Lee Kuan Yew: Huge queue to view founder lying in state

A huge queue has been formed through downtown Singapore as thousands wait to pay tribute to late statesman Lee Kuan Yew lying in state in parliament. 

Officials are discouraging people from joining the queue but said the viewing will now be open 24 hours.  

Mr Lee, who died on Monday aged 91, was Singapore's prime minister for 31 years and is seen as its founding father.  

His funeral is on Sunday.  

Singapore is observing a week of mourning. 

The viewing will end on Saturday night and his body will be moved the next day to a cultural centre for the funeral.

Many organisations and businesses are giving employees time off to pay their respects.

BBC