Full press conference: PM Lee, Khaw Boon Wan on Lawrence Wong being chosen as PAP 4G team leader

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Apr 16) chaired a news conference on the selection of Finance Minister Lawrence Wong as the leader of the People's Action Party's (PAP's) fourth-generation (4G) team. Mr Wong and former PAP chairman and ex-Cabinet minister Khaw Boon Wan also spoke at the news conference.
Mr Khaw said an overwhelming majority of stakeholders chose Lawrence Wong as the preferred 4G leader; 15 out of 19 voted for him, and no one else got more than two votes.
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[@sugatoroy1254]

My congratulations to PAP for making an excellent choice . The COVID experience was a rather stressful period, probably exaggerated cause i am single and having lost my job halfway through the pandemic however whenever i heard Mr Lawrence Wong during his daily brief on the COVID situation , i realized that there were so many fellow Singaporeans who probably were worse off than me and the stressful conditions under which Mr Lawrence Wong and his team were operating 24/7. 365 days a year in order to serve their fellow countrymen and women . Listening to his daily briefs, i sensed a true patriot who loves his country.

[@chongyeejin]

Congratulations to Minister Lawrence Wong! PAP provides security & economic stability that everyone needs.

[@eddymohd5282]

Thanx PM Lee Hsien Loong, Minister Khaw Boon Wan and DP Minister Lawrence Wong Sir for sharing this video with us all.. Sincerely Indeed.. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🌻🌻🕊🕊⚡⚡⚡

[@Ms100953]

Congratulations to dear Minister Lawrence Wong. Wish you all the best.

[@Trump1776]

Singaporean needs a even stronger opposition which will represent our voices.

[@roseline5684]

Congratulation Mr Lawrence Wong I wish u all the best for become our next prime minister of Singapore.

[@bell-xk5dd]

What voices? You mean voices from trolls, shixt stirrers and disgruntled foreigners like you?

[@drewh3224]

Check and balance is always good and welcome for a democracy nation. PAP is no exception.

[@JL..]

definitely, the current opposition has been disappointing

[@sinlim2915]

@@drewh3224 but Pap refused to be checked n balanced

[@sinoritaero1111]

Congratulations Mr Lawrence Wong may you lead our country into success, stability, most importantly peaceful SINGAPORE 🇸🇬

[@khokl9288]

Glad it's not unanimous. Freedom to choose. Good for Singapore.

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@tangyokechoon9709]

Singapore is one country that has really prospered through countless challenges from long time ago racial and religious issues to the constant and regular transection of power and unity issues all this while .I really admire the way the PM and his group is doing now for Singapore and the Singaporean and of course happy to let all of us viewers to learn from the Singaporen and its premiere as well.

[@lstan6794]

This is only the first hurdle. Next, he'll need to win in his own constituency by a comfortable margin at the next GE. Thereafter he'll assemble his team and steer the country through turbulent times.

[@0.1.feb.]

Looking forward to PM Lawrence Wong! Thank you PM Lee for your tireless service and strong leadership! We won't forget your contributions to our country, PM Lee!

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@jasmineong1817]

Wow, with Lawrence Wong being the next prime minister, Singapore will continue to be a country that even big and powerful countries will look up too! Best choice! Well done! Lawrence Wong, you have our support!

[@mojazzz284]

Really?

[@jasmineong1817]

@@mojazzz284 You bet!

[@Nerosink2000]

lol nobody gives a crap ... we are just followers of the big powers ...

[@evelyntan8093]

Mr Lawrence Wong certainly deserved this nomination as he has been proven with so many crucial responsibilities.

[@gaiaguggenheim30]

I feel so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best day of my life!!!❤️

[@Alchemy005]

No point la , wasting time with pappies.

[@scbchong6964]

Biggest hinderance are the 30% Champion Grumblers and Haters who endlessly complain, bitch, point finger and blame govt for anything that goes wrong in their life. That's what LKY observed btw.

[@Alchemy005]

@@scbchong6964 Don't talk about LKY pls

[@scbchong6964]

@@Alchemy005 Fact is fact. Singaporeans like to complain, point finger and blame govt alot. But grumble alot does not mean you can solve problems effectively.

[@Alchemy005]

@@scbchong6964 five fingers are all not the same

[@dracom_zang]

@@scbchong6964 Your premise is faulty. LKY? Sure. He can get things done. But this new PAP is NOT LKY. Let's not confuse one with the other.

