Minister Heng shares photo of birthday celebration for Mr Lee Kuan Yew

SINGAPORE - Education minister Heng Swee Keat posted a photo on Facebook Tuesday evening, showing Mr Lee Kuan Yew attending a celebration put together for him by his former principal private secretaries and ex-staff members on his 91st birthday today.

Mr Heng wrote on his Facebook page:

"Grateful to Mr Lee for making the time for his former PPSs and some staff to celebrate his 91st birthday with him tonight.

"Not many people see this side of Mr Lee, but I have always found him to be caring to his staff.

"We are very happy to see him so well, and happy to relive memories and share each of our learning journeys with him.

"I learnt a lot from Mr Lee, and am always reminded when I see him to do my part to make life better for all Singaporeans. #HappyBirthdayLKY"

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