Lawrence Wong sworn in as fourth Prime Minister of Singapore

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DPM Lawrence Wong has been sworn in as the fourth prime minister of Singapore on Wednesday (May 15) evening. This makes the first change of leadership in the Republic in 20 years. Wong took the oath of allegiance and oath of due execution from Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon at the Istana.

Wong took the oath of allegiance and oath of due execution from Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon at the Istana.

He also highlighted how those who have worked alongside Wong, in government and in the community, would know that he brings "convictions, life experiences and skills". "He will be his own person, with his own approach to building consensus and finding the best way forward for the country," President Tharman said."Wong and his team will build on the strong foundations laid by previous Prime Ministers and governments and keep our little red dot shining ever more brightly. Our best years still lie ahead of us."Wong started as an economist at the Ministry of Trade and Industry in 1997.

 

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