What a humble man. I miss the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yee. Many people have judged him for his dictatorship-style, but how many have stepped into his shoes to face the issues of the day with the limited resources, dangers, and tensions, etc. As a Singaporean, I can only say I'm grateful to be able to afford to buy a house, find work, go to school and still receive opportunities to study on a part-time basis, safe foods, high standards of governance. Holding the Singapore passport, I travel freely and find people have heard about our "little red dot" and the achievements we've attained for a very short time. These are attributed to Mr. Lee's sacrificial service to the country, we all call HOME.
Without our LKY there will be no life like heaven for all of us in singapore. Everyone envy singapore passport ...we travel with highest respect at every custom. Love him and god bless him in his heaven !
hubbabt it certainly is, here in Philippines most people are complacent and always complain. I admire you Singaporeans, you are mostly proactive than reactive. God bless your country in this time of great peril, may we all get out of this stronger and better individuals. 🙏
well said. many people do not understand the simple fact that every country have a certain system of governance and every system have its flaws. No system is perfect.
When a leader stand and protect the resources of his country and make his country economicaly independent and prosper they name him dictator,You never hear the saud adminstration named dictator by the west simply because they are their allie and share the cake with liberals
Lee Kuan Yew is without doubt one of the greatest statesmen of the second half of the 20th century from any country. He didn't just transform a third-world backwater to one of the world's richest and most dynamic economies. Singapore's success was the model for China's economic reforms under Deng Xiaoping. Singapore is therefore fundamental to China's own economic rise. RIP to a truly great man!
Listening to LKY alone is like being in a lecture or reading a very insightful book, there's just way too much wisdom and intelligence from this man...
As a Singaporean, I am very grateful to have Mr. Lee kuan Yew for a leader. A wise and strong leader, that brought Singapore out from a poor fishing village to become an affluent country.
The British ruled Hong Kong for 155 years and never gave Hong Kong people the right to vote. The decision was made in London. Suddenly, the British accused China. How ironic and hypocritical.
It’s not about the British colonisation or China embrace. It’s more of the aspirations and clamour of Honkongers for more Open society, democracy, and for Business and Enterprise to thrive and progress. This may have been suppressed during British rule, but there was democratic space. I don’t think Hongkong would react if the same environment exists or is being threatened. Certainly Deng xiao Peng’s formula of One Country Two Systems is no longer there. I hope this ongoing problem will be resolved soon and fast. Thanks
@@pujadaflash1494 It is not that the democratic space does not exist. Now Hong Kong people have more democratic rights than during the British rule. The principle of one country was destroyed by ignorant mobs. Increased economic inequality has been used by conspirators to become a democracy issue. Very similar to the French yellow vest movement. The current Hong Kong media and Western media have adopted double standards in order to demonize Communist China. Police violence, which is clearly lower than Western society, is infinitely exaggerated. Freedom should hear different voices, but the current media is magnifying populism and color revolution.
He learnt mandarin n study chinese cultures after he became a leader, that is in his busy leadership roles !! He loved the rich Chinese cultures n the multi-thousands years ancients histories/events etc the chinese learned ancestors passed down to their descendants !! These are the precious gems !!
Not true. He is not the smartest. He is actually the kindest. If he is the smartest, Malaysia will not have split because they are afraid he will rule the whole of Malaysia.
Correct, LKY also forecasted the World will be moving towards a Multi-Polar World in 50 years. The present trend indicates only 1/2 the time required. And for Europe, as he forecasted, will be moving slowly but unmistakenly away from the US domination
It is not just about street fighter. It is more about being creative and intelligent to get things done even in the most difficult situations and all your hands are tied. The leaders must take firm responsibilities for all his actions , not afraid to be sacked and not taichi only like Lampa.
@@zenlei8258 That quality is lacking in his son, I notice. Lee is not only ruthless with his opponents but with his ministers as well, sacking them if they don't perform.
Even though I'm Singaporean, I feel so unworthy that we have had such a brilliant insightful leader like Mr Lee. He's almost too good for such a small country like Singapore. If I could use a football analogy, it's like having Ronaldo playing in a small 3rd division team in the UK.
@@Sullyoonminatozaki91 Probably somewhere that subscribes to the Western liberal thought, where anyone not thinking the same way as them is brainwashed. Champion of "freedom and democracy", but not tolerant of people with different views.
Rare gem. Wise and insightful. He always give reasons for his statements. Excellent judge of character. A leader born in turbulent times. He was a street fighter.
Senior Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew speeches always inspiralling n down to earth. I feel proud to be a Singaporean. Miss his presence in any interviews n seminars. Liked to playbacks the past videos of his interviews whenever I on TH-cam.Full of admirations and respects for Senior Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew
Lky generation of leadership did not trust the anericanos politicians. The americanos politicians were trying n caught red-handed bribing govt officials, creating destruction/ruin n chaos in singapore etc !!!
HIs views and answers, speculations and guesses were all very thoroughly thought of. Many of his thinking comes through today in the Hong Kong / China relationship. Great thinker and practitioner!
