Lee Kuan Yew , GCMG , CH ( Honorary ) ( Christian name : Harry , ; born 16 September 1923 ; also Lee Kwan-Yew ) is a Singaporean politician . Lee Kuan Yew , GCMG , CH ( English name : Harry , ; POJ : LÃ Kong-i Ä u ; born 16 September 1923 ; also Lee Kwan-Yew ) is a Singaporean statesman .