This was intended initially to commemorate #SG50 and celebrating the illustrious life of Singapore's founding father: Lee Kuan Yew. Unfortunately he passed away due to his condition at the age of 91, and for 7 days we mourn to remember his inspiration.

1. LEADERSHIP LESSONS
LEE KUAN YEW
from

2. 1950s
IN THE LAST 50 YEARS…
Singapore transformedfrom
atrading port which was tobe
rejectedbyMalaysia

3. RICHEST, SAFEST &
MOST ORDERLY
2015
countries in the world
into one of the

4. He led Singapore to independence in 1965
and served as its first Prime Minister for
31 years, setting the record as the world's
longest-serving Prime Minister.

5. It wouldn’t have been possible without him
SINGAPORE’S FOUNDING FATHER

6. LEADERSHIP LESSONS
LEE KUAN YEW
from

7. FIRM BELIEF
Possess a
1

8. Lee knew that Singapore might not
survive on it’s own after it’s separation
from Malaysia.

9. But he was determined to
prove himself wrong

10. “I am not here to play somebody else’s game.
I have a few million lives to account for.
SINGAPORE WILL SURVIVE! ”
—Separation of 1965

11. SERVICE
SELF-INTEREST
before
2

12. Sometimes, the needs of the many outweigh
the needs of the leader.

13. Old buildings High-rise flats
in the midst of a housing crisis,
large scale changes were needed
to

14. “Because of my house, neighbouring
houses cannot be built high. I said
!
!
!
— Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going
DEMOLISH MY HOUSE ”

15. 3
RIGHTnot what's
POPULAR
do what's

16. NOTPOLITICALLYCORRECT.
“I’ve always tried to be correct,
”
— 2000

17. He is known to lead with an ‘iron fist’ when it
comes to decisions that affect Singapore.

18. Many opposed certain policies, but such
ruthless pragmatism was what Singapore
needed at the time.

19. “We would not have made the economic progress if we
had not intervened on very personal matters. Who your
neighbour is, how you live, the noise you make,
HOWYOUSPIT,ORWHEREYOUSPIT.
”
— 1968

20. SPEAKwith
POWER
4

21. Mr Lee is known for giving powerful,
passionate speeches, and when he
speaks, it’s difficult not to listen.

22. “Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him. Or give it
up. This is not a game of cards. This is your life and mine. I’ve spent
a whole lifetime building this and as long as I’m in charge,
!
!
-1980
”NOBODYISGOINGTOKNOCKITDOWN

23. SAY ITlike
IT IS
5

24. Lee is unapologetically frank and curt.
He does not mince his words.

25. One of the best things you can do as
a leader is to acknowledge and
speak the truth.

26. “I have been accused of many things in my
life, but not even my worst enemy has ever
accused me of being afraid to
!
!
(1955)
SPEAKMYMIND
”

27. 5
LOVERelentlessly

28. As his wife grew frail, Mr Lee
took personal care of her.

29. LKY: ‘We have been together for most of our lives. You cannot
leave me alone now. I will make your life worth living in spite of
your physical handicap.’
!
She said: ‘That is a big promise.’
!
He replied: HAVEIEVERLETYOUDOWN?
— After her 2nd Stroke

30. NEVERsay
DIE
7

31. It is this never-say-die attitude that
has made Mr. Lee’s actions and
accomplishments through Singapore’s
troubled beginnings memorable

32. “Even from my sick bed, even if you
are going to lower me into the grave
and I feel something is going wrong,
”
I WILL GET UP.
— From the 1988 National Day Rally
”

33. 1923-2015
LEE KUAN YEW
In loving memory of

34. #rememberingLKYClick!
Leave your Tributes:
www.rememberingleekuanyew.sg

35. WHAT HAVE I GIVEN UP? MY LIFE.
— The Hard Truths
“ I have no regrets. I have spent my life, so much of it, building up
this country. There’s nothing more that i need to do. At the end of
the day, what have i got? A successful Singapore.
”

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37. LEE KUAN YEW
THANK YOUMr.

38. CREDITS
Images
Singapore Panorama Shot - DigitalNegative.co
National Day Crowd - http://www.wellsphere.com/parenting-article/happy-43rd-birthday-
singapore/31789
Mrs.Lee: http://www.transitioning.org/2010/10/03/mm-lee-reads-poem-to-his-wife/
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Worker’s Talking: http://www.daidaika.net/plus/view_content.php?aid=8145&i=45
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Raise hands: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/325654/cbb/discovery-channel-pays-
tribute-to-the-father-of-modern-day-singapore-in-success-story-lee-kuan-yew
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Cover image of LKY: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/lee-kuan-yew-singapore-will-survive-look-back-
countrys-founding-father-1492582#
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Old images of LKY : Adapted from various Youtube Videos

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