Muerte y funeral de estado de Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Kuan Yew , primer ministro fundador de Singapur y ex líder del Partido Acción Popular , murió a la edad de 91 años el 23 de marzo de 2015, después de ser hospitalizado con una neumonía grave el 5 de febrero de ese año. Muchos líderes mundiales expresaron sus condolencias públicas. [1]

Muerte y funeral
de estado de Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew.jpg
Lee Kuan Yew en mayo de 2002
Fecha23 a 29 de marzo de 2015
Lugar de eventosSri Temasek
(velatorio privado)

Casa del Parlamento
(en estado)

Centro Cultural Universitario, NUS
(funeral de estado)
Crematorio y Columbario Mandai
(cremación)
LocalizaciónHospital General de Singapur
(lugar de muerte)
Coordenadas1 ° 16′43.32 ″ N 103 ° 50′3.84 ″ E / 1.2787000 ° N 103.8344000 ° E / 1.2787000; 103.8344000Coordenadas : 1 ° 16′43.32 ″ N 103 ° 50′3.84 ″ E / 1.2787000 ° N 103.8344000 ° E / 1.2787000; 103.8344000

El gobierno declaró un período de duelo nacional de una semana, del 23 al 29 de marzo de ese año. Todas las banderas, incluida la Bandera Nacional , se izaron a media asta durante el período. [2]

Todas las horas se establecen en la hora estándar de Singapur ( UTC + 08:00 ).

Muerte de Lee Kuan Yew el 23 de marzo de 2015

  • 3:18 am: el primer ministro fundador de Singapur, Lee Kuan Yew, murió en el Hospital General de Singapur . [3]
  • 4:07 am: La Oficina del Primer Ministro emitió un comunicado reconociendo la muerte de Lee Kuan Yew. Simultáneamente, el comunicado se publicó a través de su página oficial de Facebook.
  • 4:11 am: La declaración se leyó por primera vez a través de Channel NewsAsia , suspendiendo efectivamente toda la programación regular de Mediacorp.
  • 6:30 am: El primer ministro Lee Hsien Loong y también el hijo mayor de Lee Kuan Yew declaró un período de siete días de luto nacional. [4]
  • 8:00 am: El Primer Ministro hizo una declaración en malayo, mandarín e inglés anunciando formalmente la muerte. [5] Todas las estaciones de radio y televisión transmitieron la dirección "en vivo".

Velatorio privado

El 23 de marzo de 2015 a la 1:00 pm, el cuerpo de Lee fue llevado a Istana , la residencia oficial del presidente de Singapur y la oficina del primer ministro. Se colocó en Sri Temasek , la residencia oficial del Primer Ministro en los terrenos de Istana, donde se celebró un velatorio privado del 23 al 25 de marzo de 2015 [6].

Luto

El gobierno declaró un período de duelo de una semana del 23 al 29 de marzo de 2015 para Lee Kuan Yew. Las banderas se bajaron a media asta como muestra de respeto. La mayoría de los eventos y actividades se redujeron, pospusieron o cancelaron por completo durante el período de duelo. Los puntos de entretenimiento, como cines, teatros, clubes nocturnos y bares, anunciaron que estarían cerrados o operarían en horarios reducidos durante este período.

Tras el anuncio de su muerte, todos los canales de televisión y estaciones de radio en abierto suspendieron su programación regular y programas especiales de transmisión simultánea de las emisoras Mediacorp y SPH Media, que consistió en un montaje de videos y fotos de la vida de Lee Kuan Yew, acompañado por cobertura de eventos en vivo desde Istana, la Casa del Parlamento y la procesión del funeral de estado. Algunos canales de televisión de pago fueron bloqueados y también reemplazados por esta programación. La mayoría de los sitios web de Singapur y algunos internacionales también cambiaron a esquemas de color en escala de grises.

Se establecieron 18 sitios de tributo comunitario en toda la isla durante el período de duelo, para permitir a los ciudadanos y residentes rendir tributo al difunto Primer Ministro. Cada sitio de tributo de la comunidad consistió en coronas de flores de varios ciudadanos y organizaciones, así como una pantalla de proyección que mostraba montajes de la vida de Lee Kuan Yew. También se llevaron a cabo ceremonias conmemorativas durante ciertas noches.

Singapore Turf Club anunció que cancelará todas las carreras durante el período de duelo nacional.

Mentir en estado

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Un letrero en la estación de MRT de Bras Basah que indica que los trenes de Mass Rapid Transit funcionarán durante la noche del 25 al 26 de marzo de 2015 para que la gente pueda presentar sus últimos respetos al difunto Primer Ministro mientras se encuentra en estado en la Casa del Parlamento, Singapur

El cuerpo de Lee Kuan Yew fue transportado en un carruaje con armas desde Istana hasta la Casa del Parlamento en la mañana del 25 de marzo de 2015. [7] Después de salir de Sri Temasek, el carruaje con armas se detuvo frente al edificio principal de Istana para permitir que el presidente Tony Tan Keng Yam, su esposa, la Sra. Mary Tan, Ministro Principal Emérito y ex Primer Ministro Goh Chok Tong , y el personal de Istana para presentar sus respetos. Durante este tiempo, un flautista del Contingente Gurkha de la Policía de Singapur tocó " Auld Lang Syne " desde el techo del edificio. El cortejo luego se dirigió por Bras Basah Road y North Bridge Road , que estaban llenas de miembros del público, hasta la Casa del Parlamento.

