SMU Wee Kim Wee Centre Director and Associate Professor of English Literature Kirpal Singh shared his views on the legacy of the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew. He stated that it will take a lot more time before Singaporeans lose interest in Mr Lee, adding that what it says about Singaporeans is that most really adore him – all the more now that he is no longer with us. On whether Singaporeans have become overly reliant on the myth of Lee when moving forward, Associate Prof Singh conceded that there can be a worry if Mr Lee is always and consistently evoked when discussing Singapore's future, but was quick to stress that Mr Lee's thinking is still very relevant in many critical areas.