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Singapore's PM announces changes to cabinet

Xinhua, April 8, 2015 Adjust font size:

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced several changes to his cabinet on Wednesday. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a press statement that " these changes are part of continuing leadership renewal."

Masagos Zulkifli will be promoted to full minister with effect from Thursday. He will be appointed as minister in the PMO and will continue in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs as second minister in both ministries.

Chan Chun Sing will be appointed as minister in the PMO. He will relinquish his appointments as minister for social and family development and second minister for defence with effect from Thursday.

Lim Swee Say will be appointed as minister for manpower and will relinquish his appointment as minister in the PMO on May 4.

Tan Chuan-Jin, currently minister for manpower, will be appointed as minister for social and family development on Thursday. He will hold both portfolios until he relinquishes his appointment as minister for manpower on May 4.

Lui Tuck Yew will be appointed second minister for defence with effect from Thursday. He will continue as minister for transport. Endi