Archive for the ‘Commentary’ Category
Singapore avoids the embarrassment of banning One Nation Under Lee by the simple expedient of refusing to classify it. Singapore Rebel: The Board of Film Censors (BFC) has refused to classify One Nation Under Lee (ONUL). The video documentary, directed by visual artist and activist Seelan Palay, was submitted to the authorities in May (see […]
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Tags: board of film censors, one nation under lee, seelan palay
Reaction and analysis of Chip Goodyear’s surprise resignation from Temasek. Asia Sentinel: Exactly what Goodyear was proposing to do when he became actual chief executive is not clear. Some suggest he wanted to move into resources, others that he wanted to shake up the managements of the local state owned entities which are a major […]
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Tags: chip goodyear, ho ching, lee family, lee wei ling, simon shorvon, temasek
Kuan Yew’s half-century
Move over Fidel Castro, Omar Bongo and Muammar Gaddafi: Lee Kuan Yew is now the longest-reigning (non-royal) ruler in the world. The Star: The Lee Kuan Yew “era” reached its 50-year mark on June 5, making Lee the longest surviving national leader in the world. It was on this day in 1959 that the Cambridge-trained […]
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Tags: fidel castro, lee kuan yew, minister mentor, muammar gaddafi, omar bongo, retirement
Interesting opinion piece in MalaysiaKini: It is very amusing to see how Malaysians (probably of the minority races) have spasms of ecstasy when referring to Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) in Malaysian forums. From across the border in Malaysia, Singapore seems like Wonderland and LKY like a benevolent god. … However, Singapore has problems at present […]
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Tags: lee kuan yew, mahathir, Malaysia, malaysiakini, singapore
Malaysia Did Not Overwelcome LKY
Malaysian PM Najib denies allegations that he was too hospitable to Lee Kuan Yew during his visit. Bernama: Malaysia did not overwelcome Singapore Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew during his eight-day visit to the country, early this month, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The prime minister said Lee was not accorded more than what […]
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Tags: lee kuan yew, Malaysia, najib tun razak
A few final opinions on the fallout from Lee’s trip. The Star has a piece called Negotiating with Singapore: Lee offered his advice, whether unsolicited or not, and in not-so-diplomatic language – which is his style – laid out what he expected in return for cooperation with Malaysia. You see, we are dealing with Singapore […]
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Tags: ahmad mustapha hassan, cooperation, lee kuan yew, Malaysia, racial politics, third bridge
Mahathir: The New Middle Kingdom
Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir Mohamed blogs about Lee: 2. But we already have a new Middle Kingdom now. During Lee Kuan Yew’s triumphant visit to Malaysia he made it known to the Malaysian supplicants that Singapore regards the lands within 6000 miles radius of Singapore as its hinterland. This includes Beijing and Tokyo and of course […]
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Tags: lee kuan yew, mahathir
Lee is concerned about cleanliness in Kelantan. New Straits Times: On Lee’s visit, Nik Aziz said besides political issues, they also discussed cleanliness in the state. “Lee told me that he was satisfied with the cleanliness level in the state especially in Kota Baru. “He had read in local newspapers which stated that Kota Baru […]
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Tags: chang ko youn, cleanliness, gerakan, ipoh, kelantan, lee kuan yew, lim guan eng, nik aziz, penang, toilets
Lee Kuan Yew Watch 
NDP and the building of a personality cult around MM Lee
An interesting editorial piece on Lee Kuan Yew’s ubiquitous presence at National Day parades. Temasek Review: For those of you who have watched last night’s National Day Parade (as well as previous years), you will not fail to realize a recurring theme: the images of MM Lee Kuan Yew either from the past or the […]
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Tags: lee kuan yew, national day parade, ndp, singapore, temasek review