SINGAPORE: Lee Kuan Yew had a strong conviction that no one should be left behind, especially those in the minority groups, said Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs.
“He found ways and means to help us to move along ... He has helped the Malay Muslim people to understand that you need the two principles that I’ve always mentioned – meritocracy and multiracialism – to succeed, and I think we have done so,” said Dr Yaacob yesterday.
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