@@Amidat The kids are misguided by leaders with their own.agendas who use them. See the placards...do shoot my children. They know nothing about history. They believe freedom is all you need to survive in this complicated world. And most of all, the world owe them a living.
Well said, Catherine Ching. As a Naturalised Singaporean, I am glad that at 20yo, I had the opportunity to come to Singapore to work. And, now retired with a paid up home, 3 children, all University graduates, all with their own homes, 4 grandchildren (for time being, haha). LKY was a "dictator". He "dictated" that he would make sure all Singaporeans can afford their own homes, have access to affordable world class education, affordable world class health care, affordable world class public transport, and Singapore will succeed. Yes, he was a dictator.
I miss Ah-Gong Lee.. Such a blessing and privilege to be born and live in a country he built from scratch.. Still is and always will be ♥️ For those wondering the date of this precious and memorable session with the great Mr Lee Kuan Yew, it's 30th March 2005. On 29th March 2015.. braving the rain right outside my church at Star Vista...we bid farewell and shouted "MM Lee, we love you!" as his hearse passed by.. Our last respect for the Father of modern 🇸🇬
Totally agreed with Mentor Lee that a leader must give prosperity and growth to their people and stability in order to thrive and continue to prosper...
LKY was the best leader, his ideas were futurist, very smart and amazing personality! I wish we had more LKY in the world and in my country. Miss him and will always respect him🙏🏻
Throughout all China's history, those emperors who went on to achieve great things had always been those emperors who had tremendous self-control, who did not do things that they felt like doing, but the things that would achieve their objectives.
We had no more than 20 good emperors and less than five great emperors. And, that is out of a number of 330 emperors over five thousand years of history of China.
@@eal8645 ......while most of them are inbred, degenerate inbeciles who dies at their 30s for having too much sex / consuming alchemy shits. It is not comparable.
Many thanks. He is a one-off great leader we are lucky to have. Many might not know his also the top onboard Political Advisor to Shell, ExxonMobil, French Total, JP ChaseMorgan and Morgan Stanley.
Tashie, I think yours is a legitimate question. He built a country and lead it to prosperity despite the lack of natural ressources and the difficult challenge of a multi-racial society. These are the goals he achieved. Existence and survival. What about happiness ? That would be the next level to build up on that foundation. In my opinion, happiness is tied to a strong social culture and identity. It is the present challenge of Singapore, how to create and develop a stronger and attractive singaporean culture for Singaporeans. If i were part of the SG govt i would consult ancient culture historians and ask to research ideas on that theme. How a culture identity grows. In the case of a multi racial society, i think the government needs to force a fusion of cultures not by supressing each race's culture but by inventing new events , new customs and new traditions that everyone can participate in.
All his life wisdom, knowledge, and experiences are well recorded, written in books, and captured in videos. All about him was well-preserved and stored. Whose ever wants to learn about good governance, go look from what he had left behind. This is his way of imparting his legacy to us.
Many of us here in India often wonder, what would be India economically if we had a leader like Mr Lee. With our resources and human resource, India would have a GDP of 100 Trillion $
Trump has proven his skill and valor by beating Hillary against overwhelming odds. LKY is overrated, though there are other leaders who had advanced Taiwan and Hong Kong economies and never had to brag like LKY.
What Senior Minister LEE said is so true on how china's relationship with HK till today. So over the years you can see how the RICH Hong Konger's have left HK for good. What he say about Europe is also true.
Yes, only those people know Malaysia and Singapore history, they knew how, and why Singapore independent and how difficultly of Mr Lee fight with Tunku for our all people ... Thanks and Salute to Mr Lee KY!!!
LKY lives on in our hearts....I truly feel so...I think many others do too..I think very few people in authority can lead a disciplined life like him.. he showed us how intelligence and determination can change the lives of millions of people.
i am a singaporean living in macao n viewing the hk situation with growing distaste each n every day. mm lee didn't wild guess back then that a streetfighter will be needed as a leader in hk today, he visioned that with the 1c2s in place for 50yrs n the cultural turmoil we went through 50yrs ago in singapore, being the maths major he was with a lifelong passion in politics, he put 2 n 2 together n foresaw that, IF, a soft CE takes office in hk, he/she will not be able to quell the cultural differences n political sensitivity btwn china n hkers which will, slowly but surely, simmer to the boiling point it is today. the streetfighter he metaphored must be able to convince hkers that the 1c2s is a cold hard truth which they must make the best of it even though they hated it while fending off china's stealth ruling n sporadic intervention on another front. he/she must lead hk with conviction on both homeground n beijing fronts n not be like the yes-man CL is. we as singaporeans adore mm lee to death, his rule was suffocating at times, but a necessity without the slightest doubt. u have my utmost respect, mr lee kuan yew sir.
Absolutely worth spending 49 min. to revisit the visionary insight about HK & beyond from the contemporary World's grestest leader, on our best historical track record.☝🏻👍🏻🥇🏆 -- Prof. & Speaker, Oxford U.
This guy predicted what was going to happen in 2020 when none of the other leaders had a clue. The covid prep was already done to a certain level in Singapore. What a true leader.
omg listening to this in 2023 and everything MM Lee said turned out to be bloody truths within our latest years 😭 he has been such great leader who saw though to the future!
