LKY WAS NOT CORRUPTED and DO NOT ABUSE ABSOLUTE POWER TO AMASS WEALTH FOR HIMSELF OR FOR FAMILYMEMBERS! HE DID FAR FAR MORE GOOD THAN HARM TO SINGAPORE. THAT WAS THE WHOLE POINT. HE WILL HAVE MY FULL SUPPORT AND THE SUPPORT OF ALL TRUE BELOVED AND PATRIOTIC SINGAPOREANS 👍. 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍. SUPER JOURNALISTIC FACTS.

@weiwenleung

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@rc....

10 ай бұрын

Are you sure? You don't really seem to know much about the truth...

@awequayzngs1780

10 ай бұрын

@rc.... any debts ? Common sense. From 3rd world country to 1st world country in less than half a century. A remarkable achievement unrivalled. Perhaps you should leave your beloved or hated country for either Sri Lanka or Bangladesh and try your luck there. 😉.

@mll5530

10 ай бұрын

@@rc.... Delay no more! What truth!

@rainmanben

10 ай бұрын

​​@@rc....Truth is a perception formed by individual with want or motives. So there are many sides of truth depending on which side of the fence that individual is on. I always compare developing a country with starting a business. The starting of a business usually only have one decision maker and lead the business with only one goal to be successful. When the business is successful and on route and want to achieve to the next level then it must to go public listed. Before that organization within the business need to be structure or restructure and proceed. If you look at Taiwan, they will very successful at the beginning under the regime of the Jiang family but failed in the later stage when it embrace democracy overnight and where are they now. Why because they rush in without proper organization where each and every politian wants a piece of the power let loose. I alway believe decomarcy is a life journey where it will take stages to mature. With brilliant and logical politian that can create a better world for the citizens they represent. Singapore is not there yet in fact the world is not there yet but progressively heading to that goal. The. Morale of the above is

Without him, there wont be the current Singapore. He is our 国父 ( Father of the Nation).

@rishabh8279

5 ай бұрын

Agreed 100% ... Singapore deserves to be where it is today...massive respect to LKY and the people of Singapore 🙏

@fandyhmd

3 ай бұрын

i love singapore

Those who criticise Lee Kuan Yew should look to themselves and ask: “Could they have done better?” Almost certainly the answer is “no”.

@lagrangewei

10 ай бұрын

it is thinking like this that prevent us from having another LKY. had people use the same argument to suggest the colonial system is better, we would never had reach where we are today. people who follow LKY back then took a LEAP OF FAITH. no one knew if Singapore was going to work nor did LKY had any merit when he started. so this hero worshipping is missing the point. people are not born great, and to argue no one can be better than LKY would mean this country will never see anyone better. because you have already dismiss that as a possibility.

@MrRea112

10 ай бұрын

@@lagrangewei hmmm… 🤔you raise a very important point. Let’s look at this in context. LKY and the early leaders’ contribution gave Singaporeans a firm and solid foundation to build on. It’s a legacy. The future belongs to Singaporeans and all those within. Admiring the efforts of those who came before should inspire those today so wise, intelligent and incorruptible new leaders with courage, passion, vision, integrity, forthrightness and erudition emerge to forge the nation forward. It should never hold us back! The future seldom lies in the past.

@naknampucha5236

9 ай бұрын

​@@lagrangeweiUghh.. narratives like that is one of the sole reasons why no LKY would be existing for a while. Look, don't be like the Western world which falling apart because they disrespected their past and their traditional values,. it's like ashes to ashes. Those who doesn't respect tradition/history or give credit to what is due are deemed to fail. Those who really value what is important to people really matters the most. That's how Singaporean gave their trust and faith on LKY. He has that certain "thing" on him or prospect that why he has been chosen..Now,. there is the fact that there will never be someone like him,.it's the undeniable truth,.but to say there will be anyone better, is a complete lie. One person's purpose is different from the other and comparison will always rob the value of one's existence. What I'm saying is the next great leader will always have his struggle regardless if he compares himself to LKY or not. But if he has the "prospect" of what LKY used to have like cunningness and bravery., then there should be no problem. People will always put their faith on someone they truly believe,. it doesn't have to do always with the notions of "leap" of faith. If he knows what he do and prove it with his own sheer of willpower, then he knows what he do. Great men on history never cared on what other thinks of them,. but what made them special is they truly believe what they say,. like literally.

