Lee Kuan Yew's 1988 National Day Rally speech (English)

[@markkarake612]

This type of content demonstrates the yet unrealized power if the internet. Wisdom and experience available to all for FREE. Truly amazing. So precious.

[@thasananivatpumin1061]

This is probably the best of all of Lee Kian Yew’’s speeches. He summarized his experiences in building his country from scratch. We ca learn from this gifted, dedicated, wise and righteous statesman. His formulas success in building and guiding Singapore to becoming one of the most modern,advanced, well educated and well governed prosperous country in the world with justice for all. It was a monumental and historic achievement in the sea of political uncertainty, turmoil,rivalry and turmoil in the world after the WWII. He also , I humor and humane ways, offered his hopes and visions for how to chart the path for the future of his beloved Singapore . The success story of Singapore is applicable to every country . Lee Kuan Yew has given his life for his country . He is gone from this world. But he is forever with every Singaporean and the world. May his noble soul rest in peace .

[@JG-li4go]

Your former PM and SG founder LKY was really sharp, very intelligent. God has blessed Singapore for having him.

[@henryarchy5424]

Now... ... "If you are not happy, you can leave." Yes, I am leaving... ... Really. Now this island is a complete mess, and PAP is hopeless. Too many parasites by now. But belated Harry also made serious mistakes. But he was ready to change. It was 'survival' instinct. Anyway, about time to leave Singapore and let the rots go on.

[@edwardlee5412]

5424,....come .....come over to Malaysia.....your very good neibou,...... r

[@jessiejames7492]

Not only the sharpest tool in the box but also fearless. Not afraid to tell big super powers not to interfere with singapore affairs, confront the communists, speak his mind and keep his stance on unpopular policies. The people put their faith and support in him because he always delivered on his word. He never let us down. Without him and without the peoples faith and support we wouldnt be here as singapore we know today

[@nhloh553]

​@henryarchy542

[@spencergoh5077]

have you leave ? and to where ?@@henryarchy5424

[@davidjiang8101]

1988年我出生在中国安徽省一个贫困的乡村。 直到上中学才听说有这样一个美丽的花园城市国家而无限向往。 2013年来到新加坡 2015年拿永久居民 2016年结婚组建家庭 2018年买了自己的屋子 2022年入籍新加坡 这是一个劳有所获，安全稳定，教育资源丰富，医疗发达，政府责任感强且高效的美丽国家。❤

[@tankman20064]

发财了😂😂😂😂😂

[@Edwin-fk4yy]

牆外的自由世界永遠都比牆內美好. 你做出了正確的決定.

[@Aetolus]

A leader ahead of his time

[@michaele4830]

Young people from Singapore should view this video every time the country meets an obstacle to our survival

[@zillurrahmansiddiqui5507]

😮regarding the cgrrtft🎉😂t😮😮🎉😂🎉😮 😂0

[@zillurrahmansiddiqui5507]

Er🎉r🎉xxr8rt

[@zYMz]

I'm viewing it now 🫡 Makes me so proud to be a singaporean. Sad to say the oppositions these days are trying to paint a bad light on our government as a whole. Very depressing times

[@xijinpig7978]

LHL has ACHIEVED MORE than Lky If singapore didnt have LHL, its THE END

[@sarishmohar9386]

@@zYMzbecause the government then is not the government now

[@garrytan9521]

We miss Mr Lee Kuan Yew very much even till these days. In this video, I see quite a few of those old guards among the audience, especially Mr S. Rajaratnam, our earlier outstanding foreign affairs minister. These old guards and colleagues of Mr Lee were really the dedicated and diligent ones whom helped formed up the Singapore first Cabinet to administer our Singapore 🇸🇬 during the initial difficult and turbulent period after we were being pushed out of Malaya. They did extremely well and built the country’s economic and political bases and foundations for the future Singapore’s continuous development and good reputation. ❤😂🎉

[@huiling7947]

Yes, I miss Mr Lee Kuan Yew, especially during national day. He used his whole life to build Singapore from scratch. We will strive forward, preserve his legacy and united as one, passing these values to the next generations. 🙏

[@edgeofugly]

We? Lol not. Only you miss the old fart😂

[@rjjrjehehew]

Malaysia will pay for kicking us out

[@lailengboon7886]

@@edgeofugly then you should be missed!