[@tanjoy0205]

A new era is upon us !I don’t know how to feel about LHL leaving but I’m excited for the future of SG.

[@humantorchie]

feel depressed

[@mountaincookie6048]

@@humantorchie why depressed? Who is your preferred choice?

[@jj-wj7gc]

@@mountaincookie6048 perhaps LHL’s son lol

[@shamshulanuar7718]

I am from Malaysia Wishing the best of everything to Singapore. Malaysia too most likely will experience a transition of leadership. While Ismail Sabri most likely remain as PM after the next election, the spotlight will be on the position of Deputy Prime Minister. I can say that the post will go to Mohd Hassan.

[@mountaincookie6048]

@@jj-wj7gc Must reason out instead of saying for the sake of saying.

[@rcalais1973]

When ah will we hear LW say a few word in Malay or Tamil. Why Chinese only. Somehow PM Lee is still very much needed. His experience and upbringing by the legendary LKY is second to none.

[@ericng2165]

Congratulations Mr Lawrence Wong hope see you lead singapore soon.

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@michaelgoh5830]

Not being a Singaporean, I have always viewed Singapore as an extremely progressive nation with a huge talent pool of able and more importantly, untainted political leaders. Singapore since 1965 under LKY, has transcended all political and ethnic hurdles to become a well respected 1st world nation.

[@abdulrashid8971]

It's easy to talk and say something seeing from outside. Same goes to every person. Its always greener from outside.

[@drewh3224]

From American lens and indeed. The high intellectual of Singaporean leaders and society are well respected by its advanced peers.

[@JL..]

@@abdulrashid8971 Singaporeans will only appreciate how great Singapore is once you have stepped out and viewed world politics and other countries This is one of the few things where even from inside as a Singaporean, it is truly greener here

[@tangt4860]

@@abdulrashid8971 you can tell they are paid IBs to flatter and praise. Even foreigners in Sg who have gone through hell since Covid knows what Singaporeans are really living under

[@margaretlemon7175]

@@JL.. Lol, politics. Singaporean only wants a proper job which allows them to get pay decent. They don't have a place for them to once exchange the rate back to another currency they are considered wealthy because the cost of living in Singapore is high. Owning an apartment in Singapore doesn't mean they own it. It's only on lease. Unlike foreigners who came to Singapore to work. Which mass number of foreigners who head to Singapore to work are able to buy house , car etc after a couple of years working in Singapore? Many. Doesn't it just show they have too much money to land out foreigners that's why scammers targeted Singapore. Government treats Singaporean (before the millennium) poorly but foreigners with open arms.

[@incurab1e]

I knew Henry Thia would have chosen Jack Neo liang popo! No fight!

[@nicrome]

The question is who who who who

[@Ivanaet]

not only liang po po is here, did you see Alamak and Lee guo Huang?

[@JusmeAdriano]

Hhhahahah good one !!!

[@kohyangchi4307]

UNlike Jack Neo , Lawrence Covid Wong IS THE ORIGINAL Liang Po Po Look Alike 😁

[@kohyangchi4307]

@@Ivanaet I LIKE All You Comments Ivan 👍

[@kwokleongawyong2895]

Celebrate , is LW. This is really good news.

[@stephentan9165]

Long Life Minister Wong. Long Life PM Lee.

[@intercessorz7479]

Pray for God’s abundant blessings upon Singapore, our new PM, his Cabinet and his team! May God bless PM Lee and his family for their hard work and sacrifices for Singapore all these years! Shalom!

[@danpea08]

L)

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@MrBoscoteo]

Waiting for Lawrence to sing hokien songs in Teo Heng haha

[@kingstowntan4599]

Dear PM LHL , are singaporeans really be allowed to speak , ask good relevant questions freely , without getting any threaths ?

[@scbchong6964]

Biggest hinderance are the 30% Champion Grumblers and Haters who endlessly complain, bitch, point finger and blame govt for anything that goes wrong in their life. That's what LKY observed btw.

[@gc1653]

The new Gen of SG is taking everything for granted. Life is a cycle. One day you are up the next you are down. Democracy cannot bring food to your table.

