Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has promised a different leadership style, and Singaporeans will see how this plays out in the lead-up to Singapore’s next general election, says Institute of Policy Studies’ Teo Kay Key.
The crowd at Yew Tee welcomes Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as he arrives at about 10.30pm on May 15, 2024. Singapore’s fourth prime minister took over the reins of government
We have known about this transition for some time. In April 2022, Mr Lawrence Wong was officially announced as theWhile this systematic revealing of information may have felt at times like a blockbuster movie pacing its teasers to build up anticipation for its release, we now officially have Mr Wong at the helm, who has promised “to continue defying the odds and to sustain this miracle called Singapore”.
He and the 4G team have tried to signal that they have their ears to the ground with the Forward SG exercise. He also said recently that they willWith an impending general election - the deadline for holding it being in November 2025 - Singaporeans will want to get to know their new prime minister better. Beyond his track record in politics, voters will want to know how he will perform his duty as Prime Minister.
The Forward SG masterplan, helmed by the 4G leaders, will hopefully show us more concretely what this society looks like. In particular, the policies on employment and training will likely be top of mind for many, as they will have a direct impact on the majority of the adult population. Beyond these bread-and-butter issues, the 4G will also be heading into their first election facing a more vocal population, a stronger opposition, more diverse concerns and an uncertain geopolitical environment.
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