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
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[@2129hours]

He is like a strict father… sometimes u might be hating him for been so fierce but sooner or later, u will be grateful to him for everything he did…

[@vivajameskwan9448]

¹¹ QQ pp😊

[@Ashnesss]

Lol he assumes that people want to commit the crimes he has listed as crimes, which can be largely correct. He assumes the worst in people. That’s what strict people do and it often has the opposite impact of what they want to achieve because no one accepts being controlled. If it hasn’t backfired it’s because he’s not as strict as you think or because he has given certain important freedoms to people. Unlike most south asian or Middle Eastern countries/leaders who often have strict leaders but lack GDP growth, discipline and are often corrupt.

[@Amidat]

sadly in this modern age people don't appreciate a strict father. they want fathers to be their pals.... Hence the break down in societies.

[@michigan12362]

some strict qualities lee kwan yew did obtain from mao zedong causealthough he say he don't support communist but his one party rule completely reflect to communist party law policy😀😀😀

[@Kangkang8787-rd2mu]

Singaporean must not forget him. Without his leadership Singapore will not be where we are today.

[@deschan2246]

Well, u dont understand Singapore true history

[@indrasithambaram3003]

One hand cannot clap you need at least two. Stupid

[@youtubet3e416]

@@Broskisnowskilong after your mother father and your death.

[@motega33]

without LKY leadership i think singaporean centainly live in poverty, LKY work so hard to stabilized singapore. i think...

[@PleaseGetReal]

Remember or forget will not change anything , kid ! You still have to wake up and deal with your own problems ! Stop worshipping the man.

[@sgfuture7114]

He's the only politician speaks without using a script... Everything is in his mind and he speaks from his heart... No one in our parliament can be like him now....

[@mingyuhuang8944]

The greatest leader and statesman of the modern era. The wisdom, charisma, gut and unwavering visionary leadership from this great man is unmatched. It makes Australian politicians look like kindergarten babies, I am from Australia.

[@jessiejames7492]

‘Anyone who takes this job must have the iron in him, or else give it up! This is not a game of cards, its your lives and mine!’ The passion and determination and iron will! Unmistakeable

[@deschan2246]

Yup just like salesman

[@tanjunli7809]

Lim tean also don't need script to speak to be fair,you see his speech at the past election on tv whole 10minutws he speak without a script and also spoke firmly too😂😂😂.

[@sgfuture7114]

@@tanjunli7809 Lim Tean read everything from the script paste Infront of the TV lah 😆 😂😆 Only naive people like you can be fooled by him 🤭😆😂🤣

[@ItisNeverTooLateisit]

I am not Singaporean or Malaysian, nor a Malay, Chinese or an Indian for that matter, but Mr. Lee Kuan Yew's resilience and the belief in his people, and Singaporean's belief in Singapore makes me tear up every time I hear him speak. The commitment, honesty and his will is undeniable, the fire in his heart unmistakable and passion to succeed resolute.

[@user-ie5tg5fs3m]

also he had some powerful friends like kissinger (the mentor of klaus schwab)

[@puddytat0o]

He is our Ah Gong "Grand Father"

[@nickraoyj]

@@user-ie5tg5fs3m I think the deeper point here is how he managed to make such friends, ultimately it boils down his competency and reputation as a successful and wise statesman that attracted fellow great people to want to seek him out.

[@user-ie5tg5fs3m]

@@nickraoyj i couldn't have put it in better words myself ! :)

[@user-ie5tg5fs3m]

@@puddytat0o we should make an anthem for him and sing it every morning

[@xingyiqian5258]

I’m a mainland Chinese. And for god’s sake I wish we have someone like him in the past decades. He’s not just the star of Singapore, he’s the jewel of all Chinese

[@aaronmontgomery2055]

Well you got leaders who are his opposite who want statues and personal gain.

[@lktzu2821]

The fact that he was hell bent on not having any statues, monuments or streets named after him is truly commendable. He lets the people of Singapore speak for him. We are his legacy.

[@jirehrophe]

One of LKY’s greatest fears for Singapore was the complacency of the people - when people assume that Singapore’s battle for survival is assured, and that they can slacken on the pursuit of good governance. LKY was right. I am often astonished by how so many Singaporeans are constantly and unreasonably dissatisfied with their lives in SG. If one were to survey all the governments that exist throughout the world (past and present), one must admit - when it comes to good governance, it doesn’t get much better than PAP. Many Singaporeans seem to think that European countries or Australia are good examples for Singapore to follow. Remember that unlike these countries, Singapore has no resources, has a tiny population, tiny geography, a perilous neighbourhood. What works for such greatly advantaged countries cannot be blindly assumed to work for SG. On the contrary, many of these countries want to learn from SG (in other words, learn from PAP). Singaporeans need to realise that the good path (not necessarily the new path) is the way to their prosperity. Don’t spill the cup that you have inherited from LKY.