[@karinaemelie1665]

@@gc1653 Imperiale and Dictators could nothing too, see Russains. Many hungry people outside Moskau

[@gc1653]

@@karinaemelie1665 US starked the war not Russia. Without US the world will be very peaceful. Don’t blame Russia. Why didn’t you not complain when US invaded and bombed destroyed many Middle East countries? Killing women and children? Where is your voice?

[@gc1653]

@@karinaemelie1665 don’t look at Russia. Look at America. Poverty all over. People living under the bridge. US printing money like never before. Funding wars all over the world. The system of government will not help. It’s the leader. Democracy is just a word used by the western powers to control Asia and the world. We Asians are more democratic.

[@bobafett5757]

*Glad is Lawrence cos he is my choice from the start gate cos he speaks very well and collected and diplomatic and smart in many ways so congrats Lawrence*

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@xuanyidu3259]

Congratulations to Minister Lawrence Wong!

[@philipchan1856]

Looks like the Q&A were prepared beforehand.

[@user-yg2ry6it1b]

You are looking for another KY Lee? 😅 Or Dr. Chee😱

[@arcencielc2065]

i will only vote for a political party that can govern Singapore well. Unless there is an absolutely credible and capable alternative (plus corruption-free), I dare not vote for any other party other than PAP. I am not saying I die die must vote for PAP forever. I simply mean I can't risk the future of my country and children. It is my right as a citizen to choose. If anyone doesn't agree with me, so be it. So, there is no need to attack my personal choice. Majulah Singapura.

[@bell-xk5dd]

We are only being prudent. PAP has proven time and time again that they are up to any tasks in protecting Singapore and Singaporeans. The trust we have in PAP is in her 57 years of good track record in her efficiency and effectiveness, until some other party can outdo them, I’ll continue to support PAP.

[@onghc5892]

Well said.

[@jj-wj7gc]

@@bell-xk5dd and time and again the opposition has proven to us that they are nowhere near capable or mature enough to do the job.

[@chiaoengchia7507]

@@bell-xk5dd So you will wait until Singapore collapses. As it is, the economy is supported by a large pool of migrants with many converted into citizens. The GDP should have been worse without the migrants. Even including the migrants the GDP growth per annum is less than 4%, thus showing the ineffectiveness of the PAP's management of the economy. It is no consolation that the GDP would have been worse without the migrants. Now the GDP has to be shared with al larger pool of people giving rise to a lower average for all. Making it worse the disparity of income has increased. So how effective is the PAP now, unlike the old days when the GDP per annum growth is often above 15% without the large increase of migrants.

[@chiaoengchia7507]

@@jj-wj7gc But they were not tested so you come to that conclusion that the opposition is ineffective without evidence.

[@guruchoykokkee]

Just do what is possible best for the nation 🙏👍💪 . May our little red dot flourish ever more under this new 4G generation team. Majullah Singapura 👏👏👏

[@fongyin3088]

慢慢等.等久就有

[@margaretlemon7175]

@@fongyin3088 China 50cent spotted

[@margaretlemon7175]

🤔 Do you know, that true Singaporean wouldn't use the term little red dot on Singapore or themselves because it was a term Lee Kuan Yew retaliate while he was still around.

[@durian5233]

A peaceful and orderly transition of power.

[@shirleywong6264]

Low income have not enough to eat better food and items. People's give.

[@sinlim2915]

@@shirleywong6264 many ngo charity foodbanks help poor sinkapoleans show gov not doing enough for poor n old

[@geraldinegomes7490]

Dear DPM Lawrence Wong, Congratulations on being our next PM. God Bless PAP! Majullah Singapura!

[@bobhong2175]

I may be wrong, and if I am, please ignore my contribution. In the previous two occasions, the Singapore founding Father, Mr. lKY was around. There “were probably” several consultations and consensus had been made ahead of the meetings by senior Lee, who was very influential, somewhat participated in running Singapore behind the curtain. Time has changed, Singapore, as they put it “is kinder, gentler, but most importantly is more open, forward thinking, and susceptible”. PM Lee Hsien Loong is a very patriotic, intelligent, and kind man. He understands all the elements and dynamics among his younger party leaders. His main objective is to preserve the unity as well as to identify a new Singapore PM through the process that serves the objective. He and several senior members are still there several more years with new government and cabinet. It is not Mr. Wong who will run Singapore, he is a new facade of the team. Transition will take years so he will have time to mature and prove himself. This is Singapore style, and as someone has put it “Singapore is governed similar to a Business Corporation”.

