The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

Viewpoint: PM Wong’s Cabinet: Strategic shift, clear signals


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On 21 May 2025, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled his first full Cabinet since taking office—an important milestone following his recent election win. What are the signals behind the structure, and the broader strategy? 

On Viewpoint, political observer and lecturer at Nanyang Technological University, Dr. Felix Tan joins Lynlee Foo to unpack how this Cabinet reflects a blend of continuity, strategic recalibration, and Singapore’s evolving leadership posture amid domestic and global uncertainty. From the absence of a second DPM to shifts in key portfolios, Dr Tan shares his views on what this means for governance, succession, and political trust.

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