I am a Malaysian who used to work intermittently in Singapore during LKY’s tenure. Will always admire him as one of the greatest leaders the world has seen.

@somethingtobelievein

8 ай бұрын

Malaysia would be great again under his administration if he is not kicked out back then.

I wouldn’t brand him as a dictator, but, a harsh disciplinary father. True, some of his policies were harsh, but as the gentleman in the video described, he meant well for the general well-being for Singapore in the long term. I would say he used his powers well overall. And the people (with that vote counts), willingly gave him the power. If you look across the world, this day this age, one would agree that his measures and policies brought us to where we are, from one without proper military, water sources other than 4 reservoirs to feed 2 million people to 100% water self sufficiency, a quay that relied on bum boats to fetch goods from open sea as a port to a maritime stronghold. But the father was harsh, he expected everyone to suck it up and ride the waves, and move on and upwards despite the hardships. While leaving the more pressing issues of slums, gangs, firearms, water issues, economic planning, to him and his team. Like, all you need is to study hard, leave the running of the house to the father and mother.

@weiwenleung

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I agree it's debatable whether Lee was a dictator. And you're absolutely right that people willingly gave him power (which I also mentioned at 9:25 and 3:45).

@awequayzngs1780

Жыл бұрын

Not harsh ! Loving disciplinary parent !. I would want to be his son , be disciplined by them and argue and thrash my case with them accordingly when I am ready to take them on !, not with animosity but as Prince succeeding the throne.

@bl5608

Жыл бұрын

West calls LKY dictator is because he always win lol. LKY doesn't give up and find ways to get stuff done . LKY is like grandfather of SG. Respect elder and listen to grandpa.

@CrossbredmiMiyang

Жыл бұрын

Anyone labeling him as a dictator should take a look at people’s republic of China 🇨🇳 and people whom disagree we have no democracy and human rights , should see no further but the Republic of China 🇹🇼 current situation politically and economically. Yes his decision May be controversial at times , still he was not that all stubborn when he knew he had to let loose or revise his decision. He is like a father tough from outside but have soft spot inside him for his children. I don’t know about you but damn my father and I miss him .

@bl5608

Жыл бұрын

@@CrossbredmiMiyang if LKY is a dictator, he must be the best dictator in history. With his achievements and success, he can dictate me all he wants lol.

The moment he said that famous line “whoever governs Singapore must have iron in him” and his face expression twisted and gutsy badass face , that’s mades me almost in tears and goosebumps triggered at the same time …. Damn i really misses his toughness and determination of protecting this nation he and his colleagues build , despite we are micro & literally unseen in the world map still no one dare touching us . Asked the Malaysian they will tell you how they threaten us on 7th of august 1991 barely 2 days before our national day , to cut our water supply , by “action” to reclaimed back Pedra Branca following with a March through across the woodland check point . Our immediate response was mobilized the entire active and non active military personnel within a day … as always the Malaysian back down almost immediate when they saw our extreme and aggressive response. However situation changed when he pass on on March 2015 & almost immediately we are been bullied in 2016 and 2018 by the so call friends and relatives PRC . His son PM Lee is a great leader and a leader follows the legacy of his predecessor’s route and beliefs but just “too soft too humble”, we progress in our economic but been disrespected and betrayed by some other nations whom we backed and help before . Really miss our founding father Mr Lee Kuan Yew and his colleagues which I respect a lot , may prosperity , peace and harmony continue in blessings this great nation whom my family and myself call it as home . Majulah Singapura 🇸🇬

