Singapore PM Declares Period Of National Mourning For Mr Lee Kuan Yew

SINGAPORE, March 23 – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has declared a period of National Mourning from Mar 23 to 29 (Monday to Sunday). The Prime Minister will be addressing the nation live at 8am on Monday, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.  As a mark of respect to the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the State flags on all Government buildings will be flown at half-mast from Monday to Sunday, the PMO added. A private family wake will be held from Monday to Tuesday at Sri Temasek.

Mr Lee’s body will lie in state at Parliament House from Wednesday to Saturday, for the public to pay their respects. Those who wish to pay their last respects at Parliament House can do so from 10am to 8pm daily from Wednesday to Saturday, the PMO said. A State Funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Sunday at the University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, it added. The State Funeral Service will be attended by the late Mr Lee’s family, friends and staff, the President, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, Old Guards, senior civil servants, grassroots leaders and Singaporeans from all walks of life. The State Funeral Service will be followed by a private cremation at Mandai Crematorium.

Condolence books and cards will be available in front of Istana by the Main Gate from Monday to Sunday, for those who wish to pen their tributes to the late Mr Lee. Condolence books will also be opened at all Overseas Missions for overseas Singaporeans and friends. The public can express their condolences and share their memories of the late Mr Lee at the official website, http://www.rememberingleekuanyew.sg. The public can call the 24-hour hotline at 6336 1166 with queries, or visit http://www.rememberingleekuanyew.sg and http://www.facebook.com/rememberingleekuanyew for more details. PM Lee’s address will be carried “live” on the following channels.