[@mingyuhuang8944]

The greatest leader and statesman of the modern era. The wisdom, charisma, gut and unwavering visionary leadership from this great man is unmatched. It makes Australian politicians look like kindergarten babies, I am from Australia.

[@jessiejames7492]

I often think that. But the newer generation had it all good. I am s retiree having gone through the 60s, 70s till now. Went through the worse and best of times. We treasure Mr Lees governing style.

[@onexoxtoo]

Look at how PAP has grown complacent. Mad Magazine face like CCS can be a minister. TPL can be an MP

[@PleaseGetReal]

Let's be honest what he thought about the SG peasants ! He treated the peasants like horses .... they need to have stirrups dig into their hide !

[@jessiejames7492]

@@PleaseGetReal this was a chinese country. Thats how the chinese mentality is. Work, work, work. We had to. ! On national day speeches i remember. He always began with’we have done well, it was a good year, but we cannot be complacent. We have to work harder! Never fails. 👍

[@lengkhoontan1591]

As a Singaporean in his 50s, I am indebted to his leadership in our nation-building years. I’ve lived long enough to see the complete transformation of this island nation into a ‘metropolis’ (quoting Mr Lee’s own words). Words cannot describe how thankful we are to him and his self-sacrificing team. May our new generation remember this - that our country is just a small island not endowed with any natural resource and the only resource we have is our people. Lest we slip into complacency and fail to sustain the high standards set by our predecessors, we must continue to uphold the grit and drive of our pioneers.

[@tigading2177]

sadly his son has sold SG to the U$A, and in turn SG has now become a U$ vassal, simply because it fears other muslim states instead of fostering asian values and unity. LHL chose to trust Amarikans LOL. LHL has broken the long held neutrality status of SG and is now openly hostile to RF and instead has formed ally with Japan, the aggressor regime that has "rape and pillaged" the whole of SEA it seems LHL has forgotten his history. He should have interviewed native amarikans when forming deadly relationship with Amarikans and the British.

[@royalfragrance2021]

As a 63 years old citizen, all are true. The hardships that we faced its incredible but we went thru it all till what we are today. I seconded and attested to what you've said. ✋

[@nicktan4530]

He single handedly destory Malaysia.

[@benjo742]

Very very well said.

[@user-jy3yb3rr7o]

Totally agree. In my opinion, it is true that we need the foreign people working here to be sustainable and competitive but on the flipside, there seems to be tilting off the balance where people are getting more complacency by relying on them for easy way out. Looking at the transformations of new generations, I feel that more and more people have lesser resilience towards a lot of things.

[@gl1363]

Like it or not, he dedicated his life to Singapore. That's more than any of you haters out there can ever muster

[@jessiejames7492]

Yes! ‘Even if theyre lowering me into the ground and i find something wrong, i will get up!’ Oh if only….

[@firefly4326]

​@@jessiejames7492it's a folly how you took things on surface value and in all literal sense. If words can't get into you, even Jesus can't help you when he speaks in parables. What a fool you are 😂

[@johnchua9387]

Why waste time on losers? Just focus on the positive and people who work hard and believe in meritocracy. Everything is earned, not given. Every Singaporean is given the equal pjatform regardless of your race or religion to begin with, where and what you would develop into is a matter of how much an individual had put in to make it count. That's how Singapore survived all these while. Thank god we had more positive achievers of all woks of life than losers.

[@jackknightsbridge5232]

LKY and Singaporeans showed to the world what is possible when you have a clean, competent, no BS government.

[@hg1288]

I remembered LKY cried in front of the TV. I was watching and wondering why he cries. I was a little boy of 10! I like to thank him for giving me the opportunity to grow in a safe peaceful and economic vibrant country so that I too can contribute positively to Singapore and able to raise a happy family! Thanks Mr. Lee.

[@fr0sty1983]

I remember as well so many others PAP minster cries on live tv.

