People lined up all night and day to pay their respects to the "Father of Singapore".

More than 230,000 people have visited Lee Kuan Yew since his coffin was moved from the Istana to Parliament House, where people can pay their respects from March 25-28.

"Seas of people" lined up at night waiting for their turn to pay their respects to "Father of Singapore" Lee Kuan Yew (photo: The StraitsTimes.)

Singaporeans, young and old, civil servants and many pregnant women lined up for 2 km, waiting to see him for the last time. They were quiet and considerate to each other as they lined up to pay their respects to Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, the man who transformed Singapore from a colony into an independent and prosperous nation. Some people waited in line for up to 10 hours to pay their respects to him.

Mr. Pek Tee Ann, 51 years old, told AFP that he had taken two days off from work and was standing in line with a bouquet of orchids in his hand. “Without Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, we would not have come this far,” he said sadly.

People pay their respects to Mr. Lee Kuan Yew at the parliament building.

This woman could not hold back her tears after seeing Mr. Ly for the last time.

In response to the people's affection for their revered leader, the Singapore Parliament House decided to open its doors and extend the visiting hours until 12 midnight, so that many people could come in and see former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew for the last time.

The Straits Times quoted Minister for National Development Khaw Bhoon Wan, Chairman of the People's Action Party (PAP), as saying that the sentiments of Singaporeans were beyond our imagination. "We are truly heartbroken that we are not able to meet all their wishes. We are trying our best."

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