Dr M deeply saddened by Lee Kuan Yew's death


Dr Mahathir (left) with Lee Kuan Yew during a meeting at Parliament House on Aug 23, 1982. - Bernama

PETALING JAYA: They were not close, but Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is still deeply affected by Lee Kuan Yew's death on Monday morning.

In an article posted on his blog, chedet.cc on Friday, The former prime minister said that Lee's demise marked the end of an era for those who fought for - and understood the value of - independence.

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