Singapore Gets New PM After 20 Years: Who is Lawrence Wong? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Singapore Gets New PM After 20 Years: Who is Lawrence Wong? | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Lawrence Wong has become Singapore's new Prime Minister. Wong took the oath today and became only the fourth Prime Minister in Singapore's history. The outgoing Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, has stepped down after about 20 years in power. The handover has been in the works for years. Wong was selected as Lee's replacement back in 2022. Who is Lawrence Wong, the man chosen to continue Lee Hsien Loong's legacy? Wong is the first Prime Minister to be born after Singapore became independent. He comes from a humble background, and worked as an economist in Singapore's civil service before joining politics.
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[@susanaldawood5480]

Congratulations to the new Prime Minister!Praying for his success in leading Singapore.God bless!❤❤❤

[@tanchye1720]

PM Lawrence Wong will be able to do better in the Singapore next election in 2025. Singaporeans including myself are confident in his leadership. Singapore leaders specially selected base on their are intelligent, well learned, proven capabilities and leaderships. Not just irresponsible ministers who knows little but only knows how to create disharmony in their own country for their own party sake and personal benefits.

[@ProudGh-dc4sl]

A country that has figured it out.

[@jessicafrancis4229]

Congratulations 👏

[@tomygeorge656]

Congratulations & Best Wishes

[@vulcanken1273]

Well hidden talent groomed many years ago to be a brilliant and possibly great leader.

[@danceoffAsh]

I have never been a fan of any politician, but Lawrence Wong is an exception. He's got that charm, yet that firm appeal to get people's attention. He did a brilliant job during the COVID pandemic, calming all of us in our times of despair and executing policies. I love that he's into guitar and music, and I'm hoping the arts sector gets some boost from him. Excited for him to guide us to the next 20 years.

[@zahrawings]

😂

[@Sekhar-wf9hz]

Lawrence wong is going to make rule of Laws.Also we are wishing that he should maintain peaceful and healthy relationship across globe esp.India. Hope of the Singapore people..💯💯💯👍👍👍

[@Buttercookies0]

Singapore is a nation for PEACE.

[@shreyasrk4353]

Congratulations 🎉

[@asitkhanda]

Might be a co-incidence but amazing to see that Singapore's newest PM has served a wide variety of roles as minister of different departments. That actually helps a lot in understanding all aspects of a country's governance.

[@zachem66]

Not a coincidence at all. They did that on purpose.

[@jacksprat73]

It's common practice in the Singapore government to move ministers around every few years so they have experience across multiple portfolios, especially, when the ministers are younger. And it's also not uncommon for some ministers to have more than one portfolio, for example being the lead minister for one, and also being the 2nd minister in another.

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Address Him PM Wong

[@kashyapkhandelwal7687]

Sounds like a smart guy

[@pragasamanthony3251]

Hearty congratulations!

[@choongbeepang470]

Congratulations ❤

[@user-ki3ci2pt9e]

Lawrence Wong is the current prime minister of Singapore

[@hiroyukishinichi9873]

❤❤❤

[@_Clematis_]

Congratulations and best wishes

[@tanaesther9570]

Dear Mr Wong all the Best. We Singaporeans are with you 🇸🇬

[@rravisankar3355]

This is true democracy. The test is, if a common citizen is able to rise to the very top.

[@zahrawings]

Why not? Nothing extraordinary.

[@jimmysweat2200]

Wow he has big shoes 👟 to fill What a transition of power

[@teomengyong]

Good for guitar ❤❤

[@chandrasilva42]

Congratulations

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Multi Talented

[@MrBANTY1111]

Good presentation ma'm🙏

[@aateshful]

Singapore much better than India Atleast Singapore politicians contribute to their nation and pays tax to Singapore and based on that Minister performance is also been calculated In India to become politicians you need to be criminal atleast one case needs to file after that everything is free for minister nothing they have to pay and generations goes on.... Before commenting do some research.... One of the small yet most developed country in Asia

[@Raduan-cu3lz]

Congratulations from Malaysia ❤

[@keeboon66]

You can be assured that he will win big.

[@residentialstudio]

Congratulations Singapore 🎉

[@ltkwok]

An economist as PM. Singapore is good hands.

[@ivengle]

It’s rude to call just the surname “wong” without salutation. The news presenter needs to learn east Asian nuances

[@slomo4672]

Sri Wong ji 😂

[@cjjr85]

I think its okay we call US president by trump, obama as well

[@ginger55555]

Direct appointed …… no press or western countries felt annoyed about that? Democracy? Judge yourself !!!

[@adrianchan1535]

Ek onkar!

