generation" under his leadership. Lee’s ability to transform Singapore from a shipping port with no natural resources to one of the richest, safest and most orderly country in the world credits to his creativity and innovative spirit. During the three decades in which Lee held office, Singapore grew from a developing country to one of the most developed nations in Asia. Lee often stated that Singapore's only natural resources are its people and their strong work ethic
Lee describes the factors underpinning Singapore’s success in his book, From Third World to First, as wealth creation, huge investment in infrastructure, environment and leisure facilities, building quality as well as the Confucian principle that the family should take responsibility for its members So the infrastructure had to be put in place, and the people mobilized. Lee has transformed Singapore drastically by appealing to his followers’ values and sense of higher purpose to execute his vision for a new and improved Singapore.
Authoritarianism is believed to be the biggest factor in the success of Singapore as a country. His strict "iron first" governing. It earned him the position of a feared but respected leader. Lee was both admired for Singapore’s efficient government, economic growth and safe streets.Crime levels are almost the lowest in the world, it is one of the least corrupt nations and its streets, public transport and public places
Lee Kuan Yew was the first Prime Minister of Singapore, governing for more than three decades from 1959 to 1990, including through Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965.
Lee had gone through his toughest period when Malaysia chose to separate itself from Singapore. He drew strength from it to create his vision of a Singapore that is “better and stronger” than Malaysia..
Lee is recognized as the founding father of independent Singapore, with the country being described as transitioning from the "third world to the first world in a single generation" under his leadership. Lee’s ability to transform Singapore from a shipping port with no natural resources to one of the richest, safest and most orderly country in the world credits to his creativity and innovative spirit. During the three decades in which Lee held office, Singapore grew from a developing country to one of the most developed nations in Asia. Lee often stated that Singapore's only natural resources are its people and their strong work ethic
Lee describes the factors underpinning Singapore’s success in his book, From Third World to First, as wealth creation, huge investment in infrastructure, environment and leisure facilities, building quality as well as the Confucian principle that the family should take responsibility for its members So the infrastructure had to be put in place, and the people mobilized. Lee has transformed Singapore drastically by appealing to his followers’ values and sense of higher purpose to execute his vision for a new and improved Singapore.
Authoritarianism is believed to be the biggest factor in the success of Singapore as a country. His strict "iron first" governing. It earned him the position of a feared but respected leader. Lee was both admired for Singapore’s efficient government, economic growth and safe streets.Crime levels are almost the lowest in the world, it is one of the least corrupt nations and its streets, public transport and public places