For Third World Leaders: Hope or Despair?

For Third World Leaders: Hope or Despair?
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 - 08:00PM
More video info at iop.harvard.edu/node/2364

[@turrtu6435]

I'm a young man from a small town in southern Africa hoping to lead my hometown out of poverty. Coming across this just verified it that it's my calling to serve my people. I have enjoyed learning from this wise man. Such a treasure

[@art9096]

good luck to you buddy. Intent is the start of all things.

[@turrtu6435]

@yu thank you so much

[@turrtu6435]

@@art9096 thank you. I really appreciate

[@YTotwnow]

With LKY as a role model, you have great tasks ahead. China is adopting herself. Please listen to Xi's speech at CPC of his vision for China and the world, especially developing countries to peace in our geopolitical governments. I wish you well, follow your heart for a better future.

[@cancanjaker1620]

it's a very difficult but very worthy life calling.

[@jacksmith3128]

Saved his people from absolute hopeless economic misery and third world corrupt inepetude . He is the shining star of Asia .

[@NewmaticKe]

So much in 2 sentences

[@jstasiak2262]

Uniquely straightforward and insightful. No mincing of words. LKY has been dead for six years and I’m still learning important things from him.

[@davidduowoeilim7316]

What about his greatest legacy, his son, Lee Hsean Loong? What can we learn from him?

[@paullim9328]

LKY was among the few great 20th Century leaders like Churchill and Deng Hsiao Peng.

[@bellybutton6138]

A visionary. He was a product of choatic times in SE Asia.

[@klytouch7515]

@@davidduowoeilim7316 hmmm.. good question.. I could classifying him as a dictator..yet Singapore is a wealthy and fair nation state..!! Soo....hmmm Maybe it never was political directions.. just prosperity for mankind that I am looking for.. hmmm.. Yet what can I say about sovereign governments patriotism flags and hegemonic ambitions.. hmmm.. His son always walked a tight rope for that geo political situation..hmmm.. Keep up the good work KLY's son... 😊 I mean LKY's son.. hmmm..😁

[@DinoMan_6]

We all can.

[@Vision-yo8qx]

All Harvard department chairs and funders, members of Congress, past, current and future presidents of the U.S. , members of our U.S. Supreme Court, and current and future governors of our states should learn from Mr. LEE Kuan-Yew, an absolutely brilliant and courageous statesman who was NOT concerned about being politically correct!!! He did whatever he believed would reduce crime, poverty, social tensions and increase prosperity in his country!

[@dadaramakrishna]

Found myself clapping after the talks given by the late Lee Kwan Yew… Such a great pragmatic leader!

[@guojing78]

So happy to find a full speech by Mr Lee Kuan Yew. He must have had countless speeches videotaped by event organizers throughout his long career. Institutions keeping such archives really should release more of his speech videos on youtube or other publicly accessible online media.

[@michaele4830]

If more are release, US will lose it relevancy

[@klytouch7515]

His ambitions is the creation of a sovereign state... yet.. my ambitions is greater... because I want to create a species...

[@klytouch7515]

@@michaele4830 do I need that publicity to change the world...?

[@peaceleader7315]

@@klytouch7515 one by one.. my apprentice... hmmmm..

[@z4ngetsu314]

@@klytouch7515 wtf

[@profearoum]

For a national leader, his attention to even the smallest details is utterly remarkable

[@YTotwnow]

Indeed.

[@chinaman1]

as he said, his canvas wasn't very big. so it's easier to look at the details. He wouldn't have been able to accomplished what he had if he was governing some place like Indonesia.

[@hg1288]

Not sure how many times I watched this video and learned to remind us how to make Singapore Successful. All Singapore students must watch this video to understand why Singapore still surviving well...11 Jan 2022.

[@crypticTV]

10:55 Start 12:35 character of future leaders 12:50 Anticolonial leaders - fight colonizers vs building country 14:10 socialism 16:10 state control vs free market policies 16:15 LKY politicised 16:30 1) WW2 British 2) Japanese 3) 19:33 Communism = nationalist LKY 19:58 Independence - India, Ceylon, Burma 1947 20:20 British naval base plan - Suez crisis 1956 20:58 Malays didn't wanna treat Chinese and Indians as equals 21:50 Singapore asked to leave August 1965 22:30 How chose right model? Looked at failed policies of others - India 24:12 Confessions - Welfare state and India 25:02 neighbour hostilities - Indonesia and Malaysia 26:03 British SEA legacy gone 26:30 Survival - 1 Economy, 2) security 26:42 Investor search & Leapfrog strategy 27:35 China cultural revolution crumble - Computer companies to Singapore 28:00 Singapore - political stability, Industrial peace, English 28:54 Strategy 2 - Infrastructure, living facilities and cultural facilities 29:45 People change campaigns - no spitting, chewing gum etc.

