Lee Kuan Yew, the man who transformed a backward former British port and trading station into one of the world's strongest economies, died early morning Monday after a month-long bout with pneumonia. Mr. Lee was 91 years old.
To honor the life and times of Mr. Lee, The Straits Times published a special edition commemorating the work and life of the late Prime Minister in images and words.
To honor the life and times of Mr. Lee, The Straits Times published a special edition commemorating the work and life of the late Prime Minister in images and words.
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| Younger years: Lee Kuan Yew and his wife Kwa Geok Choo Image source: The Straits Times |
Born of immigrant Chinese parents, Mr. Lee shepherded the city-state's rise from the time it gained self-rule from the British in 1959, its break from the Malaysian Federation in 1965 up to 1990 when he stepped down as Prime Minister in 1990.
From Swampland To Global Economic Powerhouse
Singapore's transformation under Mr. Lee's strong hand, from a third world society into one of the wealthiest countries has been studied and even copied by other leaders with mixed results.
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| Mr. Lee as a young legal adviser to over 100 Singaporean labor unions Image source: Straits Times |
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| Lee Kuan Yew realized that industry, housing and port development would be key drivers of Singapore's growth. In this photo, Mr. Lee leads top officials inspecting an industrial estate. Image credit: The Straits Times |
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