"Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him": Lee Kuan Yew | From the archives

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To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes
In one of his most iconic speeches, Mr Lee Kuan Yew spoke to a rapt crowd who gathered in the rain at Fullerton Square for PAP's lunch-time rally during the 1980 General Election. Using the dispute with Singapore Airlines as an example, the then-Prime Minister described in no uncertain terms the qualities needed to run the country and the lengths he would go to ensure Singapore's success. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Dec 19, 1980.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's RU-vid channel.
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@gibsonfoo9212 9 месяцев назад

Just imagine a small island with no natural resources can achieve such remarkable results in every aspect. Truly salute to this intelligent iron man!

@cj-fx2kj 9 месяцев назад

cine pedatang

@flowercrab8191 9 месяцев назад

@@cj-fx2kj Me-layu

@andriebenedict7288 9 месяцев назад

I think what made singaporeans so exceptional are their human resource discipline. A legacy left by LKY himself. He led by example, not many leaders can govern such an example, and maybe no one will again.

@docaz9453 9 месяцев назад

I wish he was president of larger country cuz then he could have achieved more image if he was the president of china or america , this guy have natural leader

@exiapiemon3296 9 месяцев назад

@@cj-fx2kj Doesn't matter. You're going to NS.

@xlynz69 7 месяцев назад

This speech should be written word by word in history books

@jessiejames7492 6 месяцев назад

Yes. Every singapore child should learn those words he said’ this is not a game of cards. Its your life and mine. Whomever governs singapore must have that iron will or else give it up!’ No truer words spoken.

@Hs5687 3 месяца назад

Not only Speech But along With LKY’s Well Documented Bad Habits… ie. Land Grab , Ruthlessly Destroying not only Political Adversaries but also Influential People, Families & even entire Communities etc 😊

@cristinac196 Месяц назад

@@jessiejames7492 Not only Singapore, in my opinion :) I'm from Romania - vastly different country, historical background, region. I can't get enough of listening to this man, who I honestly believe is the one of the greatest leaders ever. I'm not even exagerating, when you look at the changes he brought to his nation. From a, sorry, but pretty backward port with interethnic conflict to one of the most advanced, peaceful and best standard of living nations in the world. The Meiji Emperor of Japan can boast with such profound advancement of his country in one generation. I would also add Charlemagne in Europe (starting the pacification and boosting education after the hundreds years of chaos that followed the fall of Rome). Thing is, there aren't that many leaders who have managed profound advancements of their nations in a generation.

@jessiejames7492 5 дней назад

@@cristinac196discipline and tough laws.

@lakanuragon6749 3 месяца назад

"get back to work, restore discipline then argue your case..." got it thank you sir LKY

@Stringfreak Месяц назад

This is the gold standard of leadership!

@bappyhasanjahid4985 15 дней назад

Nah bro its a platinum mine💀🙏🙏

@shanmugaretnam9868 14 дней назад

Thank you

@alwynpereira7363 7 месяцев назад

This man is the 'GOLD' standard.

@sultanqasem9315 3 месяца назад

Instead of paper

@kengtzewei1 2 месяца назад

Diamond. He turn a 3rd world country from carbon into diamond! Highest level

@jessiejames7492 2 месяца назад

Platinum!

@tarzan.CB. 2 месяца назад

@@sultanqasem9315cheeky. hehe.

@Ccb88888 9 месяцев назад

LKY is so inspiring in this speech. You know he means every word he says here. Singapore is so blessed to have had such a leader...

@germandiagogomez 7 месяцев назад

Here and everywhere and every time he talked.

@jessiejames7492 7 месяцев назад

Like he said. I am nobodys stooge! He knew he had a tough job. And he did it. With an iron will as well as an iron hand. Not always fair as many thought but right in his mind to mould the nation.

@jessiejames7492 7 месяцев назад

@@germandiagogomezwhen he was on tv giving a speech the whole family would keep quiet. My father wanted to listen to him. Nowadays as an adult myself i go through his speeches listening and learning.

@germandiagogomez 7 месяцев назад

@@jessiejames7492 I think he was wise and pragmatic. Needless to say he really cared about Singapore. Even his worst enemy would not deny that.

