Interview with Lee Hsien Loong: Two decades as Prime Minister | Part 2 - Social safety, politics

In the second part of Mr Lee Hsien Loong's last interview as Prime Minister of Singapore, PM Lee talks about Singapore's push to be a more inclusive society, foreign influence in Singapore, as well as the evolution of the People's Action Party, and his assessment of opposition voices in parliament.
Watch part 1: • Interview with Lee Hsi...
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Q&A on social safety nets
45:42 Q&A on good politics
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[@thyagarajesh184]

Mr. Lee is 72, unbelievable. Still sounding sharp with clarity in his thoughts.

[@gaetanheri6177]

Well-balanced politician ever!

[@_12346.]

Incredible. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew was also very sharp even at 85. Very impressive.

[@gaetanheri6177]

Weather you appreciate it or not,Singapour is a great nation owing its great success to its visionary leadership and hard-working people! While good or dark history is part of the journey and its country has its own ,what matters most are lessons drawn from it and move forward! Look around the world, all countries and continents did not follow a linear path for their development so that why I praise Singapour and its leader for their great achievements...❤

[@kimang4506]

Thank you, PM for your wisdom and openness in sharing your views in Part 1 and Part 2 of the interview. Very insightful. And, many thanks for leading our nation for the past 20 years. All the best in your future pursuits.

[@vcloveartzh4858]

Thank you PM Lee! We are eternally grateful to your sacrifices! Hope to see more of the relaxed you! 😊

[@junetansiokkuan972]

Thanks for your wisdom & your accessibility & to have this relaxed moment with you & appreciate your sacrificial time for the country

[@roseline5684]

Thank tou pm lee for being our prime minister. for 20 yrs i wish u gd health& always happy.

[@wingsofmelancholy]

CNA why did you cut the last question? it can be seen on Mothership's full length video. It was the most emotional question of all which made PM tear up a little. The reporter recollected what Mr LKY said in 1999 when he was asked would LHL be the DPM if he wasn't his son. Mr LKY replied that if LHL was not his son, he would have been PM already - because it was clear that LHL could run faster than anyone. PM gave a modest answer that his ambition was for Singapore to run alongside him. But you could see that PM was getting emotional. As intelligent, as influential, as powerful a leader as PM is, at the end of the day, he is his father's son. And he is happy to have made his Dad proud.

[@jasmine4129]

And we as a country share in that joy!

[@suhailamohamed3517]

Thank you Mr Lee! We love you, Sir... Thank you! ❤

[@lohchengfatt646]

Such a logical and intelligent man......even at 72.

[@cheongyouchoong3730]

Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore 🇸🇬 has vast political knowledge, skills, experience, wisdom and good international relationships to make Singapore 🇸🇬 and Singaporeans proud on the World's stage 🇸🇬♥️

[@deschan2246]

Talk alot, list one of his achievement

[@gaetanheri6177]

My role model Leader PM Lee! I humbly salute your great contribution to building your country and raise at the global standard where it is now! Much respect from Rwanda! Entire Africa should learn from Singapour's development journey!

[@deschan2246]

😂 u hv no Singapore history . Wat do u base on to praise him? 😂

[@KtmRoamer]

@@deschan2246 He has been observing PM Lee from afar...didn't he said that ? Also Rwanda is modelled after Singapore so I am not surprised why this gentleman has so much respect for PM Lee and Singapore, and also how much his country has progressed.

[@gaetanheri6177]

@@KtmRoamer Much love from Rwanda. It's true over the last two decades,Singapour has inspired our development model and PM Lee came even in Rwanda during the Common Wealth gathering in 2022 and my country has good diplomatic ties with Singapour! Best!

[@khtay8731]

​@@deschan2246 Des, DESpite ALL yr history, you Still need more Time before you can Hopefully 😴 Learn Something. Some have eyes but cannot 🙈, Ears but cannot 🙉. Unfortunately, that's Life.

[@harunjudin]

Portrait of a leader. Thank you and Godspeed Mr Lee!

