UK Grants Asylum to Lee Hsien Yang

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore's founding leader, has been granted refugee status in the UK, citing a credible risk of political persecution from the Singaporean government. Yang claims that legal actions against him and his family are politically motivated, a point supported by the UK's rigorous asylum process, which found his claims credible. In contrast, the Singaporean government has dismissed these allegations as baseless, arguing that their actions are based on legitimate findings. Yang expressed that seeking asylum was a last resort, emphasizing his hope to one day return to Singapore safely. The controversy is intensified by his estrangement from his brother, former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and ongoing family disputes regarding their father's legacy. This situation highlights broader concerns about political dissent and government repression in Singapore.