Mary and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Lee Seng Gee today. Seng Gee was synonymous with the Lee Foundation, and grew the legacy of giving established by his father, Mr Lee Kong Chian. As Chairman of the Lee Rubber Group, and later Chairman and CEO of the Lee Group of businesses, Seng Gee led the companies to grow steadily over the years and contribute significantly to the Singapore economy.
Singapore has benefitted from Seng Gee’s lifelong contributions in the business and social sectors. Seng Gee was a strong supporter of various social causes, especially education, medicine, welfare for the underprivileged and the arts. Many of our universities have benefitted from generous contributions from the Lee Foundation that made quality university education more accessible to Singaporeans regardless of their family or financial background. Under Seng Gee’s leadership, the Lee Foundation made major contributions to the development of public amenities for the benefit of Singaporeans from all walks of life. The Lee Foundation was also a long-time supporter of national philanthropic movements including the President’s Challenge and the Community Chest.
Seng Gee’s spirit of perseverance, resilience and giving back to the society will continue to be an inspiration to Singaporeans across generations. Our thoughts and prayers are with his widow Della and his family.
TT
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