This Was Singapore Before Lee Kuan Yew Transformed It

    He had a vision, and more.

    This was Singapore's founding father, Lee Kuan Yew. He was instrumental in transforming the country into the financial powerhouse that it is today.

    This was what Singapore looked like before he led the nation to its independence.

    Clifford Pier and Singapore Harbour

    A side street in the city centre

    A local worker going about his daily life

    Fruit juice bottlers

    Street vendors

    Singapore's nightlife

    Raffles Hotel

    Stilt villages

    The War Memorial

    Stamford Road

    A parade near the Municipal Building

    The Cathay Building

    General Post Office on Battery Road

    Penang Express

    Public transport

    Post-war crowds

    Rest in Peace, Lee Kuan Yew.