Happy 65th birthday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong!
It’s been 13 years since you became the 3rd Prime Minister of Singapore, and with plans to step down in 2021, it seems like time is passing way too fast.
For now, let’s take a trip down memory lane and remind ourselves that Singapore has the ultimate coolest Prime Minister there ever was!
1. Fashionable
Even as a toddler, PM Lee was all charm. He was a suave fashionista, rocking high-waisted shorts and a million dollar smile.
Photo Credits: Mrs Lee Kuan Yew’s collection
These days, whether rocking a bow-tie and tuxedo,
a soft batik shirt,
or a polka dotted maroon tie with a pink shirt,
our PM Lee still exudes a quiet, fashionable grace.
2. Totally Gungho!
While catching up with Ang Mo Kio GRC and Sengkang West grassroots leaders and volunteers during his Chinese New Year open house, he went all in for a jump shot when it was suggested.
No holds barred, no second thoughts.
3. Selfie King
Possibly one of the most social media savvy politician out there, our PM Lee is truly the selfie king!
With unshaking hands and long arms, our Prime Minister is always down for taking a selfie with everyone, as long as you ask nicely.
4. Secret Photographer
If he wasn’t our Prime Minister, PM Lee would have made the cut as a world-renowned Photographer.
All taken from his Facebook page, these photos were shot by PM Lee himself:
There are long exposure shots, beautiful scenic pictures, and even candid kangaroo photos!
5. Great sense of humour
Back in August 2016, when PM Lee officially visited the United States, he took over the White House’s Instagram account for a day.
He them promptly proceeded to post this photo later on in the day, showing the Americans that they’re not the only one with a hilarious leader.
6. Ultimate trooper
Remember when PM Lee had taken ill during his National Day Rally speech on August 21st 2016?
To everyone’s surprise and relief, he came back on stage insisting that he finish his speech.
The first thing he said?
“Thank you for waiting for me. I gave everyone a scare.”
Always putting us first, even when he was unwell.
7. Possibly a genius
Graduating from Cambridge in 1973 with Double First Class Honours in Mathematical Statistics and Mathematical Economics and a distinction in a Diploma in Computer Science, our Prime Minister was the first Singaporean to obtain the title of Senior Wrangler.
Senior Wrangler is the title given to the top mathematics undergraduate at Cambridge. With that title, PM Lee obtained one of the greatest intellectual achievements in Britain.
8. Sudoku solver
Yes, our Prime Minister literally wrote a C++ code for a Sudoku solver.
A code that Associate Professor Ng Wee Keong, the Associate Chair of Research at Nanyang Technological University’s School of Computer Engineering, as well as senior lecturer Aaron Tan of the School of Computing at National University of Singapore, called “well-structured” and “well-written” respectively.
9. Beloved by the public
With just an updated profile picture, PM Lee received over 20k likes, 316 shares and 399 comments.
Try scrolling through the comments section yourself and enjoy the wholesome messages posted.
10. Dedicated Prime Minister of Singapore
A man who constantly puts Singapore and her citizens first, PM Lee has spent the past 33 years in Singapore politics.
Happy 65th Birthday to you, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong! Here’s wishing you good health, a wonderful birthday, and many happy returns.
*PM Lee was born on 10 February, 1952.
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