[@zakirzak1494]

As an Indian , I tell my children … if u want to learn about leadership and vision , learn it from LKY … a man with vision , strength and determination ❤

[@karenlynne6200]

I'm a US citizen, worked & lived in Singapore for few months in 2015, the year Mr. LKY passed away. I read all his memoirs & watched most his videos on YT. His wisdom not only guided a nation, but also as individual, we all can be inspired & enlightened by his wisdom & realistic approach way of living & seeing things, especially in today's WOKE & messy world. God bless Singapore, I'm gonna move back to the best city in the world sooner or later. Singaporean youths should keep a clear mind & really cherish what they have now, compared to what's going on in USA & EU nowadays.

[@karenlynne6200]

racist Muslims Malays kicked the Chinese Singaporeans outta Malaysia in 1965, is one of the most plot twisting irony in the human history. So fortunate to have the right person Mr. LKY & his team, at that right time & right place in history to lead the city state... Look at Malaysia now, vs Singapore... Like Mr. LKY said, time would prove it, no need to argue in ideologies.

[@NSA77778]

It’s only the politicians of the west and east spend the energies to resolve the domestic issues with an unwavering focus to keep improving their own countries instead of quibbling over South China Sea, inventing false narratives against each other and ganging up like gangsters in NATO, AUKUS, 5 EYES & QUAD and using dirty tricks like sanctions, tariffs and technology bans just to slow a country’s progress and passing that as justified actions again an invented enemy. The world is messy because of politicians plotting the downfall of others. They have much to learn from LYK indeed !

[@michaelsamuel9917]

That's because the British flooded Malaya with tens of thousands of Chinese refugees in the late 1800's and early 1900's so that they can work on rubber plantations for rubber/latex industry which is needed for automotive/airplane engines WITHOUT rubber engines won't work etc, this influx of Chinese who are hostile to non Chinese Lee boasted before the split that "Chinese will run Malaya" slapping them in their faces almost, the British purposely changed the demographics to suit their industrial needs with any regards to the native Malay pop. many Chinese later became Communist guerillas killing Malays. you should read a book lady... @@karenlynne6200

[@karenlynne6200]

@@michaelsamuel9917 I honestly do not believe Mr. LKY would be that stupid to challenge the Malay rulers in their faces by saying "Chinese will run Malaya" in a country that's ethically never dominated by the Chinese in history. Also, he went to Cambridge with the Tunku. They're good friends! I'm not sure where you read about that story. If you can provide me with the resource of where you read that, that'll be most appreciated. It's just something a smart person won't do, you have to use your common sense & judgement when you read & think if it's logical & practical. Because lots of things are not true even from large media like CNN & WSJ. You should know better than this nowadays. Let me help you think a bit since you lack the logical deep thinking ability: 1. What benefit would it bring to Mr. LKY & Singapore by making such a provocation at that time before the split? 2. The Chinese communist party existed before Singapore joined Malay, if you read Mr. LKY's memoirs, you'd know the communist were against this union. Mr. LKY joined in order to stop communism from spreading in Singapore. It's a fact that the communists were killing Malays, even in Singapore, but it does not erase that fact of Malay top rulers started the 1964 & 1969 riots of purging non Communist local Chinese in Singapore & KL? Do you know that part of history? Those were civilians, average commoners like people you & me, not Communist guerilla fighters in the jungles... So please tell me your reasoning process. It's not that I don't read books, I'm well read in history & non fiction. Your demeaning attitude & lack of common sense of boosting the Malay local protectionism & racism against other minority policy is most disgusting & biased. I think you are the one that should read Mr. LKY's books to clear up your mind & views of the world in order to gain a more subjective understanding of the world history. You can NOT blame the Brits for playing amongst different races to achieve the max result for its Empire's benefit during colonial ages. That's not an excuse or reason for Malay top rulers to act racial discrimination & purge of the Chinese population at that time. After all, it's a smart strategy implemented by the Brits around the world, look at the middle east & africa, similar patterns, which still causing conflicts & wars lasting till this day. This strategy is called "帝王之术" by the ancient Chinese, "The Way to Rule of the Emperor", using the conflicts amongst the lower classes to firmly grasp concentrated power by the top, which Mao played to perfection & killed 40 millions of his own people so that he could be emperor for decades, no one dared to challenged him. How many non-Communist Chinese died under this strategy & racial riots/purge played by the Malay royal ruling class? Do you have the #s? Feel free to check Wiki, I did. Chinese death in hundreds but Malays death only in handful, because the police were ordered by the gov't not to help/protect the minority Chinese, it's an act of encouraging killing its own citizen... You see the big picture now?

