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Former Member of Parliament Lee Yiok Seng, who served the constituencies of Bukit Panjang and Sembawang for nearly 25 years, has died at the age of 87.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Lawrenece Wong paid tribute to Lee in a Facebook post shared on Friday (Nov 6), describing him as a dedicated public servant who played a key role in Singapore’s development efforts and highlighted his contributions as Senior Parliamentary Secretary for National Development.\u00a0<\/p>\n
PM Wong wrote: “Lee served Singapore with dedication and purpose. … He played an important role in our housing and resettlement efforts, helping families and businesses adjust as we developed new towns and housing estates.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
He added that Lee had also championed workplace safety and workers’ welfare during his time as Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Labour.<\/p>\n
Wong said he got to know Lee after moving to contest in Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC in 2015 and recalled that the former MP continued to keep an eye on the area’s developments even after retiring from politics.<\/p>\n
“I was grateful for his encouragement and support, and will always remember his warmth and dedication to the party and the people he served,” he said.<\/p>\n
Describing Lee as a “devoted public servant” and a “loyal comrade” to the People’s Action Party (PAP), Wong extended his condolences to Lee’s family and loved ones.\u00a0<\/p>\n