I Remember Lee Kuan Yew | Personal stories about Singapore's first Prime Minister
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- čas přidán 15. 09. 2023
- What was the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew like in person? Singaporeans and residents who met and interacted with him regularly tell us about their encounters with Singapore's founding Prime Minister. Their stories shed light on not just his leadership style, but also his values and aspirations. #LKY100 #LeeKuanYew
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OMG, the ending brings me to tears... again..
I'm a US citizen, was working & living in Singapore for few months in 2015, during that period Mr. LKY passed away.
I remember as well that the day, it was raining heavily as if the Gods were crying for the great loss & the people were lining up the streets.
I didn't know about the event after just arrived in Singapore the day before.
So I was in the hotel, watching the farewell ceremony on TV, I cried back then & so touched by the respect & love shown by the nation.
Nothing like this ever occurred in the US, UK, or EU...
The following years, I read through all of his memoirs & watched his videos on YT.
His wisdom cleared a lot of ways of thinking & seeing the world for me, which led my life to a better outcome as Singapore did for the past decades.
Highly recommend everyone to read the books, his practical wisdom will guide you through the challenges in life to become better.
Grateful that you were not poisoned by people who condemned his beliefs, especially political ones. Blessed you. 😊
@@FCPCPF Yes, as Mr. LKY said, "just want to be correct, not politically correct." pure wisdom!
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Without LKY, there is No Singapore and the life we have now! Forever gratefully for his sacrifices!
I am a Malaysian and never live or work in Singapore before but LKY really command my deepest respect.....the best statesman ever exist on earth.
He knew only how to steal glory from others.
@@Confidence_and_Fitnessnah don't be stupid or act hopeless but then again I forgot your jealous and useless 😂
HAHAHA! Here's laughing at YOU! Dong.🤣@@Confidence_and_Fitness
@@MustAfaalik u help your Anwar build your country la.
LKY is praised by the wise worldwide which clearly leaves you out of the equation. You are just one of those who could not put community service within the context of the circumstances before your arrogant self. BTW, U don't have the faintest idea of my country, Dong!@@Confidence_and_Fitness
Some may not like his authoritive style but at the end of the day, he and his cabinet worked hard and brilliantly to make Sinagapore a land of swamp to a first world in 30-40 years. His whole life was dedicated to Singapore. His hard headed pragmatism and realistic analysis of the world makes him a sought after speaker. Sadly, there could only be one Lee Kuan Yew a man created from hard times.
Don’t conflate “ Authoritative” with “ Dictatorship” … ie. So many LKY Trusted Generals But yet No one even Bothered to Intervene to Rescue LKY’s Reckless Kids in Lee Family Saga… KARMA
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some nutshell will tell you singapore isn't a swarm but a thriving city before he took charge. they just hate to put light on him. i wondered who are those people and why so.
Celebrate, soon Lee Dynasty Over … ironically by The Lee Family themselves…. “ Ownself Destroy Ownself “ … hilarious 😂👏❤️
LKY was a visionary. LHL is an idiot.
LKY brought Singapore from 3rd world to first world economic status. LHL is holding Singapore back with economic stagnation.
LKY served the interest of Singaporeans. LHL makes Singaporeans serve him.
When LKY passed away, millions of Singaporeans lined the streets to send him off. When LHL passes away, millions of Singaporeans will turn their back against his coffin. Present day PAP is not like when it was founded by LKY. Do not trust PAP. Do not vote PAP.
A bright star in the universe now. Stayed in the same house till the end. Used the same mom and pop shoemaker his whole life... What a simple great man.
As a kid growing up in the late 70s, I remember my dad paying the most attention whenever LKY appeared on TV. There is something unique and powerful about the way he delivered his messages to the people. No pretence, just pure conviction and a very clear vision of our future. He wasn't interested in rewards or fame. What he had done for Singapore will always be a lesson to our next generation. He is a leader who makes me feel proud to be a part of Singapore
Growing up in LKY's Singapore was a privilege. Having him around gave you a sense of safety and optimism for the future.
i remember I look up Singapore a beautiful well disciplein country becoz of your leader. One the BEST LEADER in the HISTORY.