[@karenlynne6200]

@@michaelsamuel9917 www.sg101.gov.sg/social-national-identity/examples/racialriots

[@theclay8217]

back in the 80s i was a kid and i always saw my parents watching LKY on tv, i always asked.."who is this man" they always say.."your ah gong" ..miss u ah gong and RIP

[@user-cg1vl2fh8x]

Thank You Prime Minister for giving a wonderful life in Singapore. You educated me gave a good teaching job and helped me to raise to raise a family in this wonderful country , Singapore. All this did not happen by chance but by hard work , sheer determination and will to stand out as an outstanding country in this region and the world stage. Long Live the Legacy of PM Lee and Singapore in ages to come.

[@mingyuhuang8944]

The greatest leader and statesman of the modern era. The wisdom, charisma, gut and unwavering visionary leadership from this great man is unmatched. It makes Australian politicians look like kindergarten babies, I am from Australia.❤

[@leexianlong6855]

LKY was a visionary. LHL is an idiot. LKY brought Singapore from 3rd world to first world economic status. LHL is holding Singapore back with economic stagnation. LKY served the interest of Singaporeans. LHL makes Singaporeans serve him. When LKY passed away, millions of Singaporeans lined the streets to send him off. When LHL passes away, millions of Singaporeans will turn their back against his coffin. Present day PAP is not like when it was founded by LKY. Do not trust PAP. Do not vote PAP.

[@bobguard]

Many foreigners may not know this but at every National Day rally, LKY gave a speech in English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Malays. He could also give speeches in Hokkien (a Chinese dialect) at election rallies. That's how he can promote mult-racialism and rallied his people. How many politicians in the world can do this?

[@shomin9761]

There no such thing as multi... Sg now is the same thing as malaysia based on race majority always control minority

[@Nickstummy]

@@shomin9761what are you on about? We just voted for an Indian president.

[@MrBharathkumarraju]

Of course it’s multi culture

[@leongyet9896]

​@@shomin9761 You must be a salty person lol

[@PleaseGetReal]

And I bet most Singaporeans do not even understand what he said in Malay ! I do, kid !

[@aijazking7159]

He must deserve a noble prize to change the life of a third-world country to a first-world country i respect this great person of the century

[@jessiejames7492]

I like the way he speaks. Like a gangster threatening someone. That face, the hand gestures, the pointing finger, the voice and the force in his voice! Make no mistake. He means what he says! That spore airlines speech says it all. Love it

[@ggobikrish1]

The Very best clean hands of LKY made the very best Singapore in this world a better place for the country's flora/fauna/humans to say proudly Singaporean and the people those from other parts of this world who are living here and say proudly am in Singapore ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mongtkb]

3:23 if someone were to travel back to 1965 and say Singapore's standard of living going to be 4x of Malaysia's and might as well as better than the USA in 2023, people will be laughing at that person. never misjudge this little red dot and hope that the people of Singapore keep electing competent people to taking care of Singapore.

[@cancanjaker1620]

Even in the 90s, nobody can imagine Singapore could have achieved what she did today and run ahead many of its peers and competitors then.

[@MsHugh1990]

I'm so grateful for LKW for giving me the opportunities to come and study in Singapore with full scholarship 10+yrs ago, work and married, now with 2 kids settled down here. I thank the gov took care of us, giving us the best education we could have, the environment the opportunities. I truely felt home here than my originals. I always feel that if one day the country need me in any circumstances like war, i'm willing to fight and die for this country because i appreciate LKY and Singapore so much and willing to unite with this country i called home

[@Kola833]

No doubt like Malaysian Alvin until his scholarship was terminated, SG govt administration overly worship scholars to most chagrin

[@kamariahabdrahim6963]

Where are you from? Are you SPR?

[@Spartan-sz7km]

Despite Singapore having diverse opinions on immigrancy because it is a complex topic, thank you.

[@user-in8se8ir6f]

i cried non-stop at 37:50, this is the type of leader i will follow and die for

[@chengjm7696]

A man of exceptional brilliance and vision. He did everything not for fame or gain but for the betterment of Singapore!

[@deschan2246]

😂 reality is not wat u said

[@mingyuhuang8944]

The greatest leader and statesman of the modern era. The wisdom, charisma, gut and unwavering visionary leadership from this great man is unmatched. It makes Australian politicians look like kindergarten babies, I am from Australia.❤

[@johnchua9387]

​@deschan2246 And you and your likes are just parasites feeding on the system he and his team of capable entourage created. What have you and your parasites equal contributed to Singapore other than loads of unsubstantiated criticism? Why aren't you and your likes challenged him publicly when he was still alive? Because you guys wouldn't dare and most of all you guys are just duds and a bunch of hypocritical cowards.

