Official website of the Prime Minister’s Office ... National Day Message 2020. Mr Lee continues as Prime Minister, saying that he intends to see Singapore through the COVID-19 pandemic as its leader and that the timeline for succession depends on the situation. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore on 23rd April 2020. You can watch the full session below. He will remain at the Ministry of Manpower and take up an additional appointment at the Ministry of Defence; - Ms Low Yen Ling will be promoted to Minister of State, and take up new appointments at the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and at the Ministry of Trade and Industry. In normal times, we need experienced ministers to provide steady hands, and also to mentor the younger ministers. A ‘live’ webcast of the Budget Speech will be available on the Singapore Budget website ( www.singaporebudget.gov.sg ). - Ms Gan Siow Huang will be appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Manpower; - Mr Alvin Tan will be appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, with effect from Sep 1; - Mr Desmond Tan will be appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment; - Mr Tan Kiat How will be appointed Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of National Development. General elections were held in Singapore on 10 July 2020 to elect the next Government of Singapore. READ: GE2020: PAP has a ‘clear mandate’, but popular vote share ‘not as high’ as hoped: PM Lee, READ: COVID-19: No National Day rally this year; PM Lee to make ‘major speech’ in Parliament instead. PM Lee was speaking about his political journey in the last leg of his speech, and touched on how the People's Action Party believes in - and has ensured - leadership renewal over the years "to keep the party vigorous and in sync with your aspirations". The Singapore government is on track to secure COVID-19 vaccines for all Singaporeans and long-term residents by 2021. Copyright© Mediacorp 2021. In practice, the prime minister is usually the leader of the majority party in the legislature. "I am determined to hand over Singapore, intact and in good working order, to the next team.". SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced Singapore's new Cabinet on Saturday (Jul 25), 15 days after the People's Action Party (PAP) took 61.24 per cent of the votes in the 2020 General Election. "As adviser to the National Jobs Council, I will integrate the work of the Jobs Council with that of the Future Economy Council, to ensure that our support measures are targeted and address the needs of companies and workers," Mr Heng said. "But I count myself fortunate to have been elected by you, and chosen by my fellow ministers and MPs, to lead Singapore through this critical crisis," he said. and minister-in-charge of the monetary authority of singapore 1 The Singapore economy is going through its most severe downturn since independence. It looks like the email address you entered is not valid. Share gift link below with your friends and family. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. "Fullerton Building today is no longer the General Post Office, but a heritage building restored to more than its old splendour," he said. Lee Hsien Loong himself served as Deputy Prime Minister for 14 years before being called up for the job, while Goh Chok Tong was DPM for 5 years, so the next PM might just be a new DPM in the next cabinet. Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat, will deliver a Ministerial Statement in Parliament on Monday, 5 October 2020, at 1.30pm. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore, APEC CEO Dialogues Malaysia 2020 He will relinquish his appointment as the Mayor of South East District; - Mr Edwin Tong will be promoted to Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and will also be Second Minister for Law; - Mr Zaqy Mohamad will be promoted to Senior Minister of State. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) seeks to anchor economic and financial stability, and support businesses and … The swearing-in ceremony for the Cabinet and other office holders will take place on Monday at the Istana — the official residence and office of the President of Singapore — and Parliament House. He will also be appointed as Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies. While Singapore has built all this up steadily, the journey was not a smooth one. He will relinquish his appointment as Minister for Education; - Mr Desmond Lee will be appointed Minister for National Development. Looking back on the past, he said: "I have spent all my adult life serving my country, because I believe in Singapore. meREWARDS lets you get coupon deals, and earn cashback when you complete surveys, dine, travel and shop with our partners. "The Singapore River has been cleaned up. Join ST's Telegram channel here and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. The general election must be held within 3 … Mr Lee also said there will not be a National Day Rally this year, and will instead make a "major speech" to Singaporeans during the debate on the President's Address in Parliament. Mr Lee reiterated on Saturday that there remains "many unknowns" as to how the pandemic will develop and its impact on countries and the opening of borders. Share. "Today, I am the only one left from the class of 1984. (Photo: Getty Images) SINGAPORE — From the novel coronavirus situation in Singapore and politics across the Causeway, to President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral