8 remarkable things about Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
(Baonghean.vn) - Excellent at math, a programming expert, a Star Wars fan, an active Facebook user... these are some interesting facts that not everyone knows about Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
1. The "Mathematics Star" of Cambridge University (England)
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| During his studies in mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, UK, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong set a record for the Math Tripos course score and completed the course in two years instead of three. He graduated with honors in Mathematics in 1974. (Photo: Allsingaporestuff.com) |
2. Professional Programmer
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| Having received formal training in computer science, Lee Hsien Loong possesses the programming skills of a professional programmer. In 2015, he caused a stir online when he shared a piece of code he had written himself on his personal Facebook page. Photo: AsiaOne Digital. |
3. Officers with the rank of general
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| Lee Hsien Loong joined the Singapore Armed Forces in 1971 and served for 13 years. He retired with the rank of Brigadier General at the age of 32, before being elected to Parliament in 1984. Photo: Mothership.SG. |
4. I have battled cancer.
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| In 1992, Lee Hsien Loong was diagnosed with leukemia and underwent three months of chemotherapy. During this time, his appearance deteriorated significantly. Photo: Washingtonpost.com. |
5. Star Wars fans
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| Lee Hsien Loong is such a big fan of Star Wars that Lucasfilm, the film's producer, gifted him a lightsaber – the weapon used by the characters in the movie. Photo: Auila-style.com. |
6. Hobbies include walking.
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| Mr. Lee Hsien Loong has a particular hobby: walking every morning to maintain his health. This hobby stems from his habit of walking as a form of therapy during his battle with cancer in the 1990s. Today, his walking habit has been adopted by many Singaporeans. Photo: Time. |
7. An active Facebook user
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| Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong frequently interacts with the public on Facebook. His personal Facebook page has over 1 million likes. He is also known for his habit of posting daily photos of himself and selfies with other leaders and citizens. Photo: Straitstimes.com. |
8. The world's highest-paid head of state.
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| Since January 2008, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's annual salary has been S$3,870,000 (equivalent to US$2,856,930), a 25% increase. He is the highest-paid head of government in the world, seven times higher than the US President's annual salary of US$400,000. Photo: The Independent. |
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