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SINGAPORE: The president has reappointed Mr Lucien Wong as attorney-general for another three-year term from Jan 14, 2026, to Jan 13, 2029, the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) announced on Friday (Oct 10)
Mr Wong has served in this role since 2017. He was re-appointed for two additional three-year terms in 2020 and 2023.
In Singapore, the attorney-general serves as the public prosecutor and has the authority to initiate, conduct, or discontinue any legal proceedings for any offence.
In another senior management appointment, Mr Lionel Yee has been reappointed as deputy attorney-general for a further term of three years, also from Jan 14, 2026, to Jan 13, 2029.
Mr Yee was first appointed in 2017 and then re-appointed for two further three-year terms in 2020 and 2023.
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SINGAPORE: The president has reappointed Mr Lucien Wong as attorney-general for another three-year term from Jan 14, 2026, to Jan 13, 2029, the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) announced on Friday (Oct 10)
Mr Wong has served in this role since 2017. He was re-appointed for two additional three-year terms in 2020 and 2023.
In Singapore, the attorney-general serves as the public prosecutor and has the authority to initiate, conduct, or discontinue any legal proceedings for any offence.
In another senior management appointment, Mr Lionel Yee has been reappointed as deputy attorney-general for a further term of three years, also from Jan 14, 2026, to Jan 13, 2029.
Mr Yee was first appointed in 2017 and then re-appointed for two further three-year terms in 2020 and 2023.
Source: CNA/dc(ac)
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