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“My colleagues and I are of that generation of young men who went through the Second World War and the Japanese Occupation and emerged determined that no one–neither Japanese nor British–had the right to push and kick us around. We determined that we could govern ourselves and bring up our children in a country where we can be proud to be self-respecting people.”

Quote by Lee Kuan Yew

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Lee Kuan Yew was the founding father of Singapore, a politician, lawyer, and statesman. Born on September 16, 1923, in Singapore, he played a crucial role in transforming the city-state from a small fishing village into a global financial hub and trading center. He served as the first Prime Minister of Singapore after its independence in 1965 and continued in the role until his retirement in 1990. Lee Kuan Yew passed away on March 23, 2015. more

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