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PM Lee's 'dream occupation' not politics
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Sunday, Oct 09, 2011
<!-- CONTENT NEWS: start -->SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong never thought he would get into politics when he was younger, he revealed during an informal session with young grassroots leaders at Kebun Baru.
He said he enjoyed his time in school, and thought he would get a scholarship, and "do something in the Government".
But I didn't see myself going into politics,' he said with a smile.
Mr Lee was speaking to 15 young grassroots leaders at an informal session which took place in a new communal space for young people in the estate, reported the Straits Times.
Initiated by the local youth executive committee, the space is equipped with a pool table and massage chair.
Grassroots leaders hope young residents would hang out there with their friends or to study.
PM Lee was also asked about an incident that was recounted by his father, former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, in the book: "Lee Kuan Yew: Hard Truths To Keep Singapore Going".
In it, PM Lee was said to have rejected a fellowship from his college in Cambridge University so as to return home.
Confirming the incident, Mr Lee paused thoughtfully for a while, before saying: 'I'm happy with that choice.'
In response to how his style as an MP has changed, PM Lee said he now spends more time discussing policy issues with people, as more are interested in them.
He also said the government is less dominant than before, a development which he hopes will continue.
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<!-- CAPTION DISPLAY HERE --><!-- CAPTION DISPLAY END --><!-- byline display here -->AsiaOne
Sunday, Oct 09, 2011
<!-- CONTENT NEWS: start -->SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong never thought he would get into politics when he was younger, he revealed during an informal session with young grassroots leaders at Kebun Baru.
He said he enjoyed his time in school, and thought he would get a scholarship, and "do something in the Government".
But I didn't see myself going into politics,' he said with a smile.
Mr Lee was speaking to 15 young grassroots leaders at an informal session which took place in a new communal space for young people in the estate, reported the Straits Times.
Initiated by the local youth executive committee, the space is equipped with a pool table and massage chair.
Grassroots leaders hope young residents would hang out there with their friends or to study.
PM Lee was also asked about an incident that was recounted by his father, former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, in the book: "Lee Kuan Yew: Hard Truths To Keep Singapore Going".
In it, PM Lee was said to have rejected a fellowship from his college in Cambridge University so as to return home.
Confirming the incident, Mr Lee paused thoughtfully for a while, before saying: 'I'm happy with that choice.'
In response to how his style as an MP has changed, PM Lee said he now spends more time discussing policy issues with people, as more are interested in them.
He also said the government is less dominant than before, a development which he hopes will continue.
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