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Michael Barr

May 2024

Lawrence Wong is set to become Singapore’s new prime minister.

‘Nothing to see here’ as Singapore gets new PM

Lawrence Wong is considered a safe pair of hands. But Singapore is facing many challenges that need radical new ideas rather than technocratic continuity.

December 2021

Lee Hsien Loong appears as a visibly tired place-holder, occupying the seat of power but not really leading.

Succession vacuum quietly dogs Singapore’s politics

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong appears as a visibly tired place-holder, occupying the seat of power but not really leading.

July 2020

Supporters of the opposition Workers' Party wave flags at passing traffic in celebration as results of sample counts are announced on Saturday.

Singapore's government is in denial

Elections are Singaporeans' twice-a-decade opportunity to send messages to the government and, on this occasion, the message was clear.

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