PM Wong Names Cabinet, Breaks DPM Tradition

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced his first full Cabinet following a decisive electoral victory, highlighting stability and leadership renewal. For the first time in years, the Cabinet features only one Deputy Prime Minister, Gan Kim Yong, breaking from the previous practice of having two DPMs. Senior ministers K. Shanmugam, Chan Chun Sing, and Ong Ye Kung have been elevated to coordinating minister roles, forming a broader core leadership team. Key portfolio changes include Chan Chun Sing moving to Defence, Desmond Lee to Education, and newcomers Jeffrey Siow and David Neo as acting ministers for Transport and Culture, respectively. Experienced ministers remain in economic portfolios, while the inclusion of younger MPs signals a consultative approach and continued leadership development. The reshuffle aims to balance continuity with change to guide Singapore through global challenges.