Singapore’s new Cabinet under PM Lawrence Wong sworn in

Key Concepts:

• Prime Minister Appointment
• Oath of Allegiance
• Constitutional Duty
• Ministerial Appointments
• Faithful Discharge of Duties

1. Prime Minister's Swearing-In Ceremony:

The video depicts the swearing-in ceremony of Lawrence Wong as the Prime Minister of Singapore. He takes two oaths.

2. Oath of Allegiance:

Lawrence Wong solemnly swears to "bear true faith and allegiance to the Republic of Singapore" and to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore." The phrase "so help me God" is included at the end of this oath.

3. Oath of Office:

Lawrence Wong swears to "faithfully discharge my duties as Prime Minister according to law and to the best of my knowledge and ability without fear or favor, affection or ill will." This oath also concludes with "so help me God."

4. Appointment of Ministers:

Following his own swearing-in, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong advises the President on the appointment of ministers in his government, referencing a letter dated 20th May 2025. The President then formally appoints the ministers.

5. Ministerial Oath:

The newly appointed ministers then take an oath (or affirmation) to have "true faith and allegiance to Singapore."