Interview with Lee Hsien Loong: Two decades as Prime Minister | Part 1 - Foreign policy, economy

[@jiarayqa2181]

I am from China. I always admire that Singpore has wise people to lead the country throughout the time. Not only the PMs but also other government officials who demonstrated and are demonstrating brilliant wisdom on the stage of international communities. Good luck to you!

[@JimJ-ju5lx]

China is better. You have Xi

[@s.7980]

The young in singapore certainly have advantages and privileges the previous generations never had. Thank you SM Lee for pointing these important facts.

[@judymckee5992]

Corruption corrupts good mind and to keep a nation clean from that is the key.

[@k2cheng]

Thank you PM Lee, Singapore is very fortunate to have a dedicated, honest, competent and far-sighted leader as yourself

[@eio1971]

A man who leads with wisdom. Singapore is blessed to have him.

[@auntyp]

Singaporeans should be proud of their Government. Even with all the griping, criticisms and jokes about them, their Leaders speak with experience, knowledge and diplomacy. I was impressed when the Premier LHL made the distinction between China nationals and Singaporeans. Malaysians should learn this.

[@marranr6057]

A very refined PM , who speaks from his heart and cares for his citizens,he is firm where needs to be for the benefits of the nation and his people.

[@deschan2246]

😂 u know him so well? 😂 how many years r u in Singapore? 😂

[@marranr6057]

@deschan2246 origin Singaporean, my friend ,merdeka

[@deschan2246]

​@@marranr6057 merdeka? 😂 share what he did is for good of Singaporeans?

[@marranr6057]

@deschan2246 it doesn't matter,whatever I need to do, my beloved country I did, and still doing ,no need publicity. Thank you.some sacrifices are best to remain in yourself.thank you

[@robtucker6303]

@@deschan2246Take a look around the world… Singapore has done well, especially with the covid pandemic and insane globalist propaganda.

[@englianconnietan1931]

We are so lucky to have LKY ,GCT and now LHL. Thank you very much. Welcome L W. Thank you for being you ,we trust in You an everyone else in Parliament. Our future rest on your shoulders. Thank you.

[@lemongreensg]

Sorry, GCT is a failure

[@deschan2246]

​@lemongreensg how many years hv u live in Singapore? 😂 if u hv sufficient history in Singapore u will know Goh Chok Tong is the best !!! Current PM is the worst.

[@deschan2246]

​@@lemongreensg share y gct is a failure

[@sychoxxxx]

Depend on how u measure good and bad

[@englianconnietan1931]

Have you ever earned $2 a day? Have you ever earned 150 a month as a Kdgn teacher? Have your family lived in one small room and your cousins family ,each family occupy one room ,have you ever need to ask your mum " is there milk to drink " before you dare to ask for some? I have. Now you know why I thank God and all our very capable ministers.

[@ssvegeto1610]

Ty PM Lee for all ur service and contributions. Ordinary sinkies like me can lead rich and fulfilled lives thanks to you and your policies

[@deschan2246]

When u migrate to Singapore? 😂

[@PerfectNightHere]

Thank you our Prime minister. Im 35 years old and our young generation too will always remember you too as our Prime Minister

[@elohim7778]

His father, the late Lee Kuan Yew, has always been a household name in our family faraway from Singapore. LKY's iron-clad government has propped Singapore to be what she is today. With nil natural resources to back her up, the little red dot is undeniably a powerhouse of many things to come. God bless Singapore. 🎉❤🎉 Lee Hsein Loong has his late father's footprints. This serves him well during his tenure as the premier of Singapore. LKY must have schooled his son in many aspects of the government he wanted to pass over to his son at Singapore's helm. God bless you, Lee Hsein Loong. A blessed retirement as a Senior Minister. Your voice of wisdom, knowledge, experience and reason is still invaluable.❤😊🎉❤

[@Hs5687]

LKY’s Reckless Children Showed SG their True Colours in Lee Family Saga … Imagine, Not even 1 LKY Trusted General even Bothered to Intervene to Rescue LKY’s Reckless Children…

[@judymckee5992]

@@Hs5687 , Happens to the best and only the fear of God can keep us in the narrow straight path.

