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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong tests positive for Covid-19 amid recent diplomatic trips

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 71, has tested positive for Covid-19, following recent international work trips. In self-isolation and prescribed Paxlovid, Mr. Lee remains in good spirits, urging Singaporeans to keep their vaccinations current. Uncertainty persists over his handover to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, with rumors of imminent General Elections.

Kwa Kim Li fined for S$13,000 for misleading executors of LKY’s will and failing to safeguard his confidentiality

Madam Kwa Kim Li, the former lawyer of Singapore’s late founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, has been found guilty of misconduct in handling LKY’s will by a Disciplinary Tribunal. The DT determined that Mdm Kwa misled the executors of the estate, failed to safeguard LKY’s confidentiality, and made false and misleading representations. The DT also found Mdm Kwa’s statement that LKY had never instructed her to change his will was false. Mdm Kwa has been ordered to pay penalties amounting to S$13,000 and bear the costs of the Law Society of Singapore.

Singapore ‘should avoid economic contraction’: PM Lee

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong expects slower economic growth this year but believes the country will avoid a contraction. In his May Day message, he highlights the volatile external environment, geopolitical tensions, and the risk of recession in the West. PM Lee emphasizes the need for Singapore to adapt to emerging industries and technologies while staying open and engaged in global business to ensure its survival and growth.

Don’t expect the PAP to change their playbook

In his recent opinion piece, Augustine Low criticizes the People’s Action Party (PAP) for sticking to their old playbook and failing to bring about change and reinvention. Despite all the talk of change, the PAP cannot bring itself to ditch the playbook that it has relied on for decades. Low argues that the PAP preys on insecurity, vulnerability, and division, and promulgates the idea that it is indispensable to a glorious one-party system. Low highlights Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s speech in which he outlined various “storms” that Singapore faces, calling it out of sorts messaging. PM Lee called on Singaporeans to stay united as one people, which really meant to unite as one behind the PAP. The Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stuck to the playbook as well, warning that the PAP might not win the next election and taking a potshot at the opposition. Low argues that those who still hope for change from the PAP are hoping in vain. The onus is on the people to change, and as long as they keep giving the PAP their parliamentary supermajority, the PAP sees no need to change. Low believes that it is time for the people to take responsibility and change the status quo.

Singaporean netizens express lack of confidence in 4G leadership despite PM Lee’s call for support

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called on Singaporeans to give their full support to the country’s new generation of leaders, led by Lawrence Wong, after a tough year dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite PM Lee’s call, many Singaporeans voiced their concerns over the struggles of ordinary people and lack of confidence in the 4G ministers. The ruling party was also criticised for being out of touch with the issues that affect modern Singaporeans, with some calling for voters to elect more opposition MPs.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urges support for new generation of leaders

During the parliamentary debate on President Halimah Yacob’s address at the opening of the second session of parliament, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans to support the new generation of leaders and maintain the nation’s high global standing. He emphasized the importance of honesty, integrity, and a well-functioning system in Singapore’s success. Despite facing global challenges, Mr Lee highlighted Singapore’s resilience and encouraged the nation to embrace its forefathers’ can-do spirit and outsized ambition.

PM Lee repeats narrative on HDB flats being good homes and valuable nest eggs for retirement

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the ruling People’s Action Party(PAP) government had promised that all Housing Development Board (HDB) flats would be both good homes and valuable nest eggs for retirement. However, narrative has been contested by the recent controversy over the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS), where residents at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 are being forced out of their 43-year-old flats and having to fork out additional cash or CPF funds to purchase a replacement flat of equivalent size and convenience. 

PM Lee, youngest BG in Singapore, said he did not regret joining politics instead of becoming a mathematician

Lee Hsien Loong, who became the youngest Brigade-General in Singapore at the age of 31, said he does not regret going into politics instead of becoming a mathematician. Mr Lee has been in politics for 40 years and shows no indication of stepping down as Prime Minister.

Former Straits Times senior editor suggests Lee Hsien Loong to step down as Prime Minister

Former senior editor of SPH Media, Bertha Benson, has said that it may be a good time for Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, to step down. Ms Henson cited Lee’s age, the worst of the Covid pandemic being over, and the family affairs becoming a public spectacle as reasons for his potential stepping down. The comment was made amid the controversy surrounding the ongoing police investigation against Lee’s brother, Lee Hsien Yang, and his wife, Lee Suet Fern.

Lee Hsien Yang condemns Singapore Govt’s persecution of his family over promise to LKY

Lee Hsien Yang, brother of Singapore’s Prime Minister, said he is a fugitive and has been forced to leave the country after being persecuted by the government. He claims it is due to his keeping a promise to his father regarding the demolition of their family home. At the same time, LHY, a former CEO of Singtel, is a possible contender for the upcoming Presidential Election with his professional qualifications, but the ongoing investigation may affect his candidacy.