As long as Lee Kuan Yew’s lifetime legacy from his PMship, SMship and eventual MMship, carries on and on for Singapore’s present and future development, Singapore shall be sound and prosperous continuously. As we Singaporeans, we sincerely miss Mr LKY very much. Even last month March on the 23rd day, my family and I still recollect his death anniversary after 8 years in 2023.❤❤❤
sigh. In the heart of Lee, even at that time, he still felt the pain of leaving his Chinese and Indians comrades in Malaysia. He can only made up by giving more jobs to Malaysia Chinese and Indians when Singapore is better off. He got his people support through the socialist core in Singapore but he swiped them all into cells. When the opportunity presented, he contributed to help China to reform and took a first step into genuine socialism where a billion Chinese are lifted out of poverty. To me, at this age, his legacy is a positive one.
@人间正道是沧桑 He used the communist lingo to gain power . He is not anti communist in his approach , using some of the communist methods in his governance . But he is a smart man, combing the communist with the capitalist approach to his governance.
Most people n his populations love him. I came to Singapore when the govt is pulling in foreign graduates while my country is pushing us out ! I am always grateful for able to work alongside the team help building up 🇸🇬
I listened to his tiny part of his speech live before.... The charisma .... when he talked, the whole room is quiet, except for handphone ringing tones ....
Lee's comment to former head of Hong Kong government, Tong Jian Hua, fits today's Carrie Lam. Hong Kong has not had a real strong politician (street fighter) as the head of government. Most of them either are government administrators or businessman.
even if he didnt live in hong kong , it is wrong to insinuate that he doesnt know what was going on in HK..He makes it his business to know about the political climates of the world...Shes lucky he didnt put her down !
@@winsonchung4635 brainless. I am in doubt whether could you do anything better if you are in their position. Speaking and street riots would not bring any benefits but thw stupidity of most Hong Kongers include you too
I always admire the late PM Lee Kuan Yew and enjoy listening him speak which was like listening to my own grandfather. (PS: I am not a Singaporean). Mr. Lee passed away at the age of 91yo in 2015. Should he still be alive now, he would turn 98yo in a week time. It would be very interesting to listen to his assessment of the world today in particular about the USA, China and China's close neighbours. The situation in the world today is very much different than it was when he attended this interview. Oh how I wish he were still with us now.
LKY is not interested interfere in China affair or present any conjecture in public, he prefer to talk about Singapore where he is the citizen and an elected PM, not of China.
Lam Par 3 weeks ago LKY is not interested interfere in China affair because he is not a British Imperialist or American white supremacist. The British governed China with an iron hand and now urge the Hong Kong rioters to damage their own country. American white supremacists cannot forgive China for daring to be Communist and still do good for its people. Their National Endowment for Democracy (CIA in disguise) give money to the rioters and other anti-China to buy masks, money and skill to make petrol bombs, also give the American flags which the rioters proudly wave while at the same time they throw the Chinese 5 Stars into the sea.
Mr Lee Kuan Yew, our Founding Father of Singapore will always be fondly remembered and always missed by many, in our home land and other countries as many can see when he passed on. Far sighted and Great Leaders like Mr Lee with such sound wisdom will be very hard to find and come by, at least not in the near future.
@@papayajia Unlikely, the 2 societies are too drastically different to be governed under a common system in 1997. There would be clashing of gears, exodus of Hong Kong born citizens, and an even greater loss of talent and capital.
Lord Jesus thank you for your hands of protection these 54 years n more to come on beloved 🇸🇬 Singapore I proclaim decree declare a special birthday anointing n blessing on every single Singaporean. Protect each of them n their families when they are at work at school or in public places. I plea your precious blood over them that they are divinely protected in their coming in and out. For those who work here to augment our families as caregivers as foreign workers I too speak blessing of protection over their lives. Most of all Jesus , you know our hearts , we ask humbly that you raise an anointed LEADER to take us all forward and provide foresight to Sg. A leader who loves you and worships you and listens to only you! Thank you so very much Jesus for you died you favored you showered grace over Singapore our Home, thank you Amen.
Leaving Msia may not be a right choice but LKY made it right. Stop at 2 may not be a right scheme now but it was necessary at that time. Better or worse, he has a brilliant mind that many leaders lost to him. He's way too clear-minded for a guy that age.
@wksoh it's not kick out. Lol..I think imo what happened was LKY and his team was getting majority votes in Malaysia w the Indian and Chinese which meant a majority and may win elections in Malaysia and you can guess now why is Singapore "kick out" if not it might be Singapore than KL as capital. And the ruling party is ?
What a humble man. I miss the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yee. Many people have judged him for his dictatorship-style, but how many have stepped into his shoes to face the issues of the day with the limited resources, dangers, and tensions, etc. As a Singaporean, I can only say I'm grateful to be able to afford to buy a house, find work, go to school and still receive opportunities to study on a part-time basis, safe foods, high standards of governance. Holding the Singapore passport, I travel freely and find people have heard about our "little red dot" and the achievements we've attained for a very short time. These are attributed to Mr. Lee's sacrificial service to the country, we all call HOME.
