PM Lee Hsien Loong to be Senior Minister, Cabinet reshuffle in May: DPM Wong
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Outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be taking on the role of Senior Minister, continuing his service in Cabinet, Deputy PM Lawrence Wong said in a doorstop with the media at the Ministry of Communications and Information on Tuesday (April 16). &laqPM Lee Hsien Loong to be Senior Minister, Cabinet reshuffle in May: DPM Wong
Outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be taking on the role of Senior Minister, continuing his service in Cabinet, Deputy PM Lawrence Wong said in a doorstop with the media at the Ministry of Communications and Information on Tuesday (April 16). «It has never been the case that when there is a leadership transition, all the older ministers step down at the same time,» DPM Wong said. «Instead, they continue to contribute in different ways while making room for the younger ones to step up.» This comes after the announcement on Monday that Wong will become Prime Minister on May 15, taking the reins from Lee. The 51-year-old will be sworn in at the Istana on May 15 at 8pm. But this isn't just a significant moment for Wong, however. He also told media that this upcoming ceremony isn't just for him, but also «for a new Cabinet». He expects that other ministers will continue to serve in their respective portfolios. Read more