[@JimTomadachi]

Lol first one to view has his hand on constitution.all good 👍🤣politics is politics

[@SoPheak-jy4te]

Singapore successful example to the world

[@LotusGreen374]

A lot of Indian workers got a job in this country ..

[@chocolatemilkshake9168]

I feel Lawrence is not Wong, he is Correct !!

[@Saf_Shares]

Never underestimate the Swifty vote in Singapore. 😊😊😅

[@yeoweehuathuat8926]

I’m sg all smart ppl ,most Indian are smart there

[@GLKaikaikai]

Yes, many Indians go to Singapore for helping the nation to become 1st world country in IT, digitalisation, AI and Smart Nation. And also in government bank and financial and medical sectors. We love Singapore. ❤

[@user-qw2oh4zq1h]

So many Wonge in Top position. Penny Wong, Wang Yi and Lawrence Wong. Wrong, Wrong, Wreong.

[@pbworld7858]

20 years? And yet people criticize Putin and Xi. Where's the criticism toward Singapore and also Modi if he "wins" a thrid term?

[@eltonbritt1502]

Glad to know he's a Swiftie 🤣

[@arcane3464]

Strange case of Singapore democracy.

[@banana_in_bottle4764]

Pseudo-democracy.

[@user-xn3kp6wd6b]

Your channel is the best place for those who want to learn how to make money from trading. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

[@lohti6399]

He gave all Singaporean citizen S$800.

[@Ramy-ql3tr]

Most Singaporean ministers look lean, not obese like some other countries’ ministers😊

[@sreevathsak.j.3807]

Narendra modi should take note of this and don't become pm again let new faces emerge

[@riyabejoy5158]

Lee Hsien Long was PM for 20 years and then Lawrence Wong now PM? How many terms has Modi had...

[@sreevathsak.j.3807]

@riyabejoy5158 Modi is even more older than ex singapore pm singapore pm is 71 years old modi is 73 years old

[@riyabejoy5158]

@@sreevathsak.j.3807 Mr Abdul Kalam became President of India at apprpx age 71. Age has nothing to do with people in power especially in India.

[@sreevathsak.j.3807]

@riyabejoy5158 It leads to nepotism then on what basis modi sidelined advani he sidelined him just by showing his age

[@SV-wu2my]

Please wait for another 10 years. Next 2 terms for Modi only.

[@kokwahtan8577]

He was bless by the heaven, giving him a good brain to achieve further academics. Being grown up in Spore. Have chemistry with the people, a born heaven given chemistry. And live till middle age( now 51). Thats, luck, karma, & fate , that many aren't blessed with.

[@MiekeSetiawati]

lauwrence wong waitme 5 year in shangrila singapore maried sianliong now didubai abudhabi since 35 year 2024 20

[@Jimmyni-kk4em]

Next najib

[@yewliegoh3896]

He is the third choice.

[@rentzi3834]

Who is he? Can be seen who he is in 2025...

[@essjay9768]

I like Lawrence Wang because he will curb the racism being faced by some in Singapore & give locals a lesson in how to be open minded !

[@Buttercookies0]

You can't completely wipe out racism, just like office politics.

[@Chandankumar-qw6hb]

Lawrance 😂 विस्नोई

[@user-ij5lc1kw8r]

Go Singapore! A beacon of freedom.

[@pikachue602]

Heh??😅

[@user-ij5lc1kw8r]

@@pikachue602 ? ? ?

[@lktzu2821]

I'm a Singaporean and I trust him. He is more than qualified to be the Prime Minister.

[@kokwahtan8577]

More than qualified?? Next ..? ...King!😂

[@zahrawings]

More than qualified? So be president the highest office

[@brontan6615]

he is called money sucker

[@blessedramos7603]

So what happens if he loses the election?

[@p72029]

Mark my words... PAP will win Big next election ...

[@lompanglompang6628]

If he loses, the government of the day have to find a new PM. Democracy… no support from voters, no PM. 🙂

[@malgudidays3311]

Then somebody else will be the prime minister. What's so complicated!

[@user-gj2fz4nt1n]

Laurenzí Wong

[@roychain4877]

Singapore has done a wonderful job glory ❤❤❤South Africa ❤❤❤U

[@KijjiSale]

Hidden power will still be within the lee family and dynasties

[@Buttercookies0]

Rubbish. It does not work that way in Sg. Utimately, the new PM will be accountable for whatever happen.

[@KijjiSale]

@@Buttercookies0 you know nothing about the lee dynasty in Singapore

[@PranicEnergy]

​@@KijjiSale, and you know nothing about Singapore.

