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PM Lee's handover to DPM Wong

PM Lee's handover to DPM Wong

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (right) shaking hands with newly sworn-in Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as he presented Mr Wong with the Instrument of Appointment, at the Istana on May 15, 2024.

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Mr Lawrence Wong (right, in left-hand photo) and his wife Loo Tze Lui at the ceremony at the Istana for Mr Wong's swearing-in as prime minister. The right-hand photo shows Ms Josephine Teo fanning the neck of Mr Lee Hsien Loong, the outgoing prime minister.

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A jubilant crowd of residents greeting and shaking hands with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at a viewing party in Yew Tee on May 15, 2024.

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Singapore's new prime minister, Mr Lawrence Wong (left), at a swearing-in ceremony on May 15, 2024, alongside President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (centre) and Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (right).

In pictures: Swearing-in of Lawrence Wong as Singapore's 4th prime minister

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is sworn in as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister at the Istana, in Singapore, May 15, 2024. REUTERS/Edgar Su/Pool

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Mr Lawrence Wong arriving at the Istana with his wife on the day he was to be sworn in as Singapore's prime minister on May 15, 2024.

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WP, PSP congratulate incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, thank Mr Lee Hsien Loong for service

WP, PSP congratulate incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, thank Mr Lee Hsien Loong for service

DPM Lawrence Wong speaking to the media on May 10, 2024.

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DPM Lawrence Wong speaking to the media on May 10, 2024.

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DPM Lawrence Wong speaking to the media on May 10, 2024.

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Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Nikkei Forum in Tokyo on May 25, 2023.

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Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong (left) and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at a press conference at the Istana on May 13, 2024.

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DPM Lawrence Wong at a community visit to Yio Chu Kang, Oct 30, 2022.

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Prime Minister-designate Lawrence Wong (centre), flanked by his chosen deputies Gan Kim Yong (left) and Heng Swee Keat, at a press conference to announce his new Cabinet line-up on May 13, 2024.

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From left: Mr Heng Swee Keat, Mr Lawrence Wong and Mr Gan Kim Yong. Mr Heng and Mr Gan will be the two deputy prime ministers when Mr Wong becomes prime minister on May 15, 2024.

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Mr Lee Hsien Loong (left) has informed President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of his intent to resign as Prime Minister on May 15, 2024, and hand over the reins to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok on November 18, 2022.

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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta on September 5, 2023.

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Mr Lee speaking at a Bicentennial event at Tuas Port on Oct 3, 2019.

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People waving the Singapore flag at the 2022 National Day Parade.

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Singapore has 'moved very far towards better social safety nets' over last 20 years, says PM Lee

Singapore has 'moved very far towards better social safety nets' over last 20 years, says PM Lee

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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking to reporters during an interview on April 26, 2024.

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Mr Lawrence Wong (left) and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the May Day Rally 2024.

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'I envy young men and women': PM Lee believes youths today start from a better position than past generations

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Highlights of PM Lawrence Wong's swearing-in ceremony

Highlights of PM Lawrence Wong's swearing-in ceremony

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is sworn in as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister at the Istana, in Singapore, May 15, 2024. REUTERS/Edgar Su/Pool

Lawrence Wong takes office as fourth prime minister of Singapore

PM Lawrence Wong's swearing-in speech in Malay and Mandarin

PM Lawrence Wong's swearing-in speech in Malay and Mandarin

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (right) shaking hands with newly sworn-in Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as he presented Mr Wong with the Instrument of Appointment, at the Istana on May 15, 2024.

Singapore is in good hands with our best years ahead of us: Tharman

Lawrence Wong on the PM selection process

Lawrence Wong on the PM selection process

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Lawrence Wong on taking Malay and Mandarin lessons

DPM Lawrence Wong speaking to the media on May 10, 2024.

Lawrence Wong on his leadership style

Lawrence Wong pledges more press conferences to improve public communication

Lawrence Wong pledges more press conferences to improve public communication

Gan Kim Yong to become DPM in Lawrence Wong's Cabinet line-up

Gan Kim Yong to become DPM in Lawrence Wong's Cabinet line-up

PM Lee on whether his children would join politics

PM Lee on whether his children would join politics

PM Lee on the quality of debate in Parliament

PM Lee on the quality of debate in Parliament

'I envy young men and women': PM Lee on the opportunities facing youths

'I envy young men and women': PM Lee on the opportunities facing youths