[@WalterKluwers]

​@@edgeofuglyYou are the few who don't miss him

[@_Urahara_Kisuke_]

Such an air of absolute authority he has over everyone in the audience. Superb man.

[@jessiejames7492]

Unlike the ministers in parliament these days. Some dozing off. Even if they werent they should not seem to be doing it!

[@stsallace]

I always enjoy him giving speeches. Speaking off the cuff...no paper to refer to, no teleprompter.

[@林蔚利]

His power came from speaking from the heart and with a clear mind and direction. A remarkable Leader we were fortunate to have.

[@jessiejames7492]

My father did too. My farher, RIP now. Whenever mr lee came on tv with speeches , the whole family had to shhhhhsh. He loved mr lee. I have come to do so also.

[@MoShiMoShi7873]

He is a lawyer, what do you expect?

[@jessiejames7492]

@@MoShiMoShi7873 speaking to s large audience is an art. The way LKY did. Having all his facts in his brain. Holding peoples attention with important facts and figures.

[@mariantia926]

He is a true leader,stand by his character,his action,his speech and his living style,singularity minded n focus on 1 thing...keep building,keep progressing n keep down to earth n humble.He talk about his motive n purpose and let people be it domestically or internationally give the praise..No one in 4g can be like him never change wife never change house never change furniture and till his last breath..His simple living but all his energy is used to improvement at justifiable cost with good value.👍👍

[@xijinpig7978]

nah LHL's doing in 1 year = LKY 30 years LKY failed to build casinos to retain tourists LKY failed to build the 5th Terminal LKY failed to visit the US in 2020s These are only achieved by LHL

[@RomanReigns-cq8mw]

A really competent leader.

[@edwardlee5412]

926 You know some people WILL say Dia Bo ,,dur,...ta tauh cari makan,.....

[@mariantia926]

Ask our 5 mayor ,what is your value and where is your value?why we pay u 660,000 annually 55k monthly 2750 daily to produce 500 cdc per family.If that is your outcome,I think is the greatest laughing stock with 75% degree holder think of u..wasting taxpayer money when ur give ur public like a beggar..🤔🤫🫣😂🤣😅

[@murallivengadasalam1300]

We have course in management and leadership in this time and age. Still makes feel in awe that this man built all of this. No courses , no instructional manual.

[@testor9]

i believe he has studies some of those overseas

[@LaiWee]

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[@LaiWee]

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[@jessiejames7492]

eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1457_2009-02-11.html Mr Lee talked about this man who was quite instrumental in spores economic future. One of Mr Lees economic advisers.

[@alanlovebeer7952]

Yr 2024..i still MISS him.... RIP 😥💖

[@jessiejames7492]

This is like a history lesson for us all. By the man who knows it better than anyone else. He walked the talk. !

[@henryarchy5424]

Too bad, now... ... by now, the government is broken.

[@sooonbeotoh840]

Without him Singapore won't be have today I am grateful with him. 👍

[@ZAINISAPUTRA-to9kn]

Pemimpin kami ambruk di masa itu meninggalkan budaya buruk kalian bersyukur punya pemimpin le kaw yu

[@yangwei1157]

What an awesome inspiring speech. A keynote address that’s never become obsolete. 👏🏻👍

[@JIANGTG]

1. It is good to look back and ponder Singapore's success history , especially good for the younger generations .... 2. LKY said in 2013 that he was not sure whether Singapore will still survive a century later....

[@jessiejames7492]

He also said’the singapore today wont be the same singapore in yrs to come. He said ‘i am not sure if we will still be singing ‘majullah Singapura ’ as our national anthem or some other country’s anthem! Scary to think. Can happen if we do not stick together and fight. Already we’ve been crowded aside by foreigners frm every corner esp third world ! Such a shame.

[@luvhonest463]

After he left, it is no longer the same. Bo Cheng Hu liao

[@_Urahara_Kisuke_]

Wow, being appraised and praised openly among their peers... No one else could have done it but LKY.

[@philippang07]

Thank you for sharing this poignant reminder. I am deeply proud of MM Lee Kuan Yew and his old guard. Deeply grateful. Let's move their legacy forward with the current team but not forget our roots and resolve to take hard, sensible decisions for our people, children and country so things stay on tangent.

[@boughtjean]

Mr Lee kuan yew past in 2015. just merely 8 years ago and yet. And this is where we are today .A bewildered society and one that is lacking capable direction.

