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"Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him": Lee Kuan Yew | From the archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
In one of his most iconic speeches, Mr Lee Kuan Yew spoke to a rapt crowd who gathered in the rain at Fullerton Square for PAP's lunch-time rally during the 1980 General Election. Using the dispute with Singapore Airlines as an example, the then-Prime Minister described in no uncertain terms the qualities needed to run the country and the lengths he would go to ensure Singapore's success. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Dec 19, 1980.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's YouTube channel.
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published: 15 Sep 2023
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Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words | The ideas, values and career of Singapore's first Prime Minister
What were the values, philosophies and ideas that defined Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s leadership? From defending hard choices to inspiring citizens, the late founding Prime Minister of Singapore had spent decades laying the foundation for the country's success.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth on Sep 16, we combed through 150 hours of footage to bring you this documentary that follows him through the different stages of his political career. #LKY100 #LeeKuanYew
Read our interactive special on Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words. https://cna.asia/45R5nHD
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published: 15 Sep 2023
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Lee Kuan Yew on "interfering" in the private lives of Singaporeans | From the archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
At the 1986 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew spoke about the social and cultural factors that have made Singapore successful economically. He made no apologies of micromanaging Singaporeans' lives and way of living - from the languages used, to the neighbours they live with. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Aug 17, 1986.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm on CNA's YouTube channel.
#LKY100 #leekuanyew
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published: 15 Sep 2023
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Lee Kuan Yew on Singapore's separation from Malaysia in 1965 | From the archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
On Aug 9, 1965, Singapore had decided to separate from Malaysia after less than 23 months and become an independent and sovereign state. Then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew went in front of the cameras and delivered an emotionally charged address to a nascent nation. "For me, it is a moment of anguish because all my life...you see, the whole of my adult life...I have believed in Malaysian merger and the unity of these two territories," he said. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Aug 9, 1965.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's YouTube channel. #LKY100 #leekuanyew
Subscribe to our chann...
published: 15 Sep 2023
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I Remember Lee Kuan Yew | Personal stories about Singapore's first Prime Minister
What was the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew like in person? Singaporeans and residents who met and interacted with him regularly tell us about their encounters with Singapore's founding Prime Minister. Their stories shed light on not just his leadership style, but also his values and aspirations. #LKY100 #LeeKuanYew
More on the making of the documentary: https://cna.asia/3ECSeWq
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published: 16 Sep 2023
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Lee Kuan Yew on having unwavering commitment to leading Singapore | From the archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
It was at the 1988 National Day Rally that then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew delivered one of his most enduring quotes that fleshed out his unwavering commitment to leading Singapore down the right path. "Even from my sickbed, even if you are going to lower me into the grave and I feel that something is going wrong, I will get up," Mr Lee said to applause from the audience.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm on CNA's YouTube channel.
#LKY100 #leekuanyew
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published: 15 Sep 2023
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Lee Kuan Yew - When the American CIA tried to bribe him and a Singapore official Aug 1965
August 1965.
Footage of an interview of Lee Kuan Yew, the Prime Minister of Singapore, conducted by Australian and British journalists.
He revealed an attempt in 1960 by an agent of the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to bribe an official of the Singaporean Special Branch to report on the activities of the Singaporean state.
He also revealed that the American agent was arrested and threatened with prosecution. But the case did not come to open court. He told the journalists that he sent a message to the American government, which he accused of "lacking finesse", to give Singapore $100 million dollars for economic development. However, the Americans responded by offering Yew and his political Party $10 Million. He refused.
published: 25 Jul 2020
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Lee Kuan Yew - What makes a great leader
Interviewed in year 2000
published: 25 Sep 2016
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Lee Kuan Yew on the traits of good political leaders | From the archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
Mr Lee Kuan Yew, as he was sworn in as Prime Minister for the eighth time in 1988, declared it to be his last even as he described the role he would play in the two years before handing over the reins to Mr Goh Chok Tong. He also spoke on how political leaders are judged, including the manner by which they leave office and hand over to their successors. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Sep 13, 1988.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's YouTube channel. #LKY100 #leekuanyew
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published: 15 Sep 2023
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Lee Kuan Yew and the Singapore he built
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published: 23 Mar 2015
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"Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him": Lee Kuan Yew | From the archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
In one of h...
