We Remember - Mr Lee Kuan Yew, 1923 - 2015

Mr Lee Kuan Yew, 1923 - 2015

Mr Lee left us two years ago.

There were some who gleefully remarked that his death would mark the beginning of the end of Singapore.  Is there any truth to their ominous prediction?

Two years later, Singapore is still as vibrant as ever if not more, even in today's challenging global economy and uncertainty.

In fact, Singapore is yet again in the mist of transforming itself , gearing up its people to meet the realities of a future where information and data is the lifeblood of the global economy.

And yet, many of the national institutions that Mr Lee and his generation had built up and put in place, have withstand the test of time, and remain just as relevant and important to us.

Institutions like our like our education system, our strong SAF and Home Team agencies, tirelessly seeking water independence, our healthcare system, CPF, housing - all these institutions, while evolving to the needs of Singaporeans, remain as the critical pillars of our nation that enable Singapore to go seek out new heights.

Singapore continues to thrive and grow, boldly meeting challenges and headwinds with confidence in ourselves and a determination to succeed.

This, and this alone, is the greatest memorial and tribute that we can ever have for Mr Lee and the Pioneer Generation who spent their lives laying the foundations of today's Singapore.