One of the leaders that many countries wish they could have. His thoughts, vision and goals for Singapore is really magnificent.
One Man is Nothing if Not Chosen by God.
I am fortunate to have witnessed the growth of Singapore and the prowess of this great man. He was not perfect (no man would), but he did what he thought was right at that time, and he did it for the sake of this nation's survival. It is very easy to criticize his policies now, hindsight is always 20/20, but I do not think any one of us, could have accomplished what he had done in his lifetime.
@@Hs5687 sure, you can interpret those events however way you want. I will study those events and form my own opinions, which can be different from yours.
@@lilianho64 In 2010 , LKY was Caught Red Handed & Paraded like a Common Street Criminal at Sikh Police Temple. SG’s Sikh Leadership thot Easy to Cover Up for LKY’s Criminal Enterprise in Exchanged Benefits , Concessions , Recognition etc … Need Official Court , AGC, Police File Ref Nos ? 😊
@@Hs5687 that's quite persistent of you. Clearly you have all these information in your arsenal, ready to share with those who may hold a different opinion as you. What is your purpose of doing so? trying to downplay the achievements of a man who has already passed on? Like I say, there are many ways of looking at those same events and how one reflects on those events is an accumulation of one's knowledge, experience and values. From the events that you have chosen to quote (cos you could have quoted other events relating to LKY that could frame him in a positive light) only goes to show your chosen lens of thinking. To each its own.
@@lilianho64 Try not conveniently interpret “ Responsive “ with “ Persistent “ … Try use Official Court & Public Record for “ lens “ … not hearsay…
@@Hs5687 I do not do hearsay, I am just not interested to have a tug of war on quoting public records and statistics to prove my point. I am curious with how people behave on their believed political ideology, and you exhibited a behavior consistent with what I see in people with a diehard political outlook (its the same for the diehards in the other demeaning posts. By the way, "Persistent" should be seen as a compliment.
It is already 8 years since Mr Lee Kuan Yew passed on. I still miss him. He was a good man and he worked tirelessly for the country he so loved. Thank you Mr. Lee.
But people seem to have already forgotten him, until these clips and articles came up celebrating what would have been his 100th birthday. This year, on the anniversary of his death, I went about my day wearing the black ribbon on my shirt to commemorate his passing and no one noticed it, displayed a response or reaction to it, or even asked me about the significance of the black ribbon I was wearing. It's as if 23rd Mar 2015 was just another ordinary day. But not for me. Every year, on 23rd Mar, I take out that black ribbon and pin it on my shirt and go about my day, conscious that the safety, prosperity, cleanliness, convenience, development, everything that is Singapore that I'm enjoying today, would not have been possible without Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
He is dead and he cannot read your comment, kid !
@@sleepy_dobeyou're such a grateful soul. God bless you
Yes, I miss him dearly too. We must continue to make him proud of us, by striving hard for excellence and raising the Singapore flag high.
@@sleepy_dobeI visited Singapore back in 2019 and wanted to know if there were any guided tours to learn more about LKY. I went to a help desk at Changi. Lemme repeat, HELP DESK AT CHANGI AIRPORT and asked if they could help me with that. The employee looked bewildered and didn’t recognise his name. I was absolutely shocked to put it mildly. Absolute travesty.
"Thousands and thousands of Singaporeans, in pouring rain, paying tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew on his state of funeral. A wonderful farewell that Mr Lee got from his people whom he looked after, for so many years."
Thank You, Mr Lee. We will strive to ensure that your Legacy will continue for generations to come.
Only 1.6 million out of the 7 million went to pay respects.
numbers in the heart of people are more than 1.6 million @@yingyang2405
@@huiling7947 You are so right!
We met a well educated Nigerian couple. They have no plan to travel but when they knew of Mr LKY's passing, they made their 1st trip out of the country just to pay their tributes to Mr LKY in Singapore.
We have relatives migrated to different parts of Australia for more than 20 years. Understand from them that when their churches organized to pay tribute to Mr LKY, these churches were packed like never before and many had to stand at the courtyards.
For the person who can't even get the basic info right will not be able to understand.
