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News •

In a home in India’s Trichy hangs a laminated photo of Lee Kuan Yew • Feb. 7, 2025, 8:54 AM ET (Straits Times)
Singapore says Li Shengwu free to contest election, slams New York Times’ video • Jan. 27, 2025, 3:33 AM ET (South China Morning Post)

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Born September 16, 1923 • Singapore • Singapore
Died March 23, 2015 (aged 91) • Singapore • Singapore
Title / Office prime minister (1965-1990), Singapore
Founder People’s Action Party
Political Affiliation People’s Action Party
Notable Family Members son Lee Hsien Loong

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