[@amyscorpio]

Watching this with tears dripping endlessly throughout. So proud of LKY and his ways guiding / building up our nation. He is definitely irreplaceable. I LOVE Singapore ❤❤

[@mingyuhuang8944]

The greatest leader and statesman of the modern era. The wisdom, charisma, gut and unwavering visionary leadership from this great man is unmatched. It makes Australian politicians look like kindergarten babies, I am from Australia.❤❤

[@kamariahabdrahim6963]

I cried when he passed away.I still miss him till this day.

[@Amy-we4ij]

I always watch this documentary video of his speech which inspires people to believe that they can do great things if they want to succeed in life no matter how much obstacles or challenges in life, nothing is impossible.

[@Mimi-up5ro]

I’m so jelly…🙌🏻😭😭😭💖✨

[@lohngakkang8750]

We will not get another LKY. He is the best leader in the world. Without him. Singapore will not be good today. I missed him. I thanked him for giving good educations for my childerns. I respected him as a father of Singapore. Without him we will not have better life today.

[@PleaseGetReal]

SIngapore cannot afford another LKY ! He was from the past where there was no Internet ! Today if he had done the same thing, there will be an outcry !

[@jinwoo78]

@@PleaseGetRealbecause people like you like thinking small. 😂 Leadership like LKW’s is desperately needed by this fallen world today. You just don’t have the vision to see it.

[@PleaseGetReal]

@@jinwoo78 Hahahaha KIds will be kids !

[@itsme-Onceagain]

What's amazing is he literally spent his whole life building up Singapore. Yes, whole life! Watching his past rally/speech videos from black hair with youthful looks to white hair and frail health, it pains me beyond words. The way he envisioned Singapore back in the 1960s, it is as though he can foresee what we will become today. He saw the future, be it successes or failures. Its really amazing what 1 man can achieve not just on a national but an international level with the highest respect given throughout the world. It meant he touched not just Singaporean's heart but almost the entire planet! He really sacrificed his life in return for a successful Singapore. My utmost respect and salute to Mr. LKY. He will remain as Singapore's legendary figure for eternity.

[@omartaguiang6542]

I envy Singaporeans for having a leader like him. For him, it was Singapore first! He used his position not for personal gain but for the country and his people. I am a fan from the Philippines.

[@sweetpeayl]

I think that Malaysia government and politician never learnt that if we adopted Lee Kuan Yew methodology to rule Malaysia, we all can live in prosperous and harmony environment. But too sad that the race issue has been never stop issue happening in Malaysia rulers.

[@ChiZicSG]

李光耀先生是新加坡的奠基人之一，他为这个国家取得了巨大的成就。在他百岁冥诞之际，我们纪念他的杰出领导和卓越贡献。李光耀先生不仅带领新加坡走出贫困，还建立了一个现代化的国家，成为世界上最繁荣的城市之一。他的坚韧不拔、智慧和决心对新加坡的成功起到了关键作用。🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬

[@hashim64]

Mr Lee Kuan Yew was one of the founding fathers of Singapore and he achieved great things for the country. On the occasion of his 100th birthday, we commemorate his outstanding leadership and outstanding contributions. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew not only led Singapore out of poverty, but also built a modern country that became one of the most prosperous cities in the world. His perseverance, intelligence and determination played a key role in Singapore's success

[@mose425]

Ohh, how we need great visionaries like him today. Rest In Peace, the world misses you❤❤❤

[@murallivengadasalam1300]

My father cycled to work. Today I drive to work. Thank you.

[@linzixuan29]

In sg . My father cycling to work . Now I take train to work .

[@Chloemia2828]

One of the Greatest Leader on earth ! Our nation miss you. Thank you Mr Lee for making Singapore Great! 🇸🇬

[@JLCruise1]

Mr. Lee Kuan Yew was one of the best or probably the best leader after the WW2. Singapore is very lucky to be led by a great man.

[@linzixuan29]

Who was before WW2 ?

[@jamielim5059]

We Singaporeans cannot take our pledge for granted! Majulah Singapura! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🇸🇬

[@boonluitang7727]

Our salute to you, Sir! Singapore is very fortunate to have Lee Kuan Yew as our leader.

[@murallivengadasalam1300]

He speaks Malay with a swag😎

[@tngchinghwa]

Whole life in Singapore, never seen another man more charismatic than LKY.

[@PleaseGetReal]

He was still just a man ! Look at his family now, kid ! They are in a mess !

[@victorhow9613]

@@PleaseGetReal Pls separate the man's great work from his family . Respect others private affairs please.

