Wong, who became prime minister in May, has pledged to boost safety nets and re-skilling programs as part of a national strategy to fight income inequality. He replaces Lee Hsien Loong, who was also former premier and will remain on the party committee.
Singapore’s ruling party appointed Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as its secretary general, in a widely expected move ahead of a general election due next year.
The appointment, announced in a statement on Wednesday, consolidates Wong’s leadership as the People’s Action Party hopes to regain voter confidence amid a series of setbacks, including a former minister sentenced to jail.