[@addyred1861]

Tyvm sir

[@joshuakuehn]

Thank you!

[@JoshuaC923]

Thank you!

[@FsimulatorX]

You deserve a few bucks! 🙏 Very helpful for when one is driving and unable to forward through

[@longiusaescius2537]

Tyfys

[@dennismorris7573]

Pragmatism over dogmatism - one of the many brilliant statements made by the former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kwan Yew.

[@heavengod8650]

Well everyone have the right to choose n prefer , is this wrong , or should he ask for your preference or instruction

[@heavengod8650]

Well no one being pressed or killed unlike the way America did n. Yet point funger at others , America have been having wars everywhere killing lives china not even 1 .

[@albertjudah3676]

If you listen carefully to what he said, it would require lots of effort to turn a country into a true first world nation; having a first wold consumer society is no guarantee that the citizens of that country will achieve collective consciousness.

[@soonwengchan5371]

,,

[@tslee581221]

Highly rational & pragmatic leader, with absolute focus on the needs of his people and country positive developments. His personal commitment, integrity, unwavering leadership based upon meritocracy and constant lookout for future state of affairs in the country had differentiated him from other failed leaders. Ultimately, Singapore citizens benefit and hope the younger generation would continue to steer Singapore based upon those positive attributes.

[@michaelzeng7096]

Always find senior minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew speeches or questions n answer very interesting down to facts n reality in life. Really miss his present. Full of admirations with respect. My whole families feel the same ways proud to be a Singaporean

[@RajendranRajendran-rj2lx]

Respected❤leekuanminister🌹respectfullmyhungpranam🌹godblessyou🌹thankyousomach❤

[@yengduka2413]

a timeless leader that continues to inspire people. straightforward, unpretentious and one who speaks with authority. i am awed by his wit even in his golden years.

[@hearttalk-drcharleslee]

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[@hearttalk-drcharleslee]

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[@yongkiatlee3450]

Tough time create tough man...tough man work hard..hard work solve problem and make things easy..easy time create weak man..weak man create problem.. problem create tough time

[@lewtx2283]

Crazy how visionary he is,everything he says literally persist/is happening now. If world has more leaders like him or literally him still being alive,world peace wouldn't be just an ideal and everyone can prosper together.

[@frankiejust3767]

I don't think the world lacks leaders like him but people with rationality and intelligence. Surely LKY has been among the best leaders with visions of all time, and even the direst situation would not stop him from creating a prosperous and civilized society. He is the one and only!

[@elijahnoah]

Whenever he says something it is always 20-30years ahead.

[@jimmybayfal8435]

good to hear from a leaving national treasure, a humanist, a great achiever and most of all, a good hearted man. thanks to the university for this great textbook and powerful legacy to the craft of making lives better and more meaningful.

[@cck53sg]

Just curious leaving national treasure or living national treasure? He died on 23 March 2015. Heaven open with heavy downpours during his funeral procession. Even Haven cries out of his passing.

[@mosesjacksonkarashani2642]

It’s the delivery for me. I had to watch it twice! Listening to this gentleman in 2022 is like listening to a premeditated, recorded and edited podcast. He was a greater orator of all time. The question is how did his generation produced lots of great men ?

[@johnlui9563]

In the words of the king in the Mulan cartoon film: such a person only appear once in a dynasty!

[@stevenw2933]

Adversity creates greatness, or in Lee’s words threw him and his compatriots into their roles. He suffered under colonial rule (though less so than many of his peers), was almost killed by the Japanese, won independence from the British and then joined and was forced out of Malaysia due to ethnic tensions. He was baptized in fire so many times that he could have only survived by being who he became. Did you know that he learned each of the other major languages in Singapore just so he could speak to the constituents in their own mother tongue? He did this in his thirties. Which other leader in the history of the world cared so much about communicating with their people that they did this? All in about a year.

[@cancanjaker1620]

Probably WW2

[@decoyslois]

Interesting question, because I think you’re right, this era was remarkable in its leaders and the fact that we have so many interesting people come up. I think this era was at a particular time of cross-pollination of ideas, worldwide ship travel was possible, air travel was possible. There weren’t so many distractions and few fields where you could make a living meaning talent wasn’t distributed so much as they are today. WW1 brought the end of the Napleonic era of state building so there was a willingness to bring in fresh perspectives. Not to mention the British Empire helped talents like LKY travel from Singapore to Britain for their education. At the time this was actually fairly common, as well. For all the racism in the Empire they believed that education was the path to Civilizing and global prosperity. They just thought ‘global’ meant the British Empire 😂

[@simonchua395]

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[@user-df6bx2jd1j]

Excellent speech from LKY! Always appreciate his words of wisdom!👍👍👍

[@bell-xk5dd]

Brilliant speech by Mr. Lee, extraordinaire, miss him so much..❤️🇸🇬

[@robinwee2953]

When I was young my whole family will gather to listen to his speech for two hour during National Day or before you will not get bored his speech is lively and you will learn something new in a few other languages

[@robinwee4390]

What a coincidence. We share the same name and Singaporean!

