Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will officially take over as Prime Minister on May 15, 2024.

Here's a summary of the announcements made on Apr. 15, 2024, and Apr. 16, 2024.

Lawrence Wong to take over as PM

In a statement released at 4pm on Apr. 15, 2024, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced that PM Lee will formally advise President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to appoint Wong as his successor.