@jessiejames7492 7 месяцев назад

@@germandiagogomez true. He took his job very seriously. Every aspect of our country and wellbeing !

@MrJitendra007 2 месяца назад

Being an Indian i would say....A LEADER WITH IRON FIST...i got goosebumps throughout the video...My heartly respect to this great leader..❤

@jessiejames7492 Месяц назад

Thats whats missing in singapore today. Even LHL said they cant run the country like the previous leaders. Too bad. If anything we need it now more than ever. Our country is going down the drain. !

@chloebacz Месяц назад

HE IS A GIFT FROM ALMIGHTY GOD.NO HYPROCRISY.IF ALL LEADERS IN THE WORLD IS LIKE HIM THEN WE WILL ALL LIVE IN PROSPERITY.

@skularatna8136 12 дней назад

@@jessiejames7492 you have no idea how good you got it compared to other countries

@bobafett5757 9 месяцев назад

*I was among the crowd over there watching his speech close up and I am so moved back then until now and forever I will hold the highest respect to the late LKY and no one can stand in his shoes*

@jessiejames7492 4 месяца назад

I have watched this video many times and wished i was in that crowd!

@nicrome 4 месяца назад

Share more about that very day!

@jessiejames7492 4 месяца назад

@@nicrome its not that day but i remember this well. I was about 6 yrs old. I followed my father to potong pasir market. He was giving a speech. As he was getting in his car to go back my father and i happened to be on the side of the car’s rear window. Afterwards he looked out and smiled. My father waved at him and he waved back. My father was so proud of this moment.

@avbhinaya 9 месяцев назад

This guy makes me tear up every time.

@sethuramannarayanasamyalia4399 9 месяцев назад

Me too

@KratomFlavoredAdidas 8 месяцев назад

He stole a lot of slanteye's tax monies.

@bpi8940 4 месяца назад

overrated

@baykongphop4276 4 месяца назад

me too … even from Thailand 🇹🇭❤️

@markusmath3421 4 месяца назад

@@bpi8940no leader in India’s history could come even close to this guy lol

@overman2306 3 месяца назад

Every leader should be like this.

@Mlmv266 2 месяца назад

We are still praying for our own Lee Kwan Yew …Philippines

@IvstvnK4hgnte Месяц назад

Our country is too divided for that apparently.

@sreechandran1890 Месяц назад

There is LKY in your country, you need to.identify him or her..support her,

@cyansadventures 18 дней назад

Lky said before that the people of the Phillipines proved they were too forgiving of the Marcos' kleptocracy. And yet Bongbong wasn't just allowed back into politics, he actually won. Says all you need to know.

@boiscooka232 5 дней назад

LKY is Chinese from Fujian 🇨🇳🤣✌

@nitsujyuen 9 месяцев назад

no doubt one of the best leaders in the world 👍🏻

@penghaigo8037 4 месяца назад

The best so far not one of the best.

@mpdmpd8118 Месяц назад

by the result of Singapore today...LKY is the best of the best

@dillonchua627 Месяц назад

U can tell by the conviction in his tone, his clenched fist, the seething speech n his steely glare, that he truly cares for this country, every nook n cranny, god help the man who got into his bad books

@mohdfahmibinmatanuar5359 2 месяца назад

I adore his spirit. Truly.

@jessiejames7492 Месяц назад

We shd have tough leaders like this today. ! So much wrong in our country today!

@judylim4604 9 месяцев назад

He’s deserving of all the respect bestow on him by Singaporeans. Rip

@relaxation_therapy Месяц назад

This man is a legend! The only kind of leader we all ever need.

@user-ki3ci2pt9e 5 месяцев назад

Mr Lee Kuan Yew Bruce Lee of the political world

@lychan2366 6 месяцев назад

Timeless wisdom and heavy dosage of stark reality from LKY: "Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him"; not just to deal with domestic challenges, but also foreign challenges; having the guts to stand up, be firm and not be intimidated, pressured or coerced by bigger powers. Otherwise, Singapore can lose its freedom and sovereignty as a small, open and resource-scarce nation state.

