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was a visionary statesman whose uncompromising stand for meritocracy, and efficiency transformed singapore into one of most prosperous nations in the world." singapore is one of the least corruption countries in asia. it's because of that that it's become this financial hub with foreign investment. t the largest coptarian port and biggest producer of oil rigs. this of something that lee kuan yew wanted achieve. also i want to read something that the late margaret. thattish said in 2004. she said "mr. lee almost single-handedly built up singapore into one of the single most success stories of our time." >> a leader who as many are saying single-handedly created singapore and made it what it is today. this week will be about looking

people for spitting and spitting gum. he implemented the death penalty and made no excuses for that. other critics described singapore as a nanny state. if anything lee kuan yew relished that. he said if it's a nanny state so be it but it makes singapore a better place to live. he stood by what he did, how he ran singapore, but also what he achieved. as far as his son is concerned, he certainly will continue to rule in a similar vein making sure singapore remain a success. >> i think people will be happy to hear that. anna thanks. turning to another story we're watching closely. u.s. officials are investigating an online threat calling for attack against u.s. troops on american soil. a hacking association posted the names, photos, and addresses of about 100 u.s. service members

order and protect the prosperity of singapore. cnn, singapore. singapore's current prime minister who is also lee kuan yew's son has declared a week of mourning. cnn has more from hong kong. the news of mr. yew's passing came after an illness. today must be a somber one for people in singapore. what are people saying? what is the plan for mr. lee's funeral? >> reporter: that's right. people in singapore obviously mourning the loss of what is effectively their founding father. that is how he is considered. and if anybody has ever been to singapore, they will know what an incredible city it is. compared to other countries in southeast asia it really has gone from a third world city to a first world city. it is an economic financial hub.

founding father has died. lee kuan yew was 91. >> for more than 30 years lee served as the city/state's prime minister. afterwards he remained active working as an elder statesman throughout the world. >> well wishers from around the world are paying their respects. u.s. president barack obama said that he sought out the former prime minister's insight in shaping his own asia policies. more on yew's career and controversies. >> reporter: a sparkling skyline and world-famous harbor singapore declared independence from malaysia just 50 years ago and since then has transformed from a sleepy port into one of the wealthiest nations. all this credited largely to the visionary lee kuan yew, the founding father of singapore and its prime minister for more than three decades. and this is the legacy he leaves behind. shaping an island nation into what he called a first world oasis in a third world

back and honoring that. you do wonder what's next. you have mr. lee's son, the current prime minister, in charge. where is he expected to take the country? >> reporter: yeah. let's remember that lee kuan yew has not been prime minister since 1990. of course he played a prominent role behind the scenes. as you say, his son is the prime minister. very much following in his father's footsteps. lee kuan yew was very much a unique man. he ruled with an authoritarian fist even though singapore of considered a democracy. that is what his critics said. there was this authoritarian rule, and because of that he was able to achieve so much. critics say the freedom of the press was cracked down. . you also had strict rule like finding people for -- fining

it's a powerhouse in the region. there's no denying that lee kuan yew is responsible for that. he is considered a visionary. he knew where he wanted to take singapore, and he did that despite the critics, despite harsh techniques but he got the job done as you say people knew that he was sick he was admitted to hospital back in february with pneumonia. and his health has been deteriorating last week. we got word that he is ill. his death comes as no surprise but still a sad day. condolence coming in from all over world leaders, global leaders, i want to read you some of them now. japan's prime minister abe saying he's built the foundation of the prosperity of singapore today. he was a great leader of asia. and we heard from the ifm managing director who said "he

association. sleek, modern with world-class education and transport systems. so sparkling clean even you chewing gum is banned. singapore isson onson often -- is often ranged as one of the best cities to live in. yew's pro-business and low tax policies encouraged foreign investment to thrive and his zero tolerance to corruption created trust in a region where business and bribery often go hand in hand. today the city of five million people punches far above its weight on the world's economic stage. with one of the top growth per capita rates worldwide, ranked by the world bank as the number-one country to do business in. lee kuan yew's critics say singapore's stable has come at a cost. accusing the former leader of building an authoritarian state with little patience for disent and allowing cronyism to mar the democratic principles. lee kuan yew always defended his approach saying he just did what he had to to maintain social