I am a Singaporean.. I only will say democracy is over rated..... I love lky
Without our LKY there will be no life like heaven for all of us in singapore. Everyone envy singapore passport ...we travel with highest respect at every custom. Love him and god bless him in his heaven !
hubbabt it certainly is, here in Philippines most people are complacent and always complain. I admire you Singaporeans, you are mostly proactive than reactive. God bless your country in this time of great peril, may we all get out of this stronger and better individuals. 🙏
well said. many people do not understand the simple fact that every country have a certain system of governance and every system have its flaws. No system is perfect.
When a leader stand and protect the resources of his country and make his country economicaly independent and prosper they name him dictator,You never hear the saud adminstration named dictator by the west simply because they are their allie and share the cake with liberals
You dont know what is good until you lose it. We are grateful for him and his leadership.
Lee Kuan Yew is without doubt one of the greatest statesmen of the second half of the 20th century from any country. He didn't just transform a third-world backwater to one of the world's richest and most dynamic economies. Singapore's success was the model for China's economic reforms under Deng Xiaoping. Singapore is therefore fundamental to China's own economic rise. RIP to a truly great man!
Listening to LKY alone is like being in a lecture or reading a very insightful book, there's just way too much wisdom and intelligence from this man...
He is a very knowledgeable man in terms of the world geopolitics and also governance, there is only one Lee Kuan Yew
Well it just like magic, when u dont know the trick. It is amazing. Once u knew it, it is nothing
Yes, I have this feeling as well. He makes me becoming patient, and more insightful.
@@ellashy6539 100% CORRECT, UNFORTUNATELY, COUNTRIES LIKE CANADA, ONLY A BUNCH OF MONEY WANTON TRUCK DRIVERS & FOOLS SITS IN THE PARLIAMENT!
@Angelici Ordinis for?
Now is the 54th National day celebration in Singapore 🇸🇬, we miss Mr Lee very much!❤️
He died
He was really a great man. Singapore was a small stage for him. His vision was so great. He could see through those problems so many years ago.
Thank you, Mr Lee. for what you have achieved for Singapore.
As a Singaporean, I am very grateful to have Mr. Lee kuan Yew for a leader. A wise and strong leader, that brought Singapore out from a poor fishing village to become an affluent country.
The British ruled Hong Kong for 155 years and never gave Hong Kong people the right to vote. The decision was made in London. Suddenly, the British accused China. How ironic and hypocritical.
that is British hypocritical
It’s not about the British colonisation or China embrace. It’s more of the aspirations and clamour of Honkongers for more Open society, democracy, and for Business and Enterprise to thrive and progress. This may have been suppressed during British rule, but there was democratic space. I don’t think Hongkong would react if the same environment exists or is being threatened. Certainly Deng xiao Peng’s formula of One Country Two Systems is no longer there. I hope this ongoing problem will be resolved soon and fast. Thanks
@@pujadaflash1494 It is not that the democratic space does not exist. Now Hong Kong people have more democratic rights than during the British rule. The principle of one country was destroyed by ignorant mobs. Increased economic inequality has been used by conspirators to become a democracy issue. Very similar to the French yellow vest movement. The current Hong Kong media and Western media have adopted double standards in order to demonize Communist China. Police violence, which is clearly lower than Western society, is infinitely exaggerated. Freedom should hear different voices, but the current media is magnifying populism and color revolution.
It is not ironic, rather you r ignorant to this part of hk history
@@lrsy5946 more democratic right? What a joke
he speaks deep from his heart. he was a great leader with wisdom.
The answer runs through his head many times before it come out from his mouth...really not an easy task for commoners like us
He learnt mandarin n study chinese cultures after he became a leader, that is in his busy leadership roles !! He loved the rich Chinese cultures n the multi-thousands years ancients histories/events etc the chinese learned ancestors passed down to their descendants !! These are the precious gems !!
How true his words are ,especially after taking into consideration what is going on in Hong Kong now.
Sharp as ever. Missing him ever more in today's turmoil world.
Probably the smartest leader ever.
No doubt. I cannot think of any other world leader as wise as him. Non come close.
I would say most wisdom and intelligent
Calvyn Craven He reminds me of Warren Buffett, another frugal investor.
@@angelamagnus6615 Charlie Munger
Not true. He is not the smartest. He is actually the kindest. If he is the smartest, Malaysia will not have split because they are afraid he will rule the whole of Malaysia.
His advise that Chief Executive must be a “street fighter” still stands valid till now! Brilliant!
Correct, LKY also forecasted the World will be moving towards a Multi-Polar World in 50 years. The present trend indicates only 1/2 the time required. And for Europe, as he forecasted, will be moving slowly but unmistakenly away from the US domination
DAMN, LAM-CHENG ISN'T A STREET-FIGHTER BUT A SHILLY-SHALLY WOMAN!
It is not just about street fighter. It is more about being creative and intelligent to get things done even in the most difficult situations and all your hands are tied. The leaders must take firm responsibilities for all his actions , not afraid to be sacked and not taichi only like Lampa.
