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Former MM Lee says he will contribute to S'pore as long as he is able to
By S Ramesh | Posted: 06 November 2011 1911 hrs <LINK rel=image_src href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/imagegallery/store/phphMQb7r.jpg">
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SINGAPORE: Singapore's former mafi mentor Lee Kuan Yew said he will continue to contribute to Singapore as long as his health permits.
He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Tree Planting Day celebrations at Buona Vista Court on Sunday evening.
Mr Lee also urged residents to contribute to build a cohesive Singapore.
Tree Planting Day is something Mr Lee has observed these past 40 years, and still does even though he's now 88 years old. Tree Planting Day started in 1971 and since then, the first Sunday in November has been set aside for the islandwide campaign.
Reporters asked Mr Lee to comment on his daughter's revelation in the Sunday Times, that he is suffering from sensory peripheral neuropathy, which makes his walking unsteady, hence he has to walk slowly.
"We learn to adjust. It started two years ago when I was 86, and at 86 many of my contemporaries are either on wheelchairs or are not around. So I am grateful to be still around at 86, although less steady than before," said Mr Lee.
"But as you see, one learns to adjust and I take steps which are wider apart to maintain a sound balance. I have no doubt at all that this has not affected my mind, my will nor my resolve. People in wheelchairs can make a contribution. I still got two legs, I will make a contribution," he added.
And Mr Lee spoke of how the leaders and the people have worked together to build the nation, by transforming shanty towns into clean and pleasant HDB estates.
The new blocks at Buona Vista Court at Holland Drive was built by HDB as replacement flats for residents in Holland Village under the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS).
The flats were completed in Nov 2010 and since then, residents have moved into their new flats.
Mr Lee said the government has done its best to provide good housing and community facilities. It's now the role of the people to play their part in bringing the community together and contribute towards a harmonious nation.
"I encourage all of you to come forward to serve and build this community together, grow this new community together. Together, we can build a better home, a more cohesive community and stronger nation for all," said Mr Lee.
HDB said support for the SERS programme in the Buona Vista Court has been encouraging with residents liking the location, transportation and estate facilities most.
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Former MM Lee says he will contribute to S'pore as long as he is able to
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SINGAPORE: Singapore's former mafi mentor Lee Kuan Yew said he will continue to contribute to Singapore as long as his health permits.
He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Tree Planting Day celebrations at Buona Vista Court on Sunday evening.
Mr Lee also urged residents to contribute to build a cohesive Singapore.
Tree Planting Day is something Mr Lee has observed these past 40 years, and still does even though he's now 88 years old. Tree Planting Day started in 1971 and since then, the first Sunday in November has been set aside for the islandwide campaign.
Reporters asked Mr Lee to comment on his daughter's revelation in the Sunday Times, that he is suffering from sensory peripheral neuropathy, which makes his walking unsteady, hence he has to walk slowly.
"We learn to adjust. It started two years ago when I was 86, and at 86 many of my contemporaries are either on wheelchairs or are not around. So I am grateful to be still around at 86, although less steady than before," said Mr Lee.
"But as you see, one learns to adjust and I take steps which are wider apart to maintain a sound balance. I have no doubt at all that this has not affected my mind, my will nor my resolve. People in wheelchairs can make a contribution. I still got two legs, I will make a contribution," he added.
And Mr Lee spoke of how the leaders and the people have worked together to build the nation, by transforming shanty towns into clean and pleasant HDB estates.
The new blocks at Buona Vista Court at Holland Drive was built by HDB as replacement flats for residents in Holland Village under the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS).
The flats were completed in Nov 2010 and since then, residents have moved into their new flats.
Mr Lee said the government has done its best to provide good housing and community facilities. It's now the role of the people to play their part in bringing the community together and contribute towards a harmonious nation.
"I encourage all of you to come forward to serve and build this community together, grow this new community together. Together, we can build a better home, a more cohesive community and stronger nation for all," said Mr Lee.
HDB said support for the SERS programme in the Buona Vista Court has been encouraging with residents liking the location, transportation and estate facilities most.