El cuerpo de Lee permaneció en estado en la Casa del Parlamento del 25 de marzo de 2015 al 28 de marzo de 2015, que posteriormente se abrió las 24 horas para que el público presentara sus respetos. [8] Para facilitar esto, los servicios de tránsito rápido masivo , los servicios de tránsito ferroviario ligero y determinados servicios de autobús funcionaron durante 24 horas los días 25 y 27 de marzo y durante las primeras horas de la mañana del 26 de marzo de 2015 y el 28 de marzo de 2015. [9] La Autoridad de Transporte Terrestre anunció que los servicios de transporte público terminarían más tarde de lo habitual después de la medianoche del 27 de marzo de 2015, pero no funcionarían durante toda la noche debido a trabajos de mantenimiento esenciales. [10]

Aproximadamente 447.000 personas rindieron sus últimos respetos a Lee en la Casa del Parlamento de Singapur durante las 24 horas desde el miércoles a las 10.00 horas hasta el sábado a las 20.00 horas, 28 de marzo. Además, miles de personas se alinearon en las carreteras para ver a Lee pasar de Istana a la Casa del Parlamento el 25 de marzo por la mañana. En total, más de 1.2 millones rindieron sus respetos y homenajearon a Lee en la Casa del Parlamento y en los 18 centros de homenaje de la isla. Más de 100.000 personas también se alinearon en las calles bajo una lluvia torrencial desde la Casa del Parlamento hasta el Centro Cultural Universitario de la Universidad Nacional de Singapur el domingo 29 de marzo de 2015 para despedir a Lee.

Lee también recibió la más alta forma de respeto otorgada por las Fuerzas Armadas de Singapur , donde una guardia de vigilia formada por miembros de la alta jerarquía militar consiste en el Jefe de las Fuerzas de Defensa, el Teniente General Ng Chee Meng ; junto con el Jefe de Ejército, General de División Perry Lim ; El Jefe de Marina, el Contralmirante Lai Chung Han ; El Jefe de la Fuerza Aérea, General de División Hoo Cher Mou ; y la Jefa de Estado Mayor, Estado Mayor Conjunto, General de Brigada Chia Choon Hoong montó guardia durante el estado de mentira . Este honor es similar a la Vigilia de los Príncipes, donde miembros masculinos de la Familia Real Británica han estado de guardia durante el estado de mentira de uno de sus parientes durante o como parte de un funeral de estado británico o funeral ceremonial.

Bandera del estado ondeando a media asta en la Casa del Parlamento
Banderas estatales y gubernamentales ondeando a media asta en la Casa del Parlamento

Sesión parlamentaria extraordinaria

El 26 de marzo de 2015 a las 4:00 pm, se celebró una sesión parlamentaria especial para que los miembros del Parlamento rindieran homenaje a Lee Kuan Yew. Incluyeron: [11]

  • Ng Eng Hen ( Bishan-Toa Payoh / PAP), Ministro de Defensa y Líder de la Cámara
  • Tanga Seng Han ( Ang Mo Kio / PAP)
  • Low Thia Khiang ( Aljunied / Partido de los Trabajadores de Singapur )
  • Wong Kan Seng (Bishan-Toa Payoh / PAP)
  • Thomas Chua Kee Seng ( miembro designado del parlamento )
  • Masagos Zulkifli ( Tampines / PAP), Ministro de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Hídricos
  • Vikram Nair ( Sembawang / PAP)
  • Sim Ann ( Holland-Bukit Timah / PAP), Ministro de Estado, Ministerio de Educación y Ministerio de Comunicaciones e Información
  • Chia Yong Yong (Miembro nominado del Parlamento)
  • Christopher de Souza (Holanda-Bukit Timah / PAP)
  • Indranee Rajah ( Tanjong Pagar / PAP), Ministro Principal de Estado, Ministerio de Derecho y Ministerio de Educación

Funerales estatales y privados

Centro Cultural Universitario

Los servicios funerarios estatales y privados de Lee se llevaron a cabo el domingo 29 de marzo de 2015. [12] Se desviaron, acortaron o suspendieron 87 servicios de autobús de 11:30 a. M. A 7:00 p. M. Para facilitar los cierres de carreteras. [13] La sirena del Sistema de Alerta Pública SCDF sonó dos veces en toda la isla a las 4:35 pm para señalar el inicio y el final de un minuto de silencio en honor al Sr. Lee. Antes del minuto de silencio, todos los trenes MRT se detuvieron en las estaciones y abrieron sus puertas. De manera similar, los autobuses programados para salir de los intercambiadores o terminales de autobuses fueron retenidos durante el minuto de silencio. Las pantallas de información del pasajero en la red MRT y los intercambiadores de autobuses mostraban "Un minuto de silencio para el Sr. Lee Kuan Yew". También se hicieron anuncios en las estaciones y a bordo de los trenes. [14]

El funeral de estado se llevó a cabo en el Centro Cultural Universitario de la Universidad Nacional de Singapur a partir de las 2:00 pm. Asistieron miembros de la familia de Lee, el presidente, ministros del gabinete, miembros del poder judicial , miembros del parlamento y líderes extranjeros. También se ha invitado a asistir a singapurenses ordinarios de todos los ámbitos de la vida. El Maestro de Ceremonias fue Peter Ong , Jefe del Servicio Civil . Se pronunciaron diez elogios, en el siguiente orden:

  • Primer Ministro Lee Hsien Loong
  • Presidente Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam
  • Ministro principal emérito y ex primer ministro Goh Chok Tong
  • Exministro de Gabinete Ong Pang Boon
  • Exministro de Gabinete S. Dhanabalan
  • Exministro de Estado Senior Sidek bin Saniff
  • Sindicalista G. Muthukumarasamy
  • El líder de la comunidad de Tanjong Pagar, Leong Chun Loong
  • Ex periodista Cassandra Chew
  • El hijo menor del fallecido, Lee Hsien Yang [15]

El funeral de estado fue seguido por un funeral privado a las 5:00 pm en el Crematorio Mandai para los invitados. [dieciséis]

