Lee Kuan Yew, often referred to by his initials LKY, was a Singaporean statesman and lawyer who served as the first Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990, and Secretary-General of the People's Action Party from 1954 to 1992. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanjong Pagar from 1955 until his death in 2015. Lee is widely recognised as the founding father of the modern Singaporean state, and for his leadership in turning it into a highly developed country under his tenure.
Lee in 1975
Lee as a child
Family photo on the eve of Lee's (back row, centre) departure for the United Kingdom.
Lee's barrister's wig and container, on display in the National Museum of Singapore.
Family Order of Laila Utama
The Most Esteemed Family Order of Laila Utama is an order of Brunei. It was established on 1 March 1954 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. The order carries the post-nominal letters "DK" or "DK I" as well as the title "Dato Laila Utama".
Saleha (right) seen wearing the order's sash in 1965
Crown Princess Sarah wearing her sash in 2024