Archive · 22 May 2025
Singapore Announces New Cabinet; Indian-Origin Leaders Retain Roles
Singapore has a new government!
After winning the election, the new Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, announced who will be in charge.
Many familiar faces from the PAP party are staying in their important jobs, including some leaders of Indian descent.
There are also some new people joining the team.
The Prime Minister wants to build a strong group to help Singapore.
The new cabinet has many experienced leaders to help the younger members of the government.
Key positions have changed, but the goal is to keep Singapore moving forward.
There are many new changes.
Lawrence Wong unveiled his first full cabinet.
The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) won the election with 82 seats.
Indian-origin leaders retained key roles.
Nine new political office holders were appointed.
Chan Chun Sing becomes Defence Minister and Coordinating Minister for Public Services.
- Who
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, along with various ministers from the People's Action Party (PAP).
- What
- A new cabinet was announced in Singapore.
- When
- May 22, 2025
- Where
- Singapore
- Why
- To lead Singapore forward with a new team.
- New Prime Minister
- Lawrence Wong
- PAP Seats Won
- 82
- Opposition Seats Won
- 10
- Number of Full Ministers
- 15
- Deputy Prime Minister
- Gan Kim Yong