El 27 de marzo de 2015, el ministro de Defensa de Singapur, Ng Eng Hen, mencionó en una publicación de Facebook que las Fuerzas Armadas de Singapur otorgarán al Sr. Lee los honores militares debidos. El día del funeral de estado, cuatro armas ceremoniales de 25 libras dispararon un saludo de 21 cañones mientras la procesión se dirigía al Centro Cultural Universitario. Además, cuatro caballeros negros de la Fuerza Aérea de la República de Singapur hicieron un saludo de pase aéreo . La formación del hombre desaparecido originalmente planeada no fue volada debido al clima lluvioso. [17] Cuando su cuerpo pasaba por el puente Esplanade, tanto RSS Dauntless como RSS Resilience llevaron a cabo un desfile ceremonial. [18]

El honor de saludo de 21 armas tradicionalmente solo se otorga a los jefes de estado . Como Lee Kuan Yew era solo un exjefe de gobierno , por lo general solo tendría derecho a un saludo de 19 disparos . Se otorgó un permiso especial para el saludo de 21 cañones en honor a él. [15]

Dolientes notables

Los dolientes notables en el velatorio privado en Sri Temasek:

País Título Nombre
 Brunei Sultán de Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah [19]
 Hong Kong Magnate de los negocios de Hong Kong Li Ka-shing [19]
Empresario de Hong Kong Richard Li [19]
Empresario de Hong Kong Víctor Li [19]
República de China (Taiwán) Presidente de la República de China Ma Ying-jeou [20]
Ex presidente de Control Yuan Fredrick Chien
 Australia Mujeres empresarias australianas Gina Rinehart [21]

Dignatarios extranjeros que presentaron sus respetos en el Parlamento: [22]

País Título Dignatario
 Afganistán Viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Afganistán Hekmat Karzai
 Bahréin Hijo del Príncipe Heredero de Bahrein Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa [23]
 Bután Rey de Bután Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Reina de Bután Jetsun Pema
 porcelana Presidente Ejecutivo de Alibaba Group Jack Ma [24]
Vicepresidente de la República Popular China ,

miembro del Politburó del Partido Comunista de China

Li Yuanchao
 Indonesia Esposa del ex presidente de Indonesia Ani Yudhoyono [25]
Exministro coordinador de Economía en el gabinete de Indonesia Chairul Tanjung [25]
Ex embajador de Indonesia en los Estados Unidos Dino Patti Djalal [25]
Exministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Indonesia Hassan Wirajuda
5to presidente de Indonesia Megawati Sukarnoputri [26]
Ex candidato presidencial de Indonesia Prabowo Subianto [27]
Vicepresidente de la Asamblea Consultiva Popular de Indonesia Sapta Odang
Sexto presidente de Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono [28]
Presidente de la Asamblea Consultiva Popular de Indonesia Zulkifli Hasan
 Israel Presidente de Israel Reuven Rivlin
 Malasia Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Malasia Anifah Aman
Exministro de Finanzas de Malasia Daim Zainuddin [29]
Ministro de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales de Malasia G. Palanivel
Ministro de Transporte de Malasia Liow Tiong Lai
Primer ministro de malasia Najib Razak
Raja Permaisuri Johor Raja Zarith Sofia [30]
Esposa del Primer Ministro de Malasia Rosmah Mansor
Sultán de Johor Sultán Ibrahim Ismail [30]
 Maldivas Ex presidente de las Maldivas Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
 Mongolia Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Mongolia Lundeg Purevsuren
 Omán Secretario General del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Omán Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi
 Sri Lanka Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Sri Lanka Mangala Samaraweera
República de China (Taiwán) Ex primer ministro de la República de China , ex asesor principal del presidente de la República de China Hau Pei-tsun
 Timor-Leste Ex presidente de Timor Oriental José Ramos-Horta
 Emiratos Árabes Unidos Miembro de la familia gobernante Al Nahyan de Abu Dhabi Jeque Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
 Estados Unidos Ex presidente de los Estados Unidos Bill Clinton
Exsecretario de Estado de los Estados Unidos Henry Kissinger
Ex asistente del presidente para asuntos de seguridad nacional Thomas Donilon
Ex embajador de Estados Unidos en Singapur Steven J. Green [31]
 Vietnam Secretario General de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático Lê Lương Minh

Dignatarios extranjeros que representaron a sus países en el funeral de estado de Lee en el Centro Cultural Universitario, NUS, el 29 de marzo de 2015: [32]

País Título Dignatario
Australia Primer ministro de Australia Tony Abbott [33]
Bangladesh Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores (Bangladesh) Abul Hassan Mahmud Ali [34]
Bután Rey de Bután Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck [35]
Reina de Bután Jetsun Pema [35]
Brunei Sultán de Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah
Camboya Primer ministro de Camboya Hun Sen [36]
Canadá Gobernador general de Canadá David Johnston [37]
porcelana Vicepresidente de la República Popular China ,

