Condolence book for Lee Kuan Yew to remain open until Sunday
Bernama
Mac 26, 2015 00:37 MYT
Mac 26, 2015 00:37 MYT
Kuan Yew, 91, well known as the founding father of modern Singapore, died at 3.18 am last Monday at the Singapore General Hospital where he was admitted on Feb 5 for severe pneumonia.
The Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and its Consulate-General in Johor Baharu are extending the opening time and day for the signing of the condolence book dedicated for the late Lee Kuan Yew, the city-state's first prime minister.
The High Commission in a statement here today, stated that the opening time for the signing of the condolence book on Saturday would be extended to 6 pm from 1 pm previously, and would also extend the signing until Sunday.
Previously, the last day of the signing of the condolence book was set on Saturday at 1 pm.
Kuan Yew, 91, well known as the founding father of modern Singapore, died at 3.18 am last Monday at the Singapore General Hospital where he was admitted on Feb 5 for severe pneumonia.
A State Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday at the University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, followed by a private cremation at Mandai Crematorium.
On Thursday, the Singapore Parliament will convene a special sitting at 4 pm as a tribute to Kuan Yew, and admission is for invited guests only.