"Good ministers are not just those who kiss babies": Lee Kuan Yew | From the archives
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2023
- To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
At the 1988 National Day Rally, then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew called on Singaporeans to support and work with the next generation of leaders led by Mr Goh Chok Tong in order for the country to continue progressing. He also highlighted the traits that make a good minister, which goes beyond "kissing babies" and having "endless" dialogue sessions, he said. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Aug 14, 1988.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's CZcams channel.
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Singapore is what it's today because of him. A man of his words and a wise and courageous, and a visionary leader in the history of Singapore.
Legendary figure
Not in history Singapore only but world also
See how much conviction Mr Lee has when he said "Because the people supported us, therefore we succeeded!" He was a real leader and most people back then were willing to be led by him. He did not attribute the country's success to himself only!
SG’s Biggest Racist & Terrorist… Had he not passed unceremoniously in 2015 , he’ll probably be behind bars or in Exile . RIP Buddy, KARMA rdy at Work..😂🎉❤
@@Hs5687 Says a Malaysian 🤡
@@Hs5687 You know nothing of what you speak. SG will probably never get a leader as great as him anymore.
really. citation please @@Hs5687
@@Hs5687Don’t think u r not a Singaporean. So don’t smear his name.
Every time I hear LKY it’s full of courage and inspiration.
OMG! *He is a transformative and monumental figure. I admire him greatly and I see faint similarities to the current president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele; the place were I was born in and lived up until the age of six before emigrating to the U.S. Accordingly, Bukele is now accused by the West of being a dictator because of how El Salvador got rid of the gang problem (MS-13 and others), how he deals with hypocrites in the media, how he has purged corrupt officials from government, and how his own party has swept the national, congressional, and city wide elections in 2024 with 87% of the vote. I really hope Bukele learns the lessons of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. I rally hope he follows in his footsteps, irrespective of what leaders in Washington bark about or what others in the West (to include hypocrite NGOs) complain about while never having to live the LIFE of an ordinary citizen of El Salvador. .... I wish the best to the people of Singapore. Thank you for showing the world how to build a nation. Thank you for having Lee Kuan Yew lead as an example for the rest of us outside of Singapore.* Cheers.
"There were dark moments when I could not be sure we will ever get out of that tunnel."
The voice crack at the end of this sentence reflects the amount of hardship he had to go through. This man is the gold standard of leadership.
Without his sacrifice, Singapore won't be where we are today.. Majulah Singapura..
You can see it in his speech that he really took it to heart.
A man endowed with godly talents
Admire this man! Love from China!
'Because he fought, we took this courage and fought with him and we prevailed'
A great man, respect from Australia, millions had prosperity and freedom due to him
this man just inspire me to become a great leader and a PM of Malaysia, i would love to be a great leader like him.
I am a Malaysian and I really respect him for how he brought up Singapore.
+1. The leader we dreamnt of but can never get in Msia
@@Seramics Will you then bow to me? Hehehehehe~
You all may say you want great leaders, but end up... ... you want war.
How that happened? Hehehehehehehe~
Play gods, and anything is ok... ... to you.
You will always dream, but that leader you won't have because you will always be denying that leader yourself through your puny stupidity. Hard truth.
@@SeramicsAs a singaporean, I still imagine what greatness Malaysia could have achieved if this man was at the top. But sadly racism was Malaysia’s government’s priority over the development of the country and the well being of the people.
Total population refused to be cowed, we drum up the music and the people stiffen their backs! Thank you Sir, we miss you.
He ranks with the legends - great men who made the lives of millions !
He reminds us about our fight and past to be where we are today.
No deny. We are where and what we are BECAUSE OF HIM Mr LEE…..! FULL RESPECT ALWAYS!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Всем бы такого достойного и мудрого правителя, читал его книгу и понимаю как ему было тяжело сделать то что он сделал, его грамотное управление превратили страну в экономический оазис.
Best ❤❤❤
Thank you my MR Lky my Mp.
That's exactly what's happening nowadays - come with huge salaries , mind you . I don't mind kissing until my lips turn blue 💙!! You have my deepest respect , Mr Lee .
this fella delivered the cold hard truth every single time and i love it 😊
Pernah hidup susah mungkin ini Bapak. Semua yg dia bilang realistik. Solusinya nyata. Tepat sasaran.
Good minister ..must have the people's interest in their heart....and be passion about it...
Yea, so are good leaders who are ethical and moral and who have the courage and wisdom to do what's right. Hope some ST leaders can take inspiration.
What I like about Lee Kwan Yew , is that he was a hard-core military man .
SIR....LKY....RIP
I see some of him in Lawrance Wong, making hard decisive decisions that are necessary (raising 9% GST) and keep explaining and convicing people this is right. But I really hope, in years to come, Lawrance can really point to the figures and tell us that their hard decisions have worked and choosing them is right. Hope it doesn't dispappoint us
How can you don't vote for him? Vision and dedication second to none.
crazy but is true, i played LKY YT while doing stuff on comp (not high-levelled thinking, of course), it motivate me to do the right thg and some how i feel less tired.