miembro del Politburó del Partido Comunista de China

Li Yuanchao [38]
Hong Kong Ex director ejecutivo de Hong Kong ,

representante del Director Ejecutivo del Gobierno de Hong Kong y Hong Kong

Tung Chee-hwa [39]
India Primer ministro de la India Narendra Modi [40]
Indonesia Presidente de indonesia Joko Widodo [41]
Israel Presidente de Israel Reuven Rivlin [42]
Japón Primer ministro de japón Shinzō Abe [43]
Kazajstán Primer ministro de Kazajstán Karim Massimov [44]
Laos Prime Minister of Laos Thongsing Thammavong[44]
Malaysia King of Malaysia Abdul Halim[45]
Myanmar (Burma) President of Myanmar Thein Sein[46]
Nepal Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal Prakash Man Singh[47]
New Zealand Governor General of New Zealand Jerry Mateparae[48]
Philippines President of the Senate of the Philippines representing President Benigno Aquino III Franklin Drilon[49]
Secretary of Foreign Affairs (Philippines) Albert del Rosario
Secretary of Finance (Philippines) Cesar Purisima
Qatar Emir Sheikh of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani[44]
Russia First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Igor Shuvalov[50]
South Africa Minister of Public Works (South Africa) Thulas Nxesi[51]
South Korea President of South Korea Park Geun-hye[52]
Thailand Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha[53]
Republic of China (Taiwan) Former ROC Vice-President, Former ROC Premier Lien Chan[54]
Former ROC Vice-President, Former ROC Premier Vincent Siew
Former ROC Premier, former Senior Advisor to the President of the ROC Hau Pei-tsun[54]
Former ROC Premier, former Secretary-General of the ROC Presidential Office Su Tseng-chang
United Kingdom First Secretary of State and Leader of the House of Commons of United Kingdom William Hague[55]
United States Former President of the United States,

leading the Presidential Delegation representing President Barack Obama

Bill Clinton[56]
Former Secretary of State of United States & a close friend to Lee Kuan Yew Henry Kissinger[56]
US Ambassador to Singapore Kirk Wagar[56]
Former US Ambassador to Singapore Steven J. Green[56]
Former Assistant to President for National Security Affairs Thomas Donilon[56]
Vietnam Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Tan Dung[57]

Singapore

Prior to the death of Lee Kuan Yew, when he was hospitalised at the Singapore General Hospital on 5 February, Singaporeans expressed concern for his health through social media websites. On 17 March 2015, the Prime Minister's office announced that Lee's condition has worsened due to an infection. Following that, many Singaporeans went to the hospital to pay tribute to Lee Kuan Yew, however as Lee was in the Intensive Care Unit, no visitors were allowed and the hospital could not accept gifts such as flowers and cards. On 20 March 2015, the Singapore General Hospital designated an area for well-wishers to leave cards and flowers for Lee Kuan Yew. Several Singaporeans and Foreigners were seen leaving cards and flowers at the designated site. Additionally, the Tanjong Pagar Community Club set up a "get well corner" for residents to write messages and leave flowers and cards for Lee Kuan Yew.

After the death of Lee Kuan Yew was announced on 23 March 2015, an estimated 447,299 Singaporeans & non-Singaporeans went to the Parliament House of Singapore to pay their respects to Lee Kuan Yew. A tribute site was set up at the Istana, as well as other community clubs around the country for Singaporeans to pen their wishes for the late Lee Kuan Yew.

On 25 March 2015, as the private wake for friends and family of Lee Kuan Yew ended, a ceremonial gun carriage carried the body of Lee Kuan Yew from the Istana to Parliament House. Singaporeans lined up from the gates of parliament house to the Istana. Many in the crowd outside the Istana clapped and cheered Mr Lee Kuan Yew's name as his hearse drove past, while some wept for Lee. Members of the public were soon allowed inside parliament house to pay their respects to Lee Kuan Yew. A queue started to form from parliament house stretching to Hong Lim Park and Fort Canning Park. Authorities advised members of the public not to join the queue as the wait was estimated to be 8 hours.

  • Lee Hsien Loong, the current Prime Minister of Singapore and son of Lee Kuan Yew, said "The first of our founding fathers is no more. He inspired us, gave us courage, kept us together, and brought us here. He fought for our independence, built a nation where there was none, and made us proud to be Singaporeans."[58]
  • Goh Chok Tong, the former Prime Minister of Singapore, said Lee Kuan Yew was the man he looked up to most and that Lee had "bequeathed a monumental legacy to Singaporeans—a safe, secure, harmonious and prosperous independent Singapore".[59][60]
  • Tony Tan, the then President of Singapore, sent his condolences to Lee's family saying "The greatest tribute that Singaporeans can pay him is to treasure and build upon the legacy that Lee and his team have left us, and make Singapore an even better home for our future generations."[61]
  • Low Thia Kiang, Secretary-General for the Workers' Party of Singapore, said that Lee's "passing marks an end of an era in Singapore's history", and that "his contributions to Singapore will be remembered for generations to come".[62]
  • Nicole Seah, former second assistant secretary-general of the National Solidarity Party, said that Lee "left behind a nation that will miss [him]. Not out of fear, but [out] of love."
  • Desmond Lim, Chairman of Singapore Democratic Alliance, said that Lee "had no doubt, with his comrades, had [sic] brought and push Singapore from third world country to what we enjoy now-first world state [sic]. This is something we had witnessed and cannot be denied.[63]

Supranational organisations

  • United Nations: Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon said that "As Singapore celebrates its 50th anniversary, he will be missed by many".[64]
  • International Monetary Fund: managing director Christine Lagarde "He was a visionary statesman whose uncompromising stand for meritocracy, efficiency and education transformed Singapore into one of the most prosperous nations in the world. His wisdom and leadership will be remembered by people all around the globe."[65]
  • World Bank: World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim said that "The late Prime Minister was instrumental in the establishment of the Association of South-east Asian Nations" and that he "has left a lasting legacy not only for Singapore but also for Asean and he will be greatly missed".[66]
  • Association of South East Asian Nations: ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh said that "The late Prime Minister is recognized around the world for transforming Singapore in a short time from an undeveloped nation to one of the most successful high-income countries in the world."[67]
  • Human Rights Watch: Phil Robertson, deputy director in Asia said that "Lee's tremendous role in Singapore's economic development is beyond doubt, but it also came at a significant cost for human rights – and today's restricted freedom of expression, self-censorship and stunted multi-party democracy is also a part of his legacy that Singapore now needs to overcome."[68]

