Stories from Oral History: Memories of Mr Lee Kuan Yew

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Memories of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew through a selection of personal recollections.

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Cast: S Rajaratnam
Language: English
Subtitles: English

S Rajaratnam (Ep1)

Mr S Rajaratnam talked about his first meeting and impression of Mr Lee Kuan Yew in 1952.

Wee Chong Jin (Ep2)

Mr Wee Chong Jin, in this excerpt, talked about how Mr Lee Kuan Yew respected the separation of powers.

S R Nathan (Ep3)

Mr S R Nathan recounted an endearing moment where Mr Lee Kuan Yew adjusted his tie for him.

Lim Siong Guan (Ep4)

Mr Lim Siong Guan, in this clip, talks about how Mr Lee Kuan Yew and Dr Goh Keng Swee inspired him.

Andrew Chew Guan Khuan (Ep5)

He talks about Mr Lee's instruction to keep high standards for the intake of medical and engineering students.

Joseph David (Ep6)

Mr Joseph David, in this clip, shared his personal recollections of working with Mr Lee.

Joseph Koh Kok Hong (Ep7)

Mr Joseph Koh Kok Hong recalled his trip to China with Mr Lee Kuan Yew in 1976.

Mok Lee Kwang (Ep8)

Mr Mok recounted several encounters he had with Mr Lee Kuan Yew, such as having a meal at Mr Lee’s house.

Seah Chiang Nee (Ep9)

Mr Seah shares his impression of Mr Lee Kuan Yew from the 1970s as well as an interesting anecdote.

Maurice Baker (Ep10)

Dr Maurice Baker was a schoolmate of Mr Lee Kuan Yew and recollected his memories of Mr Lee’s younger days.

Lee Suan Yew (Ep11)

Dr Lee talked about his childhood and how he learnt to play chess with Mr Lee, who was his eldest brother.

Yeong Yoon Ying (Ep12)

In this clip, Mdm Yeong talked about her experience working as Press Secretary to Mr Lee.

Ronald Benjamin Milne (Ep13)

He talked about his impressions of Mr Lee as an adviser to the Singapore Harbour Board Labour Union in 1959.

Sushilan Vasoo (Ep14)

Dr S Vasoo talked about the nurses’ strike in 1965 and how Mr Lee Kuan Yew handled the meeting.