SINGAPORE, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's new cabinet was sworn in on Friday, following the ruling People's Action Party's (PAP) strong performance in this month's general election.
During the swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the new administration would prioritize securing an assured place for Singapore in a changing world and preparing the economy for future challenges.
He also said that the government would deepen Singapore's relations with major countries.
The PAP won 87 out of 97 elected parliamentary seats in the May 3 general election, securing 65.57 percent of the popular vote, a significant increase from 61.24 percent in 2020.
Wong, who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong as prime minister in May 2024 following Lee's two-decade tenure, said after the election that Singaporeans had given the PAP a "clear and strong" mandate.
On Wednesday, Wong announced the lineup of his new cabinet. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, along with three newly appointed coordinating ministers -- K. Shanmugam, Chan Chun Sing, and Ong Ye Kung, all of whom continue to hold substantive ministerial portfolios -- will oversee four critical areas: the economy, national security, public services, and social policies. ■
