SINGAPORE: The fourth-generation leadership is willing to slay sacred cows in relooking its governing assumptions alongside society's changing needs and expectations, but will not do so for the sake of it, said Mr Lawrence Wong.
Speaking to the media ahead of his May 15 swearing-in as Singapore's next Prime Minister, Mr Wong said his team will adopt a more consultative approach to policy-making, but will at times have to make unpopular decisions that it deems necessary for the country.
In such instances, he will take on the responsibility and face the public to explain the government's rationale behind its policies, said Mr Wong.
Political opposition is here to stay – gone are the days of the People's Action Party's (PAP) one-party dominance, he added.
But he emphasised that he will do everything he can to make sure the party continues securing the mandate from Singaporeans to govern the country. The next General Election has to be held by November 2025.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-handover-prime-minister-leadership-4g-opposition-sacred-cows-4331406
gong jiao way :s13:
Quote from: drdoof on May 14, 2024, 08:00 PMSINGAPORE: The fourth-generation leadership is willing to slay sacred cows in relooking its governing assumptions alongside society's changing needs and expectations, but will not do so for the sake of it, said Mr Lawrence Wong.
Speaking to the media ahead of his May 15 swearing-in as Singapore's next Prime Minister, Mr Wong said his team will adopt a more consultative approach to policy-making, but will at times have to make unpopular decisions that it deems necessary for the country.
In such instances, he will take on the responsibility and face the public to explain the government's rationale behind its policies, said Mr Wong.
Political opposition is here to stay – gone are the days of the People's Action Party's (PAP) one-party dominance, he added.
But he emphasised that he will do everything he can to make sure the party continues securing the mandate from Singaporeans to govern the country. The next General Election has to be held by November 2025.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-handover-prime-minister-leadership-4g-opposition-sacred-cows-4331406
Lol, definitely gonna come up with BS reasons to justify GST 10%.
Means more Indians coming..gxgx to the 61% or 70% or whatever percentage.
CheerS!!!😉