Lee's entry into politics was sparked by his desire to improve the lives of ordinary Singaporeans. In the 1950s, Singapore was a poor and struggling nation, with high levels of poverty, unemployment, and inequality. Lee joined the People’s Action Party (PAP) in 1958 and quickly rose through the ranks. He became the Prime Minister of Singapore in 1959, at the age of 35.
Lee's entry into politics was sparked by his desire to improve the lives of ordinary Singaporeans. In the 1950s, Singapore was a poor and struggling nation, with high levels of poverty, unemployment, and inequality. Lee joined the People’s Action Party (PAP) in 1958 and quickly rose through the ranks. He became the Prime Minister of Singapore in 1959, at the age of 35.