@falsch4761

Жыл бұрын

What a misunderstanding of great Mr Lee. Do you even seen Lee Kuan Yew treat Suharto harshly? Or treat Deng Xiao Ping with disrespect?? What did he do? He used softness and strategy to balance Singapore interest. Malaysia is deathly afraid of US , Lee kuan yew knows that. So he pull resources to persuade US to protect Singapore indirectly. But He never back down from US because he knows what Hypocrisy weakness US has. He used them , Giving rule of law as mirror to US. Now... Why China upset with Singapore nowadays? Bully? Well if you pro US blatantly like nowadays you bound to irk somebody in China. Look at yourself... Do you look down on Indonesian? If you are you are making gravest mistake as SIngapore. Because Indonesia will not be US lackey and China lackey. When Indonesia very upset at Singapore, then Singapore will perish. No matter what kind of military you have. Lee Kuan Yew Knew this and treat Suharto as royalty even after he stepped down. DO you know it? If you dont understand all of this then Lee Kuan Yew was right. Singapore was never meant to be an independent country, He was never wrong.. Only because of his competence he able to stave of the inevitable fate

@onexoxtoo

Жыл бұрын

Yes, LHL said the same thing. LOL

@CrossbredmiMiyang

Жыл бұрын

@@onexoxtoo yes he did and he kept his promise to better this nation to the next level and I’m one of the beneficiaries under his and his colleagues outstanding way of running this nation. I have no issue with his leadership except compare with his dad he is rather soft and at times bowing down to CCP which mades me fuming at times . So what’s your point ?

@onexoxtoo

Жыл бұрын

@@CrossbredmiMiyang This LHL has turned PAP into a big self-serving party.

@shamshulanuar7718

10 ай бұрын

zhina You got it all wrong. Malaysia did not threaten Singapore. There was no impending assault on Singapore. It was a joint military exercise with Indonesia Some Singaporeans asked me why Siangpre was not told about the exercise. I told them how could Singapore claimed it did not know about the exercise when it was announced to the public weeks before the actual exercise. What is it with Singapore Why on earth they got an idea Malaysia was about to attack Singapore. Malaysia did not back down simply Malaysia did not initiate any attack or planning any attack on Singapore.

Mr. LEE Kuan Yew was an admirable leader, a REAL leader! I am not Singaporean but I have nothing but respect and tremendous admiration for him! The world would have far lower poverty and crime rates and far better quality of life if countries were led by leaders by him. May he rest in peace!

LKY had to do what he did for the survival and future of Singapore and it’s people not only for the generation that saw independence on 09/8/1965 but generations 100 yrs down the line. On the night of 09 Aug 1965 when he announced the independence of SG, he also acutely aware of SG vulnerability as a tiny island without natural resources, without hinderland, without any military protection and a multi racial society that is not harmonious. Yet he was bold to promise “Singapore will survive!” He gave his all and life dedicated for the survival of SG. His promises were achieved within his lifetime and Sg went from strength to strength, much stronger than the country that kicks it out. Sg is a shiny little red dot that all countries turn their eyes to on its remarkable achievements and nation building within 50yrs. LKY is indeed our great founding PM and global statesman. Majulah Singapura🇸🇬🇸🇬!

I am a foreigner but stay in Singapore more than 20 years, without the great man LKY I will not be a millionaire and properly remain as a poor little village boy. Thank you LKY.

@user-oh6wb5rj2q

10 ай бұрын

Guide us sir, how did you became a millionaire? Much appreciated

@cywong9101

10 ай бұрын

@@user-oh6wb5rj2q Singapore is a fair and full of opportunity and you will success as long as you discipline, hardworking and dedicated person. The important is upgrading your self continuously. I worked full time and attended night class passed the ACCA in three years and became CFO of a listed company

@aurora09baby

10 ай бұрын

lol

Mr LKY could be the best leader that a country could have during 1960-1990s. The demographic of the population at that time requires such a leader. He has my greatest respect. I think of him every now and then esp when I read bad political news about other countries. Singapore is so blessed to have Mr LKY.

Lee dedicated his life for the country. He refused to negotiate with what was evil. He had many opportunities to abuse his power, but instead gave used it to garner the respect of his people.