[@sabrecruz6721]

The one and only LKY. Everytime I listen to his voice, I tear up.

[@kennethchoo1940]

Dont worry, there will be some, not all Singaporeans to pull this country through. His system is working

[@sabrecruz6721]

@@kennethchoo1940 Nicely said

[@XShollaj]

One of the greatest political leaders of all time. What he achieved is a true inspiration to developing countries.

[@RajendranRajendran-rj2lx]

Respectedsiriamfromkerala🌹erumely🌹postoffiee❤thankyousomach❤

[@srx214]

This man is brilliant. And a great leader. Singapore is lucky to have him.

[@davesundra]

You can never find a leader on this planet these days as this legend !! 🐐

[@Qasibr]

He was able to facilitate talks between Taiwan and China, which kept the peace. Also served as a bridge between USA and PRC. His voice is sorely missing from the world stage.

[@travischang1175]

this man's mind and intelligence is razor sharp but graceful and eloquent. I am taiwanese and I wish we had or have such amazing statesman like Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

[@ciarankelly4338]

Was in Singapore recently and what a country Mr. Lee KY created- clean,safe,successful ,high quality and best airport/airline in world! Why can’t more countries emulate Singapore!

[@tohweecheng]

An Indian friend told me this: When Singapore got her independence, LKY cried because he knew the worst was yet to come; when India got her independence, her people rejoiced thinking the worst was over.

[@klytouch7515]

Hmmm. Singapore never is like that of India.. India economy and it's political system.. never matches of China..hmmm.. Just being in that high on American debt.. Hmmm That is why.. gap between the richest and the poor never was discussed in the Indian politic..

[@sohengann]

He fought for independence from British colony. It was the separation from merger with Malaysia that saddened him. He cried when he strongly believed this merger was good for both countries. After the separation, Singapore succeeded as a multi-racial society, economy.

[@sohengann]

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[@nelsonbanda692]

Yes he cried on national TV

[@twsar5985]

And now Singapore is a first world country and India is still rubbish

[@michaelteokhengyu5534]

He was one of the most brilliant leadership mindset in South East Asia n had brought a small nation island of Singapore into global phenomenon. Its people inherited the achievement n prosperity from everything premier Lee Kuan Yew had contributed during his era. The only lacked for the small nation was space but I read the book he had authored " No man is an Island" a very idealogical n rationable facts form a great mind that "size does not matters". A tribute to his excellency the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore....🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@1937D]

Hi.LateLGY

[@YTotwnow]

Not SE Asia. To the world! He is timeless.

[@jameshue55]

Very few men impressed me in my adult life, however LKY was one of them. A brilliant leader who successfully resisted temptation.

[@davidduowoeilim7316]

Can you add Lee Hsean Loong, his son, as your next inspiration? He is the son of LKY.

[@nahumloot5468]

Resist temptation is a great virtue of a leader. If a leader does this, most likely he will have peace and success. Who is/was the leader in whole world and in its history have done this.? Consider likewise your own personal kingdom, your family?

[@hyaenas7850]

Yes, how many can resist the temptation and keep sane all these years with absolute power in his hands. Go back 2000 years, I can't find anyone only LKY.

[@imperialmind9264]

@@nahumloot5468 leadership starts home

[@nahumloot5468]

@@imperialmind9264 leadership starts at home with training of mind and thought as well as strength to physical capability. Factors that surrounds him will formulate his reason to survive and find the path to harmony. He may think that violence maybring anout peace or the otherwise, to acquire peace , violence will be a precedence. Yours is a choice, but the end shall be the same. Thus whete are we now?

[@aliceyan8808]

One can learn so much from this 1.5 hr speech from Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of Singapore. It has excellent lessons about world political affairs, how Singapore succeeded in turning from a third-world country into a first-world country with no natural resources, and much more. He is truly a natural leader in bad times and good times.

