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Birthplace of Lee Kuan Yew

30 December 2024

Visit the birthplace of Lee Kuan Yew at 92 Kampong Java Road, where Singapore's first Prime Minister was born on 16 September 1923.

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Green street sign reading "Kg Java Rd" on a pole, with a tall residential building and trees in the background.

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Lee Kuan Yew was born at home on 16 September 1923, the first child to Lee Chin Koon and Chua Jim Neo, at a large two-storey house at 92 Kampong Java Road. Kampong Java road got its name from the large number of Javanese living along the road, who were known for their gardening and horse-tending skills.

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References http://content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2056737,00.html (opens in new tab)
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=5d7ebff1-0403-42bc-8f11-eee9f5967755 (opens in new tab)