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Half of Singapore's ministries to see leadership changes in Cabinet reshuffle effective May 15

7 ministries including finance, trade and industry, manpower and health will see shake-ups; new DPM not announced

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Sharon See

Sharon See

Published Fri, Apr 23, 2021 · 09:50 PM
    • In his virtual press conference, Mr Lee has called the move "a more extensive reshuffle than is usual this early in the term of government".
    • In his virtual press conference, Mr Lee has called the move "a more extensive reshuffle than is usual this early in the term of government". PHOTO: BT FILE

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    ABOUT half of Singapore's 15 ministries, including key ones like finance and trade, will be helmed by a new leader come May 15 in a major Cabinet reshuffle just nine months after the general election.

    Key ministries such as finance, trade and industry, manpower and health are among the seven that will see shake-ups in what Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called "a more extensive reshuffle than is usual this early in the term of government".

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