[@pujadaflash1494]

Pm Lee is one leader who talks well, filled with intellect, wisdom, humility, and passion. He served his country very well. A true statesman. Bow

[@FrankSchwerdtfeger-oo4kt]

why can't we have such an eloquent, wise and competent leader in the West. I love Singapore for many things and their leaders were always true and focussed. they build & lead an amazing country.

[@judymckee5992]

WE have corruption in every leveling our nation and have been going for a long time and these people have become embolden and lost the way to good judgement. Sad to say the corrupt and stupid is being celebrated in USA. Doesn't know what is a man or woman, that ridiculous!

[@aranduser]

In the West, you elect a prime minister who were competing against another prime minister candidate, not for the people, but for the party to survive. In the West, being a PM is a job.

[@honestyfirst2165]

Great leader, son of great leader. I read about your history, i admired how you and your father led Singapore to great height. Greetings.

[@pbmatty272]

Thank you PM Lee for your selfless dedication to bring Singapore to the next level of growth. We are indebted to your leadership.🙏

[@EsTher-re9uy]

Thank you Mr Prime Minister, we Singaporeans are very grateful for leading us and bringing us forward to a best future possible❤❤

[@namsingbirdnestco5014]

In a class of his own best Prime Minister in Asia by far.

[@anoynmanonymous8304]

There may or may not be an optimal/textbook way of running a country. But as a Singaporean who have been under the Lees' dominant spirit all my life, it's refreshing to have a change in the dominant spirit overlooking Singapore, be it foreign affairs or economy.

[@herrpasz1151]

in current world, best prime minister period

[@deschan2246]

Best? What has he done for u?

[@desaturated6049]

@@deschan2246 what have u done to yourself? don't depend on someone to spoon-feed you.

[@pings007]

It's a close race with Narendra Modi!

[@areeshafatima6099]

Appreciable personality who talks about the lives of people with clarity&wisdom which contributed for rapid development & prosperity of Singaporeans! Stay calm,preacul &blessed in your rest of life!

[@edwardallangabor850]

One of the world’s greatest statesman with an excellent point of view on what makes ASEAN work- many lessons for other countries and for those of us in business as well. Thank you.

[@munsurali8873]

He is the best PM of Singapore, the best of your next life, May Allah bless him. More and more congratulation for next PM of Singapore.

[@deschan2246]

Where u migrated from?

[@Tinbron4e]

@@deschan2246Be nice

[@RoseMC-h5z]

Best pm in SEA pms around should emulate.GBU on ur well earned retirement.

[@mariagolnaraventura4976]

Mabuhay ka, PM Lee Hsien Long! Your dedication to the welfare of your countrymen is most edifying. The results of your good work they now reap the rewards. What a way to step down. Job well done, PM Lee! Prayers and well wishes to you on your next endeavors.

[@tankahkie8830]

Your's respectful leadership will be highly appreciated by our Singaporean . Thanks We are always Closely with you. 💝💝 🇸🇬 🇸🇬 🇸🇬 🇸🇬 🇸🇬 🇸🇬 💝💝 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@lyl5602]

The best and most capable pm I have ever seen.

[@deschan2246]

Give 1 example

[@stevenandrean2661]

What an amazing 2 decades of pm Lee.

[@uwattan6275]

Best PM as far as I know ...nothing is perfect..but He is good for Singaporean..From Indonesia . God Bless you PM

[@deschan2246]

When u migrate to Singapore?

[@lydiat5819]

Thank you, Sir.

[@aaliyahsims64]

@@deschan2246 I'm far across the waters but genuinely want to know: what are your opinions since you find fault with others?

[@arunkant124]

Thank you PM Lee. You and your family created a great country and I am very grateful to SG for making my life better. Have a great life ahead.

[@mayteng71128]

Thank you, Mr Lee HL. I thank God for you. I thank God for giving us very good PM and ministers, who have served us well all these years and appreciate the sacrifice you made which we do not often talk about. Singaporeans, we must be thankful and stop grumbling or even slandering, for God will be watching us & He will decide whether blessings or curses will follow us. Be careful and live prudently, and our children will learn from you. Watch your mouth & heart, esp you ungrateful! God will be our judge!