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@@zenlei8258 That quality is lacking in his son, I notice. Lee is not only ruthless with his opponents but with his ministers as well, sacking them if they don't perform.
His advice was so wise for those rioters today on Hong Kong street.
During the 1964 racial riots in Singapore, he went on the streets, holding a loudspeaker and standing on a lorry, to command and quell the riots.
What Senior Minister LKY said is true now with HK.
An incredible intellect and a remarkable political figure...I consider him the Father of the modern Singapore...greetings from California
Yes, he is the Father of our Nation.
Even though I'm Singaporean, I feel so unworthy that we have had such a brilliant insightful leader like Mr Lee. He's almost too good for such a small country like Singapore.
If I could use a football analogy, it's like having Ronaldo playing in a small 3rd division team in the UK.
and he made it from a 3rd division to a 1st division team now haha
And for him to put his heart and soul into building Singapore, I am so touched. I hope all Singaporeans know how to count their blessings.
u have all the time in your lifetime to give back to the state which he built for u with his lifetime
he contributed to SG greatly a noble man who will be remembered by fellow Singaporeans♥
My goodness, I really miss Mr Lee... 4 years after his death, his books and old interviews still enlightens!!!
Love this man.......wish he was still around.
Don’t we all wish LKY is still around now.. with us-China trade war, hk protests .. he’ll be able to get all parties to listen
Overrated
@Qtri Nity You are wrong, his son speaks out against the rioters
Lmao typical brainwashed Singaporean
No
@@Sullyoonminatozaki91 Probably somewhere that subscribes to the Western liberal thought, where anyone not thinking the same way as them is brainwashed. Champion of "freedom and democracy", but not tolerant of people with different views.
What a pleasure to rewatch this video from time to time to enrich with wisdom of this great man.Thx.
Rare gem. Wise and insightful. He always give reasons for his statements. Excellent judge of character. A leader born in turbulent times. He was a street fighter.
idiot
He is so humble when speaking of Deng.
A great leader and every word he says wonderful and his thoughts are insightful.
Great Man Mr Lee Kuan Yew Hongkong should listen!
Senior Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew speeches always inspiralling n down to earth. I feel proud to be a Singaporean. Miss his presence in any interviews n seminars. Liked to playbacks the past videos of his interviews whenever I on TH-cam.Full of admirations and respects for Senior Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew
LKY is prophetic or just very smart and insightful... everything he predicted back then about HK and the US is coming true now
Lky generation of leadership did not trust the anericanos politicians. The americanos politicians were trying n caught red-handed bribing govt officials, creating destruction/ruin n chaos in singapore etc !!!
HIs views and answers, speculations and guesses were all very thoroughly thought of. Many of his thinking comes through today in the Hong Kong / China relationship. Great thinker and practitioner!
Yes - but unfortunately many in Hong Kong aren't heeding his words.
@@Amidat The kids are misguided by leaders with their own.agendas who use them. See the placards...do shoot my children. They know nothing about history. They believe freedom is all you need to survive in this complicated world. And most of all, the world owe them a living.
This man reminds of Winston Churchill
He is a better man than Churchill who starved millions and millions of Indians to death.
Well said, Catherine Ching.
As a Naturalised Singaporean, I am glad that at 20yo, I had the opportunity to come to Singapore to work. And, now retired with a paid up home, 3 children, all University graduates, all with their own homes, 4 grandchildren (for time being, haha).
LKY was a "dictator". He "dictated" that he would make sure all Singaporeans can afford their own homes, have access to affordable world class education, affordable world class health care, affordable world class public transport, and Singapore will succeed. Yes, he was a dictator.
你根本不懂政治遊戲規則李光耀施生在哪裏讀錯她只是行政區練習鍾意依獨裁的是他什麼都不管他說就是煩啦李光耀先生有這樣做嗎？不懂政治不要隨便說話（我是用語言變文字沒有標點符號詞彙表達未能盡顯想去做個不想看就不要哦）
其實你住在星加坡你好清楚星加坡人，因為都是走難落嚟低下階層不懂得禮貌是很自私的一群人但是在李光耀的統治下最起碼他懂得手規則李光耀死後八年我依然感到星加坡的壞人，並不是一個很有文化修養的一群，而且他們都是只為自己而活如果不是有李光耀統治我相信這裏的人談不上有質素
Mr. Lee is a leader with a “crystal ball”.
He also had a wife who was insightful. His best advisor was his wife.
This advice is as relevant then as it is today, this very moment that is facing HK... such a wise man...
Brian Wong You means chief executive should be a street fighter?
@@kohmk2329 Got to be to survive! Haha! What we have now is ineffective for both sides.
I miss Ah-Gong Lee.. Such a blessing and privilege to be born and live in a country he built from scratch.. Still is and always will be ♥️ For those wondering the date of this precious and memorable session with the great Mr Lee Kuan Yew, it's 30th March 2005. On 29th March 2015.. braving the rain right outside my church at Star Vista...we bid farewell and shouted "MM Lee, we love you!" as his hearse passed by.. Our last respect for the Father of modern 🇸🇬
Ok
Totally agreed with Mentor Lee that a leader
must give prosperity and growth to their people and stability in order to thrive and continue to prosper...