[@RajendranRajendran-rj2lx]

Respected❤singapoorfrimisterrespectfulliamhungpranam❤iovelysweet🌹respectd❤deputyfriministersir❤iamiovelysweete🌹iamrepersentive❤fiowergreetingpranam❤godblessyou🌹allwayscontrypeopls❤️myhungcongrajilation🌹iovedsir❤🌹❤️🌹🌹❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹qq

[@eloyadvento3442]

i am so lucky to understand Mr Lee Kwan Yew 's accomplishment how he navigated to bring the different ethnic group of people, different kind of religion to live together as neighbors in harmony, he deserve d to be Great Leader of the World.

[@rogelee-TW]

37:08 Once a political system has been corrupted right from the very top to the lowest ranks of bureaucracy, the problem is almost impossible to solve without a revolution. The cleansing and disinfection has to start from the top and go downward in a thorough and systematic way. It’s a long a laborious process it can only be carry out by a strong group of leaders with courage and moral authority derived from unquestioned integrity.

[@danielpang9358]

The fact were the leaders of the revolution came in power they became unclean themself. And the whole thing starts again. Hopefully Iraq will turn out different.

[@aaradhyarawat7589]

This is an indirect message to India.

[@daniel11111]

@@aaradhyarawat7589 advice is still not heeded to nor will for a while.

[@keizee107]

Hm i guess thats what happened to China for a while maybe?

[@chyoung8587]

What a great man with great wisdom. Whenever I'm puzzled by this crazy world, I watch his speeches and interviews.

[@selvitr3945]

Thank you for your support For putting this upload , being borne into slavery war goats minorities who weren’t fully aware of the situation from post Japanese 1945-1957 eras then 1957-1965 thus some unforeseen superstitious groups then had created a shoddy jailing connection illegal aliens thus my respects are for 1st 2nd 3 rd world leaders worldwide who CAN safeguard humanity and support freedoms for democracy and could say No to human sacrifice as goats especially superstitious years of 1967 riots and rooting out another family generations, and loyalty in bringing up formed adoption union kids of high&lowlife babies of certain timeshare of birthdays birth times in the 1960-1965 eras as PETs and royals richest Americans LKY answered all those questions about that and I pray that leaders everywhere who weren’t accountable lies dishonest rot but true leaders All cares of anything anyone’s pulses and heartbeats Respect ✊ May God bless his soul, Thanksgiving to his son LHL and blessings Amen 🙏

[@jason-hb2jv]

same, when idoit appear, i need this man's wisdom

[@blandine532]

There is so much to be learnt from LKY. Thanks for sharing all these on KZbin and making learning possible lesson learnt based on precious past experiences and analysis of outcome of decision made then.

[@chaoyu5982]

I really admire the way he articulated what's in his great minds.

[@Jeffrey2323]

LKY s ideas are evergreen and ahead of his time.

[@aave865]

Absolutely brilliant speech and Q&A.

[@gohjinhee]

I am in Malaysia…. What he said and predicted was spot on. If only leaders were statesman like him

[@desmondchee9976]

Still learning from his insights after his passing. His words move with the times. Just like leaders have to move with the times otherwise they will be replaced. Insightful and Pragmatic, he was very sharp and related his answers to the questioner if he could.

[@tonymack6656]

Very fascinating recap of the development of Singapore. Thank you LKY.

[@brbabu68]

it's worth listening on transformational leadership from the legend who was behind it. Thanks a billion 🌷🙏

[@forgetmyname5166]

His body language shows strong confidence dominant. Anywhere this guy go he can do great things. Wow

[@sanyuelpuganda3581]

What an amazing human being!!! Thank you very much Mr. Lee Kuan Yew! Rest in Peace Sir...

[@t4ac]

I regard LKY as a nation builder, a no-nonsense leader and extraordinary orator able to stir Singapore to be what it is today - a thriving island state that commands respect throughout the world.

[@jonspengler5891]

The world was lucky to have this man to refer to

[@mathhack8647]

A great pleasure to listen to this speech.

[@gkuan7169]

I have no doubt that the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School had scorched the Earth to find a government leader most befitting to deliver its first lecture on leadership. That Lee Kuan Yew was chosen....speaks volume of his stature and the country he led as Prime Minister. One should also read his book 'From Third World to First World'. Singapore is a tiny island slightly larger at low tide. A red dot larger than continent on world map. With no natural resources and a small population of mixed ethnic labour immigrants, it was not destined to survive let alone become the public administration model China adopted. Deng Xiaoping could have chosen to visit another 'great' country for inspiration..... This inaugural lecture is full of insights on what it takes to be a leader. His assessment of leaders who failed or succeeded is worth taking notes. Also noteworthy is his take that democracy does not automatically transform a backward poor country into an economic giant or well-being of the masses. India became independent in 1947 and is the world largest democracy. China came under communist rule in 1949. China suffered 100 years of humiliation and inhumanity under Japanese invasion. India enjoyed peace and protection from Empress of British India. For almost the same number of years as China, India didn't do well for its people as remarked by LKY. Leaders of America are product of the media and public relations makeover. The best and brightest in US go to Walls St to make themselves rich. Senate and Congress are made up of self-serving politicians devoid of any leadership quality......