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
In one of his most iconic speeches, Mr Lee Kuan Yew spoke to a rapt crowd who gathered in the rain at Fullerton Square for PAP's lunch-time rally during the 1980 General Election. Using the dispute with Singapore Airlines as an example, the then-Prime Minister described in no uncertain terms the qualities needed to run the country and the lengths he would go to ensure Singapore's success. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Dec 19, 1980.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's YouTube channel.
#LKY100 #leekuanyew
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https://wn.com/Whoever_Governs_Singapore_Must_Have_That_Iron_In_Him_Lee_Kuan_Yew_|_From_The_Archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
In one of his most iconic speeches, Mr Lee Kuan Yew spoke to a rapt crowd who gathered in the rain at Fullerton Square for PAP's lunch-time rally during the 1980 General Election. Using the dispute with Singapore Airlines as an example, the then-Prime Minister described in no uncertain terms the qualities needed to run the country and the lengths he would go to ensure Singapore's success. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Dec 19, 1980.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's YouTube channel.
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- published: 15 Sep 2023
- views: 691801
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Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words | The ideas, values and career of Singapore's first Prime Minister
What were the values, philosophies and ideas that defined Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s leadership? From defending hard choices to inspiring citizens, the late founding Pri...
What were the values, philosophies and ideas that defined Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s leadership? From defending hard choices to inspiring citizens, the late founding Prime Minister of Singapore had spent decades laying the foundation for the country's success.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth on Sep 16, we combed through 150 hours of footage to bring you this documentary that follows him through the different stages of his political career. #LKY100 #LeeKuanYew
Read our interactive special on Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words. https://cna.asia/45R5nHD
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https://wn.com/Lee_Kuan_Yew_In_His_Own_Words_|_The_Ideas,_Values_And_Career_Of_Singapore's_First_Prime_Minister
What were the values, philosophies and ideas that defined Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s leadership? From defending hard choices to inspiring citizens, the late founding Prime Minister of Singapore had spent decades laying the foundation for the country's success.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth on Sep 16, we combed through 150 hours of footage to bring you this documentary that follows him through the different stages of his political career. #LKY100 #LeeKuanYew
Read our interactive special on Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words. https://cna.asia/45R5nHD
More on the making of the documentary: https://cna.asia/3ECSeWq
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- published: 15 Sep 2023
- views: 1130387
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Lee Kuan Yew on "interfering" in the private lives of Singaporeans | From the archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
At the 1986...
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
At the 1986 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew spoke about the social and cultural factors that have made Singapore successful economically. He made no apologies of micromanaging Singaporeans' lives and way of living - from the languages used, to the neighbours they live with. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Aug 17, 1986.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm on CNA's YouTube channel.
#LKY100 #leekuanyew
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https://wn.com/Lee_Kuan_Yew_On_Interfering_In_The_Private_Lives_Of_Singaporeans_|_From_The_Archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
At the 1986 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew spoke about the social and cultural factors that have made Singapore successful economically. He made no apologies of micromanaging Singaporeans' lives and way of living - from the languages used, to the neighbours they live with. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Aug 17, 1986.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm on CNA's YouTube channel.
#LKY100 #leekuanyew
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- published: 15 Sep 2023
- views: 447699
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Lee Kuan Yew on Singapore's separation from Malaysia in 1965 | From the archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
On Aug 9, ...
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
On Aug 9, 1965, Singapore had decided to separate from Malaysia after less than 23 months and become an independent and sovereign state. Then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew went in front of the cameras and delivered an emotionally charged address to a nascent nation. "For me, it is a moment of anguish because all my life...you see, the whole of my adult life...I have believed in Malaysian merger and the unity of these two territories," he said. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Aug 9, 1965.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's YouTube channel. #LKY100 #leekuanyew
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https://wn.com/Lee_Kuan_Yew_On_Singapore's_Separation_From_Malaysia_In_1965_|_From_The_Archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
On Aug 9, 1965, Singapore had decided to separate from Malaysia after less than 23 months and become an independent and sovereign state. Then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew went in front of the cameras and delivered an emotionally charged address to a nascent nation. "For me, it is a moment of anguish because all my life...you see, the whole of my adult life...I have believed in Malaysian merger and the unity of these two territories," he said. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Aug 9, 1965.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's YouTube channel. #LKY100 #leekuanyew
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- published: 15 Sep 2023
- views: 369886
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I Remember Lee Kuan Yew | Personal stories about Singapore's first Prime Minister
What was the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew like in person? Singaporeans and residents who met and interacted with him regularly tell us about their encounters with Singa...