[@sirius3592]

Dawn Tan asks great questions - meaningful and well-informed

[@derekh79]

43:23 - Wokeness. Thank you PM Lee

[@Mari_Selalu_Berbuat_Kebaikan]

Let's always do alot of good ❤️

[@Aidetan991]

Singapore is the best country for me. I have nothing to complain

[@fiegpweog-vc8jz329]

Thank you PM Lee

[@deschan2246]

4?

[@andrewchiewks]

Thank you, PM Lee.

[@AndrewChiew]

Thank you PM Lee.

[@angelachoong3821]

Very inspiring and well balanced politician. All younger aspiring politician can gain a lot from his career as a transparent Pm for his country and people and be proud of him as an inspiring leader like his predecessors. His successors will be well guided to keep Singapore safe and prosperous for its people and younger generations. Striking the right balance to be inclusive for people of all abilities will be better than to emphasise on striving for high ambitions and monetary achievements will put less stress on parents and young achievers. There should be room for people of all abilities to be encouraged to express their valuable contribution as a law abiding resident.

[@englianconnietan1931]

Thank you PM Lee and your family

[@Iknow-mw8rf]

Surprisingly majority people said the people are the opposition themselves

[@MDIParkour]

Incredible man

[@lawrencesimut4971]

Mr Lee Hsien Loong former Prime Minister of Singapore...We love you so much for wisdom that lead Singapore..You spoke fluent English, Malay and mandarin chinese..

[@kms-sl3ot]

Highly impressive👏 sitting here in the UK

[@sweeyong7756]

Religious harmony respect is key. Dont let religion separate the people. I remember there was an imam a few years back trying to preach discimination in the mosque by quoting verses. He was influenced by the commotion in indonesia. Glad the sg police took care of him.

[@phooichunlau7827]

Thanks. Very interesting and enlightening programme indeed. 🙏🥰

[@bdjeosjfjdskskkdjdnfbdj]

this was such a great interview

[@mkembachi1147]

I love this guy he is inspirational

[@cheongbk7777]

Thank you very much PM Lee

[@singaporetj]

Only legitimate political dynasty in history. Hope you have a comfortable retirement Mr LHL. Well deserved. Thank you for your service and astute leadership to Singapore

[@wks9837]

Well done lee, great interview

[@moganlam3295]

Thanks you PM Lee ❤

[@rinang8858]

Majullah Singapura.

[@aziyanazman4521]

Gooooood❤

[@aziyanazman4521]

Oh good

[@ChandraChandra-er7nf]

One of the best leader in millennium era.

[@deschan2246]

😂 another good joke

[@aziyanazman4521]

Good

[@lilianteo3229]

A qualified energy of a kind altogether for "Plasma".

[@aziyanazman4521]

Yesssssssssssss❤

[@kaister901]

LHL last words to Lawrence after the ceremony will be, " ROD lo! Where got time?!".

[@Fariz21]

Long live the King

[@kikibeldandy]

Lee will be back.

[@BaySean]

Nk wonder it was ESM Goh Chok Tong asked him to join politics. GOOD JOB, PM Lee 👏 👍 👌 🇸🇬 😂

[@bedokboy75]

Why also switch to the panning camera

[@aziyanazman4521]

Ya big house for us

[@edelweisskai]

Only wish Singapore is bigger and had bigger influence so more people will study its system rather than the whole world is wired the western systems are better. It only solved the dictator problem, but nothing else. it Spend so much time arguing and it’s so hard to get anything done.

[@aziyanazman4521]

🎉❤

[@aziyanazman4521]

🎉

[@BaySean]

12:22 AFC in the Goh Chok Tong era so there was SARS

[@lusiavusonimasei2877]

43.24-44.26....rings so true!!!

[@ZZ-ls5hv]

And Lim Guan Eng of Malaysia reduced GST from 6% to 0% though he said he wanted to emulate Singapore...

[@DeStinAr0]

Love our pm. The way he explains things in such a simple way, and the PSP part "Once you are one, it doesnt matter how they become PSP 😂"

[@aziyanazman4521]

On health care

[@aziyanazman4521]

Oh reAlly

[@traveel9409]

His name is Lee Hsien Loong

[@jackwang1459]

an optimistic reasonable PM to me. 🤝

[@bobafett5757]

What do you mean ?

