Overview

• Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong plans to pass the leadership reins to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong before the next General Election.
• Lee hopes to hand over the leadership by the party’s 70th birthday in November 2024.
• Wong is praised by the party members for his leadership abilities displayed while leading the national COVID-19 task force and the recent Forward Singapore exercise.
• Party members are confident in Wong's ability to win the forthcoming election on his own merits, demonstrating his public support.
• A more consultative style of leadership is anticipated under Wong, with increased engagements with senior leaders and addressing the demands of a new generation of voters.
• Despite the leadership transition, party members believe the principles and values of the People's Action Party (PAP) will remain unchanged.