Lee Hsien Yang Granted Political Asylum in UK

Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has been granted political asylum in the United Kingdom, citing persecution by the Singapore government. He claims that the UK determined he faced a well-founded risk of persecution, including prosecution of his son and disciplinary actions against his wife. This asylum request, made in 2022, was described as a last resort amid ongoing family disputes rooted in their father's legacy. In a recent interview, he accused Singapore of facilitating money laundering and criticized the government's public assertions as misleading. The Singapore government has denied these allegations, asserting its commitment to law and order. Lee Hsien Yang, while acknowledging his status as a refugee, expressed hope for a safe return to Singapore in the future.