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PM Lee becomes teary when talking about his promise to help middle age Singaporeans claiming ‘Don’t worry, we’ll walk with you’
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this imbecile is 'retiring' because the peesai and the world at large is shit going to hit the fan very soon.....liang po po is the perfect scrapgoat
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This entire island has been one giant cringe shitshow since a long time ago. What he is doing now is not out of the norm.
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Leemember， we leave nobody behind
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Wow.. good hands has grace his presence on oppie ward liao...Boss John, your promotion to MP is nearer de woh
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Higher than god...leemember?
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Shit already hit the fan...
Now sai is "flying" in the air only
滿天飞糞phase now...in extra slow motion
To ensure to run cheekon
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https://eastasiaforum.org/2024/05/12/lawrence-wong-is-the-ultimate-safe-pair-of-hands-for-singapore/
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that his deputy, Lawrence Wong, would be the next leader of the country.
Wong is widely seen as a competent technocrat with a common touch, and his appointment is expected to bring continuity to the government.
However, Wong may lack the vision needed to address the numerous challenges facing Singapore.
Amid political scandals and an increasingly vocal opposition, Wong will need to balance continuity with bold leadership to ensure Singapore's continued success.
Lawrence Wong is the ultimate ‘safe’ pair of hands for Singapore
Published: 12 May 2024Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that his deputy, Lawrence Wong, would be the next leader of the country.
Wong is widely seen as a competent technocrat with a common touch, and his appointment is expected to bring continuity to the government.
However, Wong may lack the vision needed to address the numerous challenges facing Singapore.
Amid political scandals and an increasingly vocal opposition, Wong will need to balance continuity with bold leadership to ensure Singapore's continued success.
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There is another reason for expecting continuity from Wong’s prime ministership. Several of the key power holders in the current Cabinet will likely be sitting at his elbows for years to come. This includes Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who employed Wong as his Principal Private Secretary for three years before he entered politics, remaining his patron.
No wonder Wong greeted the news of his promotion with the words, ‘I am ready for my next assignment’.
Continuity is very important in the civil service and in good times is generally considered a virtue in politics. But the problem is that these are not good times. Singapore is facing challenges on many fronts that cry out for radical new ideas rather than technocratic continuity.
These challenges have arrived in a time of unprecedented political difficulties for the country’s ruling elite. In recent years its reputation has been tainted by corruption and money-laundering scandals and an embarrassing attempt at leadership succession that began in 2016 and collapsed spectacularly in 2021 when then-prime-minister-in-waiting Heng Swee Keat stepped aside.
At the same time, the government is struggling to tame an expanded and energised opposition in Parliament and an increasingly vocal civil society. It is indicative of the level of insecurity in Cabinet that its primary response to criticism since 2017 has been to draft new laws that make it easier to silence and intimidate independent voices. Meanwhile Cabinet leaves it to Parliament to initiate time-consuming legal actions of dubious merit against members of the opposition.
No wonder Wong greeted the news of his promotion with the words, ‘I am ready for my next assignment’.
Continuity is very important in the civil service and in good times is generally considered a virtue in politics. But the problem is that these are not good times. Singapore is facing challenges on many fronts that cry out for radical new ideas rather than technocratic continuity.
These challenges have arrived in a time of unprecedented political difficulties for the country’s ruling elite. In recent years its reputation has been tainted by corruption and money-laundering scandals and an embarrassing attempt at leadership succession that began in 2016 and collapsed spectacularly in 2021 when then-prime-minister-in-waiting Heng Swee Keat stepped aside.
At the same time, the government is struggling to tame an expanded and energised opposition in Parliament and an increasingly vocal civil society. It is indicative of the level of insecurity in Cabinet that its primary response to criticism since 2017 has been to draft new laws that make it easier to silence and intimidate independent voices. Meanwhile Cabinet leaves it to Parliament to initiate time-consuming legal actions of dubious merit against members of the opposition.
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Continuity is very important in the civil service and in good times is generally considered a virtue in politics. But the problem is that these are not good times. Singapore is facing challenges on many fronts that cry out for radical new ideas rather than technocratic continuity.
These challenges have arrived in a time of unprecedented political difficulties for the country’s ruling elite. In recent years its reputation has been tainted by corruption and money-laundering scandals and an embarrassing attempt at leadership succession that began in 2016 and collapsed spectacularly in 2021 when then-prime-minister-in-waiting Heng Swee Keat stepped aside.
