Deep Dive Podcast: PM Lawrence Wong's Cabinet lineup is geared towards the next General Election

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Jump to these key moments:

• 2:12 Why DPM Gan Kim Yong is a strategic choice
• 5:03 Recent promotions add options for new PM
• 13:54 Executing the Forward SG agenda
• 19:40 The upcoming General Election will be critical
  

Newly appointed Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced his Cabinet line-up ahead of his inauguration. Why didn't he pick a 4G peer as his deputy? And what is the PAP's game plan as it heads into the next General Election?

Assistant Professor Walid Jumblatt and Zulkifli Baharudin, former Nominated Member of Parliament, tell Steven Chia and Crispina Robert that the moves are strategic.

Hosts Crispina Robert and Steven Chia with their guests former NMP Zulkifli Baharudin and Dr Walid Jumblatt. (Photo: CNA/Junaini Johari)
Zulkifli Baharudin on the new Cabinet promotions:

They provide an additional layer should Lawrence decide to make some major changes (post election). What the 4G leadership lacks is exposure and depth ... bringing them (in) early ... is a good move.

Dr Walid Jumblatt on the dilemma facing politicians:

(The dilemma) is that the electorate wants to be followed and they want to be led as well. They want (leaders) to listen. But ultimately, they still want a strong personality in charge.

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