@onexoxtoo

Жыл бұрын

Passing leadership to his son LHL does not win my respect.

@charms9191

9 ай бұрын

@@onexoxtoostupid comment

@user-dx2bn7cx8q

4 ай бұрын

😊

Since the first time I heard PM LKY, his vision, no nonesense approach to problems and his unmistakable love for whole Singapore/ans and its best future, I already admire and followed him

Most admired his leadership, and I feel we in India would have had a leader like him when we got independence.

@cheramanirumborai7181

10 ай бұрын

We had, Patelji but but British agent Gandhi brought womaniser Nehru to ensure India remain destroyed!

People fixating on governing ideologies like democracy or authoritarianism etc are missing the point. It doesn't matter what your governing ideologies are, its the results that matters. What's the point of having a "democratic" voting system like in America for example when politicians are responsive to their funders not voters. There is a reason why Singapore banned political donations and ads, because if money is involved, its no longer democratic even if people can vote, it becomes plutocracy. Also, nothing in this world is free, free to do bad is no different from freedom to do good. What we want is freedom to do good and restrictions to prevent people from doing bad. Which is why we have law and order, to literally restrict people's freedom to do bad. But somehow, America or the western world lost sense of what is good and bad. You can sue people for libel and slander but you can't sue people for racists and hate speech. Instead of fostering a law abiding culture, people thinks its their right and an efficient way of life to have guns to deter crimes, even at the cost of higher level of violent crimes like school shooting and countless gun robbery at convenient stores and break ins.

The word "dictator" is used as a description of the very, very high amount of power Lee had (not in a bad sense). Indeed, I believe he used much of his power benevolently. Even some of Lee's admirers like Ho Kwon Ping agreed that he had almost absolute power. And absolute power is the essence of a dictatorship according to several dictionaries. Examples of (almost) absolute power: * Regulating things as minute as haircuts * Interfering with private companies like Singapore Airlines * The ability to detain people for extended periods without trial Again, I give these examples as descriptions (without value judgements).

@weiwenleung

Жыл бұрын

See also en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benevolent_dictatorship

@northpointcity-

Жыл бұрын

Isn’t Singapore Airlines majority owned by the government through Temasek anyways. See no reason he can’t intervene as a majority shareholder

@KevanMajere33

Жыл бұрын

Your first sentence, is already wrong. Your last sentence, about not judging, is quite blissfully ignorant. Words and sentences have inherent meanings, and are informed by history and the social constructs of the day. But enough of gibberish. I'll give an example in plain English: I can, for instance, use quite colorful words to string together a description of how you are conceived, without ever deviating from dictionaries' definitions. People will laugh at the joke, but you will most definitely take offense at attempts to describe your parent's historic actions. In other words, one can be cool until one's nose gets punched. And right now, you are punching my nose.

@bl5608

Жыл бұрын

LKY can dictate me all he wants. If he is considered a dictator, he must be the best dictator in mankind history. Does this mean dictators can be great too?

@alexanderchenf1

Жыл бұрын

@@KevanMajere33 what a load of meaningless BS

Being a Father of Singapore , he would do things that he think will be the best for his citizen . But he will also back down when he knew he was wrong and change his views on things and grow with his citizen like any good parents would do . No one is born a parent and super ready for the job. Thank you to LKY our founding father .

With all due respect to the brilliant Dr. Eric Williams, the founder of modern Trinidad & Tobago, I always wondered how the West Indies would have turned out had Lee Kuan Yew ran the ship.

i just love that airline speech. wow . what a brave , man !

@madurganandanithya7849

4 ай бұрын

Yes me too! I was so moved emotionally as Singaporean.

like him or not, when he speaks, People listen! love him

Hope LKY would resurrect and continue to be the minister mentor

@weiwenleung

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

good presentattion , good contry , good job , good man .

Agree that he was benevolent… authoritarian maybe not so much . He was doing his life’s work with so much passion that it painted over that way in the view of many .

"Power does not corrupt, it reveals." -Robert Caro And being in power revealed what LKY was: a strict but loving father of a nation.

