Singapore Cabinet Shuffle: Wong Poised to Reshape Government

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is poised to announce a new Cabinet following the People's Action Party's (PAP) victory in the recent general election. This reshuffle is highly anticipated, marking the first time PM Wong will fully assemble his own team. The changes are significant, particularly in the Defence and Finance ministries, where the retirements of key figures have created vacancies. "With former defence minister Dr Ng Eng Hen retiring after 14 years, all eyes will be on who takes the helm," explains CNA journalist Fabian Koh in a recent video report. The video also highlights the potential appointment of a new Second Deputy Prime Minister following Mr. Heng Swee Keat's departure. PM Wong's decision on the Finance portfolio is also crucial; he has held it concurrently for a year. The video further introduces several new PAP faces expected to take on political office-holder roles, such as David Neo, Dinesh Vasu Dash, Jeffrey Siow, Hamid Razak, Goh Hanyan, and Syed Harun Alhabsyi. These individuals may assume junior roles like Ministers of State or Parliamentary Secretaries, with some potentially rising to Acting Minister positions. The upcoming Cabinet reshuffle is a pivotal moment for Singaporean politics, shaping the nation's future direction under PM Wong's leadership.