[@natureadventurist956]

What PM LHL said was about older workers whose skills are becoming obsolete and thus have to upskill themselves to stay relevant to be employable. However, there is another group of older workers whose skillsets are still relevant but they have to switch job for whatever reasons e.g. dynamics with supervisor, company's future is unstable etc. It is an uphill task for this group of older workers to gain employment in another company even though they have met the requirements in areas of skills, competencies and experience. This is because the hiring managers are very likely to be younger who do not wish to work with older supervisee for reasons such as generation gap issue, fear of managing someone older than him/her, concerns that the older worker is strong-headed, high salary etc. Hope that govt can take the lead in employing older workers and also educate the general public esp employers the value n benefits of employing older workers and also perhaps come up with policy/schemes that can entice employers to employ older workers. Older workers should be no different as younger ones with equal reasons to change job and be given equal fairness and opportunities to work in another company and stay employed.

[@judymckee5992]

When I was younger, I learned to be self reliant if I have the skills and save , invest, lead a discipline life that you don't have to be discarded in the future.

[@adrianhutu]

brilliant person. Singapore story should inspire all of us these days

[@wellnessbyMOO]

The great thing about the Singapore government is they have very good leaders who think about the next generation- what they will leave behind for the future generations, what will be good for the future. They are true nationalists. There is no perfect government and of course, sometimes, they stumble but for the greater part, they have worked for the benefit of the majority of its citizens and ensures that this little red dot will survive all storms. I am privileged to be living in this country and to be a citizen.

[@kimgeoktan6404]

Singapore very lucky to have a great leader Thank you SMLHL🇸🇬🙏👍

[@Sal-fn1pm]

Such a brilliant man! Wish we had at least some bits of that among politicians and officials in Sweden. But we do not. Good panel also.

[@phooichunlau7827]

Thank you for your excellent services to Singapore and the wide world🙏🥰💜

[@cedricchow8594]

I used to have doubts on PM Lee's ability basing my perception from other media sources. However, over the years, my opinion has turned from skepticism to conviction that PM Lee is a capable leader. His actions have inspired the country & brought us as a country to greater heights! There will always be haters & there will always be admirers, no matter how good one is. Rest assured that I'm an admirer of PM Lee! ❤❤❤ Good work, PM Lee!

[@deschan2246]

🤣😂🤣😂 share one of his achievement? 😂

[@cedricchow8594]

@@deschan2246 That you are able to live peacefully for the past 15 years of your life.

[@deschan2246]

​@@cedricchow8594 peacefully? 😂 where did u migrated from that is not peaceful? 😂 share?

[@ssuwandi3240]

I think the right word is orderly living. Not constant chaos after chaos. Like in some US cities...

[@Jack-hy2ki]

​@deschan2246 where u migrated from?

[@monicacastro3874]

I wish that Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his entire Family have much Prosperity, I greatly admire the Laws imposed in his Country, that Corruption and Drug Trafficking are severely punished in the World

[@LonganLee]

I like watching state media. Feel Good

[@alvinchua3518]

Hahaha only censored version?

[@LonganLee]

@@alvinchua3518I watch it whenever I need some feel good sensation

[@dsoh244]

Thank you for dedication, honesty and sincerity in bringing Singapore further. Enjoy taking a back seat!

[@MiniStudioooo]

WELL DONE PAP🥰🥰🥰

[@lbride3738]

World can learn from Mr Lee: Wise, clean, and people-centered. You may disagree, a stifling society was created, you may say, but nothing is perfect. You always have a choice - stay or leave. Many decide to stay, isn't that tell you something?

[@Kilimanjaro5896]

Without the foresightedness of previous selfless leaders, SG would never have achieved such success. May God bless Singapore 🇸🇬 ❤.

[@Mari_Selalu_Berbuat_Kebaikan]

Let's always do alot of good ❤️

[@mra2010]

I really admire this gentleman

[@patgreenshc]

Cheers to one of the founders of Singapore.

[@h.l6849]

PM LHL, like his late dad, former PM LKY, is easily one of the most respected leaders in the region. Incoming PM LW, has a big shoe to fill, especially since he has a much shorter run way.

