Gan kim Yong, DPM Lawrence Wong and DPM Heng Swee Keat at the press conference on Monday.Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong will be promoted to deputy prime minister after a Cabinet reshuffle.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam accepted PM Lee's resignation, and thanked him for his selfless service towards the nation. "You gave our people the confidence to see through each crisis, while staying united. You steered a nation to emerge not just intact but stronger and resilient." On Monday, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam also sent a letter to DPM Wong, inviting him to select his Cabinet members.Wong added that he would retain his portfolio of Minister for Finance on top of his responsibilities as Prime Minister.During a press conference held at the Istana on Monday, Wong announced other promotions and appointments.
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