cabinet reshuffle

Philippines' Marcos retains defence, justice secretaries in shake-up

It’s a drive by the president to improve the quality of public service

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (third from left) and Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (fourth from left) look on as PM Lawrence Wong is sworn in at the Istana. At the ceremony, PM Wong laid out the priorities for the new term of government.

New Cabinet’s priority is to secure Singapore ‘an assured place in this changed world’: PM Wong

The country has an advantage as the international community and investors would have noted the strong mandate obtained in the GE, he adds

If both PM Wong (right) and DPM Gan are absent, one of the three coordinating ministers will be appointed as acting prime minister.

No second DPM, nine new officeholders in Singapore’s post-GE Cabinet reshuffle

Six full ministerial portfolios change hands, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong remaining finance minister

Ng made his return to Parliament in GE2025, winning Jalan Kayu SMC with 51.47 per cent of the total valid votes.

Ng Chee Meng not in Cabinet after asking for time to focus on MP, NTUC duties

This is after he addressed photos of him with Fujian gang’s Su Haijin and an anecdote from his time as education minister

Pichai Chunhavajira, Thailand’s finance minister kept his post in the new Cabinet along with most members of the previous government.

New Thai PM keeps Pichai as finance chief in Cabinet lineup

Political analysts expect former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, to wield significant influence on his daughter’s administration

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre) will have both Gan Kim Yong (left) and Heng Swee Keat (right) as his deputies when he becomes prime minister.

Singapore’s Cabinet changes at a glance

THESE changes to the Cabinet line-up and other political appointments take effect on May 15, except for Murali Pillai’s appointments, which do so on Jul 1.

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre) will have both Gan Kim Yong (left) and Heng Swee Keat (right) as his deputies when he becomes prime minister.

Gan Kim Yong to become new DPM in Singapore’s Cabinet reshuffle; no changes to ministerial portfolios

Lawrence Wong will remain as finance minister, even after becoming prime minister

Recruiting new members "to form the best possible team" will be one of Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's priorities after he assumes office as prime minister on May 15.

PM Lee to stay on as senior minister; Cabinet reshuffle due ‘a few days’ before May 15: Lawrence Wong

UPON stepping down next month, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will remain in Cabinet as senior minister, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Apr 16).

“Thinking about it,” he told reporters briefly in response to questions on Wednesday (Sep 27), as he left an event in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia PM Anwar considering Cabinet reshuffle

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he is thinking of reshuffling his cabinet, following a local media report that discussions regarding a change in the minister lineup are intensifying. 

Recent opinion polls show Kishida, who became prime minister less than two years ago, scoring lower approval than disapproval ratings.

Japan PM to replace foreign and defence ministers

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to replace his foreign and defence ministers, broadcaster NHK reported on the eve of an expected cabinet reshuffle as the beleaguered premier looks to boos...