李先生的眼光，的智慧果然超凡。今天回顾李先生在2001 年的演讲，他已经可以看到今天2020 的世界布局。
Brilliant and sagacious... Developing countries all need leaders like him
We need someone like him in Mauritius.. All the ones we have are no good.
One man that really made the difference to Singapore.
Always a pleasure to hear from LKY
LKY was the best leader, his ideas were futurist, very smart and amazing personality! I wish we had more LKY in the world and in my country. Miss him and will always respect him🙏🏻
His assessment of Xijinping: A man who is able to remain calm even when irritated. Xi has an iron soul.
Throughout all China's history, those emperors who went on to achieve great things had always been those emperors who had tremendous self-control, who did not do things that they felt like doing, but the things that would achieve their objectives.
@@Hermit-Crab long live emperor xi of the communist dynasty
We had no more than 20 good emperors and less than five great emperors. And, that is out of a number of 330 emperors over five thousand years of history of China.
@@eal8645 ......while most of them are inbred, degenerate inbeciles who dies at their 30s for having too much sex / consuming alchemy shits.
It is not comparable.
Many thanks. He is a one-off great leader we are lucky to have. Many might not know his also the top onboard Political Advisor to Shell, ExxonMobil, French Total, JP ChaseMorgan and Morgan Stanley.
TheOldmankk thanks for your info
TheOldmankk u left out Phillip Morris
TheOldmankk
Tashie, I think yours is a legitimate question. He built a country and lead it to prosperity despite the lack of natural ressources and the difficult challenge of a multi-racial society. These are the goals he achieved. Existence and survival. What about happiness ? That would be the next level to build up on that foundation. In my opinion, happiness is tied to a strong social culture and identity. It is the present challenge of Singapore, how to create and develop a stronger and attractive singaporean culture for Singaporeans. If i were part of the SG govt i would consult ancient culture historians and ask to research ideas on that theme. How a culture identity grows. In the case of a multi racial society, i think the government needs to force a fusion of cultures not by supressing each race's culture but by inventing new events , new customs and new traditions that everyone can participate in.
you will never see the likes of him again , sad but that's life , we will keep the flag flying high to upkeep his legacy
All his life wisdom, knowledge, and experiences are well recorded, written in books, and captured in videos. All about him was well-preserved and stored. Whose ever wants to learn about good governance, go look from what he had left behind. This is his way of imparting his legacy to us.
There was a time I questioned his dictator leadership style, however I begin to appreciate his pragmatism as I gain more “mileage in life and work”.
汉Joxeph Glad you realised that. Thank god !
Thanks for uploading this rare video clip.
I am very big fan of Lee Sir .. What a person he was or he is still alive in people heart .
I have also become a hardcore fan of him..
Definitely still very alive in many Singaporean’s hearts, we deeply missed our Great Leader and Father of Singapore.
You should have seen the genuine heartbreak of the nation when he passed away...I was there.
@@auscent Many people barely gave a shit honestly.
Cla Tang yes we are ...amen !1
Such insight and sharp wit. Hard to see political leaders who is all wisdom and no BS nowadays. What he said is still true today.
He is once in a lifetime leader!
喔！李光耀真是太了不起，慶幸新加坡曾經擁有過他。願他天堂安好。
A brilliant brilliant man
So sharp and brilliant! Missing him dearly 😪
Can you imagine if Trump can articulate in such an intelligent and thoughtful manner ? Asia is proud of Mr.Lee Kuan Yew
Wow bro, that's a tall order. Arming teachers with guns is just...I am speechless.
Impossible order
One created a thriving economy from nothing
The other created bankruptcies from a huge inheritance
I can not even imagine Trump being as articulate as my 10 year old son.
Many of us here in India often wonder, what would be India economically if we had a leader like Mr Lee. With our resources and human resource, India would have a GDP of 100 Trillion $
Trump has proven his skill and valor by beating Hillary against overwhelming odds. LKY is overrated, though there are other leaders who had advanced Taiwan and Hong Kong economies and never had to brag like LKY.
We really miss LKY so much 😢🇸🇬
Yes
What Senior Minister LEE said is so true on how china's relationship with HK till today. So over the years you can see how the RICH Hong Konger's have left HK for good. What he say about Europe is also true.
Singapore now lacks a leader like Mr Lee Kuan Yew, who could navigate the country amidst the political climate of the time. He is deeply missed.
assuming u can do better ? or all ttalk n ranting
@@leowmeng7308 Wow you IBs are even on TH-cam eh? How much were you paid to post this comment..
@@leowmeng7308 none of us can, that's why he said what he said.
Yes, only those people know Malaysia and Singapore history, they knew how, and why Singapore independent and how difficultly of Mr Lee fight with Tunku for our all people ...
Thanks and Salute to Mr Lee KY!!!
Sad thing nowadays is majority of world leaders are with the “heart of stone” not like Mr. Lee who had the wisdom of the “crystal ball”.
