Lee Kuan Yew | Vibepedia

Lee Kuan Yew was a Singaporean statesman and barrister who served as the first prime minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990, transforming the country into a highly developed nation. He co-founded the People's Action Party (PAP) and led the country to become one of the four Asian Tigers. Lee's authoritarian leadership style and economic policies have been widely debated, with some praising his vision and others criticizing his suppression of dissent.