win over incumbent Donald Trump in the US – here are the top 10 news events and personalities that … Heng Swee Keat, the current deputy prime minister and finance minister, made the rounds last Friday morning in the Bedok area of his new East Coast … My List My List My List. Moving into Phase 3 of Re-Opening on 28 Dec 2020 What you should know about the COVID-19 vaccine How Singapore is ensuring access to COVID-19 vaccines Securing Singapore's access to COVID-19 vaccines Experts Explain: COVID-19 and safe management measures PM Lee: the COVID-19 situation in Singapore (14 Dec) Safeguarding Lives and Livelihoods Financial support to help Singaporeans … "Our response in this crisis will determine the future of our country, and prospects for our children and grandchildren in Singapore," he said. There is no doubt that Tharman is well-loved and respected by most Singaporeans, with many even calling for him to be the next PM. Each time, we worried about the worst happening to us but each time, the Government led from the front, Singaporeans rallied together, and we pulled through," he said. - Dr Maliki Osman will be promoted to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, and will also be Second Minister for Education and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs. He will relinquish his appointment as Minister for Social and Family Development but will remain in the Ministry and be concurrently appointed as Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration; - Ms Indranee Rajah will be appointed Second Minister for National Development, and relinquish her appointment as Second Minister for Education. Spoke about the challenges on navigating a way forward in the midst of US-China tensions and an uncertain global outlook. - Mr Alex Yam will be appointed Mayor for North West District; - Mr Mohd Fahmi Aliman will be appointed Mayor for South East District. These changes take effect from next Monday unless stated otherwise. She will continue in the Ministry of Communications and Information but relinquish her appointment in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth; - Mr Chee Hong Tat will be appointed Senior Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Transport. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for the first 3 months. "We have no plans to do otherwise and no discussion on any change in plan," he said. He will also be chairman of REACH; - Mr Eric Chua will be appointed Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Social and Family Development; - Mdm Rahayu Mahzam will be appointed Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Health, with effect from Sep 1. Singapore Budget 2020. PM Lee Hsien Loong's 2020 National Day … When asked if the 4G ministers had discussed or reviewed their backing of Mr Heng as their chosen leader, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said: "We are entirely focused on helping our country overcome the economic challenges and saving the jobs at this point in time. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law Dr TAN See Leng Minister, Prime Minister's office, Second Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry She will relinquish her appointments at the Ministry of Manpower and Ministry of Education. NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng also stepped down as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office after he was not elected as an MP in the General Election. 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The two leaders exchanged views on the health and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles. "Secondly, I'm rotating the ministers, especially the younger ones to gain exposure and experience. Audio: English Rated G. G. 1 season available. She will relinquish her appointments at the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of National Development. You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. In total, the new Cabinet will have 37 political office holders, the same as the previous Cabinet. I am pleased to announce that I will be joining His Excellency Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, for a Virtual Summit on 23 March 2020. - Ms Grace Fu will be appointed Minister for Sustainability and the Environment. 25 Jul 2020, 3:00 pm. "You have my word: Together with my older colleagues like (Senior Ministers) Teo Chee Hean and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, as well as the 4G ministers, I will see this through," he said at the online Fullerton rally at noon on Monday (July 6). "Thirdly, I'm renewing the lineup and bringing in fresh blood and promoting several junior office holders and backbenchers who have performed well. No. That is why when ESM Goh Chok Tong asked me to enter politics, I agreed.". If Singaporeans work together and build well, generation after generation, the Fullerton rally 36 years from now will likewise take place in a vastly transformed Singapore, one that young Singaporeans of today will be proud to have built, he added. He will remain the Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and relinquish his appointment as Minister for the Environment and Water Resources; - Mr Ong Ye Kung will be appointed Minister for Transport. And in this crisis, this need is even greater," he added, pointing out that older ministers like Dr Ng Eng Hen, Mr Gan Kim Yong and Mr K Shanmugam are staying on. But a log-in is still required for our PDFs. He will remain as Second Minister for Finance, as well as the co-chair of the multi-ministry task force overseeing Singapore's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister’s Annual Salary = 2 x MR4 Minister’s Annual Salary. 