[@henryarchy5424]

Super complete mess, since he stepped down as PM. This government is overloaded with parasites and broken. Ban ban ban, very smart. But rubbish is rubbish, nonsense is still nonsense. But of course, when the best all died... ... "If you are not happy, you can leave", it is so unlike LKY's speech in the beginning of this video. Garbage can become ministers for years, even rising and rising. Very bad, and ironical cos his son is still the PM, and things have become like this.

[@jessiejames7492]

Too greedy thats why

[@wongsiang1133]

I am really excited to hear from LKY speeches even I heard the same videos before💪👌👍👍👍

[@ariaantoroatang7720]

Mr. Lee Kuan Yew... my one and only Prime Minister spoke with POWER and I saw my one and only President Mr. Ong Teng Cheong

[@lim6204]

Singapore is blessed. Thank God and everyone everything for Singapore

[@iamtheSubash]

Watching this from India and surely he is a sage of art of building ❤ He surely is an inspiration.

[@iuh75]

We miss him, dearly.

[@xijinpig7978]

wdym? LHL is still around, stop weeping ! LHL is 1000 times better than LKY

[@Paul-H-Wolfram6608]

Learn to let go and move on.

[@huiling7947]

Missing LKY is to remember his contributions and thanking him for what he had sacrificed to build a better life for all of us.

[@Wbliss]

SG could remember the work of Lky during the painful growing years of the island to its nationhood ; But those were the past years as today, the battle for survival goes on & even more ferocious than before. SG must walk a thin but thigh line of neutrality in this age of geopolitical rivalry. Maintaining good relationships with neighbors & China, is not optional but a necessity.!

[@prithvirajbhat]

Legend!!! What a man!!!!! I wish we have more such leaders across the world.

[@edgeofugly]

If we have more such leader like LKY in this world, that's mean more political oppositions will be thrown into jail for having different opinion than him

[@prithvirajbhat]

today, singapore has huge respect outside world. as a nation, it ihas prospered. all thanks to leader like LKY,. running a country and developing is not a joke. he did it. @@edgeofugly

[@seowcherlak9217]

​@@prithvirajbhat，agree with you 👍

[@gedaymet]

What a great and amazing leader. Happy National Day Singapore🎉

[@CrosbyStill]

His message is still relevant today

[@yenthimuthu7245]

Sir We Have To Be Very Grateful To Our Founding Father.Thanks.

[@lim6204]

Singapore great wonderful leader. Prime minister Lee now should use some of this parts to show the audience today. To educate the youth today's

[@gnoek]

Watching the GOAT speech after 36 years.

[@JoLeng205000]

My Singapore number one most beloved leader mentor of my life

[@aaee5112]

Excellent leader and simple spokesman 👍👍💚

[@14-Peaks]

A leader ahead of his time 👍++

[@jameschua6050]

20.9.23 He was the best we ever had, while other nations can only hope for. Charlie Munger admires him so much that he has a bust of LKY in his home. Who in the world dared face 500 US editors even if a speck of his honesty was in question but LKY.

[@myopinionnotyoursok]

There was/is/will be no other leader like LKY.

[@chrissarmiento4542]

The world need this kind of leadership

[@GuyWithTheCapitalJ]

Thank you, Mr Lee Kuan Yew

[@syedadeelhussain2691]

Never realized Mr Lee had such an outstanding sense of humour. Carrying a big stick with a big smile ;) A Great leader. An Asian Bismark.

[@ifuknjk]

lky reminded us that the world don't owe us a living...he led n we followed..piper-style...""" once in 1,000 years such a man walked this earth n made it better">..

[@xxxcool2565]

Now you say this. During those days there we so many Singaporeans who deem LKY as dictatorial, evil and on course to destoy Singapore. Many migrated to the UK. Then regret and came back. Including some of my family members. Come to think of it, not much different from the grouses today about the current PAP.

[@ifuknjk]

@@xxxcool2565 humans do wat got 2 b done at certin moments in time 2 make themselves mean something...lky had a VISION... 2 make sg the perfect nation...

