Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced a couple of changes to the Cabinet yesterday (April 8). This is PM’s fifth reshuffle since the 2011 General Elections.
Tan will take over his new role from Chan Chun Sing. He will hold two concurrent appointments until 4 May, when he gives up his Manpower Minister appointment.
With the promotion of Masagos Zulkifli, there will now be two Malay ministers in the Cabinet. According to Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, the other Malay minister, this marks the “progress of the Malay community”.
Lui is not the most popular minister around now, especially with recent gaffes over the incessant train breakdowns and transport fee hikes. In case you forgot, the latest fare hikes came into effect on 5 April.
If these ministers can step up their game (especially Lui Tuck Yew) and perform well, perhaps PAP will see better results in the next General Elections.
And obviously, that’s what PM Lee Hsien Loong wants.
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