Press Statement from Prime Minister's Office: Passing of Mrs Lee Kuan Yew

Mrs Lee Kuan Yew, age 89, passed away peacefully at home today at 5.40 pm. 

The wake is held at Sri Temasek, official residence of the Prime Minister located within the Istana grounds, from 4th October (Monday) to 5th October (Tuesday).  Visitors who wish to pay their last respects may do so on 4th to 5th October from 10am to 5pm.  Members of the public may call 6835 6614 for any queries.  A private funeral will take place on 6th October (Wednesday) at Mandai Crematorium. 

The family requests that no obituaries and no wreaths or flowers to be sent. All donations will go to the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) Health Research Endowment Fund.