[@deschan2246]

Really? Give one thing he done right?😂

[@nocturnally879]

Best Wishes to next PM L W...

[@freshyip]

Am not Singaporean n from HK I thank you for your service ❤

[@tenga3tango]

Very insightful view of how this small but very propsperous , highly effective country works. I think highly of Singapore leadership and quality of its people.

[@robtucker6303]

His stance on immigration is spot on! The western countries have failed protect their own citizens… be thankful Singapore.

[@deanzaZZR]

Respect

[@hash9863]

If you have such class of Pm belive me you are paradise..❤

[@siew-khintang2799]

Good interview, well executed with hope for new generation. Your Aunty Happy.

[@philiphan9085]

We are so blessed to have such a wise leader. Thank you PM

[@Myra-wf6pl]

Singapore is very lucky to have him as a leader, I hope Philippines will have a leader like him too someday because at the minute Marcos administration is corrupt.

[@KooroshAmiri-m8s]

Thanks for the update on the

[@Marcel-kn2mh]

His command of the difficult English Language is very impressive, just like his personal dignity and universal concern for humanity 👍

[@kianhuatlee-c6t]

You should also watch the Chinese version of this interview where he speaks in mandarin, equally impressive

[@Jtnn713]

English is far from difficult

[@Marcel-kn2mh]

@Jtnn713 If that is so, how can native Americans identify an Indian born speaker, a Chinese born speaker, a Philippines born speaker, a German born speaker, or a Polish born speaker from a few sentences uttered from their mouth? As a government worker, I evaluate English Accents daily and then decide what level of English Grammer I will use in reply ....

[@Jtnn713]

@@Marcel-kn2mh ???? Where did identifying different speakers of the same language from different accents come from? I'm saying he had to put more effort during his interviews in other languages. What you just said is also applicable every other language, just that their core is likely way harder than english. I'm sure you know these languages have a category in terms of difficulty.

[@judymckee5992]

@@Marcel-kn2mh , If Sam not mistaken , PM Lee is educated in Harvard and graduated with honors and he also was the top in math.

[@baybayufirmansyah9932]

Even as Indonesia citizen, I'm so jealous to Singaporean in fact that you have a great leader leading your country. He's an old man, but his vision about future very strong. He can take a move to anticipate every possible problem that can affect to Singapore. The great man, great leader. ✨👏🏻🔥🔥

[@SMB6060Y]

thank you for your service, mr lee 🫡

[@hlwanmoe1981]

Some people may not like LHL. It is hard for him to fit in the shoes the person who probably born in a thousand of years. It doesn’t mean he sucks but his father LKY is a brilliant statesman and way ahead of his times. His father LKY is a legend. There’s no way he can level his dad’s shadow. I’ll never forget my tenure in Sg for 12 years, studied and worked.

[@marenlee3003]

Thanks PM Lee n Happy Retirement💕💕

[@alvinchua3518]

Happy retirement need this $$$$ especially in SG when essential items are so expensive.

[@wampastompastomp]

I wish we had politicians like lee and his father in the us

[@subramani1073]

Thank you Mr Lee.

[@sleepy_dobe]

45:32 Yes, like me. I just turned 52, live alone, and have been receiving treatment for two mental disorders, and have been unemployed for about 4 years. I have two diplomas with a technical background, but have not been able to find a job where the boss or the environment is accepting of my disorders. My CPF savings is almost down to zero and I still have years of a home mortgage to pay for. How to live for the rest of my life? Am I going to lose my home? Don't even talk about settling down and getting married or having kids. Society has cast people like me out of it.

[@rubeihayovincent7298]

Quite Resourceful.

[@Facts..Checker]

On geopolitical issues, every country should fight for the best for their country. They are no such things as best friend forever. But on hypocrisy, double standard, bully and military threats, especially towards smaller or weaker nation. It ain't hard to know which country fits he description well and well documented too. Might = Right!

[@luisbuenaventura771]

Mabuhay, PM. You’re truly an icon of SEA!!!

[@wongsiang1133]

I admired Singapore because just a little red dot is capable of influencing the world as recorded Lee Kuan Yew was keenly met with a numbers of US presidents during his office. Singapore chooses the best people for the job.

