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Lee Kuan Yew
1923 - 2015

Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding father, died on March 23 at the age of 91. He was Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990 and instrumental in transforming the country from a colonial trading post to an independent, thriving city state.

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Community sites set up for public to pay tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew open from 10am on Tuesday

The first six community sites will be up by Tuesday.

PM Lee Hsien Loong grateful to those who pay respects to father Lee Kuan Yew

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he greatly appreciated the messages of condolence and support...

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PM Lee Hsien Loong on Mr Lee Kuan Yew: 'When you needed him, he was there.'

Remembering Lee Kuan Yew: My wonderful Big Brother

Remembering Lee Kuan Yew: Father gave advice but let us decide for ourselves

Mr Lee Kuan Yew's passing: Photos from Day 1

Get your copy of today's bumper issue of ST, with 32 pages on Mr Lee Kuan Yew

Download your free digital copy of The Straits Times' special 24-page edition to mark life of Mr Lee Kuan Yew

• The Straits Times "We could always count on him to take care of us" says Mr #LeeKuanYew's sister, Monica t.co/bC7fPgTE2u t.co/Mj5wncpB0t
 
• The Straits Times What are your fondest memories of Mr #LeeKuanYew? Let us know on our tribute wall t.co/zCvWdzRft5 #RIPLKY t.co/OD12To56xx
 
• The Straits Times #RememberingLKY: Mr #LeeKuanYew's siblings share snippets about their Big Brother t.co/wROJgErT5g t.co/zzSUBQXJSH
 
• The Straits Times Six community sites for public to pay tribute to Mr #LeeKuanYew will be open today from 10am t.co/FKurJDKxmE t.co/5F9fd9pzu5
 
• The Straits Times Members of the public paying tribute to Mr #LeeKuanYew before heading to work this morning t.co/FKurJDKxmE t.co/i8n2zaql7f
 
• The Straits Times PM Lee Hsien Loong grateful to those who pay respects to father #LeeKuanYew t.co/c7RYrceWo9 t.co/uK0Ptc6UXK
 
• The Straits Times Take a look at Mr #LeeKuanYew's biggest moments in our interactive timeline t.co/hOdhQfSCs8 t.co/uF9TC9huks
 
• The Straits Times In today's bumper issue of ST: A look at Mr #LeeKuanYew, his life, work, and reactions to his passing t.co/IQOxkG8R4m
 
• The Straits Times Top story in today's ST: Singapore mourns the loss of Mr #LeeKuanYew t.co/G3s0Tgb80q t.co/jpWd5SEe4V
 
• The Straits Times Singaporeans in London pay respects to founding father, Mr #LeeKuanYew t.co/8mlPO0RTtJ t.co/ApHvg8lOJW

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