Lee Hsien Yang Accuses Singapore of Repression and Corruption in UK Asylum Bid

The Singapore government refutes claims, calling them a personal vendetta and an international smear campaign.

Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founding Prime Minister, claims increased repression and corruption in Singapore since his father's death.
He sought asylum in the UK, alleging persecution by Singaporean authorities to silence him and prevent his son from becoming prime minister.
The Singapore government strongly denies these allegations, citing Lee's involvement in a legal case over his father's will and calling his actions a personal vendetta.
Authorities highlight Singapore's consistent high rankings in global anti-corruption indices and recent legal actions against corruption.
Human Rights Watch has expressed concerns over Singapore's laws on dissent and freedom of expression, which Lee claims have been weaponized against critics.