SINGAPORE: Mr Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister on Wednesday (May 15), replacing Mr Lee Hsien Loong. The
Mr Lee Hsien Loong and Mr Lawrence Wong shake hands at the Istana on May 15, 2024. took place just after 8pm, with more than 800 guests attending the ceremony. They include Cabinet ministers, members of parliament, frontline healthcare and transport workers, religious and business leaders, teachers and students, among others.
The ceremony began with a speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, followed by the swearing-in of the new Prime Minister and members of his Cabinet.
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