Lee Kuan Yew - Charlie Rose Interview (18th October 2000)

The former prime minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, now serving as the country's senior minister, presents the second volume of his book, "From Third World to First."

[@phililps170t]

Finally... a professional interviewer that does not interrupt....

[@pannykwan8097]

As a Singaporean born in 1982. I’m always grateful and thankful that Singapore had a wonderful leader LKY.

[@wgxt3798]

Lucky you .

[@ericgoh99]

Agree

[@cltan6543]

Gvvg

[@KatJade269]

Year 2024 and yet it’s so good to watch this interview again that happened in 2000. Mr LKY !

[@shamha1626]

24 years ago and 9 years since lky passed wisdom at its finest !

[@deepakshabareesh]

Why were we not taught anything about such an important Asian figure in schools and colleges ? He is such a visionary. His fears of virus used as weapons almost came true.

[@beep149]

Why would we ? Because that would make people smarter and rationale..... dangerous combination for the existence of establishments. We got risk-free governance, no good initiatives so no rewards!

[@jdaniel3068]

Im sitting watching this man and im angry that his name and story was never spoken here in the west. Surely one of if not the most important visionary of the modern age.

[@CK-mp9pq]

His thinking and visions were 2 decades ahead.

[@angelhuskyjourney3476]

Last part is touching when talking ablut Malaysia. Sad that there is no IF. Sad for Malaysian now having 9th PM but still a weak country.

[@chakavak2015]

I have a great respect for this man. Born in a developing country and lived in modern Singapore, I can feel how much effort has been put to transform Singapore to the great country that it is.

[@MTMT-wm2dq]

Can others follow ???

[@sanyuelpuganda3581]

Wow! What a great Human being! The world lost a treasure! If only man can live to be 200!!

[@gust5992]

Minute 47 until 47:30, The former Prime Minister talked about the danger of disease spread by Virus mutations. Fast forward to now, 2021, here we are, the world is in the grip of a pandemic. Talked about a smart, convicted, visionary, and wise Man. How I wish more leaders are like him. Enjoyed this interview immensely!! 👌👍

[@user-qd5xw2tn4l]

we might have one every 500 years

[@isorokuyamamoto8423]

5:18 LKY said that "they (China) will not allow their society to have too much distance between the rich and poor"... wow so true

[@PresidentialWinner]

This is a list of countries by their number of billionaire residents United States; 585 China; 373 ...And gaining.

[@kianh1903]

Very very rich must have that inkling & duty to help & contribute to the lower rung of citizens. Just think how much money can one used on earth just for himself & family

[@mattchen1669]

This man talks so beautifully!!!

[@inraid]

This is easily the single most important video on KZbin!

[@TheMelody55]

Charlie Rose delivered a perfect interview with an amazing guest.

[@watchman835]

Seems there are a lot of chemistry between the two.

[@09BowornratP]

Yes some a lot of interviewers try to dominate LKY but fail miserable leading to terrible interviews. Rose certainly knows how to probe and when to remain silent. Great flow.

[@thetroytroycan]

Good interview for a rapist and serial sexual harasser.

[@genshinminutes2561]

Although Mr.Lee was an anti-colonialist, he ginuely gave a good advice to American about their hubris right here. He say that America was ahead, but soon the scale will tip in 20 years. Now in 2021, that couldn't be more true. He say we should co-exist and respect eachothers to be prosperous. We can teach eachother and learn from eachother. Being an adversaries doesn't mean we can't also be an allies and both profits. Yet, during the last 5-6 years both Americans and Chinese are getting further and further away from eachther, and both of their economies are slowing down. Be it the fear of American that don't want to let Chinese taking over their place, or the fear of Chinese that westerners would back stab them if they're too vulnerable. It's 19/9/2021 now. With the threat of Corona virus and downfall of traveling economies, each countries took a hit all the same. To recover, and prosper, maybe they need to take a step back and try to change the course of their decision during the past 5 years.

[@jk35260]

China is partly to blame for the deteriorating relationship. They became predatory and aggressive in their economic policies, openly challenging to overtake the US. China is too overly ambitious. It is a pity because a positive relationship between US and China will be most beneficial for the progress of mankind.

[@xavierpaquin]

Lee Kuan Yew was a great man

[@jdaniel3068]

I am ashamed to be 40yrs old and never found the time to read of Mr Yew. He really may be the world's top nation-builder of the industrial age. Extremely sad we no longer see any leader remotely close to this man and his ethics and principles.

[@dirtysoul23]

*Mr Lee. Chinese surnames start in the front.

