Commentary
The Star, 11 Jul 2009, Seah Chiang Nee
Despite his advancing age, the world’s longest surviving national leader has become more assertive at home and abroad in the last two years, averaging one overseas trip every two months.
he Lee Kuan Yew “era” reached its 50-year mark on June 5, making Lee the longest surviving national leader in the world.
At 85, this national leader has outlasted all others by a wide margin.
He shared the record with President Fidel Castro who led Cuba for 49 years until Castro retired last year.
The next nearest, President Omar Bongo Ondimba, had ruled Gabon for 42 years until his death recently in Paris.
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