Forum: New Cabinet boosted by presence of experienced ministers

(From left) DPM Heng Swee Keat, PM Lee Hsien Loong and Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing during a press conference on July 25, 2020. PHOTO: MCI

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's announcement of his new Cabinet line-up was very reassuring (PM's crisis Cabinet a mix of continuity and change, July 26).

When former prime minister Goh Chok Tong and outgoing transport minister Khaw Boon Wan announced their decisions not to stand in the recent election, a big concern was if there would be enough experience in the Government to guide 4G leaders.

But the new Cabinet that was announced does appear to have enough experienced ministers to guide the younger team.

That is good news during this period, when even our National Day celebrations have been dampened by the Covid-19 crisis.

Ong Soon Leong

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 27, 2020, with the headline Forum: New Cabinet boosted by presence of experienced ministers. Subscribe