[@haiwong8999]

Nothing is permanent.. everything comes and goes… the sunny days are over and the storm is coming .. thick dark clouds overcast the land …

[@johnnykolkialawyers9959]

This is inspiring and still very relevant for the leaders of many developing countries today.

[@lpericteo]

It's hard to find an Asian politician other than LKY that commanded so much respect from all over the world.

[@abdurahmanalamoudi9926]

Great lecture, very informative. Thank you

[@MyKarur]

Brilliant Mr Lee Kwan Yu!

[@patricklew3041]

Without doubt the best leader and prime minister in the world. Singapore from nothing to a develop nation in one generation, he is a visionary, a very capable and intelligent individual, perhaps we will never see another person like him for a long time.

[@bowlampar]

Mr LKY take charged of a newly independent, poor small former Brit. Colony which practically has nothing for the population to live on is not just extremely difficult and challenging , then managed to turn it into a modern, clean , safe and rich nation decades later is also very inspiring for every young leader. 🥳🥳

[@rogelee-TW]

41:00 What a country needs for growth and progress is stability and good government one that was honest and effective and works for the benefit of the people. Government should never shackled by theories however attractive and logically elegant.

[@kikichin]

LKY was my father's idol. My father had seen all those great transformation of Singapore thru an efficient clean government.

[@alexplotkin3368]

I'd like to see the lady journalist who asked her question about the press lead a country to peace and prosperity.

[@mbradsh2]

A free independent press is desirable. Unfortunately today’s press is no longer Independent and balanced. We see today’s main stream media (MSM) the propaganda arm of ideologues. I remember in my youth when, after reporting the news, editorial opinions were at the end of newscasts and identified as such. The news stations were also required to provide access to both sides of a political discourse. Unfortunately modern journalism is no longer fair, independent, nor balanced. They no longer factually or neutrally report the news but politically divisive agitating the public leading to the destruction of the social fabric.

[@Trenz0]

Her question was fair. You're responding even more negatively than he did

[@cresenteayo3638]

Lee Kwan Yew is among few Asians as great as those mentioned above, left immortalized by his political acumen, leadership in crisis and builder of a nation out from the ruins of World War II, and hosts of disintegrating unity in political turmoil and multicultural ethnicity.

[@arcencielc2065]

Thank you, Mr Lee. You are being missed.

[@PhysioBarn]

For those who don't know, LKY had ALOT of foreign media critics from 1970s-90s. Words like Authoritarian, Dictator, Lack of Human Rights were often used to describe him and his party. He even once joked in a 1984 speech (sarcastically).... "No group of men are wiser than foreign correspondents who have beem here for 6 months". There is another country now in Asia that is getting the same treatment from Foreign Media

[@hydrazine19]

It’s easy to over-generalize and draw conclusions too early. North Korea is also criticized for authoritarian, dictator-run, and lacks human rights. Look how far they’ve come going against the grain.

[@endlessenergy6378]

Rwanda too

[@greentea8852]

Isn’t that the time when US tried to bribe him and his party but was unsuccessful?

[@davidtan6873]

This time, the foreign media are doing to bring down a going to be great country and it may lead to a 3rd world war.

[@chuamengkim6020]

China's Deng X P had healed the advice and took the challenge from the little red dot to overturn the mainland into a sophisticated cosmopolitan nation ! A great success for the Chinese people , indeed.

[@mohammad9074]

As a Singaporean, I have a great amount of respect and admiration for Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Mr Lee's mind was sharp and brilliant, I am always in awe at the strategic planning he implemented which has made Singapore as great as it is today! - Majulah Singapura

[@RajendranRajendran-rj2lx]

Respected❤️singapoorfriminister❤️iamiovelygratepresesiedent🌹iloveyou❤sirgratepmgrateandhonestely🌹myhartewishpranam❤respectfullyourssachbrother❤thankyousomachsir🌹

[@ivanho7268]

When LKY speak, almost everyone stool to listen intensity. It reflect the quality and wealth of this mind.

[@klytouch7515]

Yeah LKY created a nation yet I want to be better KLY WANT to create a species.. hmmm I need help to out do this old man..yup

[@ivanho7268]

@@klytouch7515 No body can stop you in out doing anyone. Wishing you success.

[@klytouch7515]

@@ivanho7268 oh thanks.. but... I am poor and I just don't know where to start...? hmmm.. frustrating..!! 😓 aww man..

