They don’t make them like that any more
Singapore
eyesonsuriname
Amsterdam, Oct. 24th 2025– In an age of fleeting headlines and transient leadership, the legacy of Lee Kuan Yew stands like granite—unyielding, deliberate, and enduring. “They don’t make them like that any more” is not just a wistful phrase; it is a truth etched into the story of Singapore and the man who dared to imagine it.
Lee Kuan Yew was not merely a politician. He was a nation-builder, a strategist, and a steward of possibility. At a time when post-colonial uncertainty loomed large, he saw beyond survival. He envisioned a city-state that would defy geography, scarcity, and skepticism. And he made it happen—not through charisma alone, but through clarity of thought, moral conviction, and relentless pragmatism.
His leadership was not always comfortable, but it was always purposeful. He understood that greatness demands sacrifice, and that integrity must be non-negotiable. In his words, “I always tried to be correct, not politically correct.” That ethos shaped policies that were bold, sometimes controversial, but always anchored in the long-term good of the people.
Today, Singapore is a living testament to his vision—a clean, green, and globally respected city-state.
Its success is not accidental; it is the result of a leader who refused to be swayed by populism or distracted by vanity. Lee Kuan Yew governed with a rare blend of intellect and instinct, balancing East and West, tradition and innovation, discipline and compassion.
And so we from eyesonsuriname say, with full hearts and clear minds: they don’t make them like that any more.
Not in the way he listened to the pulse of a nation. Not in the way he spoke truth to power. Not in the way he believed that a better future could be built—brick by brick, policy by policy, word by word.
May we of eyesonsuriname honour his legacy not only in memory, but in action. May we of eyesonsuriname seek leaders who think deeply, act wisely, and serve selflessly.
And may we of eyesonsuriname never forget that one man, armed with vision and resolve, can change the destiny of a people.