LKY lives on in our hearts....I truly feel so...I think many others do too..I think very few people in authority can lead a disciplined life like him.. he showed us how intelligence and determination can change the lives of millions of people.
l admire Mr.Lee .He oversighted what will happen in hk.
No he does not , he say Hongkong needs a street fighter chief executive.
@@kohmk2329 Mr Lee foresee that the democracy issue will come back to bite HK!
He is God's gift to SINGAPORE
Lucky Singapore has a well developed infrastructure and services and it is always prosperous. Peaceful place.
Venkatesh Babu Ponnuchamy
Not only Luck. It was hard work by all Singaporeans
i am a singaporean living in macao n viewing the hk situation with growing distaste each n every day. mm lee didn't wild guess back then that a streetfighter will be needed as a leader in hk today, he visioned that with the 1c2s in place for 50yrs n the cultural turmoil we went through 50yrs ago in singapore, being the maths major he was with a lifelong passion in politics, he put 2 n 2 together n foresaw that, IF, a soft CE takes office in hk, he/she will not be able to quell the cultural differences n political sensitivity btwn china n hkers which will, slowly but surely, simmer to the boiling point it is today. the streetfighter he metaphored must be able to convince hkers that the 1c2s is a cold hard truth which they must make the best of it even though they hated it while fending off china's stealth ruling n sporadic intervention on another front. he/she must lead hk with conviction on both homeground n beijing fronts n not be like the yes-man CL is. we as singaporeans adore mm lee to death, his rule was suffocating at times, but a necessity without the slightest doubt. u have my utmost respect, mr lee kuan yew sir.
A great visionary leader of all time.
Dillon Chua i
But the situation is differ,singapore seperated from malaysia and being let alone,hong kong is returned to a ruler with different policy
We do need a street fighter as our chief executive. The enemies are ruthless and dressed in tuxedos!
wisdom, humility, a great man indeed
He is a great man.. I like the law in Singapore because I am live in Singapore.
A very great man.
Very articulate and thoughtful.
Speak with clarity and using simple words, speak like a Jedi master.
One of the most brilliant man, the World ever had. With great respect!
Absolutely worth spending 49 min. to revisit the visionary insight about HK & beyond from the contemporary World's grestest leader, on our best historical track record.☝🏻👍🏻🥇🏆
-- Prof. & Speaker, Oxford U.
What a joy to listen to Mr Lee wise and well thought of reply .
This guy predicted what was going to happen in 2020 when none of the other leaders had a clue. The covid prep was already done to a certain level in Singapore. What a true leader.
omg listening to this in 2023 and everything MM Lee said turned out to be bloody truths within our latest years 😭 he has been such great leader who saw though to the future!
There is none like him be they Oriental or Occidental. He is one of a very, very rare breed. Singapore is LKY and LKY is Singapore. Period.
As long as Lee Kuan Yew’s lifetime legacy from his PMship, SMship and eventual MMship, carries on and on for Singapore’s present and future development, Singapore shall be sound and prosperous continuously. As we Singaporeans, we sincerely miss Mr LKY very much. Even last month March on the 23rd day, my family and I still recollect his death anniversary after 8 years in 2023.❤❤❤
How can you not like him..
Always master of the situation
sigh. In the heart of Lee, even at that time, he still felt the pain of leaving his Chinese and Indians comrades in Malaysia. He can only made up by giving more jobs to Malaysia Chinese and Indians when Singapore is better off. He got his people support through the socialist core in Singapore but he swiped them all into cells. When the opportunity presented, he contributed to help China to reform and took a first step into genuine socialism where a billion Chinese are lifted out of poverty. To me, at this age, his legacy is a positive one.
Casino gaming or gambling very very evil. Nothing laudable.
@人间正道是沧桑 He used the communist
lingo to gain power . He is not anti communist in his approach , using some of the communist methods in his governance . But he is a smart man, combing the communist with the capitalist approach to his governance.
I miss you Mr Lee
If HK police can do what Spore police do, then the protestors will b in jail.
he mentioned Chief executive need to be street.
A great man ... he will be missed !
twenlil Certainly
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Love him or hate him, he is a legend. No one in SEA comes close to him.
Most people n his populations love him. I came to Singapore when the govt is pulling in foreign graduates while my country is pushing us out ! I am always grateful for able to work alongside the team help building up 🇸🇬
I listened to his tiny part of his speech live before.... The charisma .... when he talked, the whole room is quiet, except for handphone ringing tones ....
I really hope HK can think of a better way to tackle the problem, no protest please..
It would be much easier for people of hk if us and uk stop to interfere.
I am so impressed that our beloved Mr LKY cared so much about the environment as well.
Mr. Kissinger was correct. How we miss this great man.
Richard Place , nobody missed him, we celebrated when he sell salted egg..
@@albertwongwong9806 silly not to acknowledge the enormous contribution of this wise sage
albertwong Wong hows yr family?
albertwong Wong ..... you must have brain dead ! Amen!
@@albertwongwong9806 who hated him? Criminals, communists in southeast asia?
Smile always a big smile when I hear him speak, such a brilliant men!
