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Lee Hsien Loong

Good policy is not a subjective matter of opinion

Whether a particular policy is good for the country can be established through a careful study of the issues and objectives, logical analysis, real life experience and sound judgment.
Whether a particular policy is good for the country can be established through a careful study of the issues and objectives, logical analysis, real life experience and sound judgment.

Govt must work harder to continue delivering good policies in challenging global environment: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the annual Administrative Service dinner held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on April 21.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the annual Administrative Service dinner held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on April 21.

Guess where? SM Lee shares unpublished photos as he celebrates 14 years on social media

To mark his 14 years on social media and his latest Guess Where edition, Mr Lee Hsien Loong on April 20 unveiled a series of 14 unposted photos of iconic locations in Singapore as well as other cities.
To mark his 14 years on social media and his latest Guess Where edition, Mr Lee Hsien Loong on April 20 unveiled a series of 14 unposted photos of iconic locations in Singapore as well as other cities.

Govt ready to do more to help Singaporeans cope with impact of Iran war if situation worsens: SM Lee

Asian countries have been among the worst hit by the Middle East crisis and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Asian countries have been among the worst hit by the Middle East crisis and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel-US attack on Iran will affect energy prices, impact countries far away like Singapore: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivering a speech at the Teck Ghee Chinese New Year Dinner on Feb 28.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivering a speech at the Teck Ghee Chinese New Year Dinner on Feb 28.

Actress Pan Lingling received hongbao from SM Lee Hsien Loong during his CNY walkabout

Veteran actress Pan Lingling met Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong at Teck Ghee Court Market and Food Centre.
Veteran actress Pan Lingling met Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong at Teck Ghee Court Market and Food Centre.

Commentary

What will it take to focus Singaporean minds on the water issue?

The projection now is that recycled water and desalination can supply up to 85 per cent of Singapore’s water demand by 2060.
The projection now is that recycled water and desalination can supply up to 85 per cent of Singapore’s water demand by 2060.

Singaporeans should upgrade themselves in the midst of an uncertain world: SM Lee

SM Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Teck Ghee Edusave Awards and the Teck Ghee Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC) Bursary presentation ceremony on Jan 17.
SM Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Teck Ghee Edusave Awards and the Teck Ghee Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC) Bursary presentation ceremony on Jan 17.

Longer-term consequences of US strike on Venezuela concerning for small states: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore has always stated its position unequivocally and voted accordingly at the United Nations.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore has always stated its position unequivocally and voted accordingly at the United Nations.

PM Wong, SM Lee send condolences to Bangladesh on death of former leader Khaleda Zia

Mourners gather to pay their respects to Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Dec 31, 2025.
Mourners gather to pay their respects to Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Dec 31, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.