@@user-um9re5vj8rmy first visit to Singapore was also to see LKY for one last time. I have always wanted to meet him and was heart broken to hear of his passing. My wife still looks back and has remorse over not visiting earlier to hear him speak in person.
@@daniel11111 🙏🏼
I simply do not understand why some Singaporean dislike this figure. I'm as a Malaysian myself would be so grateful if he has ever governed my country as what he did and built Singapore today. As what calvin.9544 says " my deepest respect....the best statesman ever exist on earth". Truly remarkable man in my lifetime, you have my highest salutations.
There are some citizens of Singapore who dont like him? He is a role model to most of us future leaders. A template of what should be done to make your nation great.
@pearsonmudzingwa597 It is just some of Singaporean comments in other post about him that makes me wonder why there are still negative comment about this wonderful political figure.
You Guys Singaporean are the luckiest nation to have leader like him
Even though I’m Indonesian , This giving me a valueble hardest lesson of Democrazy is simply a biggest lie when society lack of order , stability and prosperity , But when certain country already achieve three of them , feel free to utilize Democrazy
Sometimes it needed a qualitative tough love to rule a nation compared to rule a nation with a Mediocre Democrazy
As a Tamil-singaporean. He gave us a sense of belonging and identity. Thank you🙏🌹
He sold Singaporeans interest to foreigners like u. Wat do u call such person in yr country? 😂
The 4 national languages in Singapore are English, Chinese, Malay & Tamil. So many displaced minorities all over the world are yearning for a place in their society. To be accepted, to be liked and to be given an identity. The great man has given Tamils a place and identity in Singapore. Do you know it's not easy to get ones language as a national language in a multiracial country like Singapore.
@@deschan2246欠揍！
Father of the nation. What an inspiration. Lots of respect here from an young Australian
Wow, salute to the gentlemen who’s willing to take a bullet on behalf of LKY. Very touched to hear his fearlessness and dedication for the sake of the nation, in offering protection to the prime minister.
Outsiders Protect LKY But ironically Trusted LKY Generals not even Bothered to Intervene to Rescue LKY’s Own Children from Destroying Own Father’s Legacy … These are the type of Characters that run the Country😂
LKY built modern day Singapore. LHL is destroying modern day Singapore.
Well said Vincent, salute to that gentleman too.
Respected🌹siriambankaccountnambermillagasir❤iambankcredite❤️respected❤️siragreed❤iambankadderssmillaga❤thankyousomach❤
No matter what people says about LKY , good or bad, he still did a fantastic job in transforming Singapore and improving lifes of Singaporeans.
He indeed the father of Nation Singapore.
Such a lovely documentary. Singaporeans were extremely lucky to have him.
Mr Lee Kuan Yew - a chosen man for a chosen destiny for the nation of Singapore 🇸🇬❤.
I have met him when i was in SGH going for an orthodontist 😂 appointment. He was surrounded by body guards as he went for his dental appointment 😅
He was very tall & had such an aura of authority & remarkable stature.
The 2nd time - was queueing for hours to bid him farewell at his funeral. 😢
RIP : LKY.
A great leader we admire him In Jamaica 🇯🇲
Mr Lee, commands my deepest respect. He is a miracle, a miracle for Singaporeans. He spent his entire lifetime building up Singapore, for the people for the country.
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Beside LKY, they are others leaders like Goh Keng Swee, S. Rajaratnam, Toh Chin Chye and Lim Kim San helped to build up Singapore.
he's the meat patty among the dozen ingredients in the burger.
And Lim Bo Seng who famously fought against the Japanese against all odds
Othman Wok also ☝🏼
and LKY was actually working for the Japanese..
These men were the actual engineers. LKY was only the guy who had his signature on the paper.
Wrong person to praise.
Mr LKY - Most admirable, respectable, Intelligent, far sighted leader.
Truly miss him and eternally grateful to him for his contributions and love for his people. ❤
Thank you CNA and the guests for such an insightful, thoughtful recount of stories about our nation's Founding Father. I am just so blessed to be born a Singaporean, nothing that I have done to deserve it. May we Singaporeans put aside differences and together bring this country forward.
