Few people can say they know what it feels like to be named as a possible future prime minister. Among them is Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, who has been there and done that.
Mr Goh's Facebook post on Thursday night about Finance Minister Lawrence Wong is thus worth noting.
"Congrats, Lawrence. You have your work cut out for you," said Mr Goh, whose peers in 1984 decided that he should succeed Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding prime minister.
Mr Goh noted that an overwhelming majority of ministers had chosen Mr Wong as the People's Action Party's (PAP) fourth generation (4G) leader.
He also pointed out a special link to the likely future prime minister - Mr Wong is a former resident of Marine Parade, Mr Goh's longtime constituency, which the Emeritus Senior Minister said could be proud of him”.
“He grew up in our estate. His father was an RC (residents' committee) leader," said Mr Goh, one of several former and current politicians who welcomed the announcement on Mr Wong.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced in a statement that Cabinet ministers had on that day affirmed their choice of Mr Wong as the leader of the 4G team.
Yesterday, the congratulatory words of support continued to stream in.
Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong, who is PAP chairman and co-chairs the multi-ministry task force on Covid-19 with Mr Wong and Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, said he was glad Mr Wong has stepped forward.
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BLACK DAY FOR BRITISH PUBS
At her London pub, landlady Kate Davidson has taken to issuing Guinness ration cards, but the beer still ran out amid a British shortage of Ireland's national drink.
Her Last Gifts
It was exhausting, he sighed. But Carol insisted; her name being what it was and his, she said with a big grin, being Chris. Remember, this is the blessed spirit of the season, to give as we have been given.
When You Think About Me
She empties the last drawer and, between stray baubles, there's the cookie tin, the one hunted down from some narrow shop in Liverpool because it didn't ship here.
Gift Of The Magi
Let's say you never intended to use Magi. Let's say you know about all the scandals: the accusations of stolen data, the EU lawsuits, the CEO's abhorrent behaviour. Let's say you don't even believe the outlandish social media claims that the app is magical, like actual magic. You know it's not possible it reads your mind, plumbs your soul, knows your heart's desires. You're not so gullible.
Ho Ren Yung: Steering global brand evolution of Banyan Group
Ms Ho Ren Yung, deputy chief executive of Banyan Group, oversaw the company's brand relaunch in a bumper year of 19 openings in 2024. These included Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto in Japan and Angsana Tengchong in China.
Jury-rigged Hotpot
The Japan Home folding table was just big enough to accommodate two.
Tales of love, peace and hope
The Sunday Times invites five authors to pen short stories around the theme of A Christmas Gift
Japan: Taking centre stage in Singapore and beyond
Scroll through your social media feed this holiday season, and practically everyone you know is in Japan or making plans to vacation there.
UOB: Most influential patron in Singapore art scene
UOB's \"day job\" is handling loans, deposits and a wealth of diverse portfolios. But the bank cemented its role as the most influential patron in the Singapore art scene in 2024, investing good chunks of cash in both arts and arts education.
Fong Chi Chung: Putien restaurants make dining out more affordable
In a year where diners made themselves scarce - preferring to spend their strong Singapore dollars overseas, and leading restaurant owners and chefs to despair over empty dining rooms - this power lister made a power move that others in the industry are watching closely.