What was the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew like in person? Singaporeans and residents who met and interacted with him regularly tell us about their encounters with Singapore's founding Prime Minister. Their stories shed light on not just his leadership style, but also his values and aspirations. #LKY100 #LeeKuanYew
More on the making of the documentary: https://cna.asia/3ECSeWq
Read our interactive special on Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words. https://cna.asia/45R5nHD
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https://wn.com/I_Remember_Lee_Kuan_Yew_|_Personal_Stories_About_Singapore's_First_Prime_Minister
What was the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew like in person? Singaporeans and residents who met and interacted with him regularly tell us about their encounters with Singapore's founding Prime Minister. Their stories shed light on not just his leadership style, but also his values and aspirations. #LKY100 #LeeKuanYew
More on the making of the documentary: https://cna.asia/3ECSeWq
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- published: 16 Sep 2023
- views: 287854
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Lee Kuan Yew on having unwavering commitment to leading Singapore | From the archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
It was at t...
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
It was at the 1988 National Day Rally that then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew delivered one of his most enduring quotes that fleshed out his unwavering commitment to leading Singapore down the right path. "Even from my sickbed, even if you are going to lower me into the grave and I feel that something is going wrong, I will get up," Mr Lee said to applause from the audience.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm on CNA's YouTube channel.
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https://wn.com/Lee_Kuan_Yew_On_Having_Unwavering_Commitment_To_Leading_Singapore_|_From_The_Archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
It was at the 1988 National Day Rally that then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew delivered one of his most enduring quotes that fleshed out his unwavering commitment to leading Singapore down the right path. "Even from my sickbed, even if you are going to lower me into the grave and I feel that something is going wrong, I will get up," Mr Lee said to applause from the audience.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm on CNA's YouTube channel.
#LKY100 #leekuanyew
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- published: 15 Sep 2023
- views: 9200
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Lee Kuan Yew - When the American CIA tried to bribe him and a Singapore official Aug 1965
August 1965.
Footage of an interview of Lee Kuan Yew, the Prime Minister of Singapore, conducted by Australian and British journalists.
He revealed an attempt...
August 1965.
Footage of an interview of Lee Kuan Yew, the Prime Minister of Singapore, conducted by Australian and British journalists.
He revealed an attempt in 1960 by an agent of the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to bribe an official of the Singaporean Special Branch to report on the activities of the Singaporean state.
He also revealed that the American agent was arrested and threatened with prosecution. But the case did not come to open court. He told the journalists that he sent a message to the American government, which he accused of "lacking finesse", to give Singapore $100 million dollars for economic development. However, the Americans responded by offering Yew and his political Party $10 Million. He refused.
https://wn.com/Lee_Kuan_Yew_When_The_American_Cia_Tried_To_Bribe_Him_And_A_Singapore_Official_Aug_1965
August 1965.
Footage of an interview of Lee Kuan Yew, the Prime Minister of Singapore, conducted by Australian and British journalists.
He revealed an attempt in 1960 by an agent of the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to bribe an official of the Singaporean Special Branch to report on the activities of the Singaporean state.
He also revealed that the American agent was arrested and threatened with prosecution. But the case did not come to open court. He told the journalists that he sent a message to the American government, which he accused of "lacking finesse", to give Singapore $100 million dollars for economic development. However, the Americans responded by offering Yew and his political Party $10 Million. He refused.
- published: 25 Jul 2020
- views: 1234181
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Lee Kuan Yew on the traits of good political leaders | From the archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
Mr Lee Kuan...
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
Mr Lee Kuan Yew, as he was sworn in as Prime Minister for the eighth time in 1988, declared it to be his last even as he described the role he would play in the two years before handing over the reins to Mr Goh Chok Tong. He also spoke on how political leaders are judged, including the manner by which they leave office and hand over to their successors. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Sep 13, 1988.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's YouTube channel. #LKY100 #leekuanyew
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https://wn.com/Lee_Kuan_Yew_On_The_Traits_Of_Good_Political_Leaders_|_From_The_Archives
To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
Mr Lee Kuan Yew, as he was sworn in as Prime Minister for the eighth time in 1988, declared it to be his last even as he described the role he would play in the two years before handing over the reins to Mr Goh Chok Tong. He also spoke on how political leaders are judged, including the manner by which they leave office and hand over to their successors. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Sep 13, 1988.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's YouTube channel. #LKY100 #leekuanyew
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- published: 15 Sep 2023
- views: 59583
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Lee Kuan Yew and the Singapore he built
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- published: 23 Mar 2015
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