Tag: Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew

Philippines’ offers condolences after death of Singapore’s first PM

Singaporeans in Philippines on Monday (March 23) went to their country’s embassy to sign a condolence book, after the death of Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew at the age of 91. Lee was known for his leadership in Singapore and was seen as a role model for developing countries across the world by turning a British colonial backwater to a global trade and financial centre. “To me he’s definitely a great leader, a […]