Today marks a significant transition in Singapore’s leadership as Lee Hsien Loong officially steps down as Prime Minister.
In his tweet posted on 13 May, Lee Hsien Loong said, “Today, I formally informed President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of my decision to resign as Prime Minister on 15 May 2024. I also advised him to invite Lawrence Wong, who commands the confidence of the majority of MPs, to form the next government.”
Today, I formally informed President @Tharman_S of my decision to resign as Prime Minister on 15 May 2024. I also advised him to invite @LawrenceWongST, who commands the confidence of the majority of MPs, to form the next government. – LHL https://t.co/y1lL0o1WMr pic.twitter.com/MbHK2S8YSI
— leehsienloong (@leehsienloong) May 13, 2024
Lee Hsien Loong has been the Prime Minister of Singapore since August 12, 2004. As of his resignation on May 15, 2024, he served nearly 20 years in the role.
Lee Hsien Loong, the eldest son of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, took over the leadership following a distinguished career in both the Singapore Armed Forces and public service.
Following his resignation, Lee’s chosen successor, Lawrence Wong, has actively engaged the public through social media, announcing his swearing-in ceremony scheduled for 7:45pm today.
