Mr Lee Kuan Yew passed away at 0318am 23rd March 2015

(23-03-2015, 04:02 PM)sgd Wrote: I saw ST article on Sat/Sun and it did say he was still in hospital.

I saw it again on various social media this morning and thought another round of wild rumors I still didn't believe it because when I look at my morning papers still no announcement.

slow for such big news.

Newspapers take hours to print and distribute. News of his passing may have missed the cutoff time to start the printing press for morning edition.

(23-03-2015, 04:08 PM)fat al Wrote:

(23-03-2015, 04:02 PM)sgd Wrote: I saw ST article on Sat/Sun and it did say he was still in hospital.

I saw it again on various social media this morning and thought another round of wild rumors I still didn't believe it because when I look at my morning papers still no announcement.

slow for such big news.

Newspaper take hours to print and distribute. News of his passing may have missed the cutoff time to start the printing press.

that's the argument everybody say this, but I've seen in past sudden big news regarding the state they delay print and distribute only in afternoon.

they never manage this properly.

(23-03-2015, 03:54 PM)specuvestor Wrote: Singapore was part of Malaysia from 1963 to 1965 together with East Malaysia. Frankly I don't think LKY saw much future for an island state and probably he had larger ambition than just an island of 1m+ people. Population jumped to 2m when people rushed into Singapore post announcement because UMNO was for Malay Malaysia. Unemployment was 20%+ IIRC.

He made the best out of a no choice situation. Tunku and Malaysia didn't consulted LKY & team at all. Singapore was frankly unceremoniously kicked out of the house. Singapore was the wayward child nobody wants being left to wither. So for those who think he had it easy....

But again he built up a strong team. From the PAP founder Toh Chin Chye, to the workhorses like Goh Keng Swee and Hon Sui Sen, to even people like ex-presidents Devan Nair and Ong Teng Chiong contributed to Singapore's success. So even as we remember the key architect, let's also remember his tireless team that made it happen.

Let's not forget Albert Winsemius.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Winsemius

I like to think that since Albert is from Nertherlands, the Dutch economic history and culture as a free port and trading city has influenced Singapore to a considerable extent, not forgetting Singapore does have its roots as a British colony port as well.

Perhaps its all well that Mr Lee hailed from a British education and thus, Singapore evolved thereon based upon free trade with a smooth transition when the British gave up their colonies.

(23-03-2015, 04:13 PM)sgd Wrote:

(23-03-2015, 04:08 PM)fat al Wrote:

(23-03-2015, 04:02 PM)sgd Wrote: I saw ST article on Sat/Sun and it did say he was still in hospital.

I saw it again on various social media this morning and thought another round of wild rumors I still didn't believe it because when I look at my morning papers still no announcement.

slow for such big news.

Newspaper take hours to print and distribute. News of his passing may have missed the cutoff time to start the printing press.

that's the argument everybody say this, but I've seen in past sudden big news regarding the state they delay print and distribute only in afternoon.

they never manage this properly.

I am personally happy with a 24 pages special edition, on the same day, few hours later, rather than just a front-page highlight on morning edition.

It gives more weight. The online should already highlighted it to everyone.

Dear (Sir) Late. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew,

At first, I confessed, when maturity has not materialized, that my selfish perception in those days had resulted in an upheaval. 5 years later, upon understanding the diligent efforts in creating a lollapalooza economy, my deceitful nature has receded.

Thank you for shaping SG. Thank you for envisioning SG. Thank you for making SG a reality. Thank you for (indirectly) aiding VB.

Bon Voyage,
Yours Sincerely,
S.K

Mr Lee imprinted a part of himself into the DNA of an entire nation.

How many people can lay claim to that?

RIP Mr LKY. Thank you for everything that you have done for Singapore.

Dear Sir,

Under your great leadership, you have brought us out from poverty to First World nation.
We are forever grateful to you and we commit to make Singapore an even better place to ensure your legacy will live on.

Thank you sir, for the laying the foundation where everyone is treated and have equal opportunities.

Foresight for enforcing bilingualism. I can proud that i can write and read chinese.

RIP Mr Lee Kuan Yew, a great man of Singapore.