THE Straits Times' (ST) coverage this past week of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's life has been comprehensive, well researched and interesting.
I enjoyed reading the articles, as there was always something refreshing to read about Mr Lee.
The stories and interviews of people who had close interactions with Mr Lee were the highlights for me.
Reading the third-party accounts of how they were impacted by Mr Lee's kindness, coaching and passionate service reveals the human side of an esteemed leader, one that is sincere, genuine and authentic.
These personal stories connected me emotionally to the experiences they encountered with Mr Lee, and that triggered a greater sense of bonding with our founding father.
The quality of the coverage underscores the hard work and immense effort put in by the journalists and all others involved. It was a fitting tribute to the man who gave his life for Singapore.
To safeguard this important coverage from being discarded, and to put it to good use, I suggest that the material be uploaded onto a separate link on the newspaper's website and archived for readers' free use for a few months.
These priceless nuggets of Mr Lee's work, personality and leadership style will provide local and foreign readers with easy access to information about his life and legacy.
I am inspired by his visionary leadership with passionate service of high standards, fitness discipline and devotion to family. Others will also be touched in different ways from reading the material.
As overseas readers may have difficulty in obtaining The Straits Times, the online portal would enable the international community, be they overseas Singaporeans or foreigners, to read and treasure these memories.
The portal will also engage Generation Y and get them interested in Mr Lee's past.
This is an important generation that needs to understand the unique leadership style of our founding father, as well as how people from all walks of life were touched and impacted by him.
The material could also be compiled into a coffee-table book, to complement books written by and on Mr Lee. Through pictures and stories, this suggested book will present the people's perspectives of Mr Lee's life, his death and his legacy.
Frankie Mao
I enjoyed reading the articles, as there was always something refreshing to read about Mr Lee.
The stories and interviews of people who had close interactions with Mr Lee were the highlights for me.
Reading the third-party accounts of how they were impacted by Mr Lee's kindness, coaching and passionate service reveals the human side of an esteemed leader, one that is sincere, genuine and authentic.
These personal stories connected me emotionally to the experiences they encountered with Mr Lee, and that triggered a greater sense of bonding with our founding father.
The quality of the coverage underscores the hard work and immense effort put in by the journalists and all others involved. It was a fitting tribute to the man who gave his life for Singapore.
To safeguard this important coverage from being discarded, and to put it to good use, I suggest that the material be uploaded onto a separate link on the newspaper's website and archived for readers' free use for a few months.
These priceless nuggets of Mr Lee's work, personality and leadership style will provide local and foreign readers with easy access to information about his life and legacy.
I am inspired by his visionary leadership with passionate service of high standards, fitness discipline and devotion to family. Others will also be touched in different ways from reading the material.
As overseas readers may have difficulty in obtaining The Straits Times, the online portal would enable the international community, be they overseas Singaporeans or foreigners, to read and treasure these memories.
The portal will also engage Generation Y and get them interested in Mr Lee's past.
This is an important generation that needs to understand the unique leadership style of our founding father, as well as how people from all walks of life were touched and impacted by him.
The material could also be compiled into a coffee-table book, to complement books written by and on Mr Lee. Through pictures and stories, this suggested book will present the people's perspectives of Mr Lee's life, his death and his legacy.
Frankie Mao