[@feili1316]

If not for our founding father LKY, we Singaporeans wont be here today. My parent's gen, my gen, our many gens ahead are eternally grateful to him. We are blessed to have him. He will be remembered endearing by us Singaporeans who are extremely proud to have him and to share him with the World who experienced his brilliance.

[@cancanjaker1620]

When LKY speaks, everyone wakes up and listens.

[@benjo742]

Thats a true real statesman. Not the kind of politicians we are used of nowadays....

[@yatchoychu3146]

Mr Lee Kuan Yew may have left the world physically but His Words Remain to Thunder in Our Memories which Will Prevail in Our Hearts and Soul Forever.

[@mingyuhuang8944]

Thank you CNA for sharing this. He is the greatest leader and statesman of the modern era. The wisdom, charisma, gut and unwavering visionary leadership from this great man is unmatched. It makes Australian politicians look like kindergarten babies, I am from Australia.

[@leexianlong6855]

LKY was a visionary. LHL is an idiot. LKY brought Singapore from 3rd world to first world economic status. LHL is holding Singapore back with economic stagnation. LKY served the interest of Singaporeans. LHL makes Singaporeans serve him. When LKY passed away, millions of Singaporeans lined the streets to send him off. When LHL passes away, millions of Singaporeans will turn their back against his coffin. Present day PAP is not like when it was founded by LKY. Do not trust PAP. Do not vote PAP.

[@Hs5687]

Try ask CNA to also share the “ Phenomena that reeks of Scandal “ surrounding Timing of LKY’s Death ?

[@bobafett5757]

*Salute the late LKY is such an inspirational and admirable leader of all time*

[@dsee777]

Salute and Tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the best Political Leader and Country Builder of this Century.

[@leo-wg2hi]

One of the best leader of human history.

[@boon7969]

I still feel touched by listening to his voice and wise words, Singapore is really blessed to have such a good leader, although I'm a Malaysian.

[@vasanthiv2841]

I am in my 60s and love to watch all the documentaries of our Mr Lee Kuan Yew

[@genosypheus]

Fast forward to today, at 4:38, the tears shed by Mr Lee Kuan Yew, were actually not for the Singaporeans, but really they were for the Malaysian people... 😢

[@cancanjaker1620]

not really. Singapore will be at a greater position if they are still with Malaysia. Singapore is severely limited by its land space. Imagine if JB and Singapore are still one country, JB can be like a suburb to Singapore with cheaper housing/costs and somewhat close proximity to Singapore's opportunities.

[@TonyMureithi]

This is the man who changed my LIFE! Rest in Peace Your Excellency Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew!!

[@straypenne]

You will never be forgotten Mr LKY

[@heeeheee6267]

Singapore is very fortunate to have a leader like him.

[@hhspore]

One of the greatest man that I have ever encountered in my entire lifetime. Many of us today owed our education, our livelihood, our lifestyle to just one man who started it all. Eternally grateful to THE FATHER OF THE NATION. Lee Kuan Yew is forever missed and loved by the people of Singapore !!

[@koyoyokomo2581]

Thank u LKY, Singaporean united, stay together, thousand years to come👍🏻

[@alexandragen888]

Thank you Mr. Lee ❤forever grateful to you . I don’t think any world leader would have done something like you did. Founding fatherof Singapore.Legacy will remain.💐 couldn’t watch without shedding a tear.

[@edwinwong8991]

Juxtaposing the tears shed in 1965 during Singapore’s separation, with the tears shed in 2003 when reciting the pledge at his 80th birthday celebrations, is such a poetic tug at the heartstrings. A must watch!

[@Wnsyll]

I cried at the end.. 😢 thanks for making this video, it's like reliving LKY's life journey just listening his very own words and voice. Wish he could still be here

[@BaccaratBaccaratato]

Mr LKY, our 1st Prime Minister, Thank you very much for your service to our nation and your foresight. ❤

[@murallivengadasalam1300]

Here we are talking about lean sigma and all that thing about improving process, continuous improvement projects and stuff. This was a man who grabbed the initiative by the neck and brought it to a national level. I can't believe that generation in the 80s were the trailblazers to all that fashionable terms that we use now.....lean sigma, white belt, green belt and all that design process stuff. LKY was a man beyond his times💪👍👌🙏

[@Offhisrocker]

An amazing gem in the human race of intelligence wisdom and courage.

[@ramondelosreyes3056]

A genuine statesman, having all the qualifications of a real leader and no one since. Being a Filipino, I wish we had a committed politician in our country but we have gone deeper into the rabbit hope. You Singaporeans are very lucky to have had a leader like LKY

[@april2627]

Recognisable and identifiable! Yes proud of what Singapore is today.

