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Lee Hsien Loong
Lee Hsien Loong, also known by his initials LHL, is a Singaporean politician and former military officer who has served as the Senior Minister of Singapore since 2024, having previously served as the third Prime Minister between 2004 and 2024. He also served as the secretary-general of the governing People's Action Party (PAP) between 2004 and 2024. As a Member of Parliament (MP), he has represent…
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politics · Prime Minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2024, Senior Minister of Singapore since 2024 · politician · military officer · head of government · also Lee Hsien Loong, LHL, PM Lee, Loong
Born 10 February 1952 · Q57643
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2026· 6 entries
Yonhap News Agency: Ruling party's leader visits ex-PM Lee's tomb
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mustsharenews.com: Lee Hsien Loong seen lying down on ground for the perfect photos in behind-the-scenes for his photography
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The Independent Singapore News: Singapore’s founding PM Lee Kuan Yew’s Montblanc sterling silver pen sells for more than S$461K in SG auction; 10X its highest valuation
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Asia News Network: Former PM Lee Kuan Yew’s engraved Montblanc fountain pen sells for more than US$361,700 at Singapore auction
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BusinessToday Malaysia: Singapore Founding PM Lee Kuan Yew’s Montblanc Pen Sold For S$461,500 At Auction
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2025· 1 entry
The New York Times: Lee Hsien Loong
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2024· 4 entries
Yahoo: Lee Hsien Loong to step down as Singapore Prime Minister on 15 May, Lawrence Wong to take over
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Lee stepped down and was succeeded by Lawrence Wong, who appointed him as a senior minister in his cabinet
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Career landmark: Senior Minister (2024).
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Lee revealed that he did not regret on choosing to pursue the path of politics over mathematics, saying that he "had the responsibility to come back to Singapore, be part of Singapore, and do what [he] could to help the
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2022· 4 entries
Awarded Asia's Most Influential Singapore (2022).
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At his 70th birthday, given the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Singapore became the only Southeast Asian country to sanction Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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His government strongly opposed Russia's invasion of Ukraine due to concerns of the territorial integrity of smaller nations around the world – the only country in Southeast Asia to openly condemn and sanction the Eurasi
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2021· 1 entry
Awarded Asia's Most Influential Singapore (2021).
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2019· 1 entry
Raised concerns about a chilling effect on free speech
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2018· 2 entries
And the establishment of the Cyber Security Agency
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Colloquially known as the "fake news law", which was first mooted by Minister of Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam
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2016· 1 entry
After Singapore expressed its support on the ruling of the South China Sea arbitration case by the Permanent Court of Arbitration between China and the Philippines, which had dismissed Chinese claims to "historical right
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2012· 1 entry
Lee indicated that he hoped not to be prime minister beyond the age of seventy, noting the need for someone to be in tune with the public
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2010· 2 entries
Earned Gold Olympic Order (2010).
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Lee, together with his predecessors, threatened legal action against The New York Times Company, which owns the International Herald Tribune, regarding an op-ed piece titled "All in the Family" of 15 February 2010 by Phi
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2009· 1 entry
And was upgraded in 2018, with new regulations governing e-commerce, fair competition and the environment; Singaporean firms were also granted greater access to Chinese markets, including the legal sector, which has been
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2004· 2 entries
Career landmark: Prime Minister of Singapore (2004–2024).
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Career landmark: Secretary General of the People's Action Party (2004–2024).
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2001· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister for Finance (2001–2007).
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1996· 1 entry
While serving as deputy prime minister, Lee and his father Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew addressed Parliament on the allegations of receiving special discounts on four luxury condominium units that they had purchased from
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1991· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of the Parliament of Singapore (1991).
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1990· 1 entry
Career landmark: Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (1990–2004).
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1987· 1 entry
Became a full member of the Cabinet as Minister for Trade and Industry and Second Minister for Defence
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1986· 1 entry
Lee was appointed Acting Minister for Trade and Industry
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1985· 2 entries
Was appointed Minister of State for Trade and Industry, and Minister of State for Defence
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Lee remarried to Ho Ching, a President's Scholar and civil servant who subsequently became the executive director and chief executive officer of Temasek Holdings
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1984· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of the Parliament of Singapore (1984–1991).
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1974· 1 entry
With first class honours in mathematics and a Diploma in Computer Science with distinction (equivalent to a first-class master's in computer science)
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1973· 1 entry
And graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts with first class honours degree (later promoted to Master of Arts by seniority) in mathematics and a diploma in computer science (now equivalent to a master's degree in compu
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1972· 1 entry
And served as a commissioned officer between 1974 and 1984, and held various staff and command posts, including Director of the Joint Operations and Plans Directorate, and Chief of Staff of the General Staff
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1971· 1 entry
By the Public Service Commission (PSC) to study mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge
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1952· 1 entry
Born 1952-02-10.
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