The Price of Legacy: What $360,000 Says About Singapore's National Identity The sale of Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen for a staggering $360,000 at an online auction in Singapore has sparked both fascination and introspection.
On its surface, the transaction is a jaw dropping example of a nation's reverence for its founding father.
Beneath the glitz of luxury goods and high stakes bidding lies a more complex story about what it means to be Singaporean. Lee Kuan Yew's influence on modern Singapore cannot be overstated.