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Lee Hsien Loong
Lee Hsien Loong

Lee Hsien Loong is the Prime Minister of Singapore, born on February 10, 1952. He has been serving as the Prime Minister since 2004 and is the longest-serving Prime Minister in Singapore's history. He has made significant contributions to the country's political, economic, and social development, being hailed as a key figure in Singapore's modernization process. more

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