Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Lawrence Wong is set to succeed Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong on May 15, marking Singapore’s third leadership transition since independence. “DPM Wong has the unanimous support of the PAP (People’s Action Party) MPs (members of parliament),” reads the statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on April 15.
Quoteworthy: "I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. I pledge to give my all in this undertaking." –— DPM Lawrence Wong, who is poised to take over the top job from PM Lee Hsien Loong on May 15.
PM Lee to hand over to DPM Lawrence Wong on May 15
