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Singapore Says Goodbye to Founding Father
新加坡向国父告别
Lee Kuan Yew, often referred to as the founding father of modern Singapore, died on March 23 at the age of 91. Singapore’s first prime minister remained in office from 1959 until 1990. He is credited with revolutionizing Singapore and transforming the third world country into a financial hub. During his time in office, Mr Lee made English the working language and promoted multiculturalism. Despite Singapore’s economic success, Mr Lee was often criticized for his tough laws and unfair punishments. He restricted the press and allowed the gap between the rich and the poor to become one of the widest in the developed world. Mourners of all ages gathered around the hospital and presidential palace to pay respects. A state funeral will be held on March 29.
李光耀，人们经常把他称之为现代新加坡国父，3月23日91岁的李光耀逝世。新加坡第一任首相在位时间是1959年至1990年。他改革了新加坡，并将一个第三世界国家变成了金融中心。在任期间，李把英语当做工作语言，并促进多文化发展。尽管新加坡取得了巨大的经济成就，但是严厉的法律法规以及不公正的惩罚措施让他遭到了批判。他限制媒体自由，还允许贫富差距，这导致新加坡的贫富差距在所有发达国家中最大。前来悼念李光耀的男女老少聚集在医院，并在总统府进行瞻仰。国葬将在3月29日举行。
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