At the same time, the government is struggling to tame an expanded and energised opposition in Parliament and an increasingly vocal civil society. It is indicative of the level of insecurity in Cabinet that its primary response to criticism since 2017 has been to draft new laws that make it easier to silence and intimidate independent voices. Meanwhile Cabinet leaves it to Parliament to initiate time-consuming legal actions of dubious merit against members of the opposition.
It is unclear whether heavy-handed lawfare will really hurt the opposition at the next general election, which must be held before the end of 2025 and will likely be held sooner. But Wong knows he must do everything he can to secure a strong result for the People’s Action Party.
Not that he fears losing the election, but another swing against the government on top of the result in 2020 might put his position as prime minister in doubt. The 2020 result ended Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat’s hopes of taking on the role, despite his all-but-finalised succession having already been announced.
With the drawbridges drawn tight against external criticism, the real challenge for the first Wong Cabinet will be internal rivalry. It would be unfair to suggest that Wong has been set up to be a mere figurehead, but it is reasonable to think of him as a ‘chairman of the board’ rather than a CEO.
These challenges have arrived in a time of unprecedented political difficulties for the country’s ruling elite. In recent years its reputation has been tainted by corruption and money-laundering scandals and an embarrassing attempt at leadership succession that began in 2016 and collapsed spectacularly in 2021 when then-prime-minister-in-waiting Heng Swee Keat stepped aside.
At the same time, the government is struggling to tame an expanded and energised opposition in Parliament and an increasingly vocal civil society. It is indicative of the level of insecurity in Cabinet that its primary response to criticism since 2017 has been to draft new laws that make it easier to silence and intimidate independent voices. Meanwhile Cabinet leaves it to Parliament to initiate time-consuming legal actions of dubious merit against members of the opposition.
It is unclear whether heavy-handed lawfare will really hurt the opposition at the next general election, which must be held before the end of 2025 and will likely be held sooner. But Wong knows he must do everything he can to secure a strong result for the People’s Action Party.
Not that he fears losing the election, but another swing against the government on top of the result in 2020 might put his position as prime minister in doubt. The 2020 result ended Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat’s hopes of taking on the role, despite his all-but-finalised succession having already been announced.
With the drawbridges drawn tight against external criticism, the real challenge for the first Wong Cabinet will be internal rivalry. It would be unfair to suggest that Wong has been set up to be a mere figurehead, but it is reasonable to think of him as a ‘chairman of the board’ rather than a CEO.
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Wong has no power base in Cabinet, Parliament or the party apart from Lee Hsien Loong’s patronage. He will be surrounded by men who consider themselves better qualified to shape government policy, even if he might be the best choice to front the cameras.
The tension suggested by this context will inevitably infect the dynamic of Cabinet decision-making in increasingly uncomfortable ways, especially if Lee’s umbrella of protection begins to wear thin.
Wong is unlikely to face direct challenges before the next general election, but afterwards it is anyone’s guess.
The serious task of governance is likely to be neglected in the meantime while Wong engages in ‘pork barrel politics’ — the use of government funding to target certain voters for political gain — to shore up his electoral performance.
The government has spent the last several months sprinkling Singaporeans with cash giveaways and small but highly visible welfare initiatives. Most of the current round of initiatives were announced by Wong himself in his role as Minister for Finance and he will accept the keys to the office amid this shower of gifts.
Perhaps in the interests of serious government, Singaporeans should be hoping that the general election will be held sooner rather than later.
The tension suggested by this context will inevitably infect the dynamic of Cabinet decision-making in increasingly uncomfortable ways, especially if Lee’s umbrella of protection begins to wear thin.
Wong is unlikely to face direct challenges before the next general election, but afterwards it is anyone’s guess.
The serious task of governance is likely to be neglected in the meantime while Wong engages in ‘pork barrel politics’ — the use of government funding to target certain voters for political gain — to shore up his electoral performance.
The government has spent the last several months sprinkling Singaporeans with cash giveaways and small but highly visible welfare initiatives. Most of the current round of initiatives were announced by Wong himself in his role as Minister for Finance and he will accept the keys to the office amid this shower of gifts.
Perhaps in the interests of serious government, Singaporeans should be hoping that the general election will be held sooner rather than later.
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Wow...this photo angle is very good
Paste on office sure promotes good positive vibes, everything soon soon li li , got promotion opportunities de woh
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Football analogy:
Lawrence was the substitute to replace the substitute that got injured at the last minute.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...g-leader-step-aside-pap-pm-lee-accepts-203891
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So other white ministers got dirty hands? Or hamsup hands?