One of the world's longest surviving leaders at 87

Malaysia Star, 23 Apr 2011
With the coming election tipped to swing against his governing party, the founding leader, Lee Kuan Yew, who is 87, has signalled his intention to continue in office.
Speaking with a slight slur and looking his age, Lee posted his message in a low-key video that answered a burning question in almost every Singaporean’s mind – and a few foreigners, as well.
“I’m happy to be still representing Tanjong Pagar,” Lee said, referring to the constituency that he first won 56 years ago. Full story