SINGAPORE: Singapore leaders marked the 10th anniversary of the passing of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on Sunday (Mar 23) with tributes to his leadership and reflections on his contributions to the nation.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Mr Lee and his pioneering team defied the odds to build a nation anchored in meritocracy, strengthened by economic resilience and held together by a deep commitment to harmony.
“Singapore today stands as a living testament to his vision - a clean, green, and dynamic city-state, admired and respected around the world,” he wrote on Facebook.
“As we mark SG60 and chart our next chapter, let us honour his legacy not just in remembrance, but in action. The Singapore story is still being written. Together, let’s forge a brighter future worthy of the foundation he laid.”
Mr Wong also shared a photo of people lining the streets, holding Singapore flags and umbrellas, as Mr Lee’s coffin was transported via gun carriage from Parliament House for his state funeral service at the University Cultural Centre.
The state funeral procession covered a distance of 15.4km and passed significant landmarks such as City Hall, the Padang as well as heartland areas. Thousands lined the streets to pay tribute despite wet weather.
“Ten years on. The recent rains remind us of that solemn day in March 2015, when Singapore stood united under heavy skies to bid farewell to our founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew,” said Mr Wong.