Governments

Africa

  •  Nigeria: Then-Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said in a statement praising the "achievements of Singapore under the leadership of Lee Kuan Yew have been a great source of inspiration over the years, join his compatriots and many admirers across the developing world in paying very well deserved tribute to the late Prime Minister who moved his country "from the third world to the first world" with immense wisdom, courage, resilience and perseverance."[69]
  •  Rwanda: President Paul Kagame on Wednesday paid homage to Singapore's first leader: "Lee Kuan Yew was a remarkable leader for his people and the transformation he has led is envy to many."[70]
  •  South Africa: The South African government released a statement -"South Africa mourns the death of a great Asian leader who spearheaded the transformation of Singapore from a tiny port city to the prosperous international financial, business, and transport hub that it is today."[71]
  •  Tanzania: Then-President Jakaya Kikwete sent a message of condolence to the Prime Minister of Singapore. Kikwete called him a "nation builder" and said that he was admired by Tanzanians as a selfless leader.[72]

Americas

  •  Canada: Then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper said that Lee "was a highly respected and accomplished leader who transformed Singapore from a developing country into a global leader in finance, shipping, education and technology. His memory will live on in the stability and prosperity of the peaceful and dynamic Southeast Asian nation to which he contributed so much of his life."[73]
  •  Chile: A Chilean government spokesperson said that it "shares in the sorrow and mourning" of the loss of Lee Kuan Yew. The press release also acknowledged essential principles of governance between Singapore and Chile.[74]
  •  Mexico: Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto tweeted in Spanish "I regret the passing of the ex-Prime Minister of Singapore."[75]
  •  Trinidad: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said "Mr Lee was the architect of the modern state of Singapore, which he transformed from a tiny developing country to a model nation of which all Singaporeans are proud."[76]
  •  United States: Then-US President Barack Obama said he was "very saddened" and that Lee was "visionary". In a statement issued from the White House, he described Lee as "a true giant of history" and "... one of the great strategists of Asian affairs", and "A visionary who led his country from Singapore's independence in 1965 to build one of the most prosperous countries in the world today, he was a devoted public servant and a remarkable leader."[77]
  • Former President George H. W. Bush said "I will always be proud that Lee Kuan Yew was my friend. I respected his effective leadership of his wonderful, resilient and innovative country in ways that lifted living standards without indulging a culture of corruption. I was also proud of the progress Singapore and the United States achieved together as partners. Because of the example set by Lee Kuan Yew's singular leadership, let me add I am confident that the future will be bright for Singapore."[78]
  • Former President George W. Bush said that he was incredibly saddened by the loss of Lee Kuan Yew and sent his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Singapore. He said that Lee "transformed his country and helped usher the ASEAN region into the modern era". He added that Lee left behind an "influential force for stability and prosperity and a friend to the United States".
  • Former President Bill Clinton also offered his condolences. He wrote that "Lee transformed Singapore into one of the world¹s strongest and most sustainable economies. He also firmly established his country as an important friend and partner of the United States".[79]
  • Secretary of State John Kerry said in a message of condolences that "Lee Kuan Yew exuded wisdom ... The counsel ... with him—about life and politics and global affairs—is among the most valuable and insightful". Kerry added that Lee was a "uniquely astute analyst and observer of Asia, and it is largely through his life's work that Singapore became one of the United States' strongest strategic partners in the region".[80]
  • Former United States Secretaries of State, George Shultz, Colin Powell and Henry Kissinger offered condolences. Schultz said that Lee was "one of the most intelligent people I have ever known' and he often travelled to Singapore just to visit Lee Kuan Yew. In a separate statement, Kissinger wrote a tribute in The Washington Poststating that "Lee Kuan Yew was a great man. And he was a close personal friend, a fact that I consider one of the great blessings of my life. A world needing to distil order from incipient chaos will miss his leadership"[81] Separately, Powell said that Lee "created a nation that is one of the most influential in the world that takes care of its people, one that ensures that it plays a major role on the world stage".[79]
  • Other prominent politicians who paid tributes to Lee Kuan Yew included Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Daniel Russel, senators Bob Corker, John McCain, Jack Reed and Cory Gardner and Johnny Isakson.[79]
  • US flags at the Embassy in Singapore and PSA Sembawang Wharves flew at half-mast during the period of national mourning.[citation needed]

