PM Lee Hsien Loong announces new Cabinet line-up; changes at the helm for 6 ministries

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Changes include: Mr Ong Ye Kung will be Transport Minister, Mr Lawrence Wong will move to the Education Ministry, while Mr Desmond Lee will helm the National Development Ministry. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday announced his new Cabinet, in a reshuffle that will see six ministries headed by new ministers.

Meanwhile, Mr Ong Ye Kung will move from the Education Ministry to head the Transport Ministry, which was formerly helmed by Mr Khaw Boon Wan, who has retired. In addition, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will be taking on an additional role as Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies.

PM Lee to unveil new Cabinet line-up | THE BIG STORY The grave situation that Singapore is currently in puts a premium on experience and a sure touch, said Mr Lee, who was speaking from the Istana at a press conference livestreamed on Facebook. "I'm rotating the ministers, especially the younger ones, to gain exposure and experience," PM Lee added.

 

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