[@gauravpaliwal4599]

Apne Lawrence ka Bhai se....😂

[@dreamdefense3253]

Haha 😂

[@areeshafatima6099]

Good for him! He will prove himself another Netanyahu in SE Asia!

[@nachsn2213]

As usual, racist ranting..

[@loneranger114]

And not a semi god like modi

[@JasonDesouza-yt4cd]

Abdul Ayesha 6years old 😂😂

[@Buttercookies0]

He does not need to prove himself to be another person. He is just who he is.

[@tonykwok9763]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@clarak.mallah4137]

Is he the first Christian pm?

[@merrick6484]

Management is a science. Politics is an art of management with goals to be achieved for its people. Religion, Culture background and race should not be the matrix to value a Political Leader/ General Manager.

[@jessiejames7492]

Yes i believe so. I noticed he added ‘’so help me God’ at the end of his oath taking. Just shows the kind of man he is. Giving God his recognition and believing in His Help. No man stands alone for sure.

[@clarak.mallah4137]

He is a Methodist. Grace made this possible.

[@elsieyong703]

God's blessing.​@@clarak.mallah4137

[@woffydo]

only a chinese can be pm in singapore

[@agnesray5767]

Only a Singaporean who tick all the boxes will be eligible to be in the running.

[@woffydo]

@@agnesray5767 Yes race is one of the box

[@isshiomi6364]

Why we dont see Indian origin people as PM... ?

[@mario-qq7bq]

Low iq

[@kumar-ju1sx]

See him as human... Stop seeing racism... There is already a indian tamil president in Singapore currently

[@joedaw3003]

What is this “Indian-origin” nomenclature? We are not products. We are Singaporeans. Happy and blessed to be so.

[@leehyunsong7001]

President is Indian, not enough?

[@sweealamak628]

Tharman (former Deputy Prime Minister and now elected President), as an ethnic Chinese Singaporean would have wished for him to be Prime Minister but he declined the post. A majority of us Singaporeans vote based on merit and not race. Perhaps you're not used to a heterogeneous society living in largely homogeneous India. But what works for us may not work for India. India is a massive country to govern with multiple languages and backgrounds. But before thinking of lifting a nation, think of living in harmony with thy neighbour. Having a century old beef with Pakistan doesn't help. I totally understand the history and links with territorism but we must move beyond peace, towards cooperation. Singapore was invaded and even massacred by Japan but we put history aside and focus on moving forward. Now Japanese live and thrive amongst us. And some trivia for you, our President's wife happens to be Japanese. Harbouring hate and prejudice inhibits the possibilities of progress.

[@KarmaChoedakAcharya]

Chaiwala PM vs Harvard Graduated PM 😅

[@senankamalakanan5128]

Since SG media loves to talk about Indian politics and so on, why not India media ask why Singaporean Indian Tharman Shanmugaratnam who is more qualified to be PM was given a ceremonious role as President. After all he was next in line in the political lineage after the former PM.

[@johnroti]

Mr Tharman said in a video interview that he didn't want to take up PM role although he was offered. Secondly Tharman is not Singaporean Indian but Singaporean Tamil. His ancestors were Srilankan Tamil.

[@We-zf4yo]

Mr Tharman is great. Very much admired by Singaporeans. You can see the support they all gave him during the presidential elections. He won by a landslide. He decided long ago that he didn't want the post of Prime Minister. Go look it up in previous interviews.

[@aiyaa4085]

Singapore belongs to Singapores Chinese they are the one who made Singapore grow into a rich country .

[@pikachue602]

Pfft

[@phambinhan17]

Saying that in Singapore or as a Singaporean will get you in trouble

[@PranicEnergy]

I think Westerners like you do not understand. Singapore is a multi racial society. It belongs to Singaporean Indians, Chinese, Malays as all helped to built it.

[@yangterpuji2642]

Scam doesn't know anything..

[@Buttercookies0]

Uttering rubbish!

[@onnbhaialihusseingandhi2139]

Tell Lawrence wong go learn HISTORY

[@kickass7104]

We All know Singapore and India are both former British colony 😑😑😑😑

[@djibicisse]

Former Keyword

[@u59n]

are you happy about it or sad?

[@EndlessTravels]

Thu’s why both a good and modern

[@nandakishoreray693]

One party rule, where is democracy?

[@lktzu2821]

This is not India. You can keep your brand of democracy on your shores. Don't bring that shit to Singapore. Thanks.

