Cabinet reshuffle – Grace Fu promoted to full Minister to assist with population issues

Nominated MP and SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan said that the Cabinet reshuffle allows for greater clarity of roles among different departments; however, it is too early to comment if this will bring about unnecessary costs. “For example, MCYS oversees way too many areas – there's sports and there's the elderly. It gives the impression that there's a lack of focus and emphasis. Going forward, there will be two different Ministries to oversee these areas – one takes care of “daily” issues, the other one to focus on “ideal” issues. This would be a better and more focused allocation of resources as we tackle the current social problems head-on.”