Successor has been decided, which is the beginning of the battle for public support

In this commentary following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's announcement that he will hand over leadership to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong before the next General Election, SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan opined that this marks a pivotal moment in Singapore’s political evolution. He explained that this move aligns with the People's Action Party's (PAP) commitment to a seamless leadership change, illustrating a blend of continuity and change. Assoc Prof Tan believes that a carefully planned transfer of responsibilities and powers will have the full support of all parties involved, while a steady generational transfer of power will benefit Singaporeans and Singapore.

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Lianhe Zaobao