[@pikachue602]

It is not a big country but a city country..they need parliamentarian authority that's enough

[@pccitizen1647]

Wow you are so knowledgeable, like Ms Paki 😅

[@phambinhan17]

There are many parties in Singapore, it's just they are not strong enough to counterpart PAP. Lee Kuan Yew's legacy is still strong

[@residentialstudio]

Who cares, if the Country's economy in growing, inflation is under control, Per capita income is increasing, pasport is powerful, doing business is easy. WTF democracy where politics ruins the country and western influence make them their puppet. By the way I know that Singapore is a Democratic country 😊

[@MiekeSetiawati]

peesiden china xininoing from japan fr korea kimjong un dan presiden eropa australia asia africa sianliong five year agai tiyr thewirl colec capital bilikn triliun dolar human niternatuonal diduba

[@utubegeronimo7628]

4 of the appointed deputy PMs are Chinese with none from the Malay or Indian minorities. Is this the actual Singapore?

[@Buttercookies0]

There are only 2 DPM. Yes, they are Singaporean Chinese.

[@lavsyrod9255]

Send someone of worthy calibre. The stage is open to all. Or else it will become a joke, winning election without vote.

[@Buttercookies0]

@@lavsyrod9255 There will be a General Election coming soon, It is not a joke, Only the winners can be in Parliament.

[@joekerr8037]

President is Indian and so is Chief Justice, kid ! If Indians want to be PM, they will have to try much harder.

[@onlymylovable]

S Rajaratnam, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, S Jayakumar were all DPMs though

[@yvonnedias2043]

Singapore, the best country in Asia. Countries in the Asian continent can and should learn from Singapore. First of all there is no room for corruption. Secondly law and order are paramount. It feels so safe in Singapore and I speak from experience. Best wishes to the new PM. Perhaps I am asking too much from the other corrupt countries in Asia. It is too ingrained. Politicians, business folks, rich people, every body.

[@MiekeSetiawati]

vercution group project prestigios cargi di batam singapore join jokowidodo stay in balikpapan apartemen sianliong now build inbabudhabi dubai join 50 presiden donald trump x8

[@absolute_abundance]

First post ! What do you mean first after 20 years? So you are the one apreading false news and headlines !

[@gloriagloria5377]

This is First Post for you. Any comment that comes must be something to hit or prick you. Nothing good coming from their news station. Like all countries are bad except themselves.

[@musicvideochenal4685]

😂😂😂 Father Of Indian ( Chines ) is everywhere 😂😂😂 india 😂😂😂

[@Hs5687]

It’s a Leadership Downgrade … Reserves Drained After COVID 😊

[@lompanglompang6628]

Spent only $60B on COVID. Small sum for Singapore. Barely scratch the surface of their reserves.

[@jessieang5604]

Why should an outsider like you keep tab on where Singapore is 'draining' her reserves? 😂

[@leehyunsong7001]

Modi: ok let me call Lawrence and convince him to go vegetarian.

[@ivychua4091]

😂😂😂 impossible for this guy

[@joekerr8037]

To be a vegetarian is not a bad idea when you grow old.

[@dollar1528]

is waran where

[@BrandyHeng007]

China's immigrant son becomes Singapore PM like India's immigrant son becomes UK PM

[@loneranger114]

That UK pm won by defaults, not a true pm

[@BrandyHeng007]

@@loneranger114 Political definition is "Dud PM"

[@djibicisse]

@@BrandyHeng007Tharman sri Lankan immigrant son becomes president of Singapore 👍

[@BrandyHeng007]

@@djibicisse Marrying own kind would be nice otherwise its Harry-Meagan family fiasco.

[@SebastianYap-xj9ju]

Lawrence Wong studied at university of 🇸🇬 Singapore national university like Lee Kuan yew studied at university of Cambridge United Kingdom 🇬🇧 and Lee Kuan yew studied at university of Harvard USA 🇺🇸. Lee Kuan yew said Singapore 🇸🇬 brand is about transform 3rd world nations people poverty into 1st world nation people wealth prosperity protection is Lee Kuan yew made white uniform pap has lighting strike is advertising Singapore 🇸🇬 brand. Lee Kuan yew gives Singapore 🇸🇬 people spirit is transformed 3rd world nations people poverty into first world nation people wealth prosperity peace love joy happiness the Singapore 🇸🇬 brand famous worldwide.

[@jessiejames7492]

Brilliant guy and humble Mr Wong obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. He also holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.

[@ahmadkyusup3220]

All three are Ivy universities. Harvard is the most well-known among the 10 Private Ivies in the USA. Wisconsin-Madison and UM-Ann Arbor are the "New Ivy" from among the 10 Public Ivies named by Forbes Magazine recently.

