PM Lee to go on leave, Lawrence Wong to stand in as Acting PM
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Tay Peck Gek
Published Sun, Jun 12, 2022 · 06:00 PM
PRIME Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong will be on leave for a week from Jun 13. Deputy PM (DPM) designate and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will be Acting PM during the period.
In a statement on Sunday (Jun 12), the PM’s Office said that PM Lee will be on leave from Jun 13-19. During his absence, Wong — who will be promoted to DPM from Monday — will be Acting PM.
This is Wong’s first time standing in as Acting PM, after the announcement last week of his promotion.
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