Foreign media hail modern Singapore's founding father

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Mar 23, 2015 06:00 pm

How did the world see Mr Lee Kuan Yew?

Many paid tribute to his achievements, though several criticised his policies. In life and in death, the man they call modern Singapore's founding father continues to draw fans and detractors.

But overall, no one could deny he was instrumental to Singapore's success.

Here's a look at some foreign media online reports as news of his passing made headlines around the world.

Malaysia's New Straits Times

An NParks spokesman said the trunk of an Albizia tree at Chestnut Nature Park had snapped at about 5pm on April 13.

Singapore

Fallen tree in Chestnut Nature Park crushes car

Apr 17, 2024

Post by NST Online.

Hong Kong's South China Morning Post

Post by South China Morning Post SCMP.

China's CCTV

Post by CCTV.

Australia's Sydney Morning Herald

Post by The Sydney Morning Herald - smh.com.au.

Al Jazeera

Post by Al Jazeera English.

BBC

Post by BBC News.

CNN International

Post by CNN International.

The Economist magazine

Post by The Economist.

Foreign Policy magazine

Singapore's long time leader has passed, but his ideas will live on, writes @paragkhanna http://t.co/yJZaJsBwct pic.twitter.com/dVDpUWcoMT

— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) March 23, 2015