1st Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore (1923–2015)
Lee Kuan Yew was the first Prime Minister of Singapore, serving in that role from the nation's independence until 1990, and is widely credited with transforming Singapore from a colonial trading port into a modern developed economy. His leadership and political legacy remain influential in debates about governance, economic development, and the balance between authoritarian efficiency and democratic freedoms.
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Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC In office 21 August 1991 – 23 March 2015 Preceded byConstituency established Succeeded byPAP held MajorityAll elections: N/A (walkover) Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar SMC In office 2 April 1955 – 26 April 1957 Preceded byConstituency established In office 29 June 1957 – 14 August 1991 Succeeded byConstituency abolished Majority 1955: 5,121 (66.53%)
1957: 3,392 (49.51%)
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