[@muhammadzairi3533]

As a Malaysian, tears drop for a few moment throughout watching this gem.. We love you Singapore. Deeply believe current Malaysia PMX Anwar Ibrahim learned a lot from Singapore LKY. We are together for the next generation. ❤

[@PAGANONYMOUS]

I'm British and extremely proud of Singapore! An equal of any country and better than many!

[@nobituus]

No nation has no potential, It just turns good or bad in hands of its leaders throughout history. For an expat like me who have been living here for more than a decade, every piece and parcel of SG relates me to the perfect system of SG that founded and nurtured by the late leader Mr LKY. No words can describe that!

[@asrulfarhan7459]

his Malay is so eloquent, no accent at all

[@kennethshen1835]

He will always be my favorite prime minister of Singapore

[@stellatan1069]

Thank you Mr.Lee for your resoluteness and indefatigable efforts to make Singapore (tiny island with no resources) an economic miracle! And Thanks for making it so safe for us : No drugs No mugging No rapists Can walk the streets at 3 am without fear. There’s no police, no soldiers lining up the streets.

[@cancanjaker1620]

Singapore has to fight hard on the no drugs stance.

[@cancanjaker1620]

you should also add no child kidnapping to the list.

[@lisirchin]

Spoken with such confidence and conviction. People must have thought he was nuts back then, taking over a small island of 214sq miles with no natural resources but larger than life ambitions to build Singapore. Quote, unquote “I’m calculating not in terms of the next election. I am calculating in terms of the Next Generation in terms of the next hundred years, in terms of Eternity and the next thousand years we will be here” Good thing he had a bunch of “madmen” who went on this path with him! 🎉 #respect to our forefathers! #thesteelinourpeople! #wasnt just guts on our part but the total population refused to be cowered

[@sajeevramakrishnan1408]

It seems everyone wants a leader like Lee Kuan Yew for their own country. Authenticity overflowed from his every word. In a time where two faced politicians were the norm, listening to him was refreshing.

[@philipv2500]

If the world had more people like Lee Kuan Yew, then it would be a better world. I have had great respect for both Singaporeans, and the wonderful leadership of Lee Kuan Yew for a long time. This video reminds me of why I have so much respect for him. Love from Canada 🍁

[@angelicaz1332]

Singapore today is definitely recognisable and identifiable. he delivered more than what he promised for the nation.

[@bigthings]

Can we turn this into a 12 episode Netflix series?

[@saravananvel2365]

Real hero in the country of Singapore .. proud of his hard word and dedication to bring singapore as one of top rich countries.. Thanks LKU

[@arcencielc2065]

Thank you, Mr Lee. Singapore was so fortunate to have you as the founding father.

[@veronicawong8396]

Happy Birthday Mr Lee🎉.....we the people of Singapore are so proud of who u are and who we are. We missed you😢

[@alexandral8913]

Thank you for all you have done Mr Lee. I am currently in my 20s and did not truly understand how monumental he was when i was younger. For all the complaints my generation may have, I hope we realise how fortunate we have been to be born into a country so efficient and technocratic - a country our forefathers have so painstakingly built. I have lived overseas and while there are downsides to living here, I still love Singapore dearly.

[@thinkpadx60]

what downsides? we have the best of everything to live and ample opportunities for all who are willing

[@PJFrancis]

@@thinkpadx60 I think we can be open minded and be honest on what he meant. We can recognize that overseas can offer things Singapore can't. I've also lived overseas for a few years, and I still think Singapore is the best on what I think is impt (safety etc). however, Singapore is also limited due to its small size, thru no fault of its own. some examples I prefer overseas are house choices, cars, scenery, pace of life to name a few. so it really depends on what you feel is more suited and impt to yourself. no right and wrong here.

[@wildcoolorange]

the 10 years studying in Singapore are my best memories.

[@wl4006]

Irreplaceable , our beloved LKY 😢❤. How blessed, as people of Singapore, have we been. Let us continue and live by the values LKY and his team have embedded and built for Singapore, and not forsake his and their undeniable passion, strength, brilliance, grace and promise. God bless Singapore 🇸🇬

[@-o-6100]

The audio of Lee Kuan Yew speaking in Hokkien, that was the best part

[@teckmenglee8060]

Thank you for this fantastic video. The younger generation must see this so they can appreciate that Singapore did not happen by chance.