[@klytouch7515]

@@ivanho7268 ba ha ha...😄.. kidding... let me tell you a secret.. if I start something it would be call a revolution but I am a man that believes in evolution.. and guess what.. I am starting it along time ago and the world is becoming one... slowly.. and yeah.. I am already is greater than LKY and beating that old man slowly.. yup.. Don't tell anyone okay..😁

[@klytouch7515]

@@ivanho7268 if there is a first one world government leader which one of the titles would you like to give him or her to..? Is it a President or a Chancellor..? Hmmm ... To me i like the German political directions because it gives a policy direction a longer term to be realise because Chancellor make their own decisions to leave political life without fear of repercussions and presidents...? hmmm... too many outsiders influences and time in office is just too short and when he or she leaving office the next one changes every thing... I know right popularism politics is dumb... and yeah Prime ministers are even worse.. I live in Australia i know.. 😁

[@shaycomedy8730]

Really glad I watched the whole thing my ideal leader of a nation is this man I can't find anyone better he's direct, to the point and does what's best for his people and he stands up to bully nations I love it

[@teckmenglee8060]

fantastic, everytime I see it.

[@dblakewood1907]

Thank you for sharing this,

[@richardpeppard9895]

Extremely educational 97mins thankyou Harvard for Enlightening LEADER LEE 🤔

[@springal3139]

U like tis video?

[@yimmytjahjono6262]

"We aim for integration, not assimilation" - LKY

[@juliusjanardhanseptimus352]

Lovely, deep and insightful talk on how to run a nation. A lesson for nearby neighbours like Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and especially Pakistan.

[@stephenwang9567]

If Malaysia, Indonesia, India n Pakistan run along the line of Sg there will be a revolution within a week. Only 835 sq kilo kilometers. Incompatible to big countries. Much over rated thru publicity campaign.

[@rainmanben]

@@stephenwang9567 not necessarily if there are consensus between all stakeholders. That's the real challenge

[@ronnylim7907]

@@stephenwang9567 apparently China which is way bigger can adopt and upscale Singapore system

[@tilley6351]

Malaysia has a long road ahead to achieve what Singapore has achieved or sadly never will. It’s a racist and discriminatory government against her minority citizens. Malaysia under Najib Razak is known as a kleptocratic regime and the practice continues.

[@foohuameng2404]

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[@christopherarmstrong2710]