[@gardensofthegods]

Nope not the Industrial Age but of the Electronic age . Think about what he said how early on your computer disks and other computer things were mostly manufactured in the Singapore area .

[@70svd]

I cant believe i didn’t get to watch this interview sooner like 16-17 years sooner, if i had my thesis on Asian studies would have scored better marks😁 A powerful interview indeed, as usual the founding father of Singapore was very shrewd in the way he managed Singapore. He was a born leader and manager combined and it’s hard to find such talented person like him. The things he said about China,Japan, America and Europe are all come to light. If he’s still alive today what would he have commented about today’s issues, i wonder🤔

[@anwerabdallah569]

this is a great man. i respect him alot. his personality and speechs is adorable.

[@desmondchee9976]

Amazing how visionary he is in this interview. His position on science and technology and its drawback if man is now careful especially with the virus. His position on how China would not let the rich get very rich without looking after the people. How true.

[@robertocayabyab6367]

Thank you, LKY

[@yenthimuthu7245]

Sir We Have To Be Proud Ourself As A Singaporean Because Of Our Mentor Minister Who Is the Founder.Thank You.

[@mattchen1669]

This makes so much sense! Utter respect, Yew!

[@selvakumarramasamy-fk8qn]

Yes boss your right I still love sg system

[@kelvynchuah]

I've only managed to record two good interviews on VHS tape; this is one of them. Passed it a good friend because his dad wanted to watch the interview. This is back in year 2000 and I never got it back; for good reason I'm sure. The impact it had - priceless!

[@mkahmadi]

What's the other one?

[@kelvynchuah]

@@mkahmadi The story of Long-Term Capital Management ("LTCM"). Mentioned to a friend who told his professor in college. Lent it and never got it back. Same effect ;)

[@mkahmadi]

@@kelvynchuah thanks. gonna look it.

[@appl2597]

Do you have LKY's national day rally speeches? I used to watch all his NDP speeches religiously every year... There's only a few of them on KZbin along with some bits and pieces. It will be great if someone can upload all his rally speeches.

[@kelvynchuah]

@@appl2597 I don't unfortunately but have faith that someone will post them one fine day.

[@mohamedsalaheldin225]

Love & respect from Sudan

[@akbhardwaj1866]

Such a gem lived in Asia and changed million lives and created a Singapore which is shining like a star …

[@jacknicky9785]

Some of his views are still applicable today. Amazing, brilliant and capable leaders. S’pore is very fortunate to have LKY as a Prime Minister whereas, it is a total loss for Malaysia to reject him.

[@limchyehock6722]

"No not for me but for the people. They would have had a better life"

[@iceman8425]

It is what it is. To say that us the Malaysian are loss for rejecting him? I don't think so. His idea at that time is too 'adventurous' for malaysia. He should understand that in malaysia we have our own culture n identity. It is not sth that we can reset it just like by pressing a buttons.

[@markfish1113]

@@iceman8425 Agreed, lky will not win elections in malaysia with his idea. Himself knew it hence he exit.

[@boonchng3983]

Malaysia would have already achieved developed country status in 80s and now on par with Japan/Korea if LKY was Malaysia PM. And with Malaysia rich natural resource, Malaysia would be the richest and powerful medium size country, not just in SEA, but in Asia, respected by countries near and far.

[@eventhorizon1]

I had a very profound learning! Such an inspiration! I pledge to learn and sharpen my intellect continuously.

[@TyNguyen-bj2xc]

Magnificent conversation from both men, an awesome interview.

[@abdullahaboobakker1758]

My SG Legend lives on forever 😊 🙌 ❤ 👏

[@gardensofthegods]

Charlie did such great and engaging interviews ... this one is outstanding.

[@adamcheong4742]

Thank you Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Your views are highly valued and practical these days.

[@dunamisneo]

Thanks 2 the LEE'S KY

[@edwardl.492]

great interview

[@thamtham4000]

Thank you for sharing this insightful videos especially what and how our country was like during the 60s, for our awareness, and now, how the successful transformation begins with its now ongoing MRT . I applaud and respect how much our own government has done and continuning doing for our citizens. GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY.

[@glennw469]

Great man grad leader whising we can have one of leader today like him

[@nanguattc]

Great man!

[@JF-ud4sk]

Miss him. A great man.

[@mayac.1345]

All I can say is he knows what's good for his culture!!!!

[@user-hd3ho5hv1m]

He predicted the rise of China, gave his opinions to fight against the western reporter embedded prejudice on China by telling the virtues of eastern Asian society. One part of China’s success is following the pattern of Singapore. LKY is a real hero for Singapore and Chinese around the world.