[@xxxcool2565]

@@ifuknjk 1. every leader has a vision and make themselves mean something, bro. Even presidents like Mugabe or Kim Jong Il. 2. There is no such thing as a perfect nation. Anyway my point is there will always be people who hate and support no matter which leader

[@ifuknjk]

@@xxxcool2565 rubbish 2 argue with a low life

[@Shinichiakiyamaaa]

Thanks for uploading - a reminder how far our leaders had fell. Just in time for elections

[@WorldAfterCovid19TV]

I wish my country Sabah has a leader like LKY...

[@e_hgxR1UBderSds_W1ndzNCudPg]

LKY said that we must have honest ministers, honest mps so that we can have an efficient and honest government. But how about now? Really miss his vision. Great leader!

[@drax432]

Now not efficient and not honest ?

[@jessiejames7492]

@@drax432 this frm the british comedy ‘Yes Prime Minister’. Describing his MPs: Opinionated, overpaid, windbags and busybodies!’ Ha ha.

[@Buttercookies0]

You have a choice not to vote for such people if you know of any so as to keep it clean.

[@chanandrew1681]

Senior PM found People Action Party ☆ is truly tells us of its full mean , its must be fully remember of hi action is SG for the password year, I cherish hi leadership for Singapore 🇸🇬

[@timeless-sg]

RIP Mr Lee. You are remembered!

[@acommon1]

Lee Kwan Yew, we can learn soooo much from leaders like this.

[@jessiejames7492]

Quite a long this speech. I remember goh chok tong saying’no one dared leave the theatre or auditorium. When mr lee ended his speech everyone dashed to the toilets. Same in parliament. 😀😀😀

[@icemaneu]

1988, the year I was enlisted into 2.5 years of NS.

[@kay418]

it's so humbling every time he talks. such a great man

[@desmondchee9976]

No leader appraised the immediate successor publicly the way he did. He was able to bring out the good and bad points without making them feel small and over the moon. Very objective and clear with what the stakes are for anyone who wants to govern Singapore.

[@nicksu5918]

The amazing of Singapore success of today really come a long long way.....

[@thecarrotdude]

He was very honest and astute. He was aware of how things were, ethnically, culturally, demographically, educationally, etc. and utilized that knowledge to optimize his country's progress.

[@mingyuhuang8944]

A true leader with guys and experience. Very good speech, as always.

[@lim6204]

We are blessed to be Singaporeans.

[@barthomme6890]

this gentleman is way ahead of his time

[@jeny7177]

Here LKY highlighted the need to pay market rate for good people entering service and giving up their jobs

[@truelord]

Definitely can see the differences in authority and competence

[@Smile-qc9dw]

Our Nation Father, Mr Lee Kwan Yew speech is full of lives but very very sad..live has its limit. I believe he is a great God in heaven.

[@Delschannels]

Great leader and father of Singapore

[@milyme3153]

Young singaporeans need to listen to this. Although im not sure how much will get through to them.

[@WISTAS40]

Salute 🫡 to LKY Father of Singapore 🇸🇬

[@ksomasekharan3440]

Beleive U me l admire his choice of words.

[@yenthimuthu7245]

Sir Thanks For Supporting The Nations I Watch Yesterday. Sorry I Am Busy.

[@HG-kn3hb]

Should replay this for the coming NDR. LHL should invoke this history to the Gen Z.

[@jessiejames7492]

True! So many of our citizens and non citizens have no clue. !

[@OOxx852]

Yes. There are sacrifices.❤❤❤❤❤

[@72maxz]

best leader ever. Mr LKY

[@OOxx852]

Yes the mechanisms are important. You need ad hoc impromptu and structured way.

[@Zinnie988]

PM Lawrence, what does the marriage and single chart look like now (add another color to this LKY presentation charts) ?🎉😂

[@andrewtungsk]

" .....I feel something is going rong I will get up." Lee Kuan Yew 1988

[@seowcherlak9217]

Like his speech 👍👍👍❤

[@sherwinjoseph8182]

The government now needs to look at this.

[@JIANGTG]

1. Corruption is evil; do not bribe and reject bribery. 2. 贪污是罪恶 ，不要行贿 ，拒绝受贿 。 3. 规规矩矩做人 ，稳稳当当做事 。

[@muralidharpujari5415]

Have a nice day Sir

[@harjonosutanto]

World class simply ❤❤❤

[@JackCYZ04]

He mentioned "quality of it's leaders" . Hmm , I really start to compare .

