Singapore founder Lee's health 'worsens'

The health condition of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew "has worsened", the government says.

The health of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding father, has deteriorated further, officials say. (AAP)

The health of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's 91-year-old founding father, has further deteriorated, the government says.

Lee remains at the hospital where he has been treated for six weeks.

A terse statement from the prime minister's office said his condition has worsened.

It did not elaborate.

Lee was admitted to Singapore General Hospital on February 5 for severe pneumonia and was later put on life support.