[@fatehahafa]

a wonderful democracy peacefully country ❤Singapore 🇸🇬

[@pangmeihua8044]

WE LOVE YOU PM LEE ❤️ THANK YOU❤

[@shirleytam2248]

GOD BLESS PM LEE ALWAYS

[@Milroynishantha3261]

Singapore's President And All Good 🙏🇱🇰💛🧡💙⚓

[@Milroynishantha3261]

Singapore's President My Hero 🙏🇱🇰🌟🥇🌟

[@Milroynishantha3261]

Singapore's President My Hero 🙏🇱🇰🌟🥇🌟

[@Milroynishantha3261]

Singapore's President 🙏Audowan 🙏 Budusarani

[@anziar3038]

The PAP leader has always been morally upright, unlike the opposition leader who has been charged for lying under oath.❤❤

[@houzi29]

you mean leader like Iswaran and the speaker of parliment? And a few others charged with corruptions?

[@jer2911.L]

@@houzi29 No, he means Workers' party Secretary -General Pritam Singh who was charged on March 19 with two counts of lying to a Parliamentry Committee.

[@mrtienphysics666]

A very good leader, son and brother.

[@anoynmanonymous8304]

Sacarsm?

[@vincecarlo]

FANTASTIC Brother FIGHTING with Siblings ALL the Way Into PARLIAMENT

[@mrtienphysics666]

@@anoynmanonymous8304 He deserves to be paid the best pay.

[@QuZhongle]

感谢李总理

[@francistoh474]

I would consider PM LHL’s biggest achievement has been settling the Malayan Railways Land issue. It would not have happened if Dr M was the PM. PM Lee KY and PM Goh were not able to settle the above issue during their reign. Both had a difficult time with Dr M on the Msian side.

[@danrunjin8004]

i like it

[@user-yb9dl6ok9r]

i will miss you :( ❤

[@charmaine8512]

Singapore is focused on it's people and unlike colonial countries that are distracted, very slow progress is made.

[@AndreasHagen-q4d]

Quoting the late Dr Carl Sagan, a pale blue(red) dot - very classy sir!

[@ziq2188]

👋🏼👍🏼 from a stormy start to a Garden City with a rainbow in sight. Definitely the Three Prime Minister are iconic for the Nation's transformation. But the current one's, brought the pace faster than expected. Also, step aside during the peak of popularity does have a air of aristocracy. ✓ For offering the mentorship to extend valuable experiences he encountered during his service. To the up and coming generation. How to meander through tightrope crisis 😄

[@shawnwang8755]

Thanks to Mr. PM, Singapore has built a robust system!

[@susanmulford]

Not many world leaders know MEME. PM Lee is one of the few. 👍🏻

[@ImperialArmour]

Very impressive on foreign policy, can't say the same for domestic. Let's hope your COMPASS policy prevents the build up of certain nationalities per industry.

[@SCNGAI]

dear PM, maybe youu don't know , those Bank Teller job become Tele Customer service Help desk job may not be in Singapore, it is in other developing countries , or in local company but not answered by local 😄

[@MishaMonteiro]

God i love my country and my government....sg is the greatest country in the world 🎉🎉🎉

[@MJLStudios]

Please solve the crowding issue that Ah Gong once said.... Paraphrase.... Ah Gong said that Singaporeans need breathing space & some quiet time to destress and prevent burn out. Really miss the times when marine parade... Punggol is quiet empty and nice... Like a upstate feeling.

[@tancolvis5240]

sg can only make friends to every countries as we sg is only a tiny island no raw materials and all imported in so we sg hv to defend our shore to be safe for business to take place

[@danrunjin8004]

how about the relation with dpm wong

[@AtanAtan-rk2vk]

Singapore people thing they all rich ..one day i one invite them come to my house n i want see they house n life in singapore ... This lee look nice n good ..

[@winwinwithnature8463]

With a wise and benevolent leader Singapore is prospering. With dumb and arrogant leaders Germany is falling. Im sad to live in Germany.

[@yqweqwun7390]

the way PAP didnt become a monarchy of Lee Kwan family is impressive. In other countries the cult of the founder perhaps and no proper way of deciding and training sucessors,perhaps favouritism as well made parties dynastic.

