The Pingkat Kelakuan Terpuji PKT medal was instituted in 1959 and usually conferred on individuals who have distinguished themselves in various fields and had also demonstrated leadership, competence or achieved praiseworthy deeds. The recipient must possess good conduct and character.

A month later, Dr Lee was again honored on September 8, 2008 by Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College in the Philippine. He was conferred with Doctor of Philosophy in Institutional Development & Management (PhD-IDM). The Honoris Causa was conferred during the college recognition day. It is located at Tacurong City, Mindanao, Philippines.