13:50 Highly intelligent, educated leaders admiring Socialism, following "the wrong model." Admired Mao, etc. None of these early freedom fighters believed that *wealth was something that had to be created by ENTREPRENEURS - people who raise capital, organize workers to produce goods and services that others wanted, and would pay for because their prices were competitive.* They all believed that there were shortcuts to prosperity. And they all thought the best way was by State intervention. They all failed to develop their economies. 16:00 Free market policies > State interventionist policies 17:20 Japanese conquering of Singapore 28:25 Create or turn Singapore a 3rd world island into a 1st world oasis in a 3rd world region, so that entrepreneurs and their families from the 1st would base themselves in Singapore once they explored the region. Up to date facilities, state of the art telecoms and security. And a living environment equal to the 1st world. 33:00 Singaporean cultural diversity 33:35 2 main languages = English and the mother tongue. 34:50 To produce results we need a clean government with an effective civil service. This required strong, fair and just leaders with a moral strength to command the respect of the people. Unity in the core group of leaders ensured that we sent clear signals to our people, and avoided confusion that would have arisen if the team had bickered and split. Leaders must have that sense of being TRUSTEES, that they are only TEMPORARILY in charge of the destinies of their people. And that their duty is not only to discharge this trust, but also to pass it on to equally trustworthy and competent hands. So luxurious living while our people where left in poverty and backwardness was out. 36:00 Corruption, which has been a cancer in many societies, has to be eradicated and constantly kept down. A govt voted into office, needs an efficient, honest administration staffed by officers recruited completely on MERIT by a completely neutral body. 37:06 *Once a political system has been corrupted, right from the very top to the lowest rungs of the bureaucracy, the problem is almost impossible to solve without a revolution.* The cleansing and disinfecting has to start from the top and go downwards in a thorough and systematic way. 39:15 "Policies must be pragmatic, not dogmatic. I learned early to ignore political correctness and to reject conventional wisdom when it did not accord to reality from my experience." 44:10 Alpha Males / Females. Pressure cooker to self-select the best talent. How to identify potential leaders? Some people are natural alphas. Activists in their school days, their school prefix, sport captains or presidents of college societies. Alphas usually are extroverts with high energy levels. But as these school and college leaders grew older, many did not measure up. *The valedictorian in school does not always make it after college. Few of those voted in college as most likely to success make it in the real world. As they grow older, they need other qualities to stay as leaders - higher levels of intellectual ability, a steady character, judgement, and a decision-making capability that can win the confidence of those around them.* 45:27 The easiest attribute to determine is intelligence. Performance in examinations, IQ tests, SAT scores - they give a fair indication of analytical capability. But many PhD's failed as ministers, they lacked something. 40:15 Democracy is not the only condition required for economic development. What a country needs for growth and progress is stability and good government - one that is honest and effective, and works for the benefit of the people. Good government should never be shackled by theories, however attractive and logically arrogant. 48:00 SG rated among the top 7 least corrupt nations in the world, and the least corrupt in Asia. We have not become decadent and corrupted after 40 years in office. The old guard set high standards because they were brought up that way; the new guards have been able to maintain their self-discipline and integrity in the midst of growing affluence. WEF ranked SG as the 2nd most competitive nation in the world after the USA. 49:20 We practiced life-long learning before it became a buzzword. 50:25 LEADERS HAD TO LEAD, MAKE BOLD DECISIONS AND ACT SWIFTLY. Only later did I have to convince our people to support our decisions. 55:40 *Socialism and interventionist economic policies lead to a mis-allocation of resources, and increased opportunities for corruption. That theory was demolished as the result of the collapse of the Soviet Union.* 56:27 Are great leaders born, or are they the result of revolutionary circumstances? From my experience, I think it is because of *both.* But MORE because of circumstances. 1:01:40 Security, prosperity, and the consumer society, plus mass communications have made for a different kind of person getting elected as leader. One who can present himself and his program in a polished way. I am amazed at the way media professionals can give a candidate a new image and transform him, at least superficially, into a different personality (Sleepy Joe, Newsom). Winning an election becomes in large measure a contest in packaging and advertising. These new techniques have been so successful that USA and Europe have bought into them. A spin-doctor now is a high income profession. One in great demand. From such a process, I doubt if a Churchill, a Roosevelt can emerge. 1:03:00 Revolutionary situations throw up great leaders who demand blood, sweat and tears. Comfortable circumstances produce leaders who promise people an even easier life - whether they can deliver it or not. 1:05:30 Arnold Toynbee, in his massive study of history argues that if a challenge is too great for a people, they will fail - however great the leader is. But if there is no challenge, the people will not succeed much (creative response to challenge and stimulus). The leaders and people must be able to rise to the occasion for their country to survive. 1:08:30 "Rhetoric is part of the of business of leadership." 1:11:00 Book bannings & censoring of speech in a democracy

[@benjamintan4333]

Another level. One of the greatest

[@Kuasarakyat2]

LKYew is one of the most capable leader of the world. My respect.. 🙏

[@dannytadashi4235]

Agree yep 👍

[@Bigsmallcountry]

Too much to learn from him. He was brilliant. Everyone should read his book and apply his principles. He was my former Prime Minister.

[@cresenteayo3638]

Political leaders of this caliber revered with high esteem worldwide, left a profound mark in history of mankind. Before him there were great captains of history since time immemorial that were immortalized in stones, obelisks, pantheons, collisseum, or monuments. The Grandeur that was Rome, the Glory that was Greece and the Zenith that was Egypt left profound landmarks in ancient history, and even today are evidenced of the great wisdom, strength of character and their collossal vision of their enlightened Rulers for their people.

[@OurGodIsLove]

Thank you for sharing valued ideas.

[@tanling9713]

A really impressive speech that can only come from an experienced and talented politician!

[@braderaku]

Thank you for this. I will use this to lead my country

[@arsalanmirza3411]

Divinely Guided 👍 Good Hearted 💕May he Rest In Peace ✌️

[@adamcheong4742]

Respect Sir.

[@lilycool2601]

Such a brilliant man OUR FOUNDER Mr. LKY. I miss him so much. Singapore has lost a great man.. Look at Singapore now.

[@jarrenloke2120]

Amazing leader and communicator. GOAT!

[@gordonchatterley9501]

GOAT, or G00K ?

[@alicechua8330]

One of the best clear thinker and leader of our time. Insightful and practical advice on governing a country.

[@bakuaeater]

22 years ago and sound relevant today.

[@eddymohd5282]

Late Mr Lee Kuan Yew Has Earned His Reputation And Respect With His Wisdom And Optimistic Visions To Foresee The Future. An Admirable Man With Facts And Figures, Envisioning Futuristic Occurance That Likely To Happen. Such An Amazing Intellectual And Charismatic Personality With The Ability And Capabality To Persuade. His Art Of Convincing Were Indeed Fascinating. Yes Indeed.

