Lee Run Hu (; 1913–1947) was a Singaporean writer and poet who was remembered for his contributions to the development of Chinese literature and literary writing in

Malaya Malaya refers to a number of historical and current political entities related to what is currently Peninsular Malaysia in Southeast Asia: Political entities * British Malaya (1826–1957), a loose collection of the British colony of the Straits ...

. He was a prolific writer for Chinese newspapers and other publications, championing socio-political issues, and exposing evils by mercenary businessmen and the Japanese government during the

Japanese occupation of Singapore , officially , was the name for Singapore when it was occupied and ruled by the Empire of Japan, following the fall and surrender of British military forces on 15 February 1942 during World War II. Japanese military forces occupied it after ...

. Lee was a reporter, before and after the war. He was an altruistic man who worked out of his interest in social commentary work, and wrote pr bono for local Chinese newspapers. From 1945 to his death, Lee wrote a total of 132 articles for local newspapers. Through his articles Lee obtrusively voiced his opinions, and offended many important people in the Malayan society. For instance, he once wrote about wealthy people who had a penchant of "donating a dollar, and expecting 3 dollars' worth of recognition of patriotism, charity, and generosity". As a result, Lee adopted different pen-names to have his work published. Lee died of illness in 1947 at the age of 34. Upon his death, the local literary circle honoured him with an elaborate funeral, and a commemorative feature in the Chinese newspapers, honoring him with the title of ''Singapore Cultural Warrior''. Fang left behind his wife Liu Peh Chin, son Lee Yew Keng and daughters Lee Yew Koon and Lee Yew Hu.

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1913 births 1947 deaths Singaporean journalists Singaporean poets Singaporean people of Chinese descent 20th-century poets 20th-century journalists {{singapore-bio-stub