@72vince27 7 месяцев назад

My country of South Sudan needs leadership like this. Don’t get me wrong, I love my country and I love my people. But we must have leaders that put the country, countrymen and the future of the nation first. I literally got shivers down my back from how determined this man was for the cause. Any country can make a turn around, question is, who is willing to give their wholehearted promise. Rest easy, Lee Kuan Yew!

@kagepoker 7 месяцев назад

Same with Philippines. It's hard man. Corruption is a b*tch.

@the_northface 7 месяцев назад

@@kagepoker Very true. It's a thing about corruption that just makes no sense to me. How can a man live in prosperity knowing that his country is lacking? Makes us really appreciate leaders like Lee Kuan Yew. Rip.

@GaussGodden 5 месяцев назад

You do realize in history less than 1 percent of the leaders actually put people country above their own interest. That's why we need to have a check and balance government to assume our leaders aren't going to put the country above them.

@jovanshrestha4075 Месяц назад

its insane how a single person can change the trajectory of a country

@ShimomuraTakezoWong 9 месяцев назад

Undoubtedly my No.1 idol of good supreme Leadership for Patriotism in the entire Far East/ASEAN region challenged but stands Tall in All noble values which brought Temasek to international stardom....🇸🇬 ⭐🌟✨⭐🌟✨⭐

@ShimomuraTakezoWong 9 месяцев назад

@hateyoutube-pv6fs historically still correct isn't it nothing wrong about 'malay centric' or not...

@anandmishra6065 9 месяцев назад

I hv never seen a leader like him in any part of this universe... Real hero..Love him

@germandiagogomez 7 месяцев назад

Nayib Bukele. Like him. 4 years governing. He cleaned up his country from violence and he is an upright person. In fact, I think he took as a model from Lee Kuan Yew. That is what the rumor says.

@prla5400 7 месяцев назад

@@germandiagogomezis the county DRC?

@germandiagogomez 7 месяцев назад

@@prla5400 no, it is El Salvador, in center America. Do you know where it is? Because many people told me many americans think Spain is below Mexico hahahahahaa! Hence your DRC stuff. They just closed a deal a few months ago to digitalize all the administration, he cleaned up all violence and extortion and they have even celebrated several international events that were impossible just a few years ago. Gangs run away. Right now they are celebrating Miss Universe, they celebrated some football events. But if you did not know even the country... what can you know about it? Nothing :)

@rongxianglin3528 4 месяца назад

I love Lee Kuan Yew. If it weren't for Him, I don't believe we'll be as successful as we are today. Therefore I believe that we should be thankful and grateful to Him. Thanks!

@BobsterG 9 месяцев назад

Goosebumps! RESPECT TO LEE KUAN YEW ALWAYS!

@johntaylor1030 3 месяца назад

Lee Kuan Yew……..what an incredible man he was. A true statesman whose foresight and vision made the small island of Singapore into the success it is today.

@ClintonJibby 9 месяцев назад

solid leader

@charzhai2010 9 месяцев назад

they took 1 min to decide, and another 64 minutes to decide who going to tell Mr LKY

@jessiejames7492 6 месяцев назад

😂. Ha ha.

@shrikanthnambanath 6 месяцев назад

I am at a loss of words for the deep appreciation I have for him... The firmness in his words, steadfast in his principles and brave to the fullest extent.. we are indebted to you sir.

@LazyboyZZZyobyzaL 8 месяцев назад

Mr Lee is such an incredible leader. Love this man.

@winchan83 Месяц назад

I can always see that LKY's eyes were glistening with emotions after his many speeches. Kudos!.

@linnzeyaaung8846 9 месяцев назад

My deepest respect to Mr Lee Kuan Yee

@sreechandran1890 Месяц назад

Great speech by a great leader..as long i m in charge, not let anyone to.knock it down..

@hemalchawda6958 5 месяцев назад

Singapore is one of the best countries in the world. I wish i could get a chance to Visit Singapore.❤

@larry6400 4 месяца назад

This is just pure gold - this man was incredible 🙌

@DinAmri 9 месяцев назад

I'm Malaysian and I've been living in England for 20 years. Every other month, I would revisit many of the late LKY many talks on RU-vid - this is one of my fav from the many. Such a great man.