[@alexplotkin3368]

Lee Kwan Yu was a visionary, a pragmatist, open minded and a doer.

[@davidduowoeilim7316]

So is his son, Lee Hsean Loong.

[@dionisiusp60]

My Great Thanks to Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics for providing this video. 🙏🙏🙏

[@CVYR490]

Always respect Mr Lee. I know many western people doesn't like you because they do not have the heart of Singapore, they just don't know what they are talking about

[@eddymohd5282]

With All Due #Respect, Greetings Sir Founding Father Mr Lee Kuan Yew. RIP Mr Lee Kuan Yew And Thank Tou For Sharing This Video With Us All. #Yes #indeed. 💜🇸🇬✌Multy #racialharmony Multy #language Multy #culture Multy #religiousharmony 🇸🇬 #love 💜 #hope 🤲 #faith 🧘‍♂️ #peace ✌ #harmony 🕊🕊🕊🤗🤗

[@kumarperumal3667]

We are gifted to have a leader Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. Miss him

[@jk35260]

It is very common to see people blaming colonialism or oligarch for the plight of countries. Well, the real answers lies in this speech.

[@huangerli7215]

The truth leader of Singapore,, A leader who can make firm decision n good judgement , Salute

[@leemaliaman7517]

Singapore is the envy of its neighbours thanks to LKY. Malaysia threatened to disconnect the tap and Singapore took it as an opportunity to develope the wold's most advanced filtration system.

[@JIANGTG]

Political leaders should learn and implement big ideas from Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew ....Thanks so much for uploading this video ....

[@northernstar3960]

Big ideas are impossible to achieve in hostile world ruled by geopolitics. Gaddafi tried in Libya by selling oil in gold dinars and died by NATO bombing, Mossadeq tried in Iran by nationalising Shell oil Company and died in violent government coup supported by CIA, Joseph Broz Tito tried in Yugoslavia and his country was completely destroyed after his death and NATO bombed capital of Belgrade (same as Adolf Hitler did in WW2), Olof Palme tried in Sweden and was assassinated by assassin...etc. What propelled Singapore as successful economy of today was fight against Communism in times of Cold War. And it's vassal status as extremely cheap and free market capitalist colony of United States (same as South Korea, Taiwan and Japan were after WW2). But that how it was in times of Cold War. Today with the rise of China there will be even more violent and crazy world. Because old and dying Empire (United States) will have to fight with new and more powerful superpower called China.

[@Anhming]

Ah Gong......so missed u :) Glad u r in a safe place away from this dreaded pandemic (^-^)

[@viswanathan2054]

In TV he cried when Kuala Lumpur told him to Malaysia. I would rather say Singapore was lucky to have been told to leave. Today Malaysia is in shambles where corruption was 365 days issue here. Mind you no public holidays for this crime. This activity was increased in multiples where if you don't bribe the civil service nothing moves. And many more slowed down and may come to a complete stop when the nation goes bankrupt.

[@lq9734]

Singapore is not lucky, Singapore worked very hard. If KL did not tell Sg to leave, we might have a more prosperous MalaySia for all Malaysians today, and we might not even have to work as hard!

[@ambarajimalli6746]

Dont speak rubbish, Msia is my country n had a gd life growing up

[@TonyMontana-fr4ic]

Singapore is lucky to hv LKY as a great statesman n great leader.

[@rairairai666]

i can listen to him for 24 hours and not get bored

[@lynnzhang800]

Love and respect LKY. Great leader

[@_Urahara_Kisuke_]

A great man of principle, vision, and courage. Listening to him speak, one can hear the conviction, wisdom, and intelligence this man possessed.

[@arthurwebb8644]

Unfortunately nobody took notice of his wisdom, free, but nobody took heed

[@albertjudah3676]

His mantra of “just do it” when he took Singapore out of the Federation without holding a second referendum, surely that must ring a bell for students of contemporary politics.

[@QuizmasterLaw]

Deng Xiaoping, unfortunately, is also no longer alive to correct you...

[@albertjudah3676]

@@QuizmasterLaw Perhaps if Deng had graduated from Oxbridge, he wouldn’t have a spitting pontoon in front of him when negotiating the future of HK with Baroness Thatcher. There is a old Chinese proverb, “Respect is given by others, but shame and humiliation can only be brought on by oneself”.

[@lq9734]

@@albertjudah3676 LOL Brits talking about respect and HK in the same sentence. You guys have zero shame.

[@lq9734]

China have been sending top scholars, senior civil servants and even government officials to Singapore to study for more than 20 years. They brought home valuable lessons in nation building, no-nonsense LKY style.

[@lichookoh1791]

Thank 😊 🇸🇬