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'''Lee Hsien Loong''' (born 10 February 1952) is a Singaporean senior minister who served as the country's prime minister for 20 years (2004-2024). He is the eldest son of the founding Prime Minister [[Lee Kwan Yew]] and has contributed significantly to Singapore's politics, economy, and foreign policy. | '''Lee Hsien Loong''' (born 10 February 1952) is a Singaporean senior minister who served as the country's prime minister for 20 years (2004-2024). He is the eldest son of the founding Prime Minister [[Lee Kwan Yew]] and has contributed significantly to Singapore's politics, economy, and foreign policy. | ||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
Lee is the eldest son of [[Lee Kuan Yew]] and [[Kwa Geok Choo]]. He received his education from Catholic High School and National Junior College. He then won scholarship to study mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, where he graduated with a first-class honours degree. Later, he earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. | Lee is the eldest son of [[Lee Kuan Yew]] and [[Kwa Geok Choo]]. He received his education from Catholic High School and National Junior College. He then won scholarship to study mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, where he graduated with a first-class honours degree. Later, he earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. | ||
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== Family dispute == | == Family dispute == | ||
Conflicts involving Lee Hsien Loong and his youngest brother, Lee Hsien Yang, over their late father's old bungalow, gained public attention in 2017. Lee Hsien Loong preferred to preserve the house, which the agent said was worth S$30 million<ref>https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/family-feud-reignites-over-singapore-expms-historic-home-/55102</ref> | Conflicts involving Lee Hsien Loong and his youngest brother, Lee Hsien Yang, over their late father's old bungalow, gained public attention in 2017. Lee Hsien Loong preferred to preserve the house, which the agent said was worth S$30 million.<ref>https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/family-feud-reignites-over-singapore-expms-historic-home-/55102</ref> He argued that their father was open to any government decisions regarding the future of the house. | ||
However, Hsien Yang and his late sister, Lee Wei Ling—who passed away on 9 October 2024—stated that their father called for the demolition of the house after We Ling no longer lived there. They accused Hsien Loong of exploiting their father's legacy for his political benefit. | However, Hsien Yang and his late sister, Lee Wei Ling—who passed away on 9 October 2024—stated that their father called for the demolition of the house after We Ling no longer lived there. They accused Hsien Loong of exploiting their father's legacy for his political benefit. | ||
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== Family dispute == | == Family dispute == | ||
Conflicts involving Lee Hsien Loong and his youngest brother, Lee Hsien Yang, over their late father's old bungalow, gained public attention in 2017. Lee Hsien Loong preferred to preserve the house, which the agent said was worth S$30 million<ref>https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/family-feud-reignites-over-singapore-expms-historic-home-/55102</ref> | Conflicts involving Lee Hsien Loong and his youngest brother, Lee Hsien Yang, over their late father's old bungalow, gained public attention in 2017. Lee Hsien Loong preferred to preserve the house, which the agent said was worth S$30 million.<ref>https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/family-feud-reignites-over-singapore-expms-historic-home-/55102</ref> He argued that their father was open to any government decisions regarding the future of the house. | ||
However, Hsien Yang and his late sister, Lee Wei Ling—who passed away on 9 October 2024—stated that their father called for the demolition of the house after We Ling no longer lived there. They accused Hsien Loong of exploiting their father's legacy for his political benefit. | However, Hsien Yang and his late sister, Lee Wei Ling—who passed away on 9 October 2024—stated that their father called for the demolition of the house after We Ling no longer lived there. They accused Hsien Loong of exploiting their father's legacy for his political benefit. | ||
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== Family dispute == | == Family dispute == | ||
Conflicts involving Lee Hsien Loong and his youngest brother, Lee Hsien Yang, over their late father's old bungalow, gained public attention in 2017. Lee Hsien Loong preferred to preserve the house, which the agent said was worth S$30 million<ref>https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/family-feud-reignites-over-singapore-expms-historic-home-/55102</ref> | Conflicts involving Lee Hsien Loong and his youngest brother, Lee Hsien Yang, over their late father's old bungalow, gained public attention in 2017. Lee Hsien Loong preferred to preserve the house, which the agent said was worth S$30 million.<ref>https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/family-feud-reignites-over-singapore-expms-historic-home-/55102</ref> He argued that their father was open to any government decisions regarding the future of the house. | ||
However, Hsien Yang and his late sister, Lee Wei Ling—who passed away on 9 October 2024—stated that their father called for the demolition of the house after We Ling no longer lived there. They accused Hsien Loong of exploiting their father's legacy for his political benefit. | However, Hsien Yang and his late sister, Lee Wei Ling—who passed away on 9 October 2024—stated that their father called for the demolition of the house after We Ling no longer lived there. They accused Hsien Loong of exploiting their father's legacy for his political benefit. | ||
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== Family dispute == | == Family dispute == | ||
Conflicts involving Lee Hsien Loong and his youngest brother, Lee Hsien Yang, over their late father's old bungalow, gained public attention in 2017. Lee Hsien Loong preferred to preserve the house, which the agent said was worth S$30 million<ref>https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/family-feud-reignites-over-singapore-expms-historic-home-/55102</ref> | Conflicts involving Lee Hsien Loong and his youngest brother, Lee Hsien Yang, over their late father's old bungalow, gained public attention in 2017. Lee Hsien Loong preferred to preserve the house, which the agent said was worth S$30 million.<ref>https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/family-feud-reignites-over-singapore-expms-historic-home-/55102</ref> He argued that their father was open to any government decisions regarding the future of the house. | ||
However, Hsien Yang and his late sister, Lee Wei Ling—who passed away on 9 October 2024—stated that their father called for the demolition of the house after We Ling no longer lived there. They accused Hsien Loong of exploiting their father's legacy for his political benefit. | However, Hsien Yang and his late sister, Lee Wei Ling—who passed away on 9 October 2024—stated that their father called for the demolition of the house after We Ling no longer lived there. They accused Hsien Loong of exploiting their father's legacy for his political benefit. | ||
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