@JosephusAurelius 5 месяцев назад

I am going to teach my future children about this great man. I want them to know that if they ever get into politics, this is how they ought to aspire to be like

@madurganandanithya7849 4 месяца назад

Blessings..they will become dynamic leaders with principles

@hrg3483 9 месяцев назад

A Timeless legend; an epitome of Dedication, Sincerety and Guts. Jai ho!

@gobihotelier2467 Месяц назад

I love mr.lee And I proudly say I'm work from singapore I ❤ singapore

@shanmugaretnam9868 14 дней назад

Thank you

@mddeen0745 9 месяцев назад

I happy to listen his words and courageness. LKY is the person vigress man of the world,but now he no more but still words in every Singaporean. Thank you LJY

@SuganthanMadhav 7 месяцев назад

I am from India. Lee Kuan Yew is the only politician I respect in this whole world.

@sanjayshetty1533 7 месяцев назад

It shows how much more u have to learn about politicians n this world

@SuganthanMadhav 7 месяцев назад

@@sanjayshetty1533 It shows how much more u have to learn about LKY.

@rajroshanprajapati 3 месяца назад

only...? bro you should read more ablout politis then, Start with MLK

@user-yt7gm1pn6k 7 месяцев назад

I regret he is gone, he is probably among history's best leaders!

@nawwk79 9 месяцев назад

Goosebumps, literal goosebumps I tells ya.

@chloebacz Месяц назад

Me too ❤.

@kartikudayar4120 20 дней назад

every time i m down & broken, i watch this, nothing has inspired me more than this❤❤

@davidjauw 17 дней назад

Best speech ever, short, sharp and inspired

@windtwist 9 месяцев назад

Im just now finding this man. Fantastic spirit

@ownthegame3 9 месяцев назад

the very best part of his speech the amazing vigor and force

@its_master_Roshi_Fkrs 9 месяцев назад

Wah now that's a leader worth following! ❤ What an example of how to deal with internal conflicts without destroying reputation of the company

@Mimi-up5ro 5 дней назад

One of a kind. Speech master & action taker.

@cheeampiony8175 9 месяцев назад

We need more leaders like him. Much respect from Korea 🇰🇷🇰🇷

@prithvirajbhat 9 месяцев назад

This man!!!!! Best leader in the world. Whenever he spks, i get goosebumps.

@weeyanlee176 Месяц назад

I am speechless. There won't be another lky for a long time.

@halamadridppdvet Месяц назад

wat a man, legendary gutsy, Lee kwan!

@SGrailadventure2004 9 месяцев назад

My most-favourite of his speeches!

@chandrapun5946 9 месяцев назад

What a iron leader it inspired not only Singapur people it has inspired whole world peoples and leaders. Glad to hear strong voice.

@rameshthevarajan 7 месяцев назад

This is the best leader.

@zzMeow583 9 месяцев назад

Legends never die. HORMAT! Mr Lee.

@amartinjoe 4 месяца назад

We Filipinos envy him. Singaporeans are so lucky.

@shanmugaretnam9868 14 дней назад

Thank you

@wiseguy9980 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@arjunbala6265 9 месяцев назад

My Leader🙏I Love And Respect him so much..

@atky7032 8 месяцев назад

Although these are very tough words from him, for some reasons I feel so moved.

@poorushotamgujadhur4054 2 месяца назад

I have great respect for Mr Lee Kuan Yew , the Architect of Modern Singapore.He has muscles of Steel and a Diamond brain.Love from Mauritius.

@share_accidental 2 месяца назад

i was 14 when mr lee passed away. my family queued for hours to pay our final respects. RIP 🙏🏼

@CuteCutie-km1dl 9 месяцев назад

my idol

@AshutoshSingh-on8zt 7 месяцев назад

The resolve of this one man turned an island into one of the greatest modern nations. Clearly the tallest leader of mankind in modern era.

@user-kw9dr4pv2l 9 месяцев назад

What a man !! What an Extraordinary Leader !! ❤❤

@mahmudahibrahim4780 9 месяцев назад

Great leader with iron fist

@amazingle7431 6 месяцев назад

Sometimes when i feel down i come back to this vid and listen to his speech, whoever want archive something big, must have that iron of Mr Lee Kuan Yew

@SuganthanMadhav 8 дней назад

I have watched this video nearly 50 times now. Truly inspiring.