Wish Sarawak were like this too
🙏🙏🙏🙏
♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
1:07 this this this
If subcontinent leaders could muster half of his courage we would've been living in golden era
ALAS😢
Wow,that all i have to Say,Wow
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Take note American politicians...you can learn something from him and Singapore citizens.
LKY! LKY! ❤
Motivating speech .....with a "Karate Chop" 😂
And down to families and parenting..what he said applied also
RESPECT
I wished you were my leader.
the irony. today's pap ministers just kiss babies and have endless actionless dialog sessions.
Ah, so you have not seen how other "democracy" works. You will surprised on how much better sg gov leaders quality compared to others
Most probably u seen them kissed babies but never seen them work behind the scenes.
Guarantee plus chop, my vote will always go to our forefather, ask opposition stand aside.
我的偶像❤❤❤❤❤❤
no wonder if lee kwan yew encourage of freedom of speech in singapore singapore wouldn't be as rich as it is now and different nation people willing to live in singapore by renouncing their country citizenship
The leader the West and America needs to sort itself out.
You also need to sort yourselves out... ...
But you won't.
And why would they? Hehehehehehehehehehe~
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha... ...
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha... ...
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha... ...
Anyway, not a problem now. Nothing will change, not anymore.
You are no god... ... Just about it. Only a god can do anything at all.
0:49
4 January 2024
Thursday
DPM Lawrence Wong
What's wrong with your budget.
The water cooler in IMH now is terrible.
Like in a morgue.
Wah.
From Singapore
Pamela Karen Ang Siu Hong
Yes karate chop the bad branches.
The individual in question is not identifiable. He was a politician who acted in a covert manner.
Malaysian poltician are mostly like that🤣😆🤣
4 January 2024
Thursday
IMH
If sally is here today, one is Kassim or 2nd floor 325 husband. Ok.
Biden: you mean me?
笑面🐯
Always enjoy LKY & LHL speech
Some wear the Malay songkok and go to the Malay communities to gain votes/ power. Then screwed them over once done using them.
LKY vs 4G = Heaven n HELL
What is 4G?
More like GG
About time for the best to... ... move away from the collapsing walls. Hee hee hee... ... Too many termites, the choice of his beloved son. What can I do?
Nagged long enough, being laughed at and attacked long enough. Like I said, they stay, I go. Period. Hehehehehe~
Have fun, fools.
You vote in dud lords like 👇
Pritam Singh (lying in court, throwing Khan under the bus when can't cover up anymore, mismanage AHTC funds),
Leong Mun Wai (xenophobe, nativist, populist, FB parliamentarian),
Lim Tean (criminal who stole client's monies),
Chee Soon Juan (criminal, wolf under sheep's skin, bad-mouth Singapore with western media)
"you work hard, you work hard to NOTHING"
That's why if you want the PAP team to continue this track record started by Founding Father Lee Kuan Yew, you HAVE TO vote for PAP. Never think that they will surely win and vote for others, against who you actually want to govern. This leads to freak results from happening. Let's make no mistake, none in the current opposition side has the mettle, the competence, the integrity and accountability to govern.
While I believe that he's a very good leader, I have doubts about whether that type of governance scales well. What I mean is - Singapore is a small country. Is it even possible for large countries to not be riddled with problems? US has so many issues. China is a basket case. Japan looks good on the surface but has so many deep rooted cultural and social issues because their homogeneity is a double edged sword. The other big nations like Indonesia and India are also rife with issues. I also live in a very small country and I love all the benefits this brings. Once you get into the hundreds of millions, it's really unmanageable.
Nah it'd work if the population is willing😂
Nah it will work. Where there is will there is a way
@@RealShreyDoshi except it’s never been accomplished though. What country with more than a few hundred million people can you name that is as well managed as Singapore?
@@pablosskates7067 the only reason why its never been managed is because of how rare benevolent dictators are and india was under British colonial rule and was "Democratic" ever scince. The material circumstances for India to become a dictatorship or for a coup to happen is not there. Upon many other factors
Also just because it's never been done before never means it can not happen. I'm a huge LKY Fan if he was incharge of india he would have fixed all the major problems or atleast improved the quality of life .
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Good ministers don't take high salaries and overpaid ministers do not work for the job but the remunerations
U are not living in reality.
Buy his memoir and let lky answer your doubts. U haven't read it, then judge
You people insulted Lee Kuan Yew and his good men... ... The current government is broken.
Opinion of a member of public.
Yeah
Just the ones who kiss his feet
Perseverence and Faith.
Combined with strong and righteous vision.
That is what a government should be.