Singapore: Lawrence Wong To Replace Lee Hsien Loong As Prime Minister

Singapore: Lawrence Wong To Replace Lee Hsien Loong As Prime Minister
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has decided to step down from his duties. He announced that he would pass the reins to his current Deputy Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, on May 15. This will be Singapore’s first leadership change in the past 20 years. 72-year-old Lee had planned to step down from his duties in 2020, but his plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Post which he has actively endorsed Lawrence as the new generation leader. He wanted to do it before Singapore’s general election. Lawrence says that he is honoured to accept this responsibility as Singapore’s new Prime Minister.
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[@louischen2109]

Thank you Mr Lee for your contributions to Singapore and to the welfare of Singaporean for your years of service.

[@pollen_za]

Great leaders know when to step down

[@hloc]

He Step Down... He didn't 'Resign'... Sad that you can't tell the different or use the word Resign as a click-bait.

[@sirius3592]

They're synonyms...

[@user-nq2sw6sg8q]

Resign is not a suitable word. Passing the leadership baton to the next leader. Western powers with flaw political system will not understand. We adopt the British parliament system, revamp it and make it better to serve the ppl.

[@chongmowlim5608]

Fake news, succeed, not resign. What kind of news portal is this?

[@Doom_Sayer]

a new successor that will continue to swiftly bind concert tour contract with Taylor Swift

[@Randomyoutubevideosforyou]

❤❤❤❤

[@otooto2715]

What resign, that is not the right word, he has already said long ago, he will step down n let the next pm takes over, he will still remain as senior minister in the government. Thank you Mr Lee for the hardwork, wish you had taken over as pm much earlier, nevertheless, you did so well for Singapore n Singaporean, so proud of you n grateful too. Mr Wong, i am glad, you are the one that i hope you will be the pm n you fit wearimg tge shoe n hat. Looking forward to another brilliant leadership ❤❤❤

[@juliematovu3506]

🎉

[@paularumugam220]

Very nice

[@KushMandarin]

You will be missed PM Lee. Lawrence wong is an amazing statesman, please continue to be minister mentor until the new Lee steps in. Majulah Singapura

[@user-qo5uw9gr2p]

Money alot can go australia ready

[@user-qo5uw9gr2p]

Dont forget to buy malaysia water and electric more this year

[@simroysten7963]

His idea is the last minute before the general election, so the new caretaker to win on his own merit, but somehow changed his mind and quickly announce the takeover in one month flat. Is he feeling ok, any news on his health.

[@Will.i.am55555]

😂😂😂 ❤🎉❤🎉❤ He just step up as MM😂 He is still the real actual top gun as he is still the party ( PAP) sec.gen😅😅

[@user-nq2sw6sg8q]

Good people must be retained or oprtunistic pp with narrow minded views will enter politics. U seem not having a pragmatic mind.

[@taipangwong356]

Lee Dynasty taking a brief reprieve before Lee Jr Jr comes up

[@neonboy99]

Or Ho Ching herself

[@dkj6946]

Just 2 Lees becomes a dynasty, how many are there such cases in other countries

[@neonboy99]

@@dkj6946 Cambodia, Philippines, North Korea, Thailand n more. Also unlike others the 2 Lees took up several decades of rule...not very democratic is it?

[@franko1904]

Every single parliamentarian in India under the age of 30 is a member of a political dynasty. If you want to see nepotism and corruption in politics, look at INDIA! The world's largest corrupt democracy!

[@dkj6946]

@@neonboy99 decades of rules becomes undemocratic? What about longer term planning for the betterment for people and nation, what is more important?

[@k.k.c8670]

A salary of 2M dollars could have made him not think too much about what he could have been in the private sector

[@user-qo5uw9gr2p]

Thats why i can see so many peole is leaving singapore to better nation.

[@praisethelegendarymessiahs2617]

So how many? Last I heard, foreign birth residents in Singapore stood at 40%. What about your country?

[@jameslu2332]

Not an impressive message at all and need time to improve his communication skills and content. Doing his best is hardly a commitment from a future leader because a leader strives on vision, energy, wisdom and foresight while the rest can be done by his Ministers.

[@peaceleader7315]

Singapore 🇸🇬 had made a grave mistake by embracing democracy.. hmmmm.. because there is never was so-called democracy.

[@user-nq2sw6sg8q]

Singapore practises meritocracy.

[@peaceleader7315]

@user-nq2sw6sg8q yup.. that is the right pathway.. meritocracy is something that all nation states need.. not democracy.

[@acpanda6372]

Take some medicine if you r in depression. And remind you not to buy a Ferrari for your kid if you see your neighbor bought one, likewise it takes no brainier to understand, if your friend bought a size 10 swimming trunk, you don't need to buy one to fit yourself in.

[@user-nq2sw6sg8q]

@@peaceleader7315 The best and most capable leads. As simple as that. And it is near to a sure win. But how many countries practise meritocracy? They always create obstacles themselves or their corrupt and inefficient political system is so embedded for such a long time that they can't change.