[@joergstrate9345]

Your Excellency, I have followed you for being a very outspoken and transparent leader. Your comment on Singapore-USA relations makes me nervous. How are we going to make progress as a global community if we fail to do what national systems demand us to do locally: name criminals and put barriers in place to protect the community. I will continue with a separate comment due to heavy CIA interference

[@DabaksolGuardPost]

This man can easily become a dictator for life, yet he chooses to retire when he thinks it's enough and in the meantime, successfully manage his country for two decades. Now, that is the dictatorship that Plato envisioned.

[@danrunjin8004]

about jesen huang

[@中華傲訣]

Notice that when PM talk about US - China relations with Singapore, he talked about economic cooperation with China, but when he mentioned about US, it is all about security and military cooperation.

[@catinbootsnow4267]

That isa dedicated balance of surviving and thriving between superpowers.

[@jamesliu4008]

This so called smart strategy imposed in US-China with Singapore, causing many Singaporean shrinking their assets upon investment in China. Giving wrong signal to them, its time to choose side.

[@Kilimanjaro5896]

So what. SG had already established a security arrangement with US long before China came into the picture. Remember that LKY was afraid of the Mao inspired communist insurgency that plagued SEA. Read his book ' Hard Truths to keep Singapore going '.

[@中華傲訣]

@@Kilimanjaro5896 The difference is when embark on economic cooperation like RCEP, Singapore benefits from trade. US security cooperation with Singapore during LKY and Goh era was to protect the sea trade in our region and act as 'talisman' to protect Singapore from bigger neighbours or pirates. During then, US still promotes free trade as they are the dominant hegmon in the world. Now, they are ditching free trade and breaking agreement. The security agreements were now used to create trouble in SCS and Asia region. It is entirely different.

[@catinbootsnow4267]

@@Kilimanjaro5896 LKY is a leader with vision and courage who severed ties with Taipei and switched diplomatic relations to Beijing in 1992 right after the Tiananmen square crackdown in 1989.

[@Tinohn1958]

Do you consider / or plan establishment of ASEAN Bank ?

[@AtanAtan-rk2vk]

We are the chouse one not because we are gread ..the chouse one the real, that true ,they are clavers power also crazy rich ...they people thing they are smart😁😁👍👍👍👍 some one just syok sendiri

[@NPSi]

So serious...can they smile a little Singapore 😊

[@kentokugawa2495]

Dear PM: Good luck sir

[@seahshuhuae3053]

this small country was managed by hardworking people dedicated to their job

[@guillaumeroy7528]

Where is part 2?

[@danrunjin8004]

what do comment about malaysia

[@44jwong]

I wonder if sit with US President, can he articulates his answer as clearly as Singapore PM? Sarcastically speaking, of course.

[@yqweqwun7390]

thanks a lot. As a non s'porean. I've seen K Shanmugam's famous debate with VVBalakrishnan about s'pore policies that were adopted at inception. I found it very interesting. 1-EIP(forcing mixing of races ensured s'poreans dont see other races as "the others" "we vs them". Just like how westerners saw arabs(edward said's orientalism) 2-Incentives for educated couples to have children(and the ahem disincentives) has ensured today's generation isnt componsed of ah bengs and ah lians and mat rempits. Rather today's gen is composed of rational ppl,who will chose their leader wisely rather than based on pseudo scientific wacky conspiracy theories. 3-English educated society. To make it an global city,to benefit from global trade,tourism.

[@lissalow]

Since Malaysia didn't want to be our hinterland back then, does Japan want to be our hinterland now? We can solve their problem of declining villages and schools while they solve our problem of over-congestion and unattainable landed housing prices. Create some sort of agreement to allow freer movement of people between the two countries? I'm not necessarily referring to urban areas, but the countryside.

[@Scambuster491]

A hinterland is somewhere that’s within reach by foot. You don’t even know what hinterland is. 😂😂😂

[@lissalow]

Are you Singaporean? Every Singaporean knows Lee Kwan Yew hoped that Malaysia would be our Economic Hinterland. It's a figurative term. Best wishes to you.

[@Scambuster491]

@@lissalow do you even know what figurative means? 😂