Li was fighting corruption his whole life.....he is not corrupted.. and he demanded that no one is corrupted..... That is rare in Asian society...

I'm Thai. This man is the genius. Thanks!

I super admire lee kuan yew just came back last month from Singapore he is a leader by example

We Taiwanese were raised with the value of democracy, and many here find Lee Kuan Yew's paternalistic style too draconian. I myself also believe in the western style democracy because that's what my generation grew up with. However, results speak the loudest. Who the hell am I to judge LKY if he can deliver. In my opinion, he delivered above and beyond infinitely more than what anyone could have hoped for Singapore when this city state was kicked out of the Malaya Federation. Our democracy did quite alright, and we were fortunate enough to vote in Lee Tung Hui and Tsai Ing Wen. They presided over Taiwan just as astutely as Lee Kuan Yew ruled SG. However, I have always secretly wished that we Taiwanese have our own LKY.

@1271108227

Жыл бұрын

Tsai Ing Wen???

@hulahula6182

Жыл бұрын

Ah Taiwan, the Simp nation of the Asia

@malakatan3235

Жыл бұрын

western style democracy is accepting pro west leaders win & try to coup the opponent if they win 🙄

@jameslim3850

Жыл бұрын

Singapore wipe out its opposition since 1960s some MP were arrested and crippled..so thats why 100% parliament control. Since 1988 , the elections were changed to a Group of 6 MP per constituency so its difficult for opposition to win as their seats are combined with other areas and the boundaries keep changing every 2-3 years like "rubber bands". Contrary to popular belief, there are also many Singaporeans fall thru the cracks too , not all are elite and rich. Some have many lifelong debts be it for expensive public housing, car loans, healthcare and highest cost of living in the world.

@davidlo168888

Жыл бұрын

Lee Tung Hui and Tsai Ing Wen are well known for corruption. Do you know Tsa Ing Wen covers up fake drug to be awarded by TFDA certificate. Don't disgrace yourself here because you're liar

Love Mr Lee Kuan Yew❤❤❤Thank him n his cabinet for everything we have today❤❤❤ Will tell my grandchildren about him when I am old.

Begitu jujurnya encik Lee kuan yeu ini betul" pemimpin yg mengayomi rakyatnya. ❤❤❤❤😭😭😭😭

‘Dictator’ is now viewed with a negative-connotation but it simply means “Someone who imposes their will”. What a great man, few have the guts and heart that he does.

@Human_01

9 ай бұрын

Spot-on. ✨👏 Genuine intelligence is reassuring; it is vital to life and symbiotic-harmony.💛

Mr.lee was a statesman that we all know if world wide.he is a great man.

That speech about the SIA pilot wow.

Great profile of the great LKY

Dictatorship only means "Full power with little to no limit" It doesnt mean "evil dictator that will torture everyone"

Love him, a true warrior.

Awesome!

I suspect only he could have done this, in this way. I suspect that he was unique in the history of mankind, or at least in contemporary history. You can't make silk out a sow's ear. He garnered praise even from his opponents. That is rare.

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥱 Thank you Mr Lee ...miss you so much.....🇸🇬

I wish people around the world could properly see what he fundamentally was: A good man. With all the dictatorial powers, that would have corrupted almost everyone else completely, he chose to stay the path to do good by his mission, which was to be responsible for the people of Singapore. He was a real man.

@janieoh5945

10 ай бұрын

Ultimately he had the interests of our country and us, his fellow citizens at heart

@Human_01

9 ай бұрын

Endearing. This is well written and expressed (in as few words as possible, no less).

Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely but what mr.lee did after separating from Malaya..he did a great job for Singaporeans.

i love singapore. great country, lky put all his soul in this country

That a man with balls of steel

LKY didn't want to separate from Malaysia. Yet, his desire didn't come true. It might be his biggest regret. As the first Prime Minister of Singapore, he had to achieve many things to build the new country, no choice. Now that the political and economic trajectories are different, so is the mentality of the Singaporeans being affluent, Singapore need to expand the horizons to work with the citizens to prosper the society. Things always change, our mind must change to bring in the best possible outcome.

