Kuan Yew’s half-century

11Jul09

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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Kuan Yew still a force to be reckoned with

16Aug08

An interesting opinion piece in The Star (Malaysia). With the retirement in February of Cuban President Fidel Castro, who also took office at the same time 50 years ago, Lee suddenly became the world’s longest surviving political leader. … Lee’s hold on power – especially the nation’s finance, military and the mainstream media – is […]

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Tags: fidel castro, lee hsien loong, retirement