[@rainmanben]

Yes he also warn of destitute if China become to aggressive and ignorant

[@hoglenn7469]

If you hear what LKY spoke few decade ago at that time. You are actually hearing the future.

[@kasturiswami784]

What an intelligent man.

[@watchman835]

Malaysia, this is your own loss to miss out a leader like this.

[@zhenmeiheng4917]

The Malays wouldn’t agree….

[@fongjl9753]

@@zhenmeiheng4917 And they would NEVER Ever agree

[@MrBoliao98]

@@zhenmeiheng4917 touch your heart, now even their Bumiputra have to come to Singapore during a pandemic to pump petrol. Hak Melayu, not when they cannot go home and work for Singapore.

[@AL-ip3vk]

I say again, it was a blessing in disguise regarding the separation.

[@KatJade269]

@@AL-ip3vkIt was. Always thankful for the separation. Even to today in 2024.

[@petitechouette3592]

☕️💜🇫🇷💕the country leader I admire the most. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@wilfredtankhoonpheow2605]

He mentioned on climate change in the year 2000

[@yenthimuthu7245]

Sir I listen To The Speech As A Nation Please Respect Him Please Follow The Rules And Regulation Of Singapore. Thanks.

[@mattchen1669]

Saint!

[@vennsim71]

Ought to make him a shrine really

[@tiamatxvxianash9202]

Furture history will show quite clearly that Lee Kuan Yew was the most influencially inspiring Eastern mind of his age. Together with the likes of Henry Kissinger, they have founded a bridge of unity for our worlds civilizations from the Fertile Cresent to the Jewel of Singapore.

[@chrisrothenbuehler8592]

What an effing legend!

[@nph9973]

In Oct. 2000 we were still in Seoul, house at UN Village. R was working for Peter

[@dunamisneo]

Thanks to my LKY WHOM have built a strong foreces In SG

[@commentarytalk1446]

Agree: Family, Extended Family > State.

[@davidlaw9686]

Just happened to watch this interview. On the question of free press, can anyone imagine the amount of lies the foreign press had published. And today, the number of people criticizing the amount of lies fed them over the years.

[@agspeedygonzalez604]

Great man

[@alfredlim6189]

Sometimes I think and now I am sure only LKY however hard he tried to be polite and careful, to handle Mr.Ross well and doing justice to all the honestly-earned prosperity through honest means over its own handicap and become a model for like-minded small vulnerable nation.

[@jihbinhwang]

If Singapore was as bigger as China, it would have been in America's cross hair, just like China today...

[@gardensofthegods]

Charlie's genuine smile is adorable when he hears Lee Kwan Yew say " you cant be PEEING all over the place " at 16:15 .😂

[@THINKincessantly]

Corollary---havent heard that used in awhile..

[@joeroganpodfantasy42]

32: The Japanese talk was fascinating

[@commentarytalk1446]

Midas turned everything he touched to gold. Drugs (Narcotics) turns everything it touches to living hell. The policy is correct.

[@dunamisneo]

A V B thank U. My late founding PAPA OF SG

[@vivekanandan4104]

Ha.ha..they still come.. unbelievable...ha.ha..

[@dunamisneo]

I do agreed with LKY THAT ISBOT HIS OWN 1 MAN SHOW. BUT RATHER HE HAZ A STRONG TEAMS

[@melongoh1909]

46.22 because Science means you are able to muster the universe, change nature, to the advantage of man and through technology make the world a better place for human beings. But I am also concerned that in our exuberance, and our inability to have that (model?) balance, we may change the world to such an extent that we may threaten our own existence. How true.

[@irodrig319]

*moral balance

[@gokulvshetty]

still waiting for Japan to make a come back

[@MrBoliao98]

LKY talk about Nkrumah statues and symbols, actually he has one symbol, Bougainvilleas, everywhere in Singapore you see this hardy practical plant that he had planted everywhere. Not the prettiest, not the most biodiverse, but hardy, practical and good, exactly like LKY.

[@yuhanabujang6759]

Whatever monument Sg make for him, it will not be good enough. His monument will be the country that he build with his 1st Gen leaders.

[@JJ-zu5cg]

Covid-19, what LkY said in 45min - 50min of the vid is very much true...

[@hamydunn9183]

Except you misunderstood his point.

[@StruanRobertson29]

The contention that sg was a third world country before LKY is a fallacy. Signaporen had the third largest economy in asia in the 1930s (behind japan and Hong Kong)...there were roads, bridges, raffles hotel, high courts, opera halls etc....that contention simply isnt correct

[@ilumkeebs2625]

Unfortunately the Japanese came and destroyed almost everything. Riots and culture clashes were frequent in the years after the war.

