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SINGAPORE \u2013 Newer and younger political office-holders will take on more responsibilities while continuing to work with experienced hands, in a Cabinet reshuffle announced on the back of recent political resignations.<\/p>\n
In unveiling the latest line-up, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on July 22 that Singapore needs both experienced leaders to steer the country through immediate challenges, and a new generation ready to take it forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n
GE2025 newcomers Jeffrey Siow and David Neo will be promoted to full minister, while Sim Ann will become Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs.<\/p>\n
Another first-term politician, Jasmin Lau, will helm the Manpower Ministry as acting minister, with Tan See Leng relinquishing the portfolio. He will take on the post of Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry).\u00a0<\/p>\n
Labour chief Ng Chee Meng returns to Cabinet<\/span><\/a> as Minister in the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, and K. Shanmugam will be Senior Minister<\/span><\/a>, PM Wong said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Two backbench MPs and former senior civil servants \u2013 Foo Cexiang and Shawn Loh \u2013 will become ministers of state<\/span><\/a>. The pair are first-term MPs.<\/p>\n The ruling party is continuing its leadership transition, PM Wong said, adding that he has worked closely with the new office-holders over the past year. Siow has been Acting Transport Minister since the last set of Cabinet changes in May 2025<\/span><\/a>, while Neo has been Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth.\u00a0<\/p>\n They will remain in these ministries after their promotions.<\/p>\n The changes will take effect progressively from July 27, with some kicking in later.<\/p>\n