07-11-2023, 03:17 PM
Snap Insight: Lawrence Wong’s new PAP post cements future position as first among equals in the party and Government
Even if leadership handover is not imminent, PAP leaders are reinforcing that it is certain with the new key role for Lawrence Wong, says Institute of Policy Studies’ Dr Gillian Koh.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commenta...er-3102826
SINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party (PAP) 37th Central Executive Committee (CEC), members of which were elected by party cadre on Nov 6, announced on Saturday that it created a new post - deputy secretary-general - for its two-year term.
What is its significance?. It 1st for G4 plus G3.
Mr Lawrence Wong will be the deputy secretary-general and exercise the powers of the secretary-general, Mr Lee Hsien Loong, when the latter is absent.
Even if leadership handover is not imminent, PAP leaders are reinforcing that it is certain with the new key role for Lawrence Wong, says Institute of Policy Studies’ Dr Gillian Koh.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commenta...er-3102826
SINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party (PAP) 37th Central Executive Committee (CEC), members of which were elected by party cadre on Nov 6, announced on Saturday that it created a new post - deputy secretary-general - for its two-year term.
What is its significance?. It 1st for G4 plus G3.
Mr Lawrence Wong will be the deputy secretary-general and exercise the powers of the secretary-general, Mr Lee Hsien Loong, when the latter is absent.