Asia

  •  Afghanistan: President Ashraf Ghani hailed Lee Kuan Yew as an "inspirational leader" whose wisdom will "remain with us forever.[75]
  •  Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed his condolences in a letter written to Singapore President Tony Tan. Aliyev said that Lee was "an outstanding statesman" and news of his demise made him sad.[82]
  •  Brunei: The Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah released a statement calling Lee a "... .charismatic and exemplary leader", whose "vast contributions towards maintaining regional peace and stability"[64]
  •  Bhutan: The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck commanded the National Flag was flown at Half Mast in respect to His Excellency Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister. Ministers, Senior Government Officials, well-wishers, and Singaporeans residing in Bhutan participated in a ceremony to light a thousand butterlamps, and offered prayers for His Excellency Mr Lee Kuan Yew, at the Kuenrey of the Tashichhodzong.[83]
  •  Cambodia: Prime Minister Hun Sen said "Mr Lee Kuan Yew has been the father of modern Singapore since 1965. Under his guidance, Singapore has prospered and is famous throughout the world.[84]
  •  China: President Xi Jinping described Lee as an old friend of China.[85] Premier Li Keqiang sent condolences to Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong.[86] Congress chairman Zhang Dejiang and Vice-premier Zhang Gaoli also send condolences to Singapore officers. China's Foreign Ministry described Lee as "... a politician who possessed unique influence on Asia. He was also a strategist with oriental values and international perspectives."[87]
  •  Hong Kong: the Chief Executive, Leung Chun-ying said that "Mr Lee's integrity, tenacity, vision and drive laid the most solid foundation possible for the impressive economic development, prosperity and social harmony that epitomises Singapore today."[88]
  •  India: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi described Lee as a "... far-sighted statesman and a lion among leaders".[89] India's government has also declared a day of national mourning on Sunday (29 Mar) as a mark of respect for the passing of Lee Kuan Yew.[90] The national flag will be flown at half mast and there will be no official entertainment.[91]
  •  Indonesia: President of Indonesia Joko Widodo tributed: "The government and people of Indonesia wish to convey their deep sorrow over the passing of former PM Lee Kuan Yew on Monday, 3.18am."[92]
  •  Iran: President of Iran Hassan Rouhani offered his condolences and called Lee an "Inspiration leader" saying "Courage, leadership and his strength was an important factor in the independence of Singapore as a city-state and turn it into a major financial center in East and Southeast Asia. His services will never be forgotten ."[93]
  •  Israel: Israeli President Reuven Rivlin offered his condolences and said that he has a "feeling of great respect for the people of Singapore" and that he was going to attend to the state funeral to express Israel's "utmost appreciation to an important and valued leader".[94] Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu paid tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew by stating that he "was not only a great leader of his nation, but also a figure of great international renown", leading Singapore to "become an economic powerhouse by harnessing the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of its people".[95]
  •  Japan: Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe called Lee a "... great Asian leader who laid the foundation for the prosperity of Singapore today."[92]
  •  Kazakhstan: President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev expressed his condolences. He said that he was a "good friend" of Lee and that he "has made great efforts to strengthen the global authority of Singapore, its development as a leading Asian country". The President also accredited Lee for the good relations between Singapore and Kazakhstan.[96]
  •  Laos: Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong described him as "an outstanding leader" who contributed to "the development of friendly ties and cooperation" between Singapore and Laos and among ASEAN countries.[84]
  •  Macau: the Chief Executive, Chui Sai On described him as "an old friend of China and one of the most influential politicians and strategists in Asia and the world", and that his "excellent leadership, political vision and pioneering spirit will be always respected and remembered."[97]
  •  Malaysia: Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak sent his condolences saying "I am saddened to hear about the passing of Lee, founding PM of Singapore" and that Lee's "achievements were great" and "his legacy is assured".[98]
  • Former 4th and longest-serving Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed wrote in his blog: "The passing away of a man you know well saddens you. Now Kuan Yew is no more. His passage marks the end of the period when those who fought for independence lead their countries and knew the value of independence. ASEAN lost a strong leadership after President Suharto and Lee Kuan Yew."[99]
  •  Mongolia: President of Mongolia Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj expressed his condolences. He said that Lee was "an outstanding statesman" and that "his legacy and contributions to the independence and development of Singapore will be remembered forever, which made the country one of the "Four Asian Tigers" economic powerhouses and a leading country in the social, economic sector not only in Asia, but throughout the whole world".[100]
  •    Nepal: Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala expressed condolences to the family of Lee Kuan Yew. Koirala added that Lee was a "legendary leader of his time" and that his "contributions made by him in the rapid transformation of Singapore as a modern and prosperous country remain inspiring. In his death, the world has lost a fine statesman and Singapore its architect".[101] Foreign Minister Mahendra Pandey also expressed condolences on Twitter, he said that Lee's vision and dedication "made himself immortal in the form of modern Singapore. Every political leader must learn from his life".[102]
  •  North Korea: The Premier of North Korea Pak Pong Ju sent his condolences saying that he expressed the deepest condolences to the prime minister and the bereaved families.[103]
  •  Palestinian National Authority: Palestine Ambassador Saadi Salama Tomeizy expressed condolences over Lee's death on behalf of the President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian people.[104]
  •  Papua New Guinea: Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Peter O'Neill expressed his condolences. He wrote that Lee's "political career is a study in triumph over adversity". O'Neill accredited Lee for making Singapore a "true economic success story" and that Lee "transformed the economy of Singapore to deliver higher living standards for his people, and achieved long term GDP growth despite an absence of natural resources". The Prime Minister also acknowledged the instrumental part Lee played in forming good bilateral relations with Papua New Guinea.[105]
  •  Philippines: Philippine President Benigno Aquino said "An era has passed, one upon which Singaporeans can look back on with deep pride and a sense of accomplishment. Throughout his long life, as prime minister and senior minister, Mr Lee demonstrated an unswerving devotion to his country, turning it into a statement that would be an exemplar of efficient, modern and honest governance. The development of Singapore has earned it the respect of nations and peoples, including the tens of thousands of Filipinos who work there and visit the country."[64]
  •  Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar announced that the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to President Tony Tan and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Separately, Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani also sent condolences.[106]
  •  South Korea:The Chosun Ilbo,[107]JoongAng Ilbo[108] and The Dong-A Ilbo,[109] the three leading newspaper agencies, all published obituaries for Lee. They went into detail on the relationship between Korean president Park Geun-hye and Lee, from the times when she acted as First Lady for her father and South Korean strongman Park Chung-hee. Additionally, President Park Geun-hye stated that "... the late Lee Kwan Yew was the father of Singapore and led it to become a centre of finance and commerce through 31 years of rule; his prophesy of a greater Singapore and efforts exerted upon such a goal has garnered respect all around the world, especially in South Korea ... He has visited this nation multiple times and was a friend to the Korean people."[110] She is to also visit the funeral and comfort the family.[111]
  •  Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena extended his condolences to the people and government of Singapore, . He said that Lee "set an example to the world in building up the modern Singapore and has rendered a precious service to buildup world peace".[112]
  •  Taiwan (Republic of China): President Ma Ying-jeou released a statement calling Lee an "... admirable and outstanding leader."[85]
  •  Thailand: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that he would like to express his sadness for the passing of Lee Kuan Yew.[113] In addition, the King and Queen of Thailand, offered their condolences to Singapore's President Tony Tan. Their majesties wrote that Lee's "sacrifice and dedication led to the birth and prosperity of the nation"[114]
  •  Timor Leste: Timor-Leste's Prime Minister, Rui Maria de Araújo wrote a condolence message, honouring Lee Kuan Yew to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. He said that the "miracle of Singapore provides many developing countries with a model of progress and a symbol of hope and possibility". He also acknowledge the good relations Lee Kuan Yew established with Timor Leste.[115]
  •  Turkey: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to offer his heartfelt condolences for the death of his father the founder of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew.[116] Also The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey issued an official statement of condolence for death of Lee Kuan Yew.[117]
  •  United Arab Emirates: UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed sent his condolences to the people and government of Singapore. In addition, the Vice-President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed offered "cables of condolences", according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the United Arab Emirates.[118]
  •  Vietnam: Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung wrote a condolence message stating "The passing of Mr Lee Kuan Yew is a great loss not only to Singapore but to the ASEAN community as a whole. His thinking, and his contribution to Singapore's development will always be a source of encouragement for future generations. Vietnamese people will remember the love and valuable support of Mr Lee Kuan Yew to Vietnam. May the government and people of Singapore soon overcome this difficult time."[84]

