Outgoing PM Lee to remain in Cabinet as senior minister, says Wong

"Bigger" changes in the Cabinet will happen after the general election.

Outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will continue to serve the Cabine as Senior Minister, his successor Lawrence Wong announced.

“I have asked Mr Lee Hsien Loong to continue serving in Cabinet as Senior Minister, and I am glad that he has agreed to do so. The other ministers will continue to serve in their respective portfolios,” Deputy Prime Minister Wong told the media.

Wong said other “bigger” changes in the Cabinet will only happen after the general election.

“I am already looking for new candidates, especially those with potential to hold political office. Depending on the outcome of the general election, there will be an opportunity then to renew and strengthen the team with new members,” Wong said, adding that one of his key priorities is to form the “best possible team” to serve Singapore and Singaporeans.

Meanwhile, Wong said he will continue to work on the agenda set out in Forward Singapore, including dealing with concerns around the economy, jobs and cost of living and providing more assurance to seniors, families and other vulnerable groups in society.