Lawrence Wong to take over from Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore Prime Minister on May 15

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will step down from office a month from now, in what has been a widely anticipated leadership succession. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who was earlier appointed the leader of the fourth-generation political team, will take over. A Prime Minister's Office statement said Mr Wong, who is also finance minister, has the unanimous support of MPs from the ruling People's Action Party. Mr Wong will be sworn in at 8pm on May 15 at the Istana. Mr Wong said he accepts this new responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty.

[lioneye]

Action speaks louder than words. So much talk all along.

[addisonrahul]

Such a senior position but only serve 1 month notice?

[ttkoh]

Not true that the GST increase hurts the poor’: Lawrence Wong 2 Mar 2022
GST hike impacts on prices is "once off" and not permanent.: Lawrence Wong 28 Feb 2024

[shawnysean]

"share your ideas"....sure or not ah wong?

[dgxxxth]

Leaving at a time increasing rich and poor disparity. Singapore is for the rich only.

[danabosley]

Thank you PM Lee for all you’ve done for Singapore and all the sacrifices you’ve made. May your future be happy and full of blessings

[ogrssqu]

My gifted son was sent by the Lord Jesus Christ to my family, who is also a Hainanese. He is currently in NUS. I hope Lawrence Wong will not disappoint not only Hainanese but also the rest of all Singaporean. My son said he wanted to be a scientist in the future. Amen 🙏

[PAPhypocrisy]

Think CECA
Think FTs
Think can you trust PAP

[emizillajaniel]

no election required, just pick frm own breed

[parkminmin]

Thank you Mr Lee. 👍Congratulations Mr Wong 🎉
God bless you. ❤

[XiethXander]

No diff.
Just another puppet to the family. Different figure but still listens and do their bidding. We're a country that's runned by a puppeteer.

[martinarchie]

“When we have lived in an autocratic state all our lives, it is easy to become callous and immune to life’s inequities…and after a while, these injustices cease to bother us and we lose that ability to feel outraged.”

[sgfuture]

So how many times did CNA need to post this news...?

[chrislim]

❤Thank:PM Lee for serving us with such dignity n grace*May the good:Lord watch over you n yr family;)Here's wishing u:Good health n happiness*❤*

[LonganLee]

I look forward to once again use the greatest invention for stamping the ballot paper. I call it the X Pen. Not sure if made of rubber like rubber stamps

[louischen]

CONGRATULATIONS. Mr Lawrence Wong. Another chapter for Singapore and a challenging one in deed. Gearing Singapore under current situation in Singapore and the instability around the world is going to require the right decisions for the good welfare of the people. There are always solution to a problem but deciding this solution will need the input as many parties as possible, try not to rely on one side viewpoint but from the opposition and the people on the ground. Unity is essential ingredients and not pride, during this journey before the world stabilize sufficiently. Our best wishes to you in your new appointment.

[edwardtan]

Hope the coming pm will not appoint Shumagam as DPM.

[silentbliss]

Singaporeans don't get to vote who become their prime minister

[chrislim]

Congratulations:Mr.Lawrence Wong, altno we'll miss our:PM Lee dearly:(Mr.Wong dserves it, cos during:Covid(he did very well)in his duties;)*Hope PM can become a mentor as well*

[deschan]

Dictator never lose control.
Puppet appointed
Step down, still in charge ! 😂