Lee's comment to former head of Hong Kong government, Tong Jian Hua, fits today's Carrie Lam. Hong Kong has not had a real strong politician (street fighter) as the head of government. Most of them either are government administrators or businessman.
Under british rule, nobody talk about politics. After that, all suddenly so involve in it. Can't understand.
Small country world grade leader. We miss you, Mr. Lee ❤️
even if he didnt live in hong kong , it is wrong to insinuate that he doesnt know what was going on in HK..He makes it his business to know about the political climates of the world...Shes lucky he didnt put her down !
This is an era of globalization. You dont need to live in HK . You could get lot of information across the network.
shark x
very well interviewer. Mentor Lee of Singapore did good presentation.
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Mr. LKY if you can hear this! Your decision is right to leave Malaysia, seeing your SG success & prosperity over MY, today!
He was kicked out !
kiat er 塞翁失马焉知非福
LKY is like a master Yoda. Speak he when, listen we ;)
Remember people, the guy talks sense. can't go wrong with his logic
British doesn't find themselves to be more European as it should be, instead it finds Brexit!!! Nevertheless Mr.Lee is a pragmatic great leader!
they will after they exit
The split of EU was predicted by mr Lee too!
看见現在香港的乱。更觉新加波的好。李光耀真伟大。香港需要一個像李光耀的领袖。
@@winsonchung4635 百姓怎么被欺压了？
winson chung 我也想问，怎么欺压百姓了？靠想象的吗？
@@winsonchung4635 你在大陆生活工作过吗？你所谓的欺压请问出自何处，是怎么样的数据或者事实研究？别做那种拿着Chanel的包的大小姐，笑话别人为何只有背包。感恩你有的，而不是笑话比你弱的。这样不显得你高贵而是无知
@@winsonchung4635 brainless. I am in doubt whether could you do anything better if you are in their position. Speaking and street riots would not bring any benefits but thw stupidity of most Hong Kongers include you too
@@winsonchung4635 真实可悲可怜啊你们，
I always admire the late PM Lee Kuan Yew and enjoy listening him speak which was like listening to my own grandfather.
(PS: I am not a Singaporean).
Mr. Lee passed away at the age of 91yo in 2015.
Should he still be alive now, he would turn 98yo in a week time.
It would be very interesting to listen to his assessment of the world today in particular about the USA, China and China's close neighbours.
The situation in the world today is very much different than it was when he attended this interview.
Oh how I wish he were still with us now.
LKY is not interested interfere in China affair or present any conjecture in public, he prefer to talk about Singapore where he is the citizen and an elected PM, not of China.
Lam Par
3 weeks ago
LKY is not interested interfere in China affair because he is not a British Imperialist or American white supremacist. The British governed China with an iron hand and now urge the Hong Kong rioters to damage their own country. American white supremacists cannot forgive China for daring to be Communist and still do good for its people. Their National Endowment for Democracy (CIA in disguise) give money to the rioters and other anti-China to buy masks, money and skill to make petrol bombs, also give the American flags which the rioters proudly wave while at the same time they throw the Chinese 5 Stars into the sea.
Mr LEE, you are right, we need a street fighter for Hong Kong as the CEO
I miss his insights, wonder what advise he will give HK now.
Me too looking at the state of the current chaos. 😅
Mr Lee Kuan Yew, our Founding Father of Singapore will always be fondly remembered and always missed by many, in our home land and other countries as many can see when he passed on. Far sighted and Great Leaders like Mr Lee with such sound wisdom will be very hard to find and come by, at least not in the near future.
We wish Hong Kong a return of peace and prosperity soonest. 🙏🏼
If he were the leader of China back in 1984, he would insist one system.
@@papayajia Unlikely, the 2 societies are too drastically different to be governed under a common system in 1997. There would be clashing of gears, exodus of Hong Kong born citizens, and an even greater loss of talent and capital.
Lord Jesus thank you for your hands of protection these 54 years n more to come on beloved 🇸🇬 Singapore
I proclaim decree declare a special birthday anointing n blessing on every single Singaporean. Protect each of them n their families when they are at work at school or in public places. I plea your precious blood over them that they are divinely protected in their coming in and out. For those who work here to augment our families as caregivers as foreign workers I too speak blessing of protection over their lives. Most of all Jesus , you know our hearts , we ask humbly that you raise an anointed LEADER to take us all forward and provide foresight to Sg. A leader who loves you and worships you and listens to only you! Thank you so very much Jesus for you died you favored you showered grace over Singapore our Home, thank you Amen.
Jesus didn’t protect Singapore , Mr Lee Kuan Yue did.
Amen
Amen
Leaving Msia may not be a right choice but LKY made it right. Stop at 2 may not be a right scheme now but it was necessary at that time. Better or worse, he has a brilliant mind that many leaders lost to him. He's way too clear-minded for a guy that age.
@wksoh it's not kick out. Lol..I think imo what happened was LKY and his team was getting majority votes in Malaysia w the Indian and Chinese which meant a majority and may win elections in Malaysia and you can guess now why is Singapore "kick out" if not it might be Singapore than KL as capital. And the ruling party is ?