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PM Lee Hsien Loong's Stirring May Day Rally Speech: A Farewell to Remember

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Discover PM Lee's heartwarming final May Day Rally speech as he bids farewell to Singaporeans with gratitude and wisdom.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered a poignant and reflective speech at the May Day Rally 2024, emphasizing the importance of political stability and trust in government for Singapore's future. In his farewell address at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, he expressed pride in the strong foundation laid for future generations and highlighted the honor of serving Singapore for 40 years. PM Lee stressed the imperatives of social cohesion, long-term planning, and the need for the 'right politics' to ensure Singapore's continued success.

Furthermore, PM Lee underscored the significance of embracing Singaporeans' diverse ethnic roots with China and India, emphasizing the importance of unity and religious tolerance. Tributes poured in for the outgoing leader, with acknowledgments of his dedication and leadership in navigating Singapore through challenges. As he looked towards the future, PM Lee acknowledged both the challenges and successes ahead, urging Singaporeans to stay united and maintain political stability.

In closing, PM Lee's final May Day speech encapsulated a sense of completion and readiness for the next chapter in Singapore's journey. His call for unity and forward-thinking resonated with citizens, emphasizing the legacy of resilience and progress he leaves behind. As Singapore prepares for a leadership handover, the nation reflects on PM Lee's lasting impact and the lessons of unity and vision he imparted.

An interesting fact: PM Lee's tenure of 40 years in politics marks a significant era of leadership in Singapore. Additionally, his emphasis on social cohesion and long-term planning sets a foundation for Singapore's future development challenges.

PM Lee Hsien Loong at May Day Rally 2024 (Prime Minister's Office Singapore)

Transcript of Speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at May Day Rally 2024 at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre on 1 May 2024.

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Political stability, trust in government critical for Singapore: PM Lee ... (CNA)

"I have done my duty," said Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, as he looked back on 40 years in politics.

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'We have built a strong foundation for our future generations': PM ... (The Straits Times)

PM Lee added that it was a great honour to have led and served Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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A sense of 'satisfaction and completeness' at Singapore's ... (TODAY)

This audio is generated by an AI tool. In his last May Day Rally speech on Wednesday (May 1), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recapped some of ...

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Social cohesion, long-term planning, political stability are ... (The Business Times)

SOCIAL cohesion, long-term planning, as well as political stability and trust are three imperatives for Singapore in the next chapter of its story, ...

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PM Lee says Singapore risks 'serious trouble' if it becomes 'ordinary ... (South China Morning Post)

Lee Hsien Loong says Singapore needs the โ€œright politicsโ€ to succeed in his speech ahead of his handover of power to Lawrence Wong on May 15.

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Singaporeans cannot disavow ethnic roots with China and India: PM ... (The Siasat Daily)

Singapore: Multi-faith, multi-national Singaporeans cannot disavow their diverse ethnic roots with China, India and religious affinities, Prime Minister Lee ...

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'My chief; my PM': Tributes flow for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ... (CNA)

In his speech, the outgoing Singapore leader thanked unionists several times for their work. The gratitude went both ways.

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PM Lee's last major speech before handover: How to overcome a ... (TODAY)

SINGAPORE โ€” Looking into the future, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Wednesday (May 1) that while he sees dark clouds on the horizon, there also many ...

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PM Lee, in his final May Day speech, asks Singapore to rally behind ... (The Independent)

SINGAPORE: In his last May Day speech as Prime Minister, Mr Lee Hsien Loong highlighted a number of successes Singapore has had during his leadership.

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Singapore PM Lee asks citizens to stay united, maintain political ... (New Straits Times Online)

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in his final major speech addressing the nation before relinquishing office later this month, ...

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Lee Asks Singapore to Rally Behind His Successor in Last Address (Bloomberg)

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on Singaporeans to rally behind his successor as he prepares to step aside later this month after a two decades-long ...

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PM Lee to make final major political speech at May Day Rally before ... (The Straits Times)

This comes a fortnight before he is set to pass the baton to DPM Lawrence Wong. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Singaporeans cannot disavow India, China ethnic roots, says PM Lee (India Today)

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in his final speech before stepping down in two weeks, emphasised the importance of unity among Singaporeans.

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PM Lee's May Day Rally emphasized the importance of unity, long-term thinking, and maintaining political stability for Singapore's success.

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