Europe

  •  France: French President François Hollande offered his condolences saying "As Singapore and France mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations this year, France has lost a friend who had strived to draw our two nations closer and deepen our cooperation in all fields."[119]
  •  Germany: Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, sent her "heartfelt condolences" to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. She stated that Mr Lee Kuan Yew had led Singapore to "become the epitome of progress and modernity in South-East Asia", "a global centre for trade, logistics, finance and research took place in close cooperation with Germany". She fondly recalled "the stimulating discussion" she had with Mr Lee Kuan Yew during her "visit to Singapore in 2011".[120]
  •  Italy: Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi sent a message to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to express his "deep and sincere condolences" of the death of Lee Kuan Yew. He added that under Lee Kuan Yew's leadership, Singapore has achieved "extraordinary growth that has led Singapore to become a thriving and prosperous state."[121]
  •  Lithuania: The President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė expressed her condolences in a message to President Tony Tan. She said that Lee "took on decisive responsibility for the fate of his country and its people at a very challenging and difficult time for Singapore. A profound and far-sighted statesman, Lee Kuan Yew laid down strong and lasting foundations for modern multicultural Singapore".[122]
  •  Norway: The Royal House of Norway released a statement of condolences written by King Harald to the Singaporean President. Separately, the Prime Minister of Norway, Erna Solberg wrote to Singaporean Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong to express her condolences to the Lee Kuan Yew. Solberg wrote that Lee Kuan Yew will be remembered for his "visionary leadership" and "extraordinary contributions to Singapore's economic development and social progress, and as a remarkable international statesman".[123]
  •  Poland: Polish President Bronisław Komorowski wrote in a letter of condolences to President Tony Tan that he was grieved to hear the demise of Lee Kuan Yew. He said that Lee was "eminent politician and the creator of modern Singapore state" and that Lee was "one of the greatest Asian leaders, ... completely devoted to his country, building its position and prosperity"[124] Polish Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz also wrote a letter of condolences. She wrote that Lee was a "prominent politician and charismatic leader" and that the creation of Singapore was due to Lee's "creation of an outstanding political elite capable of courageous and effective management of the country".[125]
  •  Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences saying "Over his decades of work as prime minister and in other high government posts, he earned his compatriots' sincere love and respect and won the highest international influence."[126]
  •  Spain: Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey expressed the sadness of the Government of Spain upon learning of the demise of Lee Kuan Yew. A government spokesman said that Lee "facilitated the transformation of Singapore into an economic and financial centre of global importance and a benchmark in the Asia-Pacific region. Lee "helped make South-east Asia a region of peace and stability, and improve the quality of life of its people". The spokesman also said that "Lee Kuan Yew was a statesman whose ideas had a profound influence on Asia-Pacific development and served as a benchmark for many other statesmen".[127]
  •  United Kingdom: UK Prime Minister David Cameron said Lee was "a friend of Britain".[128]
  • Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair paid tribute to Lee Kuan Yew by saying that he "was one of the most extraordinary leaders of modern times", "a genuine political giant" who was "the first to understand that modern politics was about effective Government not old-fashioned ideology" and gave advice "with typical acumen and frankness".[129]
  • UK Queen Elizabeth II said Lee's "vision and dedication to the service of his country helped to make Singapore the successful country it is today."[130]

Oceania

  •  Australia: Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott said "Today, we mourn the passing of a giant of our region. Fifty years ago, Lee Kuan Yew led a vulnerable, fledgling nation to independence. Today, thanks to his vision and determination, Singapore is one of the world's most successful countries."[64]
  •  Fiji: Frank Bainimarama, Prime Minister of Fiji, paid tribute to Lee's vision and commitment to building Singapore into "a nation now envied across the globe".[citation needed]
  •  New Zealand: Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key said "Lee Kuan Yew's courage, determination, commitment, character and ability made him a formidable leader who held the respect of Singaporeans and the international community alike. His loss will be deeply felt by his family and the people of Singapore. I had the honour of meeting Mr Lee in 2007 during his last official visit to New Zealand. He was well known for his insights and foresight but what struck me most was his unwavering determination to see Singapore succeed."[64] Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English tabled a motion in the New Zealand Parliament to mourn the loss of Lee Kuan Yew. The national flag will be flown half-mast on 29 March 2015 to mark the funeral of the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew.[131]

