Singapore's 4G leadership race: Will it be Ong, Wong or Chan?

on readers' preferred choice as 4G leader, which has attracted more than 23,000 votes as of Wednesday evening, currently has Ong in the lead with 29 per cent, followed by Wong at 16 per cent. Chan garnered just 9 per cent of the vote.

Noting that Heng's decision took many of the party cadres by surprise, given that succession planning has historically been done with very little surprises, he said, "I believe the cadres will want to see the decision made on who replaces Mr Heng as soon as possible. It is important that the PAP continues to look strong and organised."Among rank and file party members, Chan and Ong are seen as the leading contenders, according to one well-placed source.

Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan of the Singapore Management University, agreed that the trio are the frontrunners, noting that they are among the most experienced of the 4G leaders in terms of Cabinet experience. Given that Heng's departure is an "own goal", the saga has raised the legitimate question of whether the 4G leaders can consensually pick the right person to lead them, the government, and the country.

"More time is needed simply because the bottomline is that the 4G must get it right this time – there is no alternative. If the successor wins poorly in the next GE, the 4G and the party cannot undo their selection without irreparable damage to them, and Singapore," said Prof Tan.

The current prime minister is extremely uninspiring too. Period.

All PM were made by ONE MAN. Lee Kwan Yew LKY made benchwarmer GCT for his son LHL. HSK was his private secretary and groomed him to be the 4G leader. LHL didn’t draft a Plan B thus the problem, leaders working purely for $ & not in the interest of the ppl! UNINSPIRING

Can we choose someone else other than puppets?

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