Oh Shit! They're going to rename Changi to Lau Cheebye Airport!

[Debonerman]

May 21st, 2011 | Author: Your Correspondent | Edit
A PAP supporter Stanley Lee has proposed renaming Singapore’s international airport after PAP paramount leader Lee Kuan Yew in recognition of his ‘contributions’ to Singapore.

In a letter published in the Straits Times Forum today, Stanley praised Lee for being Singapore’s “living history” and “highly regarded by world leaders for his vision and measured opinions.”

The strongman has voluntarily relinquished his ministerial portfolio in the new Singapore cabinet though he remains a MP of Tanjong Pagar GRC. At 88 years of age, Lee is now the world’s oldest living MP.

“At this juncture, we and the Government must find an appropriate way to recognise him for his contributions to the nation so they will remain etched in the minds of current and future generations. Let us take this opportunity to rename Changi Airport Lee Kuan Yew International Airport – an apt choice to highlight his vision and leadership. Honour him while he is still with us,” Stanley added.

Stanley appears to forget that we already have an institution named after Lee – the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy under the National University of Singapore.

It is sad that after fifty years of nation-building, Lee’s long shadow continues to loom over Singapore. Singapore has come so far today because of its diligent, thrifty and honest people and not because of one man. Our beloved nation is much larger than any party or person.

Do you agree with Stanley that Changi Airport should be renamed as Lee Kuan Yew International Airport?

Please feel free to share your views here.

 

[Sangrawi]

I certainly hope not, although I believe it WILL happen.

The main international airport of Taipei used to be called Change Kai Shek airport - another dictator. It is now renamed as Taoyuan Airport. Once the airport is named after a dictator, sooner of later, it will het changed. Eventually

 

[batman1]

Someone suggested "LEE CON YOU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT"

 

[steffychun]

Terminal 1: ISD second HQ

Terminal 2: Law Suit chamber

Terminal 3: Readying in preparation for special SIA plane for LKY

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

I suggest we name the Casinos after Lee, to cast his sins in stone.

 

[karmabear]

I think Stanley is not being respectful enough to LKY. A mere airport is not sufficient to indicate his status. In my opinion, LKY is a living diety. I propose we remove Twa Pey Kong from all the Taoist temples and replace him with bronze statues cast in LKY image. That way, all the peasants can pay proper respects and offer 3 joysticks. Taosim can also be renamed as PORism.

 

[shOUTloud]

Why dun we call Singapore Leegapore and get it over and done with? There is already the LKY School of Public Policy. What more does he want? At most change Oxley Road to LKY Road. can leow.

 

[rusty]

May 21st, 2011 | Author: Your Correspondent | Edit
A PAP supporter Stanley Lee has proposed renaming Singapore’s international airport after PAP paramount leader Lee Kuan Yew in recognition of his ‘contributions’ to Singapore.

In a letter published in the Straits Times Forum today, Stanley praised Lee for being Singapore’s “living history” and “highly regarded by world leaders for his vision and measured opinions.”

The strongman has voluntarily relinquished his ministerial portfolio in the new Singapore cabinet though he remains a MP of Tanjong Pagar GRC. At 88 years of age, Lee is now the world’s oldest living MP.

“At this juncture, we and the Government must find an appropriate way to recognise him for his contributions to the nation so they will remain etched in the minds of current and future generations. Let us take this opportunity to rename Changi Airport Lee Kuan Yew International Airport – an apt choice to highlight his vision and leadership. Honour him while he is still with us,” Stanley added.

Stanley appears to forget that we already have an institution named after Lee – the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy under the National University of Singapore.

It is sad that after fifty years of nation-building, Lee’s long shadow continues to loom over Singapore. Singapore has come so far today because of its diligent, thrifty and honest people and not because of one man. Our beloved nation is much larger than any party or person.

Do you agree with Stanley that Changi Airport should be renamed as Lee Kuan Yew International Airport?

Please feel free to share your views here.

More appropiately - Lee Kuan Yew Crematorium at Mandai or Kranji where his wife is.

 

[Windsor]

Changi International Airport is a famous Singapore Landmark and is well known by air travelers. To rename it to sound like a country run by a tin pot dictator is laughable. When ownership of companies change hands it is usual to compensate the seller/s with a one off payment of goodwill money.

 

[Bigfuck]

If they do so, I appeal the Malaysian government to build a bigger and better airport in Johore, called the Asian Freedom Airport. Many people might use it.

 

[tun_dr_m]

Changi vs LKY that means we would have to put LKY into Changi Prison. Then we demolish that airport use it to farm chicken.:p

 

[Singapaporean]

Damn...i fear the merlion will be replaced...sigh

Hhmm....how about 'LKY Budget Terminal"...since he openly is against "unnecessary travel"????

 

[aangsc]

can somone please ask him to donate $200M for name change-over. Isn't that how thing work in SG just like recent Jurong Hosp change of name.
Cut the bullshit and just give him a statue next to Sir Stamford Raffles, let him forever 'see' the progress of Singapore.
To me that is not a wise move , having spend so much on the brand name , just like SIA, would you change to LKY airway ?

 

[HTOLAS]

Actually, the Presstapo has prepared us for this for the longest of times. Every now and then, they would publish a comment by a tourist that 'Changi' reminded them too much of the WW2 prison camp, or that they couldn't help being reminded of the hangings being carried out there. And then they would highlight airports named after former leaders, e.g. Charles de Gaulle, Sukarno-Hatta, Chiang Kai-shek International, Ronald Reagan, etc.

 

[tanwahtiu]

I propose put LKY face on ten dollar note so we can tell people Singapore economy and the dollar is all fake.

May 21st, 2011 | Author: Your Correspondent | Edit
A PAP supporter Stanley Lee has proposed renaming Singapore’s international airport after PAP paramount leader Lee Kuan Yew in recognition of his ‘contributions’ to Singapore.

In a letter published in the Straits Times Forum today, Stanley praised Lee for being Singapore’s “living history” and “highly regarded by world leaders for his vision and measured opinions.”

The strongman has voluntarily relinquished his ministerial portfolio in the new Singapore cabinet though he remains a MP of Tanjong Pagar GRC. At 88 years of age, Lee is now the world’s oldest living MP.

“At this juncture, we and the Government must find an appropriate way to recognise him for his contributions to the nation so they will remain etched in the minds of current and future generations. Let us take this opportunity to rename Changi Airport Lee Kuan Yew International Airport – an apt choice to highlight his vision and leadership. Honour him while he is still with us,” Stanley added.

Stanley appears to forget that we already have an institution named after Lee – the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy under the National University of Singapore.

It is sad that after fifty years of nation-building, Lee’s long shadow continues to loom over Singapore. Singapore has come so far today because of its diligent, thrifty and honest people and not because of one man. Our beloved nation is much larger than any party or person.

Do you agree with Stanley that Changi Airport should be renamed as Lee Kuan Yew International Airport?

Please feel free to share your views here.

 

[Windsor]

Saw in a forum somewhere....

"Thank you for flying Emeritus Airlines. We are about to land at LKY International Airport. Our attendants will be giving out free Spade Bags as a gesture of appreciation to our valued customers. Please fasten your seatbelts and when leaving the aircraft please do not stomp your feet."

 

[steffychun]

how about renaming Oxley Road as LKY Road and be done with it?