Backing the right horse

Country living: Lee is mulling new business ventures to help spur the country’s economic growth in support of the new Malaysia.

Tycoon Lee Kim Yew, known more for his innovative property projects, played a quiet but vital political role in aiding Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to win the general election. He is now aiming for bigger things. 

BILLIONAIRE Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, previously shunned by many for his link with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, has been receiving celebrity treatment since the May 9 general election.