Singapore casinos, lottery close operations to pay respects to Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Kuan Yew, considered as the founding father of Singapore, was a loved and well-respected man in his country. Over the weekend, those emotions came pouring out when the country formally held the funeral service for its departed pioneer.

Respectful tributes were made throughout Singapore, even extending to the country’s two casinos – Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands – both of which closed operations from 2 pm to 6 pm on Sunday to pay their respects to Lee.

Resorts World Sentosa also asked its staff to wear somber colors on the day of the state funeral. The operator canceled its Crane Dance and Lake of Dreams night shows from March 23 to March 31 while also suspending most business operations in other attractions from 2 pm to 2:05 pm on Sunday.

“Together with the rest of the nation, we mourn the loss of a great leader. We apologize for any inconvenience caused,” Resorts World Sentosa said on its website last week.