Very touching tribute… I’m so fortunate to have experienced his life in my generation.
No one is perfect, but as a leader, he had such passion and empathy for people. I am grateful for him and hope Singapore will grow from strength to strength.
Thank you father LKY❤ What a iron-willed personality. People who die hard for fancy movies won’t like , watch or comment about these extra ordinary documentaries. I cry and feel huge respect towards him whenever I see him even on tv . I can imagine how it must’ve been to the people who have worked around him. People who met him in real life are so fortunate. 💐
Suck brainlessly comment
Yes, LKY was not working to please the people, he worked to improve our lives! ❤LKY, ❤️🇸🇬!
I belong to the pioneer generations.I trully grateful to our Senior Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew. for making Singapore economically socially n culturally to live in. He is the most respectful man in the world. I am very fortunate to be born in Singapore to have the opportunities to experience the down n up of the growths of Singapore in the early forties n fifties. As a child I had never imagined we can progress to the present day of Singapore. Thanks to Mr Lee Kuan Yew and his old guards for making Singapore to be proud to live in. Always cherished the great deeds they had done to Singapore in my heart. My children n grand children will share the dreams I had. Alots of thanks n highly appreciated for broadcasting this video's.
Without this man, none of us will be what we are today.
Rubbish
A dynamic great man who work hard for his people of Singapore. Thank you Mr Lee. Missed you ❤
Respected❤singapoor🌹respected❤iadiesandjantileman❤veryveryhapenes❤myhungpranam❤thankyousomach❤🌹🌹🌹🌹
We are fortunate to have him. Thank you.
Indeed a beautiful production.
Probably the most transformational country leader of the 20th century. Massive respect.
Majulah Singapore!
~ from a Malaysian
We all miss ah kong very very much.
My first assignment, as a "Roockie", Foreign correspondent, was to interview, then PM Lee Kuan Yew! What a life changing experience! I am forever grateful!
Respectedpmkuansir❤yourscontry❤peopls❤allwaysmyhungiovely❤apersite🌹respected❤deputypmsir❤allways❤myhartewishpranamishaalla❤
@@RajendranRajendran-rj2lx thanks 👍
This was a great video, thank you!
Good to educate the younger generations about how things came to be. & Singapore wouldn’t have come to be without this man for sure. Thank you sir, you are a product of hard times. Hence, there will never be another political figure like you.
I wish that this video or similar ones could be played in school during history lessons or national day, reminding the young generations of their part to continue Mr Lee's legacy.
@@huiling7947couldn't agree more. Schools should do that.
Respected❤sirmalashia❤contrysingapoor🌹goodcontry🌹respected❤sisterandbrothers❤veryveryhapened❤iloveyou❤myhartewishpranam❤ioved❤
Aiyoh I cried lei watching this video 😭😭😭😭 ❤️❤️❤️LKY🙏🏻
It's such a touching tribute. I know, we love and miss Mr Lee dearly
He was and still is a blessing and an inspiration to the rest of the world too.
In snippets of Singapore history videos, I noticed that protection officer Mr Kandasamy was always more alert and on the ball than other officers. I wish I can meet him and shake his hand and express my gratitude for his dedication to protecting our FATHER.
A great man…with a great heart 👍…Mr Lee Kuan Yew …his brilliant 🤩 shown what Singapore 🇸🇬 have achieved today …Majulah Singapura 🎉…thank u sooo much Mr Lee Kuan Yew 😢r.i.p Sir
I am no Singaporean but he is my idol.
There will only one LKY type of leader in a century. Spore is indeed blessed to hv him as PM layong foundations to become whatvshe is today. How sustainable is another question but certainly hos swiftness, firmness n clarity in thoughts and .in actions proved tt esp in Spore's formative years if not until the 2000s. The world has changed tremendously but his basic philosophy of Integrity n Hardwork with running this city state as one united people. He showed what Unity can be achieved with Diversity too ! Thabk you Mr Lee 🙏 🙇♀️ 😊
Thanks CNA for this documentary! The late Mr Lee was truly truly a visionary leader who deserved my highest respect!
