S1E135: How Lawrence Wong was picked as PAP's 4G leader: The Big Story

The Straits Times Podcasts · Apr 19, 2022 · 13m

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

On April 16, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong held a press conference at the Istana to share details on how Finance Minister Lawrence Wong was chosen as leader of the ruling People’s Action Party’s fourth-generation team.

PM Lee was joined by Mr Wong and former minister Khaw Boon Wan, who was tasked with overseeing the political succession process. Mr Khaw shared that of the 19 people interviewed as part of the decision-making process, 15 chose Mr Wong as…