At age 52, Lee Hsien Loong became prime minister and led Singapore for 20 years
He anchored the country through multiple periods of uncertainty – from global economic challenges to the Covid-19 pandemic.
But in April, Lee told Parliament the Government will be developing two Integrated Resorts at Marina Bayfront and Sentosa. The IRs – with hotels, malls and convention spaces – will give Singapore the “X-factor” and “buzz”, he said.In a landslide victory, Lee led the People’s Action Party to win 82 out of 84 seats in the GE.
In 2007, Singapore submitted its bid to host the inaugural Youth Olympic Games – aimed at inspiring youths to spend more time on sports, and less on the Internet and television. In February 2008, Lee and hundreds of Singaporeans erupted with joy at the Padang when it was announced that Singapore would host the games in 2010.Singapore slid into recession following the collapse of American investment bank Lehman Brothers in September 2008.
At a GE lunchtime rally in Boat Quay, he said:"If we didn't quite get it right, I am sorry, but we will try and do better the next time.” “I brought the Rally to ITE to underscore my longstanding commitment to investing in every person, every Singaporean, to his full potential,” he said.
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