A more appropriate description of LKY is an autocrat, not dictator. He is strong will and that is what that is need for Singapore at that time and that has served Singapore well.

This is why Islam emphasises on being a "Good Leader" It doesn't matter if it's democracy, socialist, monarchy, or dictatorship, if you don't have good leaders, you and your country are finished......

@afiqasmuni9631

Жыл бұрын

Islam also emphasises to not be unjust. Is he?

Without Mr LKY SIA won't be here today. It emerged stronger and pay 8 months bonu$ in 2023. CONGRATS!

Small country GREAT leader Mr LEE KUAN YEW

@weiwenleung

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

He was an pragmatic leader...and the western world is currently in need of such leaders...at least a dozen!

Father of Singapore and good example of the world 👍👍👍

Thank you LKY 👍🇸🇬

I wish we had a leader like him in Canada

@Human_01

9 ай бұрын

Understandable (lol).😂😅

If anyone has complain about LKY. Just name me anyone who is a better country leader than LKY. I seriously cant think of any.

@afiqasmuni9631

Жыл бұрын

Don’t be ignorant to unbiased history. Muammar Gadaffi was a leader and a “dictator” that some may say is on the same level as him.

Thanks I never heard about that whole sterilization policy that's a bit over the top. Otherwise I've been a big fan of what I've heard about him but as always the more you learn the more you know

He's authoritarian,micro/macro manager in a sense...but wouldn't think him a dictator. I mean...he was from labour/action party and built a state run like a business answering to shareholders who are all the citizens

Isnt there a sauce named after this wanger

A true leader brings his people to a destination that he visionised what will be the best for them, and, most importantly, he made sure the future of Singapore continues to grow. A true leader cannot fear opposition or losing favorism from the people, he leads his people with an iron hand without corruption. This is what Singapore differentiates from other countries. And he brings his people head held high wherever they go.

Always look at outcomes.....only.

This is type of government that Aristotle advised. Democracy is good for west, not developing countries.

LKY is a tough man and I don't always agree with his methods. However, whatever he did, he did for Singapore. He was not corrupt and I never doubted his commitment to the country. We owe him everything.

Can’t find it, but he said you’re welcome to have different views as long as you’re happy if someone else puts it on a microscope and microanalyses it and are ok with being proven wrong. Lky’s words not mine

Lee Kuan Yew... 💪💪💪👍👍👍

Please Respect The Founding Father Of Singapore. And Follow The Rules And Regulations.Thank You.

@weiwenleung

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I deeply respect Lee Kuan Yew. If there are any rules and regulations I have not followed, please let me know so I can make corrections.

@yenthimuthu7245

Жыл бұрын

Sir No Problem Thank You.

@yenthimuthu7245

Жыл бұрын

Sir No Problem Thank You.

@yenthimuthu7245

Жыл бұрын

Sir No Problem Thank you.

@yenthimuthu7245

Жыл бұрын

Sir Some Don't Realize How The Ministers Has Supported Us During Govid And The Amount Spend By The Government.Thanks.

I think a Good , leader , has to be able to make the unpopular decisions for the good of the people.

8:59 I think I might agree with him on this bit.

He did actually spurted fact. Islam is the hardest religion to assimilate to others' culture. They have a very strong identity.

He is our great dad, any policy he made will be always ppl in his heart.😭. Till the day he died, his hm 0 tv only 1 radio n his favourite chair n mountains of bks. Even during sars, nothing is raise not like someone who raise 3 times a yr. N immediate quarantine n stop flight not like the others who claim can't stop flight, sick then wear mask. N he love families, n hdb he created are to create cheap n big space for families, Not like the others u got money then buy no money stay wif yr family 😭

it is problematic to argue because his bad policies wasn't done out of his own interest, that those mistake were somehow less evil. they would have consequences for singapore for generations to come. in particular because later politician would use the fact that since LKY did it, it would not be wrong for them to do so either. and this worshipping of politician figure would lead down a terrible path of stagnatation, and that I feel is why LKY never wanted to be entombed. He needed the country to move beyond him.

