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Ridout minister predicted that Singapore “will never be the same” without Lee Kuan Yew

Opinion: Post-Lee Kuan Yew’s era, Singapore has witnessed dramatic changes, including numerous scandals and controversies, and an apparent drift from the zero tolerance against corruption policy, marking a departure from the country’s prior decisive leadership.

73-year-old Singaporean driver work hard to ease his children’s burden, despite envying elderly in other countries

Jeffery Khoo of the Progress Singapore Party shared an encounter with an elderly private hire driver, highlighting the struggles faced by elderly Singaporeans who work to make ends meet. Netizens called for improved retirement support, noting the high cost of living and financial constraints faced by many. The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy survey found that older Singaporeans would need S$1,379 per month to meet basic needs.

MAS’ commemorative coin for Lee Kuan Yew’s centennial: A stark contrast to Singapore Mint’s suspended attempt in 2020

To mark the 100th birthday of the late Lee Kuan Yew, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issues a special $10 coin. This act reignites debates around the appropriateness of such tributes, considering Lee’s expressed aversion to hero worship, and a similar suspended initiative by the Singapore Mint in 2020.

MAS launches commemorative $10 coin to honor Singapore’s Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled a special $10 coin to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew. The coin, designed by artist Weng Ziyan, features an intricately designed portrait of Lee Kuan Yew and iconic Singapore landmarks. Singaporean citizens and permanent residents can apply for the coin online and collect it from September 2023. Speculation surrounds the ruling party’s strategy to garner support ahead of potential early elections tied to Lee Kuan Yew’s birthday commemorations. Dr. Lee Wei Ling has cautioned against excessive hero worship and emphasized the importance of working for the well-being of Singapore and its people.

Kwa Kim Li fined for S$13,000 for misleading executors of LKY’s will and failing to safeguard his confidentiality

Madam Kwa Kim Li, the former lawyer of Singapore’s late founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, has been found guilty of misconduct in handling LKY’s will by a Disciplinary Tribunal. The DT determined that Mdm Kwa misled the executors of the estate, failed to safeguard LKY’s confidentiality, and made false and misleading representations. The DT also found Mdm Kwa’s statement that LKY had never instructed her to change his will was false. Mdm Kwa has been ordered to pay penalties amounting to S$13,000 and bear the costs of the Law Society of Singapore.

Singapore to plant 10,000 trees to commemorate Lee Kuan Yew’s 100th birthday

Singapore plans to plant 10,000 trees to commemorate the 100th birthday of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The initiative, part of the LKY100 series, aims to honor Lee’s values and ideals that shaped the nation.

Lee Hsien Yang condemns Singapore Govt’s persecution of his family over promise to LKY

Lee Hsien Yang, brother of Singapore’s Prime Minister, said he is a fugitive and has been forced to leave the country after being persecuted by the government. He claims it is due to his keeping a promise to his father regarding the demolition of their family home. At the same time, LHY, a former CEO of Singtel, is a possible contender for the upcoming Presidential Election with his professional qualifications, but the ongoing investigation may affect his candidacy.

Commemorative coin, exhibitions and various activities to mark 100th anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew’s birth

SINGAPORE — Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng has informed that a…

None of potential 4th generation PMs meet LKY’s criteria of having “big bulk”

In a Facebook post today (27 Feb), PM Lee said that there…