[@aziyanazman4521]

We see in insta now

[@bobafett5757]

*The world should be more worried on the outcome of Europe war cos Russia is winning and also on that testing of tactical Nucllear to deter NATO and also the ongoing tension between China USA and PH at SCS*

[@aziyanazman4521]

No tax

[@deveshmittal7512]

"The get-ups on them gals make 'em look mighty towering over that feller."😂

[@deveshmittal7512]

🎉

[@truthalonetriumphs6572]

He got rid of all his political opposition systematically and how he talks

[@gohboon7525]

Hi PM, we are a city state. WHY do we need SO MANY MINISTERS in the PMO?

[@lilianteo3229]

The direct question should be : What is the worth of good governance? Clarity of mind in wholesome administration or famously known salary of ministers to the world in an island country without a dot on world map on the big mess???

[@lilianteo3229]

He had so...............much of his "so-called" packages consumed under a hidden stash for his own!

[@lilianteo3229]

He had so...............much of his/their "so-called" packages consumed under a hidden stash for their own!

[@DawChoWin-ft8uv]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤မဂ်လာပါအေးချမ်းသာယာပါစေ

[@aziyanazman4521]

Now, we should be able to wear tudung

[@ageeibc6029]

Mr Lee Hsien Loong did his dad & the Nation Singapore really proud. The whole world is so jealous as people throughout the world can't find two leaders father & son, both corruption free. Lucky Singaporean. God bless them. Unlike demised Tun Razak, father of Nation Malaysia, vs his corrupted son Najib Razak & his 2nd wife, greedy Rosmah, both spending time in 1st class treatment jail in Malaysia for stealing & hiding billions of government funds . Ini Malaysia Boleh! Well done Singapore. Neighbouring countries are proud of Singapore.

[@deschan2246]

Gross debt gdp ratio exceed 160%. Highest in Singapore history during yr term as PM. No previous PM hit such high debt ratio.

[@vincecarlo]

Else how to Pay MOST EXPENSIVE PM On The Planet n $660k/annum to Mayors for Dunno Doing what ?

[@jer2911.L]

@deschan2246 Upgrade your knowledge. You are showing everyone your ignorance.

[@jer2911.L]

@@vincecarlo Jealously and hypocrisy are the worst defaults of human beings. You must respect one rule and that is "never lie to yourself"

[@martinarchie2902]

“The PAP government has become decadent,” he said. “Decadence in the way that it has reached the zenith of its achievements and these are considerable achievements.”

[@aziyanazman4521]

What to handle

[@user-gg8ti3oz9n]

No comments

[@bobafett5757]

*Hope can ask PM his thoughts about Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen testimony on Donald Trump court case*

[@martinbrock713]

So far, the PAP’s tactic is to put all the scholars into the civil service because it believes the way to retain political power forever is to have a monopoly on talent. But in my view, that’s a very short-term view.” Ngiam Tong Dow

[@dontbeAClown]

hazel poa is a scholar that should contest in aljunied. allow red dot united to win Jurong-West Coast GRC

[@jer2911.L]

@martinbrock713 To maintain a strong economy and a strong defence all on a narrow base of a small island with over four million people, the Govt must be led by the ablest, most dedicated and toughest. LKY

[@honestyfirst2165]

There is leadership and people. You require the right mix of leadership and people to get great government.

[@peezpeez1317]

Thank you Mr Lee for making Singapore into a wonderland for the rich and the most expensive city to live in the world with million dollar public flats.

[@aziyanazman4521]

No i was young i can't wear tudung

[@EIJIHS]

danger of being recognized as a PSP - hmmm if you don't do anything wrong, why worry. Ms Straits Times probably need to rephrase her opniated question? Anyway PM Lee ORD LO!

[@angsiuhong3408]

Tax at 17%> Good morning

[@aziyanazman4521]

Fi amanillah bye2

[@aziyanazman4521]

Who do 9%111

[@aziyanazman4521]

Loyalty point atome shopba k

[@LonganLee]

Given the super majority undying support and given that its said how great the system is, and how opposition can slow down process, why not hold a Referendum to Democratically BAN elections to preserve one party rule under the constitution? I am not trained in this sort of thing dongs. So i just the asking

[@jer2911.L]

@LonganLee Interestiing concept. Are these materials for your new movie?

