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.