LKY seems to me as an example a great man who appeared on the scene at the right time. This man dedicated his life to his multi ethnic and probably earlier divided nation and was able to bind disparate cultures in a dangerous post colonial wolrld. He did not do this alone and his party and the Singaporean people deserve as much credit for the nation they built. It certainly would have been much more difficult to replicate his success on larger less developed asian countries but studying this man his words and his actions should be required for todays current and would be leaders. It would be sad if people like him only surface once in a lifetime.
Definitely a great leader.
He loved SG so much.
Miss him......xx.
RIP
I watch this from Romania. Really impressive. I hope that our two countries, Romania and Singapore will develop their relations and become closer to each other!
I recalled the cold and rainy day of Mr Lee's funeral...I was in a hotel in Manila, watching CNA on the TV in my room and following the funeral events in Singapore.
It was a moving experience for me even though I am not a Singaporean, to see thousands lining the streets where the hearse passed, bringing Mr Lee around Singapore on his final journey and to hear the people calling out his name.
While I do not agree with some of his policies and actions, I believe he truly believed that what did were for the best and betterment of Singapore and her people... truly a great leader.
The Mighty God, gave the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew to Singaporeans, you all should and will be proud of Singapore. The word spoken or written Singapore or Singaporeans, the feeling of magic that Mr. LKY is around today and next hundreds of years.
Thank you CNA. It’s a very touching story about Mr. Lee, especially around 10:22, I heard the gentleman told to the reporter that he would rather lost his life to protect Mr. Lee.
Love love this video. Every second of it. Touched my heart deeply.
Respected🌹sister🌹myhartewishpranam❤ioved❤
A great man who shaped Singapore! Thank you Mr.Yew.
😂 another dumb idiot brainless comment. Mr Yew????😂
His family name is Lee. So it is Mr. Lee
May rest in peace, Lee kuan yew!
He was afraid to die.He knew what he did.
@@zenweaver#pofma misinformation
I think this series of Lee Kuan Yew is one of the most amazing things a nation could do for its true leader. How about our dear Malaysia? Perhaps a documentary of 5 prime ministers in 4 years?
The ending screen ppl standing in the rain is sooo touching… kudos cna !
Every country deserves a leader like him!! I wish every leader in the world had the best interests of the people in their mind like him 😢
Thank you my idol Mr LKY❤
Salute from nepal 🇳🇵
Mr Lee the man!❤
Happy 16 Sep. The founder of Malaysia. LKY.
LKY is a great leader... But sad to say that no one in the Parliament today can compare with him...
Yes No One even comes Close bcz he is Only undiagnosed OCD case that filed White Papers against a sitting President & former Comrade to Humiliate & Disgrace Devan Nair & Family… Ironically, look at LKY’s Family now … Not even one LKY Trusted General dare intervene to Rescue LKY’s Reckless Kids in Lee Family Saga… KARMA
It is quite unfair to expect anybody else in Singapore or even in the world to measure up to Mr Lee Kuan Yew. That's like using Einstein as the benchmark to evaluate all scientists.
Different times require different kind of leader. For a first world country, a technocrat is actually more suitable
@@HKspurs10 Lee Dynasty coming to end soon , ironically by Own Reckless Family … KARMA 😊
I suppose it's hard to find anyone like him in the world. Peace.
I am so sorry to hear your lost your wife in such early year, I will remember your guidance.and do my best.
A world-class leader, there is no doubt.
Lky was a great legend not only to Singaporeans but to everyone. There is this saying “ legends never die” his work and effort put in to create Singapore to what it is today I a lot
You can have land, water, oil n gas...but I'd rather have LKY. We were doomed, but we have LKY. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, my leader LKY.
tell me you didn't tear up watching I remember LKY
Great documentary 👏🏻
Sadly for Singapore, Mr. LKY could not live a thousand year. The nation moans and miss him
He already had said back in 1965, ‘I won’t be here, but his friends around him will BE here’
Legend.without lky no singapore.
