| Honorific-Prefix: | His Grace The Most Reverend Datuk |
| John Lee | |
| Honorific-Suffix: | D.D., P.G.D.K. |
| Archbishop Of: | Archbishop Emeritus of Kota Kinabalu |
| See: | Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu |
| Enthroned: | 26 June 1987 |
| Ended: | 24 January 2013 |
| Predecessor: | Simon Michael Fung Kui Heong |
| Successor: | John Wong Soo Kau |
| Ordination: | 27 December 1964 |
| Consecration: | 26 June 1987 |
| Birth Name: | John Lee Hiong Fun Yit Yaw |
| Birth Date: | 1933 10, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Jesselton, North Borneo |
| Coat Of Arms: | Coat of arms of John Lee Hiong Fun Yit Yaw.svg |
| Nationality: | Malaysian |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic |
| Residence: | Archbishop’s Residence, Mile 4.5, Jalan Penampang Lama, Kampung Dontozidon, Nosoob, Penampang |
| Profession: | Diocesan Priest |
John Lee was born on 5 October 1933 in Jesselton, North Borneo (now Sabah). He was ordained a priest on 27 December 1964, and appointed Bishop of Kota Kinabalu on 31 March 1987. His episcopal ordination was on 26 June 1987. On 23 May 2008 he was appointed as Metropolitan Archbishop of Kota Kinabalu when the diocese was elevated to an archdiocese.[1] He was the president of the Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei Episcopal Commission for Family Life. He officially retired on 24 January 2013 and was succeeded by John Wong Soo Kau.
THE CROSS
Aside from the white two-barred cross inside the shield, a bigger one in gold is placed behind the shield. It relates to the archbishop's processional cross and the jurisdiction it symbolises.
HAT AND TASSELS
These are traditional signs of the Church that reflect the Office of Metropolitan Archbishops of the Catholic Church.
THE PALLIUM
The pallium, a woollen vestment with six crosses worn over the shoulders, is a distinctive vestment of metropolitan archbishops and is displayed below the shield.
THE SHIELD
This forms the central part of the armorial bearings.
THE MOUNTAIN
The outline of Mt Kinabalu signifies the location of the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu in the State of Sabah in the Federation of Malaysia, since the mountain is one of the most outstanding landmarks of the state.
AI
This Chinese character meaning LOVE is drawn graphically into two parts. The upper part of the character illustrates the simple roof of a shepherd's hut. Taking shelter below it, are the Blessed Virgin Mary and Child Jesus on the manger.
MOTTO
The words: KASIHLAH SATU SAMA LAIN (Malaysian for "Love one another") is adopted as the official motto of the archbishop.
THE COLOURS
The green hat and tassels are the official colours used by the archbishop of an archdiocese.