[@LeoKM-dm6sf]

I tears off when I see MR LEE reading Singapore National pledge . It means so much and so important to the journey of Singapore success

[@tinachua1783]

Good production CNA! But history must emphasize also that Mr LKY didn't work alone. He had a band of men who were intelligent, competent with integrity who followed his leadership and worked together for the good of Singapore. This is crucial to highlight. In the same way, we need the next generation of leaders including the normal citizens to work in unity for Singapore!

[@jessiejames7492]

Brilliant men and just as passionate and duty bound!

[@user-nq2sw6sg8q]

You need a great extraordinary leader to gel all his fellow colleagues together. Otherwise it is of no use.

[@quad6752]

The current ministers performance don’t come close to LKY

[@user-nq2sw6sg8q]

@@quad6752 Lee was one in a million extraordinary leader. Why are u ppl so damn unrealistic? I could confidently say, in term of competence, besides the Chinese govt, no other ctry have such a good competent govt as ours. Please open up your mind without biases and look at things in the most objective manner.

[@chrisc5991]

He naturally attracted those type of individuals for he himself is that kind of individual.

[@binoybalaram]

Lee Kuan Yew's legacy is nothing short of awe-inspiring. His unwavering dedication to Singapore's prosperity and his visionary leadership continue to inspire generations worldwide. As he once said, "I have spent my life, so much of it, building up this country. There's nothing more that I need to do." His words are a testament to his selfless commitment to Singapore. We are all beneficiaries of his wisdom, and the world is a better place because of him. Rest in power, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. 🙏🇸🇬 #LKYLegacy #SingaporePioneer

[@mingyuhuang8944]

The greatest leader and statesman of the modern era. The wisdom, charisma, gut and unwavering visionary leadership from this great man is unmatched. It makes Australian politicians look like kindergarten babies, I am from Australia.😢

[@janjoshuabaconawa4095]

One of the greatest leaders of South East Asia.

[@davetan1766]

I am a proud Singaporean. Thanks to LKY. He is our HERO!!

[@oneaboveall1751]

10:00 This speech made me tear up. You could see the sheer determination and optimism Mr Lee had in his eyes. He knew it was a painful journey, he knew it would be long and arduous, but he never stopped believing in us. He had such high confidence and belief in all of us, and he never ever stopped working towards achieving greater heights, and it was because of his beliefs in us.

[@yangguo343]

Our Nation Father LKY his heart is blaze with fire and will not cease!

[@TreeofHelll]

As a Russian I'm in awe of the transformation and the feat of your nation, Singapore. I wish we could one day learn from LKY.

[@thionga8774]

If I could give a posthumous award to Mr Lee Kuan Yew, it would be a 20th century MAN-OF-THE-MOMENT award. Brilliant as he was, he could have led an easier life as a normal human being. But when he saw the significance of the moment History was presenting to him, he seized it. The rest is just water passing under the bridge. And most important of all, he's human, not God.

[@inlander311]

I wish Indonesia had leader like LKY

[@letsjoinhands]

His passing away was a huge loss for the world. So many qualities in one single man, amazing!!

[@bennywan4704]

LKY is GOAT! Millions of Sporean including myself are indebted to him, thank you 🙏

[@kswong4122]

My tears dropped when He recited singapore pledge. At 39mins

[@nigellanjuat3294]

God bless you Singapore 🇸🇬 from Sabah Borneo Malaysia 🇲🇾💯🍀💛🕊️

[@liyeechee3206]

Thank you😊🌹

[@mpdmpd8118]

the greatest leadership of all time

[@estevaoabel3439]

Happy 100th Birthday Mr Lee Kuan Yew, from one of thousands upon thousands of people who were inspired by your tenacity and courage in guiding a nation through its darkest period.

[@kongfhac]

Lee Kuan Yew is simply a fascinating man!

[@bahtiaraffendynd5929]

Thank you Mr.Lee Kuan Yew for laying the foundation of our Singapore generation. No Fear. Keep our system clean. Your great legacy will always be here in Singapore regardless of race language or religion.. 💯🇸🇬👍🏼👍🏻👍👍🏾

[@PleaseGetReal]

No fear ? His own grandchild has already sought refuge in US. His own son and family has sought refuge in UK.... Grow up ,kid !

[@dacia2101]

Such a blessing for SG to have Mr Lee ruled our country and thank his decision to make SG a independent country. He deserves respect from all S’porean!

[@Farmersyoungseniors]

Hope the current and future leaders of singapore do not forget what LKY and what he spent his life building. This video is for the Singapore Government, Elites, leaders to continue to remember. To govern Singapore and Singapore companies, they need to have the iron in them and the people and economy in mind