[@awequayzngs1780]

Which PM of Singapore 🇸🇬 had/ has corruptedly and authoritarianly plunge the country into debt for own , family or cronies egoistic purposes ?.

[@kingstowntan4599]

LKY and GCT is totally different from lhl , 10000000000000% different .

[@scbchong6964]

Biggest hinderance are the 30% Champion Grumblers and Haters who endlessly complain, bitch, point finger and blame govt for anything that goes wrong in their life. That's what LKY observed btw.

[@eddymohd5282]

With All Due Respect, Greetings PM Lee Hsien Loong, Minister Khaw Boon Wan And DP Minister Lawrence Wong Sir. Dated: 26th May 2023. Day: Friday. Time: 0435hrs. 🇸🇬

[@tantoby8128]

Majulah PAP! God bless Singapore!🇸🇬🙏

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@fongyin3088]

只有愚蠢🐷才會相信

[@shirleywong6264]

Low income is no money to rent the room for 500 dollers.

[@kingcolz]

I thought they gonna elect Henry Thia

[@mountaincookie6048]

Sounds funny but imagine you are mocked for being looked like Henry Thia, would you be happy. Spare a thought for people and stopped being so shallow to give people an alternative name.

[@arwanasuperred1321]

Congrats wish you the best to lead Singapore to a greater new heights!

[@terryandrews3186]

Just follow Klaus Schwab and he can't go wrong

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@karinaemelie1665]

@@kingstowntan4599 @Kingstown Tan you are repeating youselves... you have many answers on your Display.... 😁🕵️‍♂️👏👏👏

[@walterivy854]

Lawrence Wong hasn't shaken my hand Mr. Minister. How was this appointment approved!

[@bell-xk5dd]

I am sad to see LHL leaving the post but at the same time I am happy that Lawrence Wong will be our next PM..❤️❤️

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@magnusthor6259]

@@kingstowntan4599 This guy is a parrot, so many same multiple post

[@christopherchristopher1643]

He is not leaving the post. He maybe Senior PM or Senior Emeritus PM

[@NTExp508]

This is incredible news! Wishing Mr wong the best in taking our country forward!

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@alfaqir9973]

Congratulations MR Lawrence Wong majulah singapore 👍👍👍

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@henrytan3756]

Good choice. Congratulations Minister Lawrence Wong. I place my confidence in you. Majullah Singapura !!

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@fongyin3088]

新加坡人民悲哀

[@jhhwanghwang888]

Excellent Choice and with great innovations. Mr. Lawrence Wong is an excellent choice. He has great style and substance. Mr. Lawrence Wong is well Spoken. He has consistently carried out his work very well. A very confident leader with great ability. IT IS Time A PRIME Minister is not from Oxford or Cambridge. He is an Excellent choice. He is better than Ministers from ACS or from Raffles. Tanjong Katong Secondary school has done very well. A Technically trained Prime Minister and A Top Diplomat For The United Nations. Minister Boon Wan has found GOLD. PRIME Minister LEE, you have ACHIEVED Collective GREATNESS FOR Singapore. PERFECTION. Congratulations. You are now a delightful Team for Singapore. GOD Bless Singapore

[@ImperialArmour]

Doesn't have the same authenticity as PM LHL.

[@somethingisbaking2401]

How do you define authenticity?

[@gaiaguggenheim30]

Feeling deeply relieved that Lawrence Wong is the one. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! I'M SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kohyangchi4307]

I think you are " So Happy " and Relieved over the choice because you think that All Of the others are INcapable 😅 🥵

[@gaiaguggenheim30]

@@kohyangchi4307 You think too much

[@normantan23]

This gave me more confidence with the choice. Way to go, Mr Lawrence Wong! 👍👍

[@natisaver]

Hope for LW to gain the right guidance from LHL to fully manage SGs international relations as well apart frm our domestic concerns

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@tiaragirl5290]

🙏thank u minister Singapore

[@leelilian7514]

Congrats to Minister Lawrence Wong. I m sure he n the PAP team will continue to lead Spore with great success🤩✌👏

[@fiost1489]

Fully agree with you.