I cannot agree with the labeling of the west calling LKY a dictator! Such simplification and labeling doesnt do justice to anyone let alone Mr LKY. Next point during his time LKY's style and leadership was solely needed to help Singapore to be where it is today, under GCT Singapore soften and became more consultation driven and under LHL even more so. If u do a more in-depth study of Mr LKY u findout that he can change his mind if u can present concrete and solid arguments to push your case it is very hard to convince him otherwise but its possible if u can provide more in-depth insights and also issues that he might have overlooked. I will argue that the world now needs more such figures like Mr LKY whose heart remains with the people and the policies are for the people and the vast majority. That is the true brilliance of the man and what he has achieved in his lifetime and earned the gratitude of a nation-simply labeling him with western labels of being a dictator just plain ignore what he has truly achieved. The whole world needs such leaders that place their national interest for their country and for their people first and if u look around u only see figures that the west coined in the same brush as dictators, authoritarian etc... and forever overlooking whether these leaders are working for their country or their people or simply for themselves.... But there is only one LKY in this world and hopefully we can uncover similar leaders to LKY from Africa, South America and the rest of the Global South.

Singapore will never be what it is today without LKY. Look at Malaysia now and you can tell the difference.

Wrong choice of word for LKY. He is voted by the people of SG. Only the big mouthsssssss minority against him. the silent majority always support SG gov. good policies.

@weiwenleung

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

@everythingandmore5537

Жыл бұрын

​@@weiwenleung He destroyed the opposition with all ways possible. He destroyed the free press. He brought in illegal money from Arphatheid south Africa, Mao's china, Mynmar Generals etc. He made sure his son will become the PM.

@northpointcity-

Жыл бұрын

why does the PAP see the need to sue political opponents and gerrymander literally every election then if they have full support🙀🙀

@everythingandmore5537

Жыл бұрын

@@northpointcity- PAP Singapore is a benevolent dictatorship. So they cannot have a normal Parliamentary democrasy which respect human rights. So they use all kind of methods to maintain status quo.

@tanchengyan8253

Жыл бұрын

Lky ways of governing Singapore wasn't perfect. People were less educated during his rule. Some of his policies will not work today. One example, allowing so called" foreign talent" to work in Singapore. Today just look around, the flood gate is wide opened with millions of them .

Unlike most authoritarian, He didnt force ppl to do things to Fatten his wallets and benefit his family.. unlike some leaders who live in big mansions, own overseas homes, and fancy cars and private planes. Singapore never have a "Air Force One" or luxury airplane for PM to travel around. He just took SIA flights with any other passengers.

LKY made the Singapore brand premium, travel globally. With him in charge, one does not even need to doubt all will be in order. Can't say that with this generation of Leeches.. Ahem..I meant, "leaders."😮

Plato argued the best form of government is a dictatorship under a good dictator. This is the example

李光耀，我永遠的偶像与斗士！

Correction: About Imelda Marcos shoes, Philippines used to have a shoe industry called "marikina shoe expo", those shoes on Imelda collection were gifts to her by the marikina shoe expo businessmen...

He was wrong big-time focusing in GDP (instead of productivity) growth. That is why Singaporeans still do not have the promised Swiss Standard of Living. But political officeholders and top civil servants can afford to live better than the Swiss. Let that sink in.

The ironic thing is I know many Malays or their parents loved LKY.

I miss him so much ❤️

LEE focused to build Spore to prove to his neighbour country that kicked Spore out. What he wanted to prove is for you to find out.

LKY is not a perfect man but a man perfect for the job! Hope more world leaders can follow his foot steps and make their country great l

One of the laws he implemented happened when he saw the streets filled with disposed gum...so he outlawed chewing gum...the streets were then a lot cleaner...

