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Lim Kay Tong to play founding PM Lee Kuan Yew in the movie 1965 http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/movies/story/lim-kay-tong-play-founding-pm-lee-kuan-yew-the-movie-1965-20141008 SINGAPORE - Despite an almost unanimous verdict among Singaporeans on social media that he is perfect for the role, veteran actor Lim Kay Tong admits he had to overcome cowardice before agreeing to play Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew in the local movie 1965. At a press conference on Wednesday, he says: "Two things in the 1960s that are stuck indelibly in my mind - the assassination of John F. Kennedy and Lee Kuan Yew's speech on the separation. Even as a child, you realise the significance of it, you see a different side to the man, a very human side. That press conference really defined him in a different way. "After reading the script, Lim, 60, thought he could take on the part.

............. HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY ........... To LKY yahoo news: Lee Kuan Yew celebrates 90th birthday, world leaders send well wishes Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew celebrates another milestone in his life on Monday as he turns 90. In an interview with The Straits Times, he said he was "lucky" to reach 90. He also revealed that his greatest satisfaction when he looked back on his life is seeing Singapore's progress. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong also told The Straits Times that his father's greatest achievement is building a nation "nobody believed possible". The former minister mentor will be celebrating his birthday with his family at a private dinner. Birthday greetings for Singapore's founding prime minister are also streaming in from across the globe. UK's Queen Elizabeth II congratulated Lee on his 90th birthday and noted how his life has been "inextricably interwoven with the history and development" of Singapore. The queen also mentioned that she's delighted that the links between both countries remain strong, 50 years after Singapore's independence from the UK. Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel also honoured Lee, noting how he has been a decisive figure helping to shape Singapore's destiny and leading the country to peace and prosperity. She added that Lee's prudent policymaking has also helped ASEAN become a force for reconciliation and stability in Asia. Merkel also said Singapore will remain a key partner for Germany in Asia. China's former vice premier, Li Lanqing, also paid tribute to Lee and recognised his efforts in forging the friendship between China and Singapore. Li also wished the former minister mentor good health, longevity and happiness. more stories Link: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/lee-kuan-yew-cele...-041451642.html

From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1180716/1/.html PAP founding member Toh Chin Chye dies Posted: 03 February 2012 1136 hrs