Prominent persons

  • Rupert Murdoch, chairman of News Corporation, called Lee a "great uncompromising statesman" and said his advice was "always wise".[132]
  • Li Ka-shing, a Hong Kong business magnate, said Lee was a "veritable force of nature" who accomplished what few managed to do. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the death of Singapore's first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.[88]
  • Robert Kuok, a Malaysian billionaire businessman, said Lee "did not allow anything to stand in his way" of achieving his dream for a prosperous nation.[132]
  • Gina Rinehart, an Australian billionaire businesswomen, said "I have such an immense admiration for your very fine leader".
  • Ama Ata Aidoo, a Ghanaian author, poet, playwright and academic said that Lee Kuan Yew's death is a "grim reminder of what Ghanaians missed out in Kwame Nkrumah". She added that "right from when they were both alive, I had always known–at least from the news and stuff–that Lee Kuan Yew was doing for Singapore what Kwame Nkrumah was trying to do for us here in Ghana."[133]
  • Steve Forbes, an American publishing executive, wrote on his blog after Lee Kuan Yew's death that he was "one of the great statesmen of the post-WWII era. He made Singapore an economic powerhouse, demonstrating that so-called natural resources aren't necessary for prosperity, that the key is creating an environment in which human ingenuity can thrive". Forbes also acknowledged Lee's intolerance for corruption and foreign policy decision.[134]
  • Muthuvel Karunanidhi, an Indian politician who has served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and chief the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party said that Tamils across the world has lost a "good friend". He added that Lee "brought together various nationalities—Tamils, Malaysians and Chinese—and made Tamil one of the official languages" in Singapore.[135]
  • The Dalai Lama, conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the death of Lee Kuan Yew. He said that Lee was an "exemplary nation builder" and that he had made and extraordinary contribution with vision and determination to Singapore's evolution into a highly developed, prosperous state. His Holiness said that the "best tribute that can be paid to the late leader is to maintain the dedication he showed to Singapore, which has become a state its citizens can be proud of and which the world at large views as a model of education, peace and diversity."[136]
  • Fareed Zakaria, journalist and columnist, paid tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew by saying that he was a man of both great ideas and great action, "conceptualising and strategising but then also executing. He saw the big picture but then he could fill in the details."[137]

International brands

  • MasterCard grayscaled their logos on social media profile on Facebook and "express our deepest condolences to the family of Singapore's founding father, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew."[138]
  • Visa grayscaled their logos on social media profile on Facebook and "express its sincere condolences at the passing of Singapore's First Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew."[139]
  • CitiBank in a Facebook post said, "We will always remember Mr Lee as a visionary leader who has dedicated his life to transforming Singapore into a thriving international hub it is today."[138]
  • MayBank in a Facebook post said, "His legacy and achievements are intertwined and reflected in the success of Singapore as a young nation. He will always remain a source of inspiration for generations to come."[138]
  • KFC in a Facebook post said, "He was a man with remarkable foresight and vision, and have built Singapore to what she is today."[138]
  • Pizza Hut in a Facebook post said, "Singapore would not be the country she is today without his vision and leadership."[138]
  • McDonald's in a Facebook post said, "McDonald's Singapore joins the nation in remembering former Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew."[138]
  • IBM in a Facebook post said, "Thank you Mr Lee Kuan Yew for your visionary leadership, relentless courage, unwavering determination and enduring inspiration."[138]
  • Nestle in a Facebook post said, "We recall his strength and profound convictions and his unreserved dedication to public service will continue to inspire us."[138]
  • Reebok in a Facebook post said, "Let us take a moment to honor his invaluable contributions, indomitable dedication, and astute foresight in transforming a mudflat into a metropolis."[138]
  • Airbnb in a Facebook post said, "Our thoughts are with Prime Minister Lee and his family, as we mourn the passing of one of our founding fathers Lee Kuan Yew."[138]
  • Intel in a Facebook post said, "We are deeply saddened that Singapore has lost its founding father, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. We express our heartfelt condolences, and our thoughts are with his family in this time of sorrow."
  • Samsung in a Facebook post said, "We know him for his strengths, his hopes, his dreams. Today we mourn his passing."[138]
  • Singapore Airlines in a media statement said, "A visionary leader, Mr Lee led Singapore's transformation into a global city and played a pivotal role in developing Singapore into an international aviation hub. We are deeply appreciative of his contributions to the nation and the aviation industry."[140]
  • Singtel in a media statement said, "We are grateful for his leadership in transforming Singapore, which has allowed us to enjoy and build on its many successes and strengths."[140]
  • Tribal DDB created a website showing moving images of Lee from public tweets.[140]
  • Marvel grayscaled their logos on social media profile on Facebook.[139]
  • Carlsberg grayscaled their logos on social media profile on Facebook.[139]
  • 20th Century Fox grayscaled their logos on social media profile on Facebook.[139]
  • Walt Disney Studios grayscaled their logos on social media profile on Facebook.[139]
  • Cotton On (Rubi, Factorie, Typo), New Look, Sephora, Topshop, Sony and Uniqlo also expressed sincere condolences to Lee Kuan Yew.

Football Clubs

  • Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Valencia gave their condolences as well. [141]

1st (2016)

Led by People's Association deputy chairman Chan Chun Sing, more than a hundred remembrance events were held across the island in March 2016, including a tree-planting exercise at Jurong Lake Park and a brisk walk at Sembawang Park. A remembrance service was held at Tanjong Pagar Community Club on 23 March 2016.[142]

Subsequent

As Lee Kuan Yew was a person who liked to keep his personal life private, he publicly expressed his opinion many times in the news[143] when he was alive that he did not like Singapore to build a "personality cult" on him after his death as he, like many other Singaporeans, was just a Singaporean who love Singapore. In his biography books, he had written specifically that he did not want any road to be named after him or his beloved wife, as he was personally against the idea.[144] A committee to create a Founders' Memorial, dedicated not just to Lee Kuan Yew but all of Singapore's founders, was consequently formed.

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