One of the Goats
He is a great leader.we will always remember his fairness
Brought tears to my eyes
Wow this is a great video ❤
Great documentary
A great leader of all time...lifetime❤❤❤❤❤
Just propaganda
@@deschan2246 whats ur issue with Mr Lee?
❤LKY forever
He is outstanding person in The Singapore
For ignorant only
Love the Mr.Lee is the best world Lee.... that's y whole world know Singapore.....
Beautiful leader ❤
Ok…. I cried at the end.
Thank God for LKY.
Di thun 2008 saya sangat kangum melihat negara singpura yg sangat di siplin manusianya serta sangat tertata rapi di setiap bidang negaranya..negara saya indonesia sangat tertinggal jauh dari mereka,,membuat saya tambah semangat utk mendidik anak2 saya supaya bisa maju serta dpt berkontribusi supaya indonesia bisa maju kedepannya itulah harapan ku .❤❤
LKY = Singapore = LKY
🫶 #rememberingleekuanyew ❤️
What a visioner 👍.
He is one of the best leaders.
Respect from Indonesia
You live long , you learn long …. Amen
wow what a real bodyguard 9:45 you made TAMILAN proud
#LKY100 Timeline
Remembering LKY (September 16, 1923-March 23, 2015) 🎀🪦
0:03- Start
1:13- How people recall LKY- a bodyguard
2:22- LKY's conference on Singapore's independence
4:08- Bodyguard's recall
5:31- A fellow Friend and the next career
10:23- The face of LKY portrait
13:48- Straits Times
14:52- LKY's rally in 1980 and certain censorships
17:38- The Memoir
18:30- Dr Kiat and The (Botanic) Gardens (by the Bay) of Eden
22:48- The end of the first generation- Lee's stepping shoes
26:20- Cavite, The Phillippines
29:35- The Crown Jewel of Tanjong Pagar
33:12- Dr Koh's Can Speak Chinese
36:07- The Labour Union The Way Forward
38:40- Fly our wings- Singapore Airlines
40:21- Investments for the future (featuring #PE2023 candidate)
45:19- Thank You, Lee Kuan Yew
4:38 Mr Nordin himself looks very stately... I guess having been in that role, you need to be...
用心做好每一件事, 各行各業都會成功.
Ambience for coll and pleasant envourment.
His legacy live on ………..
He is the proud of Singapore people with the word
the Great Lee Chinaman is never died
1st Lee Shi Ming
Emperor of Tang
2nd Lee Kuan Yew
PM of Singapore
Other World leaders should follow the steps of LKY for a better tomorrow
The senior citizens still miss him terribly but rest assured, they will see him on the other side someday.
0:16: 👥 Lee Kuan Yew's legacy continues to reign strong today, with a focus on improving the lives of the common man.
7:08: 🍽 Lee Kuan Yew enjoyed cheat days and had a favorite treat called mutaba.
14:26: 💪 Lee Kuan Yew's iron-willed leadership transformed Singapore into a global hub.
19:29: 🌿 The video discusses the importance of the Singapore Botanic Gardens and the need for nurturing local talent in the greening scene.
27:44: ! Photographer George Gascon captures intimate moments of Lee Kuan Yew in his Oxley residency, including him writing his first memoir on the computer.
34:12: 👴 Lee Kuan Yew's interest in understanding Chinese perspectives and engaging with the youth.
41:14: 💡 The video highlights Mr. Lee Kuan Yew's vision for Singapore's society and physical landscape, as well as his compassionate side during his wife's battle with cancer.
Recap by Tammy AI
Father of singapore ❤
Not my father, yr father?😂
@@deschan2246 you can get lost then!
@@deschan2246 💘
all Malaysian Chinese thank LKY
Yup foreigners benefit at Singaporeans expense. Wat do u call such person in yr country?😂
si peh ho well done cna
Hebat pm lee kwan yew meninggalkan warisan yg sangat kaya kepd anak cucu nya serta sangat mulia wawasan ilmu pengetahuaan yg sangat luas serta kepemimpinannya yg sangat bagus demi negaranya❤
Singapore has definitely florish way beyond since SG have divorced from Malaysia. Bitter truth to swallow, malaysia sadly is still far and closed-minded in reach the level of SG.