[@deschan2246]

puppet

[@kelvinth30]

4:12 President Indian , Chief Justice Indian . One more step for PM to be Indian . Then Singapore will return to India :)

[@utubegeronimo7628]

Not much fuss coming from Malaysia. It is life as usual for Malaysians dealing with a redoubtable Asean neighbour.

[@absolute_abundance]

Why that hatred ? Envy ?

[@sart3735]

😂 Malaysia is always sour. Anwar is nobody. Jeez, just look at where did Anwar study and anwar’s university major tells us a lot about his caliber. At least Lawrence studied in the US and went to Harvard. What is Anwar. 😂. He only has jail experience. 😂.

[@shamshulanuar7718]

​@@sart3735why must you insult zmslaysis. Has any official response from Malaysia towards Lawrence Wong insulting?

[@sart3735]

@@shamshulanuar7718 😂. Malaysian Netizens have always been smearing SG and Singaporeans. Please check the social media. Malaysians think they are angels and others are all devils. Super ungrateful bunch, shitting on SG while making SGD.

[@sart3735]

@@shamshulanuar7718 that's because your people are always smearing us.

[@EndlessTravels]

Avoid Ccp and Singapore is the modern day HK power house

[@Buttercookies0]

Why must mention HK? Sg is Sg.

[@zisun7483]

India wishes Lawrence Wong the best But regretting why not an Indian descent becoming Singapore new PM Infact India has sent a clear messages with Indian navy recent port call to Singapore that Indian shud be the next PM A message with protests

[@sreevathsak.j.3807]

Except PM and defence minister Indians have occupied all kinds pf positions in singapore One or other day we might a PM of indian origin

[@Buttercookies0]

India already got an Indian PM? Still not enough?

[@RB-eo4eq]

Multi Cultural Singapore prospers as it has no freedom of speech, no freedom of the press and no right to assemble .... it has been a benevolent system that focuses on the needs of its people buy enabling a robust business environment.

[@curatedsg8194]

ignorant

[@Buttercookies0]

Freedom of speech? What do you want to say?

[@user-fd9qr4lf2j]

Non Muslim Premier in Singapore unlike Malaysia with Muslim Premier with Curpted Goverment proven Year 1979 RM 1 = 1 SGD but now RM 3.50 = 1 SGD

[@shamshulanuar7718]

Are you expecting a Chinese to be the PM of Malaysia ? There are things called " law of human nature". Just as nobody thinks UK will select a Muslim as PM, nobody too will think a Malay or Indian as Singapore PM

[@jpill3576]

Indian King named SINGAPORA சிங்கப்பூரா But now, where are the TAMILS (Indians) in Singapore. Are they % endangered human species reduced by Chinese Communism? Tricky immigration policies towards TAMIL Indians? சிங்க/SINGA = 🦁 LION புரா/PURA. = CITY Singapore = YU WON SU WONG 😂 jealous greed red attitude radicles 🌴

[@phambinhan17]

Singapura was named by Malay, not Indian

[@jpill3576]

@@phambinhan17 Indian King 👑 sailing close to the jungle of a land found nearby. the bad rainy weather in the Sea ⛵ clouds moving wildly seems to be a LION approaching towards his ship with heavy winds. King 👑 throws his Crown in the water 🌊💦 offering to God and safely landed on the land and prayed 🙏 saying/ called SINGA + PURA= Lion+ City SINGAPORA சிங்கப்பூர் Then British called Singapore. SINGA means LION PORA means CITY In TAMIL language சிங்கப்பூர் / SANSKRIT language from India. Indian King 👑 traveled to South East Asia Like.... Thailand Burma Singapore Malaysia Indonesia Los Cambodia+ ( Angkor Wat temple built) Bali Vietnam Philippines China .... In TAMIL SINGA means LION PORA means a city or town India State of Tamil Nadu has more historical places like this KANCHI PURA or Kanchipuram Go'es name called KAMAKASI or Kamazhi.... JAPAN's war ship named after this Godes name. Your Buddha's book written in this languages TAMIL and SANSKRIT

[@nanyate]

Please read wikipedia. The person who named Singapore is Sang Nila Utama. He's an Indonesian prince. Malay and Indonesian languages borrowed a lot of Sanskrit words due to trade and religion.

[@Buttercookies0]

Take care of your India. Why bother who is appointed in another country?

[@phambinhan17]

@@jpill3576 Stop reading your Indian Tamil myth and read real books. Btw, in Southeast Asia, Budda scripture are written in either native languages, Classical Chinese or Pali, definitely NOT Tamil or Sanskrit. Buddhism has nothing to do with Tamil

[@mariathomas7747]

congratulations.❤