[@youtubet3e416]

I don’t want to be authoritarian. It’s the people that want me to be authoritarian!

[@nph9973]

Think I went to Singapore 1997 sometime...had a drink at Raffles w my friend Nancy

[@RAM-km8bx]

Lol interviewer trying to be smart But i guess he was just blown always by wisdom Like father like son After PM LHL hope 4G can lead the way 💪

[@nph9973]

Was 1997 some kind of IMF crisis in Korea?

[@mad_max21]

Korea, yes but also Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines.

[@indiaexpress4547]

The Asian financial crisis.

[@pannykwan8097]

Thx to George Soros

[@dunamisneo]

U have helped your descendents to built a bridge between the CN N US

[@chinchowpowpook]

@16:42 to lead to change one must understood the root, even if is pee , toilet..etc..which leader can personally involve this?

[@kasturiswami784]

India badly needs such a man.

[@binzen7173]

24:24 Salute to Mr Lee’s response to the western arrogance

[@nelson2020]

Imagine he was still alive today... told you Asean innovation has caught up and US has screwed up for their people.

[@chinchowpowpook]

@47:00 danger of nuclear problems, Japan, tick ✅ the virus, tick ✅

[@guenthermichaels5303]

VERY TIMELY in 2023. The US Hubris, didn't learn anything.

[@gardensofthegods]

30 to 35 minutes in talks about how tough the Japanese are and why they are different from other Asians ... so they are tough and stick together and solidarity like Legos blocks 😂

[@bozave5655]

25:43

[@dennyli9339]

That is why the Asia Dragons worship USA ...

[@vincenttv6325]

This man stole the time of the people of singapore in Jan 1982.

[@blackroberts6290]

Context for other commenters: Singapore's time zone got changed to UTC+8 in January 1, 1982

[@congregation_]

🌝

[@jimmiricardo9798]

he foresaw the pandemic 47:00

[@dunamisneo]

Without U LKY. SG WILL BE LIKE MY OR TW. SS will reign over SG.

[@gcwang9752]

47:07 LKY point out new virus is happened this year. COVID-19 and before his passing was very foresight on science and technology. Wow.

[@vennsim71]

We should make a shrine for him really

[@MrBoliao98]

@@vennsim71 I mean hor, the son did such mediocre handling of this whole Covid, if the father is still around, would have a fit scolding the son nicely.

[@vennsim71]

A thing a time, praise when it’s due… since video is about the dad, then let’s not take the shine off him… A SHRINE FOR THE LEGEND! 😉

[@THINKincessantly]

He sounds much like a socially minded nationalist...Much like an old painter from years ago.

[@my2cents505]

Looking back...Deng saved the country only to be messed up by the current. Sad

[@yohaneschristianp]

American style free press, typical.

[@markarmage3776]

Well, nobody listened to him and look where we're at.

[@akip.9390]

Charlie Rose ... really?

[@luobomu9747]

Sorry, I'm getting too distracted by the interviewers terrible watch. What is that monstrosity?! Is he off scuba diving as soon as the interview is over?

[@mohamedbinelias3246]

💉

[@hacktheplanet9506]

He was a great man....but he left behind a bunch of idiot citizens who are patriotic only in words but wont stand up for their rights

[@MrBoliao98]

I mean ah, when he was around, we have or got standup for our rights?

[@hacktheplanet9506]

@@MrBoliao98 we cannot live in the past _ Pm Lee

[@rainmanben]

Questions rights? Can you define rights please! Example the American has rights to consume drugs. The right to self centerly not get vaccinated? Every country comes about in different circumstances and changes. Singapore might be totally different if in 1819 where the sultan of Johore is smart when negotiating with raffles Johore could be the capital of Malaya.. Well that's for what if. My understanding of rights is not just for myself but need to consider the person nest to me. My action will impact not just me but others around. Human rights, the right to free speech need to be hold responsible if is baseless

[@cheenangng4050]

My kid have this rights to go to school and expect to come home in one piece, that’s enough for me.

[@cheenangng4050]

One need to have the intelligence to decide if one kind of rights is desired by others. Search his other interViews on American TV, there was this Tim guy and Mr Lee’s comment on interviewer presuming that the interviewees are dumb, that one is for people like you.

[@carpetdragon350]

If he’s so smart why didn’t he predict the rise of anime?

[@MrBoliao98]

I don't agree he gave up power lah, like he hor not happy tell people to repent. He scold anyone in Singapore, no one dare to talk back loh. Frankly he never let go until 2011 when LHL made him leave cabinet. That being said, if you like him work so hard all his life, if he cannot sit in cabinet as a SM then MM, then who else can?