Who was Singapore first prime minister?
[Lee Kuan Yew, first prime minister of Singapore] / Hansen.
How many prime ministers has Singapore had?
List of prime ministers of Singapore
| No. | Prime Minister | Term of office |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Kuan Yew 李光耀 | 5 June 1959 — 28 November 1990 11499 days |
| 2 | Goh Chok Tong 吴作栋（吳作棟） | 28 November 1990 — 12 August 2004 5006 days |
| 3 | Lee Hsien Loong 李显龙（李顯龍） | 12 August 2004 — Incumbent 6280 days |
When did Lee Kuan Yew PM?
Lee Kuan Yew
| His Excellency Lee Kuan Yew GCMG CH SPMJ DK | |
|---|---|
| Lee in 1975 | |
| 1st Prime Minister of Singapore | |
| In office 5 June 1959 – 27 November 1990 | |
| President | Yusof Ishak (1965–70) Benjamin Sheares (1971–81) Devan Nair (1981–85) Wee Kim Wee (1985–93) |
Who was the Prime Minister of Singapore in 1959?
Lee Kuan Yew (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015), often referred to by his initials LKY and sometimes known in his earlier years as Harry Lee, was a Singaporean statesman and lawyer who served as Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990, and is recognised as the nation’s founding father.
When did Lee Hsien Loong become Prime Minister of Singapore?
On 28 August 2004, in his first National Day Rally speech and as prime minister, Lee criticised the Taiwanese leadership and populace over their pro-independence stance. He reiterated the reasons for the visit and said that Singapore’s decision to stand firm on its vital interests had earned it international respect.
Who was the first Prime Minister of the PAP?
Lee was the first chairman of the PAP Youth Committee upon its establishment, the predecessor to Young PAP. On 28 November 1990, Goh Chok Tong succeeded Lee Kuan Yew as prime minister. Lee Hsien Loong was made one of two deputy prime ministers, along with Ong Teng Cheong.
Who is the longest serving Prime Minister in the world?
Lee Kuan Yew was the prime minster of Singapore from 1959 to 1990, making him the longest-serving PM in history.