05 October 2020 - 13 November 2020 Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean took some time to explain the salary structure of Singapore's ministers in Parliament on Monday, Oct. 1. Official website of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) of Singapore. "Nobody can tell how the COVID situation will develop or how long the economic crisis will be," he said in response to a reporter's question on the timeline. SINGAPORE— Singapore’s economy, which is set for its worst contraction this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is seeing signs of stabilization, its prime minister said on Thursday. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday announced his new Cabinet, 15 days after his ruling People's Action Party bagged 61.24 per cent of the votes in the 2020 general election. I cannot do it alone. We offer the most extensive college degree courses in Singapore. Marina Bay has been transformed from open water and empty reclaimed land into a vibrant downtown, alive with business, recreation and arts, alive with life.". So, the question of “When will PAP be ready for a non-Chinese prime minister?” actually would have to be answered by Lee Hsien Loong. "So it depends very much on the way the crisis unfolds but I will see through the crisis and I will hand over Singapore in good working order into the good hands of my successors as soon as that is possible.". By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, ... 2020, the Singapore Government has committed almost $100 billion to support workers and businesses to fight against Covid-19. National University of Singapore is ranked consistently as one of the world's top universities. And ultimately from a national perspective. SPH Digital News / Copyright © 2021 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Regn. Likewise, he is confident that Singapore can pull through this latest crisis, provided it has a capable government with the full support of the people, and if it has the "same unshakeable will to marshal all our energies and resources, to fight it together, prevail and emerge stronger". Mr Ng, together with former Senior Minister of State for Health and Transport Lam Pin Min, former Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Home Affairs Amrin Amin and lawyer Raymond Lye, contested in Sengkang GRC in the election. Building on the 2016 Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy, the Masterplan outlines a blueprint for the creation of a safer and more secure cyberspace in Singapore. KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 -- Prime MInister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in a Facebook post said he called to congratulate Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on the People's Action Party’s (PAP) victory in the 2020 general election (GE2020) held last Friday. In the years since, the Government had to contend with challenges such as the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998; the Sept 11, 2001, terror attack and the Jemaah Islamiah terror threat; the severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) outbreak in 2003; and the global financial crisis of 2007-2009. He will relinquish his appointments in the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Trade and Industry; - Dr Janil Puthucheary will be appointed Senior Minister of State in the Ministry of Health. Jul 6, 2020, 7:00 pm SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has pledged that he will steer Singapore through the current crisis alongside senior … In the 1984 General Election, the PAP fielded 26 new candidates and its self-renewal took off, he said. I'm also bringing in fresh faces from the newly elected MPs, including several from the private sector, and one of whom as a full minister. They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. This article is now fully available for you, Please verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full. - Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim will be promoted to Minister of State, and take up new appointments at the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of National Development. Mr Lee, 68, has previously stated that he wishes to retire before he turns 70, although he indicated during an online rally earlier this month that he will see the country through the crisis. She will also remain as Mayor of South West District. Formula For Calculating The Salary Of Singapore’s President. Three office holders will retire and six office holders will be promoted. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, President Halimah Yacob and Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon pose for a photo with the newly sworn-in Ministers of State at the Istana, on Jul 27, 2020. The team from the Workers’ Party won the new constituency with 52.13 per cent of the votes. PM Lee also said that no one, including him, had expected to meet an overwhelming crisis like Covid-19 in the last stretch of his premiership. PM Lee Hsien Loong's remarks on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore on 12 March 2020. There were reshuffles, new faces and others who stepped down, Source. The prime minister of the Republic of Singapore is the head of the government of the Republic of Singapore and the country's most powerful political figure. 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