[@eddymohd5282]

With All Due #Respect, Greetings Late Founding Farher Late Mr Lee Kuan Yew. May Your Soul Rest In Peace 🤗🤗💜✌. We Love Our Country Singapore. 💜🇸🇬✌ Multy #racialharmony Multy #language Multy #culture Multy #religiousharmony. 🇸🇬 #love 💜 #hope 🤲 #faith 🧘‍♂️ #peace ✌ #harmony 🕊🕊🦋🦋🤗 #Respect 🇸🇬⚡⚡⚡. Happy 58th Singapore National Day. Happy 58th Birthday Singapore. Dated: 9th August 2023. Day: Wednesday. Time: 0550hrs.

[@aquakey9834]

so spot on on the israeli-Palestinian conflict...and this is 2024!

[@alexmah6459]

Even when I look at this speech now, a lot of the things still make great sense, such as the part on Israel/Gaza/Westbank.

[@keekee19141509]

I always hear criticism from some Western newspapers about his abuse of power when dealing with the opposition, but NO ONE has ever surpassed his wisdom.

[@lim6204]

He mentioned Tan Cheng bok. Well done

[@NgKQ96]

1:15:23 is his famous "Even from my sickbed" line

[@crux33]

Ah gong should raise now and take all these current pathetic ministers and his son to task!

[@HenryTan-pj2oi]

Lee Kuan Yew! Lee Kuan Yew! Lee Kuan Yew! Lee Kuan Yew! Lee Kuan Yew!

[@OOxx852]

SM Teo took that idea of live comments in lectures

[@evolution8662]

All ministers looking v young.......

[@zandermccoll]

39:22 "O level boy marries primary girl, primary boy gots NOBODY to marry" XD

[@JundaOng]

Reason to study hard lol

[@milyme3153]

The part about the singles and their dream list attributes so funny 😂 Mr LKY: just look at ur siblings n cousins. Those are what's on the market 😂😂

[@robingoh2325]

Baffling how this speech has so few views.

[@kelvinkwok5305]

Because it was posted 9 days ago in a random account. Unless you purposefully search for his speech, you probably wouldn't even see this video.

[@Lowhahiyo-ws9fy]

Very good this man

[@jyeoteowhee3784]

On this video with our beloved late Lee Kuan Yew in 1988, there was no GST. Only 1 April 1994, a 3 per cent GST, was imposed but is still ok.

[@williamteo]

without him lky n his team the Singapore wont be what is today.

[@tankman20064]

Without the people. He nothing

[@zulkifliabbas2414]

The current PM has only 40% of what this late legend had. Irreplacable..

[@bigthings]

At least got 40%. What do you think about the next?

[@Qwerty-db1js]

At least 40% Some PMs don't even have 5% - 10% of LKY's intelligence and foresight.

[@Swodweok]

Long live LKY in 🔥hellfire🔥

[@leegacy3099]

LKY made a mistake about the F5E fighter aircaraft. It wasn't 1982. It was 1979.

[@BaySean]

Be thankful that Senior Minister Tharman is running for President although he declined the PM role, succeeding Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. See this video on how the late Lee Kuan Yew had listed two ex president's as his successor alongside ESM Goh.

[@CK-mp9pq]

We live in hope.

[@JundaOng]

Where did he mention Tharman to be successor..

[@Buttercookies0]

"He declined the PM role"? Was he being offered in the 1st place? Get your facts right! If the current PM has no intention to let him succeed him, with the public keeps on proposing for him to become PM, it may create unnecessary tensions btw him and the PM. Thus he had to openly declined the proposal to put everyone at ease.

[@panda63725]

Declined PM role? R u living in ur dream? 😂😂😂

[@kennyleo5942]

​@@panda63725haha cos the boss was threatened by the fact that his subordinate is more capable and popular than him. So much for meritocracy

[@andile5945]

40:13 dr whoo? Please

[@johnwong4424]

Our roof is leaking within 10 years of his passing. Happy national day 🇸🇬

[@kelvinth30]

in 1988 our current PM was 16 years old, wonder if he watched the rally or hanging around Parkway parade mall :)

[@tankman20064]

Not katong shopping centre meh. 😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@jessiejames7492]

Best times

[@maximme]

70 years of independence and Malaysia has barely understood this....

[@yenthimuthu7245]

Without Our Founding Father Can Singapore Be A Peaceful Country Today Nations Please Be Honour To Our Government. Thanks.

[@jimmykohpbm1543]

Good 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