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Lee Hsien Loong

Separation shows Singapore was and still is a miracle

The Albatross File gives a vivid sense of what happened – a dramatic, blow-by-blow record of how Singapore came to separate from Malaysia.
The Albatross File gives a vivid sense of what happened – a dramatic, blow-by-blow record of how Singapore came to separate from Malaysia.

Singapore’s independence was not inevitable; key leaders on both sides pushed for Separation: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans to experience the book and exhibition, and see how Singapore came to be a sovereign, democratic and independent nation.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans to experience the book and exhibition, and see how Singapore came to be a sovereign, democratic and independent nation.

S’pore and rest of world worse off after US tariffs; ties within ASEAN must stay on track: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong chatting with members of the public at the official reopening of Cheng San Community Club on Dec 6.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong chatting with members of the public at the official reopening of Cheng San Community Club on Dec 6.

S'pore commits record $37 billion to drive research, innovation and enterprise over next five years

The Singapore Government has committed $3 billion to enable research which will help seniors to age healthily, including maintaining their brain healht and physical function.
The Singapore Government has committed $3 billion to enable research which will help seniors to age healthily, including maintaining their brain healht and physical function.

Upgraded Ang Mo Kio CC offers new senior-focused programmes and workshops

ST20251130_202564400660/vclhl30/Brian Teo/Vanessa Paige Chelvan/Residents arriving at Ang Mo Kio Community Centre for the Ang Mo Kio Community Centre Day on Nov 30, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20251130_202564400660/vclhl30/Brian Teo/Vanessa Paige Chelvan/Residents arriving at Ang Mo Kio Community Centre for the Ang Mo Kio Community Centre Day on Nov 30, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Climate activists must beat populists at their own game

Oxfam activists wearing oversized masks representing world leaders including US President Donald Trump at the sidelines of the Cop30 summit.
Oxfam activists wearing oversized masks representing world leaders including US President Donald Trump at the sidelines of the Cop30 summit.

38 Oxley Road: A timeline of events since the Lee family feud became public

Founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, who died on Mar 23, 2015 aged 91, had bequeathed the house to then Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, who died on Mar 23, 2015 aged 91, had bequeathed the house to then Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Accommodate China’s rise, keep Asia open and stay grounded on immigration: SM Lee

The Lujiazui financial district, as seen from a ferry on the Huangpu river in Shanghai, China.
The Lujiazui financial district, as seen from a ferry on the Huangpu river in Shanghai, China.

Restrained response to US tariffs provides reason for optimism: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Chatham House dialogue, moderated by Dr Samir Puri, Director of Global Governance and Security Centre at Chatham House on Oct 27, 2025.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Chatham House dialogue, moderated by Dr Samir Puri, Director of Global Governance and Security Centre at Chatham House on Oct 27, 2025.

Singapore Polo Club raises funds for four beneficiaries including ST School Pocket Money Fund

(From right) Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, ST associate editor Karamjit Kaur, and the Singapore Polo Club's general manager Sylvan Braberry, president Lawrence Khong and polo captain Satinder Garcha at the cheque presentation ceremony on Oct 11.
(From right) Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, ST associate editor Karamjit Kaur, and the Singapore Polo Club's general manager Sylvan Braberry, president Lawrence Khong and polo captain Satinder Garcha at the cheque presentation ceremony on Oct 11.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.