https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...ong-lawrence-wong-leadership-handover-4266031
SINGAPORE: A date for Singapore's leadership handover has been set: Mr Lawrence Wong will officially become Prime Minister on May 15, taking the reins from Mr Lee Hsien Loong.
The Prime Minister's Office issued a press statement on Monday (Apr 15) announcing the transition:
"Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will relinquish his office on 15 May 2024. He will formally advise the President to appoint Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong to succeed him.
"DPM Wong has the unanimous support of the PAP MPs.
"The new Prime Minister will be sworn in at 8.00 pm on 15 May 2024 at the Istana."
SINGAPORE: A date for Singapore's leadership handover has been set: Mr Lawrence Wong will officially become Prime Minister on May 15, taking the reins from Mr Lee Hsien Loong.
The Prime Minister's Office issued a press statement on Monday (Apr 15) announcing the transition:
"Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will relinquish his office on 15 May 2024. He will formally advise the President to appoint Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong to succeed him.
"DPM Wong has the unanimous support of the PAP MPs.
"The new Prime Minister will be sworn in at 8.00 pm on 15 May 2024 at the Istana."