Prime Minister of Singapore

Prime Minister of the
Republic of Singapore
Incumbent
Lawrence Wong
since 15 May 2024
Government of Singapore
Prime Minister's Office
Style
TypeHead of government
AbbreviationPM
ResidenceSri Temasek
AppointerPresident
Term length5 years, renewable
Inaugural holderLee Kuan Yew
Formation3 June 1959; 65 years ago (1959-06-03)
DeputyDeputy Prime Minister
SalaryS$2,200,000/US$1,641,791 annually
(including S$192,500 MP salary)
Websitewww.pmo.gov.sg

The prime minister of Singapore[a] is the head of government of Singapore. The president appoints the prime minister on the advice and consent of the Cabinet of Singapore. The incumbent prime minister is Lawrence Wong, who took office on 15 May 2024.[1]

Singapore is modelled after the Westminster system. The prime minister only governs with the confidence of the majority in Parliament; as such, the prime minister typically sits as a Member of Parliament (MP) and leads the largest party or a coalition of parties. In practice, the prime minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.


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  1. ^ Kok, Xinghui (15 May 2024). "Singapore's new PM takes office pledging to lead his own way". Reuters. Retrieved 15 May 2024.