Mr Lee Kuan Yew's state funeral to be held on Sunday
Singapore founding father Lee Kuan Yew’s body will lie in state at Parliament House from Wednesday, March 25, to Saturday, March 28, for the public to pay their respects.
Those who wish to pay their last respects at Parliament House can do so from 10 am to 8 pm daily from Wednesday to Saturday.
A State Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, March 29, at the University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore.
The State Funeral Service will be attended by the late Mr Lee’s family, friends and staff, the President, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, Old Guards, senior civil servants, grassroots leaders and Singaporeans from all walks of life.
The State Funeral Service will be followed by a private cremation at Mandai Crematorium.
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