Lee’s Party Aims to Renew Image After Singapore Election
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The political party that has ruled Singapore since independence in 1965 is seeking to overhaul its image with voters after the narrowest election victory on record signaled a shortfall in support among younger voters.
Lee Kuan Yew, 87, who led the island from U.K. rule and was premier until 1990, resigned from the cabinet May 14, saying it was time for a younger generation to “carry Singapore forward in a more difficult and complex situation.” The move ended his five-decade presence in government leadership, when he crafted a legacy of encouraging foreign investment, averting corruption and emphasizing discipline, efficiency and interracial harmony.