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@elainectlow]

He's humble and I'll work with his team to make a better Singapore 🇸🇬 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@magnusthor6259]

@@kingstowntan4599 You probably living in Russia or China

[@boonluitang7727]

好! 👏👏👏💪💪💪 Majulah Singapura!🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 Thank you so much, PM Lee Hsien Loong and all your team members❤❤❤

[@alloallo9896]

Win the next GE and hand over for smoother transition.

[@bobafett5757]

*Lawrence is the ultimate choice but I pray that PM Lee will always be around to guide Singapore through cos no one can ever replace PM Lee who is so much respected by other world leaders and indeed PM Lee is recognised all around the world*

[@kohyangchi4307]

Boba , Stop FARTING & CARRYING PAP 🏀🏀s Aren't You Tired Of Doing This DAILY For So Long 🤔 ?

[@moonootoo]

​@@kohyangchi4307 It's sad but the Worker's Party have self-destructed badly this year thanks to the Raeesah Khan and Pritam Lying Scandal. There's no competition to the PAP for political power.

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@anailian8217]

PAP 👍

[@bobafett5757]

@@kingstowntan4599 The tenure is for 99 years right so how come you dont know ?

[@raintree6146]

黄部长，你将要承担的不是一份工作而已，而是一个使命！

[@alexfreakie6728]

new movie inspiration for Hui Ge and Jack Neo

[@tangt4860]

No need to ask for Singaporeans consensus again.

[@scbchong6964]

Biggest hinderance are the 30% Champion Grumblers and Haters who endlessly complain, bitch, point finger and blame govt for anything that goes wrong in their life. That's what LKY observed btw.

[@tangng4842]

Great Decision.😊

[@theclay8217]

No need to kee chiu liao,woohooo!!!!

[@louislim2004]

Did she called out Warren or Lawrence lol.

[@samtan941]

Warren is the journalist’s name

[@rinky_dinky]

You see Mr Lawrence wong fought so hard these past 2 years.... Remember the early days of covid ? Every few days press conference for covid, sibey tiring.

[@secretchildprayers]

Wow I love how our government transits the succession to ensure stability of our country 💖

[@user-yg2ry6it1b]

Not the WP, SDP , etc.

[@palmtree_]

great succession process. Majulah Singapura 🇸🇬

[@HappyDT]

This is meritocracy at work. It is amazing to see the quality of Singapore's Leaders: highly qualified, talented, wise, articulate, and of high integrity. And what a contrast to the leaders of their neighbors to the north.

[@karinaemelie1665]

Not only in the north, in the west too. Greetings and good work in the future wishing the best from germany...

[@alanng4436]

Notice much less complaint than CCS?

[@lnwon8836]

CCS is definitely out of the contention for PM role.

[@fiost1489]

Well done Minister Wong. We wish you all the best. We have faith in you to lead us for the next journey.

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@ManoK54]

How comePM not from other ethnic groups? Only President is the minority group. I look forward to see a non Chinese PM.

[@zakariasulaiman322]

anon chinese as a prime minister...day dreaming

[@guruchoykokkee]

A Singaporean.

[@jj-wj7gc]

lawrence, your chinese still sound very kentang lol

[@thomastan7511]

Lawrence Wong is ready to take over

[@rosaana6190]

Mr Lawrence Wong and his team have our absolute support. I’m very excited about our Future!!!

[@scottbyran1143]

Hello nice to meet you

[@saykin756]

It is better for lsl hand over now before the next election! I hope the new PM must place more emphasis on the lower strata of the society!

[@mobile8873]

Curious...answering the first question, he was reading the answr from his handout. Does that mean that the questions were submitted beforehand?

[@thulomanchay]

Seasoned politicians always anticipate the questions that will be asked, and prepare the answers. Those unprepared will give non-answers or say things they should not say.

[@ben81yap]

Maybe because the first question was in Mandarin. So PM need to prepare beforehand.

[@vincecarlo]

All scripted n " Calibrated ", No ?

[@sinlim2915]

what a big shock and disruption when successor heng swee kiat refused pm lee's pm job ! now laurence wong is succesor, else can you imagine sg has no one to be pm ?!

[@lamjianyuan]

Hi, What did Mr. Lawrence Wong, PM Lee, Ms. Ng ling ling and Mr. Darryl David did for Ang Mo Kio area or even Singapore? Nothing much really. Only every year give out $400 or 500 in GST money and some Water and Groceries subsidies and the PAP call themselves a great or decent government Lol 😅😂.

