Son of Founder of Modern Singapore Seeks Asylum in U.S. as Political Refugee

The son of the founder of modern Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, has revealed that he is now living as a political refugee in the United States. Lee Hsien Yang, the younger brother of Singapore’s current Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, made the shocking announcement in an exclusive interview with U.S. News & World Report.

Lee Hsien Yang explained that he was forced to flee Singapore due to ongoing harassment and surveillance by the government, which he believes is directly linked to his family’s ongoing feud with his brother, the Prime Minister. The feud centers around the fate of their childhood home, which Lee Hsien Yang claims was illegally seized by his brother and the government.

In the interview, Lee Hsien Yang expressed his disappointment with the current state of Singaporean politics, stating that he no longer feels safe in his own country. He described the situation as a “climate of fear and retribution” that has forced him to seek refuge in the United States.

The news of Lee Hsien Yang’s status as a political refugee has sent shockwaves through Singapore and raised questions about the state of democracy and freedom of speech in the country. Many are calling for the government to address the allegations of harassment and abuse of power, while others are expressing concern about the future of the Lee family’s legacy in Singaporean politics.

As the son of Singapore’s founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, Lee Hsien Yang’s decision to flee his homeland has underscored the deep divisions within the country’s ruling family and raised doubts about the government’s commitment to upholding democratic values. Only time will tell how this dramatic turn of events will impact the political landscape of Singapore.