Singapore Premier Lee Will Address Family Feud in July 3 Speech
- Lee Hsien Loong apologizes to nation after quarrel made public
- Regrets dispute he says has affected Singapore’s reputation
Singapore's Prime Minster Lee Hsien Loong.
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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong apologized after a family dispute with his two siblings over their late father’s estate spilled back into the public sphere, pledging to address parliament next month on the matter.
“I deeply regret that this dispute has affected Singapore’s reputation and Singaporeans’ confidence in the government,” Lee, 65, said late Monday in a statement. “As your Prime Minister, I apologize to you for this.”