From being a civil service 'quant' to PM, Lawrence Wong recounts struggles and wins along his journey to the top job
SINGAPORE — Although the ruling People's Action Party's (PAP) fourth generation (4G) leaders agreed back in 2022 that all of them stood a chance to become the next prime minister, Mr Lawrence Wong was still surprised to be picked by an overwhelming majority of his Cabinet colleagues.
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Probation for 23-year-old who stole Pokemon cards worth nearly S$600 to sell online, repay debts
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‘No choice but to allow it’: Parents cite challenges in keeping devices away from kids amid concerns over excessive screen time
SINGAPORE — Before having children, Ms Lily Khairunnisa and her husband had a vision of raising their future children in a completely "screen-free" environment, knowing well the potential harmful effects it could one day bring.
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Lawrence Wong on the PM selection process
DPM Lawrence Wong spoke about the selection process for the next prime minister and the reaction he had when he was chosen.
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