[@LonganLee]

@@jer2911.L can you find a logic to say this is absolutely no possible?

[@jer2911.L]

@@LonganLee Like I said, great material for a movie. Box office hit. Concept fits South Korea politics.

[@GASIA-cw8iw]

He ruled Singapore like a medieval church. He played the believers versus non believers game. The behaviours of PAP politicians (believers) in the parliament have been like those obsequious priests. Question, do you think the highly-paid PAP politicians dare to speak up for the people? We Chinese have been around for 5000 years lah. Go and watch Chinese dramas lah, you will understand what I meant above. Mr Lee, the Chinese is for you, you might not have learned about it in the past 20 years. 文死谏、武死战! Ha ha ha!

[@summerapple7062]

Er… you talk what huh?

[@GASIA-cw8iw]

@@summerapple7062 Evolve for another 100 years, maybe you would be able to understand my comments by then.

[@jer2911.L]

Just wondering. Are you a christian or atheist? Or what?

[@Iknow-mw8rf]

Also majority people said it's a matter of time before the remaining singapore reserves $ be scammed away, or by the pap party.

[@jer2911.L]

@lknow-mw8rf Majority people said that it's a matter of time before the remaining reserves quadrupled to 6.5 trillion SGD.

[@Iknow-mw8rf]

Who be the pm also same, majority people said they choose the pap party but only getting more and more sufferings and problems from the pap party always of course

[@jer2911.L]

@lknow-mw8rf Those who have knowledge don't predict. Those who predict don't have knowledge.

[@aziyanazman4521]

So who is right?

[@junaidahsan783]

Interview with king of Singapore

[@aziyanazman4521]

Yes muslim mosque

[@caiby48]

It is not easy to be PM and ministers and likewise not easy to be commoners in Singapore 😂

[@nextlastChang]

Thank you for being a mouthpiece of the Chinese government for the last 20 years, sir!

[@deschan2246]

Keep drawing reserves. No previous two PM draw so much reserves. Care to share how many times n total reserves u hv drawn?

[@poorpotato7623]

How ironic that in his final interview as PM, he alludes to his faux pas in his early days speech in parliament about fixing the opposition albeit in a more politically correct manner this time around.

[@LonganLee]

Is the older generation more fearful of voicing up? More Self-censoring than todays much more educated and knowledgeable Gen X and Z and A?

[@aziyanazman4521]

Seriously i living in 4 rooom hdb flat😅

[@pierceang7230]

生老病死；we cannot avoid

[@martinbrock713]

"The difference is that no one wants to make a sacrifice anymore. The first generation of PAP was purely grassroots, but the problem today is that the PAP is a bit too elitist,"

[@dontbeAClown]

hope mun wai and cheng bock contest in ang mo kio and allow red dot united to win with a strong, formidable and convincing majority in west coast-jurong west grc

[@najibmd9851]

This only needed only 2 interviewers not 4!!!! Cause only 2 of them were asking questions...the other were like the cheer leading team on the side!!! No prizes for guessing which 2!!!!

[@freddiemercury2075]

LONG LIVE OUR DEAR LEADER ! Thank you for being Singapore unsung hero all these years. Singapore would never see another leader like you or your Father. We are proud to call you our Supreme Leader. Sincerely, thank you for everything.

[@martinarchie2902]

They spend so much of their energies trying to discredit them to fix their opponents. I suspect GE 2020 will unleash a lot more fixing of this kind and it will be done in a politics of evermore sophisticated bullying.

[@dontbeAClown]

hope mun wai and cheng bock can make way for Red Dot United. these oldies should go away. the future of sg is for the youths

[@aziyanazman4521]

Freee palastine

[@anziar3038]

S'pore is among the best in the world in many areas because of the PAP govt. It's so obvious that PAP is the only competent and responsible party in s'pore.❤❤

[@freddiemercury2075]

Totally agree. We won't be here today without our Dear Leader.

[@namazlur78]

When it comes to Palestine he said any footage needs ro be verified because it might've been in chechnya or Afghanistan or Iraq but when it comes to israel eh rhey have the rights to protect themselves 😂😂😂. So the Palestinians cannot defense themselves in your opinion my good sir?