PM Wong honours late ex-MP Lee Yiok Seng, cites his role in housing, resettlement efforts
Former Member of Parliament Lee Yiok Seng, who served the constituencies of Bukit Panjang and Sembawang for nearly 25 years, has died at the age of 87.Prime Minister Lawrenece Wong paid tribute to Lee in a Facebook post shared on Friday (Nov 6), describing him as a dedicated public servant who played a key role in Singapore's development efforts and highlighted his contributions as Senior Parliamentary Secretary for National Development. PM Wong wrote: "Lee served Singapore with dedication and purpose. ... He played an important role in our housing and resettlement efforts, helping families and businesses adjust as we developed new towns and housing estates." He added that Lee had also championed workplace safety and workers' welfare during his time as Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Labour.Wong said he got to know Lee after moving to contest in Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC in 2015 and recalled that the former MP continued to keep an eye on the area's developments even after retiring from politics.