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Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he accepts the role as Singapore's head of government «with humility». Wong, 51, made a Facebook post on Monday (April 15) following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's announcement that he'll relinquish hi'I accept this responsibility with humility': DPM Wong on undertaking role as Singapore's PM
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he accepts the role as Singapore's head of government «with humility». Wong, 51, made a Facebook post on Monday (April 15) following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's announcement that he'll relinquish his role on May 15. Lee said he will also formally advise the President to appoint Wong to succeed him. «I am honoured to be asked to undertake this new responsibility as the Prime Minister of Singapore,» said Wong on his Facebook post. The Minister for Finance said he wanted to contribute to the Singapore story when he entered politics in 2011, but never expected then to be asked to serve as Prime Minister one day. «Every ounce of my energy shall be devoted to the service of our country and our people,» he said. DPM Wong will be sworn into office at 8pm on May 15. Read more