'I accept this responsibility with humility': DPM Wong on undertaking role as Singapore's PM

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Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he accepts the role as Singapore's head of government 'with humility'. Wong, 51, made a Facebook post on Monday (April 15) following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's announcement that he'll relinquish his role on May 15. Lee said he will also formally advise the President to appoint Wong to succeed him.

DPM Lawrence Wong will become Singapore's fourth Prime Minister on May 15.Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he accepts the role as Singapore's head of government "with humility".

"I am honoured to be asked to undertake this new responsibility as the Prime Minister of Singapore," said Wong on his Facebook post. "As a member of the 4G team, I will give DPM Wong my fullest support and do my best to contribute to the team. Together with DPM Wong, my colleagues and I look forward to partner Singaporeans to write the next chapter of our Singapore story!"

 

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