“We will lead in our own way… I will never settle for the status quo... Let us take SG forward together,” the new PM gave his promise to Singaporeans
SINGAPORE: In his maiden speech as Prime Minister on May 15, Lawrence Wong spoke mainly in English, but salted his speech with portions in Malay and Mandarin, an acknowledgment of Singapore’s multi-ethnic make-up.
The new Prime Minister, who is 51 years old, underlined the significance of his swearing-in, calling it a significant milestone as it symbolizes the passing of the baton not just from one leader to the next but across generations. He added that he would write the country’s next chapter “not from scratch, but standing on the shoulders of giants,” former Prime Ministers Lee Kuan Yew and Goh Chok Tong.
“We owe him a great debt of gratitude,” said PM Wong, adding that he is grateful Mr Lee will continue to serve.He also said his priority is to persuade younger Singaporeans in their 30s and 40s to “join the team” and help him “provide Singaporeans with the government we deserve.” Nevertheless, he reiterated his promise to advance Singapore’s interests and the centrality of the ASEAN while expressing hopes for a stable relationship between the United States and China.
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