[@terryandrews3186]

As long as he follows Klaus Schwab plan it should work out

[@user-rt4ys8wl3d]

Are you sure, do you know Klaus’s digesting plan ?

[@4x4r974]

every such interview/press conference they know the questions in advance and have prepared answers. whats the point of this theater 😆

[@SprinkleofWilly]

better listen to your people. young generation can see through you

[@user-kd2ez2mb3c]

A good leader should have the moral courage to do the right thing, rather than listen to what is popular.

[@SprinkleofWilly]

@@user-kd2ez2mb3c sounds like dictatorship

[@user-kd2ez2mb3c]

@@SprinkleofWilly no where a dictorship. Leaders are elected through voting systems. As a democracy, singaporeans are conferred basic rights, a system of citizen-support that boasts superiority to other western states. To reply your premise, leaders all over the world do not hold an election every single time a decision needs to be made. Autocracy discards the right for others to vote, and at the same time, a compromisation of basic rights. These are the differences. Regarding the moral courage to do the right thing: This is not to be confused with autocracy, the implication if for leaders to execute orders incorruptibly with the foresight that benefits the people. As children, we did not like vegetables, yet our parents knew they were good for us - Not the best analogy but you get the point.

[@Cendrawasih444]

@@SprinkleofWilly we especially cant listen to the young.

[@Cendrawasih444]

@@SprinkleofWilly because the worst complain king and queens good for nothing are mostly young generations. You want people to listen to your voice. work your way up by yourself. By then even a Dog will listen to you.

[@tiaragirl5290]

I don't know what happens now.please help me.

[@ajunthaanwari]

Congratulations Mr Wong, I am so pleased to have you lead us.

[@awequayzngs1780]

The core substance is uncorrupted and character hearted oriented leadership !.

[@sataka2546]

Welcome to tax hike, 200k COE, confusing orders, 20% GST and risky foreign policies.

[@ericlee9292]

LAWRENCE WRONG!

[@Nerosink2000]

@@ericlee9292 LOL nice one

[@ipanmei3380]

Nice try

[@winnieklf]

Congrates and Big Claps to Mr Lawrence Wong..🥰. TRUST YOU CAN AND BELIEVE YOU THE BEST

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@albertz9895]

Please, what achievement has Lawrence wong accomplished.

[@jacksonwong90]

Increase tax profiteering maybe .

[@kyotoshiode9782]

Then what achievement have you achieved?

[@lamjianyuan]

This video has a lot of likes, and alot of people said that MR. Lawrence Wong is a good and capable leader. But DID YOU ALL KNOW UNDER MR. Lawrence Wong's Multi Ministry Taskforce, there are 50000 to 100000 COVID 19 CASES in Singapore. TIME TO WAKE UP PEOPLE.

[@ipanmei3380]

I think you are the one that's still sleeping.

[@lamjianyuan]

@@ipanmei3380 HAHA, I guess you support the PAP, that is why you are saying I am sleeping.

[@ipanmei3380]

@@lamjianyuan no, I really mean it. If not why do you think only SG has covid?

[@lamjianyuan]

@@ipanmei3380 the whole world has Covid, and you support the PAP probably. NOW the Covid has gone into your head IPANMEI.

[@kimyong7031]

Lam, i think you are better than Lawrence in controlling the covid..😂grow up and you wake up. Look at our neighbours.

[@sangnilautamapendekar]

PAP skrg dah ubah nama jadi Pfizer Action Party. Yang penting semua rakyat diheret pergi cucuk. Siapa yang enggan mematuhi perintah ditamatkan mata pencarian. Tapi tengoklah keadaan kat Shanghai tu. Kan semua orang Shanghai pun patuhi semua perintah CCP betul tak? Nasib akhirnya macamana semua dah tahu dah.

[@tiaragirl5290]

I do know happent now.please help me now.please come my home

[@komalolo3138]

Saya ada di labuan wilaya perseketuan pulau dekkat ke berinai

[@anziar3038]

Reliable and trustworthy s'pore govt. 👍🙂

[@awequayzngs1780]

The rest of the world should emulate the Singapore 🇸🇬 open , untainted people loving and people at heart friendly government !.

