What was new at the NDP this year was the presence of Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took over the leadership baton from former Prime Minister (and present Senior Minister) Lee Hsien Loong in May 2024.
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How to reject casual racism? SM Lee Hsien Loong tells Singapore youth ahead of National Day 2024
Upon witnessing an instance of casual racism, SM Lee said, “we have to express disapproval, and if it is done with ill intent, we have to be quite firm to come down and put it down”. At the same time, he advised, “we should not become hypersensitive”.
Singapore SM Lee Hsien Loong back after Malaysia trip to attend new king’s installation
SM Lee was “among a select group of foreign leaders invited by His Majesty to attend the installation ceremony”, said a pre-trip media release by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Singapore.
Singapore Home Ministry restricts 95 social media accounts linked to Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui
These 95 accounts, which are now restricted, “contained narratives which alleged that Singapore is in the pocket of a foreign actor”, said the MHA. Posts pushing such narratives were published in the run-up to the swearing-in of the new head of state in mid-May.
#HormatSAF: Singapore celebrates SAF Day, and 40 years of Total Defence
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong participated in SAF Day celebrations on July 1.
Singapore SM Lee Hsien Loong again targeted by deepfakes; scam videos put out false views
These latest scam videos show Lee Hsien Loong purportedly commenting on international matters.
Singapore Founders’ Memorial, set for 2028 opening, to capture values and vision of pioneers
Ex-PM Lee Hsien Loong, son of modern Singapore founder Lee Kuan Yew, explained the importance of the Memorial — it would not be only a showcase of the past, but also a guiding compass for the future.
Lee Hsien Yang ordered to pay Singapore ministers Balakrishnan and Shanmugam SGD200K each for defamation
Lee Hsien Yang had targeted his elder brother, too, talking about “failure of leadership” by then PM Lee Hsien Loong.
Lawrence Wong, “4G team” leader, takes oath as Prime Minister of Singapore
Moving to the top job after being the Deputy Prime Minister for just under two years, Wong will be leading the fourth generation PAP politicians’ government.
Lee Hsien Loong legacy: ‘The little red dot’ that punches way above its weight
In his capacity as Senior Minister from May 15, Lee Hsien Loong will continue to support the incoming premier in taking the idea of Singapore forward — an idea that is simple and complex at the same time.
