SINGAPORE, May 15, 2011 (AFP) - Singapore independence leader Lee Kuan Yew's decision to step down after half a century in government could pave the way for reforms after the ruling party's worst election showing, analysts said Sunday.
The 87-year-old politician popularly known as "LKY" and his successor Goh Chok Tong, who turns 70 next week, announced Saturday that they would quit the cabinet of Lee's son, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 59.
The catalyst was the May 7 parliamentary election, which revealed deep anger against the People's Action Party (PAP) and confirmed the desire of young Singaporeans for a more open political system with checks and balances. Full story
Related:
Singapore patriach Lee's departure signals reform - Australia Network News
Singapore patriarch Lee's departure signals reform - The Vancouver Sun
Singapore patriarch Lee's departure signals reform - MSN Malaysia News