@hariako 9 месяцев назад

The best and the most loyal prime minister of singapore. Loved his country and countryman. Smart, loyal, charismatic.. and incorruptible.. LKY 😊

@harshilgandhi7584 6 месяцев назад

Love and respect for LKY

@SilencedButNotForgotten Месяц назад

A true leader.

@ZIN_ZAYN_ZANDIAN_RAMRAO_2996 4 месяца назад

Respect you sir LKY

@deutschersprecher4278 8 месяцев назад

Singapore is what she is today because this man “had the iron in him”. Rest in peace legend 🫡

@barneycasting8331 8 месяцев назад

Elsewhere its called dictatorship.

@kitty_kats_love 7 месяцев назад

It is and monoethnicship

@absentmindedshirokuma8539 Месяц назад

@@kitty_kats_loveSingapore has 4 national language, what are you yapping about?

@ashrunilroy3352 Месяц назад

You have the blessings and live for decades after decades and we follow you to the word.

@tommythuyen4063 4 месяца назад

A Vietnamese, we always respect Mr. Lee Kwan Yew, an esteemed president and founding father of Singapore ❤👍

@petergohtek5842 2 месяца назад

a real hero and a real leader

@joeyp1927 7 месяцев назад

There are many 'Iron Man' competitions. But no one can compete with this Iron Man.

@madurganandanithya7849 4 месяца назад

LKY is the Real iron man here

@AuditorInvestor Месяц назад

I like it. Amazing achievement.

@sofiaramoiofficial 8 месяцев назад

Watched the documentary on Netflix. Great work ❤

@ShubhamMishra1989 9 дней назад

Lee Kuan Yew, as an Indian I can say, I have read quite a lot about you from your books and other places, and I can say, Singapore is very lucky to have you! Amazing Leader !

@abhi1014 Месяц назад

every country needs a leader with a vision and with a iron fist , without discipline we humans cannot work .

@joemalang8882 7 месяцев назад

Strong leadership

@Darth_vader95 4 месяца назад

Singapore was lucky to had him as its leader

@markrisselcelo1829 8 месяцев назад

Legend.. My alltime favorite leader..

@AppleAhmmed 2 месяца назад

Fire words from Mr LKY❤

@kasunmaduwage2316 5 месяцев назад

Proud of you...❤

@reddotdiva 9 месяцев назад

We know he is one of our best leaders, but he is also one of the best orators that we have. Miss having leaders who can speak as convincingly as him these days.

@jessiejames7492 6 месяцев назад

Yes. I remember every nationsl day speech we would all listen spellbound as he gave us our ‘report card. How well we did or not and charted the next few yrs for us’.

@travelnomads1129 4 месяца назад

What a leader...Legend..

@DenRowe12057 3 месяца назад

You mean chinese dictator

@mohammedsadiq7038 2 месяца назад

Respect great leader

@72bkm 8 месяцев назад

We need you in India. Not only for such Union leaders but also clean this political system encouraging such people.

@Chris-cm8lh 6 месяцев назад

I miss him

@t.kalviselvant.kalviselv-ym6ho 9 месяцев назад

Real super hero our life..great leader ❤

@azharkadri878 9 месяцев назад

Can anyone say anything !!! We need more people like this man A dying breed unfortunately !!!

@delphinegoh9056 9 месяцев назад

Always in awe and respect of Mr Lee and so grateful and honoured to have him as our Founding Father 🇸🇬

@lavkmr1 8 месяцев назад

Goh😉

@angxiang3186 9 месяцев назад

LKY ~ a great man, feisty n spine of steel that initiated Singapore forward. I m in awe n total agreement, Singapore is too small and we do not have the buffer for any labour unrest.

@RonitKakkar 3 месяца назад

This type of prime minister we need in every country

@Iskandar-qc2hp 9 месяцев назад

1 n only Iron Leader

@Princess-rp6wn 9 месяцев назад

Mr Lee Kuan Yew, I know you are in Heaven now looking at Singapore, we will live because you have spent 56 years of your life building this land. Your work and life will not be in vain😊