@weiwenleung

Жыл бұрын

That's what I heard when growing up as well, though Wikipedia mentions that Lee actually thought a ban was too drastic. It was actually banned by his successor: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewing_gum_sales_ban_in_Singapore

Lee will lock u up and throw away the key, u see that poor guy, Chia They Poh, he was locked up for 23 years longer than Nelson Mandala… some suggested that he did so many bad things (also good) for his retribution his family are plagued with in-fighting within the family. His younger son LHY and daughter-in-law have to run away from Singapore for fear of being jail, also his daughter is terminally ill. However, most critics argue that it is not Lee who has done well 👍 but his earlier cabinets too have contributed without getting all the fame and glory. 😢

Sir No One Can Go Against Him. He Is A Lord.Thank You..

@yenthimuthu7245

Жыл бұрын

No Problem Sir Thank You.

@yenthimuthu7245

Жыл бұрын

Sir You Are A Very Great Person We Feel Very Sorry As You Are Not Around .

Compare that man with today’s “Leaders”! Oh if Canada were to find anyone one tenth Lee’s quality!

I guess we have to be honest with ourself, he was seen as a dictator or autocrat because he have absolute powers and demands absolute obedience from Singaporeans, however his authoritarian way of governing Singapore was never for his personal gains but for the benefits of the nation as a whole. Many regards him as the patriarch of Singapore because he rule Singapore as a community, some of his polices were seen as draconian by certain individuals because he doesn’t value personal belief of individuals if it doesn’t provides any gains to the nation. To him, he have a responsibility to the whole nation, he cannot and will not allowed for any risks that might destroy Singapore, so he rather be the strict patriarchal figure than be a benevolent figure to these individuals. Many Singaporeans might feel aggrieved but later understood that LKY had to do what he had to do, they were not wrong neither was LKY in his position was in the wrong too. The only man in the world till this date that took full responsibility for the whole nation, and only strive for his nation without any personal gains. For those that reviled him, be honest with yourself, would you be able to do better? Is/was there anyone in this world that you can think of that is/was able live/lived up to him?

He was the text book definition of Philospher King

Funny story. The PM was right about the airline. It's unusual to see a politician be so straightforward and right headed. Righteousness is unusual in modern politics.

this dictator easily the best leader in the entire human history. :)

I am admiring him

He had great success as a leader. But the way the people look positively towards his actions baffled me here. I wonder which country, or I rather say which politician will be so lucky enough to get people/citizens like this. Imagine this happening in other democracies and how the outlook of that person will be... I would attribute equal importance to people of Singapore for making it a successful organisation (I strongly feel that it is an amazing place to live and raise a family but run more like a corporation than a nation)

I don’t think dictator is a bad word. A good leader need absolute power.

@aaronclarke1434

Жыл бұрын

Two problems with that: 1. All humans are fallible. 2. Who succeeds the benevolent dictator?

@CT-cl9wi

7 ай бұрын

​@@aaronclarke1434The answer is always in between, the balance

respect Mr LEE KUAN YEW for making Singapore what we have today. all politician can sweet talk but END result is most important, policies is not meant to please everyone but to allow it to improve the life of it's people

He's right about certain versions of Islam being practiced though. The totalitarian version of Sharia in Afghanistan would never integrate with Singappre, nor would the kind that leads to ISIS or the gang rapists in the UK, India and other countries. A peaceful apolitical Islam can integrate. Most religions that had political influence and power bare their fangs, and need to be defanged before they can be accepted in the modern world. Note that Islam as compared to other major world religions is the closest among them to a political ideology as opposed to just a religion, and that the more you learn about it, the more you question if it needs to modernise given its views on women, the afterlife and what is considered "just".

@Bond047

7 ай бұрын

Liberals don't understand this....

Nobody can be compared with Lee Kuan Yew in the last 100 years. If one should pick a name, probably the only one I will put in the same category of Mr.LKY is Vladimir Putin.

His style works then. But not today or in future generations.

Funny experience from the politician

Whether you like him or hate, you can't fail to admire him and perhaps secretly envy him. By the way, this thing about power, LKY in power, proves the Critical Theory (CT) wrong, doesn't it?

Hi Weiwen!

@weiwenleung

11 ай бұрын

Hi Eugene!

As a Msian, he is a brilliant leader.

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