[@kingstowntan4599]

Are singaporeans allowed to freely ask about HDB tenure , will one be threathened with getting arrested for asking some relevant good reasonable questions ?

[@pamelakoh4660]

Congratulations Mr Lawrence Wong🙏👍💪

[@aero.l]

I hope LHL will stay on as Senior Minister or in a mentor role. Lawrence Wong is a great choice but it's still kinda scary when the change finally happens.

[@kennylee9413]

Mr. Lawrence Wong's strong point in a political view, he is in the limelight in the Covid situation. Singaporean like the way he talks and convinces the nation. Other than that he is normal, however, he is willing to take the challenge ahead of him for us Singaporean.

[@rinky_dinky]

Wah I won't say the covid situation is a lime light, it was a super heavy post.... But he stuck to it, and soldiered on...I very respect him on that

[@karinaemelie1665]

I agree with you. greetings and best wishes to singaporeans at future

[@dhruvplays6679]

Singapore is in good hands. I could see the leadership in him. Forge and propel ahead. God bless!!

[@lnwon8836]

Lawrence ah congratulations, you have my support 😘

[@vulcanken1273]

Hope Mr Lawrence Wong is not appointed as a seat warmer for an eventual Lee family member in 10 years. LHL should not be senior minister in the cabinet but remain as a consultant only to be consulted upon in a passive position holding no authority over cabinet decisions whatsoever. MR Lawrence Wong must be given free rein to take Singapore into a difficult probably different world political landscape. He should prove himself capable to navigate post Covid world and balance relationships between nations to benefit the people bring harmonious living, first class standard healthcare, equitable wealth distribution, jobs for seniors upholding their dignity at workplace and in society, a fair just treatment of freedom of expression, defeat and fence off foreign interference, manage people’s aspiration to be a world citizen to be relevant in world economy and global politics. Let Mr Lawrence Wong stature to rise to standard set by LKY in the world stage.

[@bell-xk5dd]

What’s wrong with LHL holding a MM position and his son to join politics?

[@khoomf9204]

黄循財👍王乙康副总理👍李显龍国务資政👍🙏㊗️

[@marywong4308]

It's time for HLLee to retire and rest for the sake of his health. from the look of his attire can tell his health is not very good anymore. Do it soonest on handling over to Lawrence Wong. God bless each and every one of them, that are involved

[@rk1546]

The PAP team is amazing. As a Singaporean, I am grateful to the PAP team who dedicate their lives to take Singapore forward, and to give Singaporeans the best chance to succeed in life. Be careful of foreign interference and the opposition, who tries to undermine our government and the good work they have done for Singaporeans.

[@lamjianyuan]

Congrats to Mr. Lawrence Wong, but it's looking like after MR. Lawrence Wong becomes THE NEXT PM, Singapore still will have a lot of Covid 19 Cases and CECA and TPP Treaties that will bring in A TON of Foreigners and Singapore PRs.

[@bell-xk5dd]

LW will be the next PM, you don’t like, you can pack up and leave. Singapore doesn’t owe you anything, so get lost.

[@lamjianyuan]

@@bell-xk5dd I can see why you're angry, cause you most probably support the PAP. Singapore doesn't owe me a living, I also don't OWE SINGAPORE or the PEOPLE a living.

[@magnusthor6259]

@@lamjianyuan Singapore doesn't owe me a living, I also don't OWE SINGAPORE or the PEOPLE a living. This can only mean one thing: YOU ARE NOT A SINGAPOREAN!

[@lamjianyuan]

Please, No more Lee reign and also Lawrence Wong for only 4 or 5 years of time.

[@bell-xk5dd]

@@lamjianyuan Just who the fuvk you think you are...

[@jimmyyeo123]

I wish the Malaysian PM can speak so eloquently like our Singapore counterpart ! The Spore Ministers all can speak English and Mandarin very well including Bahasa Melayu.

[@mohdyusuffsharif944]

Another English crazy...if you want to learn English go to school...here we focus more on content than English literature.

[@zakariasulaiman322]

only pm lee lsl can speak malay fluently

[@sirhello7500]

Are you joke lol 😂 only PM Lee can speak Malay

[@kkim5342]

Wong is the worst possible..I love it

[@beshj1447]

You dont need to go in egipt any more to see farao- we have it in Singapore now