From Near Quitting to Prime Minister: Lawrence Wong’s Insane Story

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On May 15, 2024, Singapore ushered in a new era with Lawrence Wong sworn in as the fourth Prime Minister. His rise to this pinnacle was nothing short of extraordinary. Did you know that Wong once considered leaving public service altogether and wasn’t even in the race for the top job initially? What pivotal moments transformed his destiny? Join us as we delve into the surprising twists and turns of his remarkable journey
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@worldknowmore Ай бұрын

Were you surprised that Lawrence Wong became Singapore's Prime Minister? Let us know in the comments below! If you enjoyed this video, do like, subscribe and buy us a coffee: bmc.link/worldknowmore Check out the next video on the stain on former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's legacy: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btKGa8d2mpuWfWg.htmlsi=lgruK6OLJxvdRO_u

@susane1950 Ай бұрын

We are happy to have him as our PM because of his sincerity , humility and ability to mingle with people of all levels . We will support him all the way

@limap76 26 күн бұрын

Surprised yet happy to have him as PM.

@martycrow Ай бұрын

The appointment of Wong is, I think, a mark of a mature democracy fit to set a benchmark for governance in the 21st century. A break from legacy politics, Wong has proved his mettle as a technocratic leader with a consultative style. He is the beneficiary of the Singapore state system - brought up in public housing and educated on merit based scholarship, he appears to have his feet firmly on the ground. Malcolm Gladwell has observed, I think in Outliers, how the less obvious candidates for a role bring greater, longer lasting impact. Gladwell argues, as I recall, those who have had personal challenges, or at least faced constraints in getting to the top, bring a certain determination coupled with humility. Not quite imposter syndrom, I think the argument is that such people drive themselves to constantly do better and remain grateful for the opportunity. I wish Wong well and though not a Singaporean, hope very much that your tiny country can show the world successful ways of governing a country with a multi-ethnic, multi-racial population, resource and labour shortages in a region fraught with constant political balancing acts.

@jessieang5604 Ай бұрын

LW said in one of his video clips that he is very thankful to his late father for coming to Singapore with his family to make a living. For him, that was the best decision as that had given him the financial means and opportunities to realise his potential that allowed him to become what and who he is today.

@martycrow Ай бұрын

@@jessieang5604 Yes, I think I recall that. By the way, I'm not Singaporean so view all this from afar. All the best!

@jessieang5604 Ай бұрын

@martycrow LW indeed has great shoes to fill, but like you, I too would like to wish him - and this tiny city state I call home - all the best! 😊

@shingchoonlew4330 Ай бұрын

Well crafted detailed video to showcase and help Singaporeans and everyone understand how respectable, capable and approachable our new leader is. ❤

@wmchan44 Ай бұрын

The new PM certainly has the knowledge, experience and intelligence to do the job. However he need to have a good team of supporting Ministers to help him move the country forward in the best interests of Singaporeans. The real test will be challenges that cannot be foreseen now : 不怕一萬, 只怕萬一不怕一万, 只怕万一 (we are not afraid of ten thousands known occurrences but are only scare of a single unknown possibility). The ability to pull through such headwinds will required true grits.

@catherinejames3420 Ай бұрын

Congratulations.. Congratulations.. ❤

@johnnyho9381 15 күн бұрын

We actually picked Mr Lawrence Wong as the most suitable person for PM post long before LHL announced his retirement .

@peterloh53 Ай бұрын

Who are the 3 politicians did not vote for him and why? Pls enlighten us. Thks.

@worldknowmore Ай бұрын

Hi Peter, your guess is as good as ours. We thought it was worth mentioning it in the video and share the possible reasons why they did not vote for Lawrence Wong. But we don’t think there was any ill-intent for not voting for him.

@TheSunPrince Ай бұрын

Best to know what were the 3 ministers' objections

@jessieang5604 Ай бұрын

Aren't voting supposed to be sacred, and so best to remain secret?

@BaySean Ай бұрын

4:23 that's why Mr Gan Kim Yong was made Deputy PM in Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's cabinet.

@teohwaithim5989 8 күн бұрын

He will sell chicken rice if stay in Malaysia. Hahahahehehe now a PM!!! Well Done.

@SazalibinkamsirSazali-zu5yo Ай бұрын

Thank you My PM,MR Lawrence wong.im just share to all how done by number tip want in seletion .for long time im look so Less Dame share Tiece ,Quartet this im want as Modoretor and Admin must share dont just send the tip only.🤵🔐🌊🔑🗝🌊🏇🏇im still Leaning deep for my county.is my home.

@TheSunPrince Ай бұрын

After a loong time, what could possibly go wong?

@jackkunasagaran5646 Ай бұрын

why not ?

@jessieang5604 Ай бұрын

Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Murphy's Law.

@ongernie7216 Ай бұрын

What about half way through. He decide to quit again to make way for the next Lee empire choice. After sqeeze Singaporean to its core. For the next Lee to spend like mad.

@nanhinting7447 Ай бұрын

Name his achievements for the country.

@jessieang5604 Ай бұрын

Hello. The guy is just over a week into his job. Can give chance or not??😂

@TheSunPrince Ай бұрын

Achievements mean what he has actually achieved to become the PM, fair enough question since many already find the achievement part somewhat dubious.

@jessieang5604 Ай бұрын

@TheSunPrince The current PM was voted by the cabinet members of his predecessor, and so we have no say. If the ruling party wins in the coming elections, it is then for us voters to assess and judge his performance before we give him and his team the next mandate.

@pohhuatan7675 Ай бұрын

Just wait .. he will do wonders ...like I give you ... money money

@TheSunPrince Ай бұрын

Left hand give you, right hand take back & slap you with gst & cost of living increases etc Dear 70%, Please wake up

@Black_Sun_Dark_Star Ай бұрын

You really butchered the names.

@worldknowmore Ай бұрын

Admittedly, we did and we sincerely apologise for that 😅

@Black_Sun_Dark_Star Ай бұрын

@@worldknowmore 😁 I did not mentioned that in malice. But good try anyway. 😁

@guhapooinpatarsan2853 Ай бұрын

4th not 3rd

@teresapeet7146 Ай бұрын

🥱🥱🥱😔

@pohhuatan7675 Ай бұрын

Spoilt kid? Quit instead of perserve.. eg divorce

@jackkunasagaran5646 Ай бұрын

u take over can ?

@davidlim4602 Ай бұрын

After taking office on 15 May 2024, few days later an SAF F16 fighter jet crashed at Tengah military airbase, pilot injured. Today, 7 days later 21 May 2024, an SIA flight from London to Singapore hit with major tumultuous, 1 dead and 30 injured, 7 seriously. Bad omen!!

@TheSunPrince Ай бұрын

Include too the poor young scdf officer who died saving others. Only child too. Don't recall anything concrete done for the family considering the scdf officer was the only child

@jackkunasagaran5646 Ай бұрын

you are a bad omen !

@TheSunPrince Ай бұрын

@@jackkunasagaran5646Guess even if you're paid to say this, it won't hurt to use one's brains to avoid making things personal. Honourable ones engage on facts, hooligans make personal attacks.

@jessieang5604 Ай бұрын

To quote Mark Twain. It is better to keep your mouth shut and let others think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. 😂

@tanemily9604 Ай бұрын

@@jackkunasagaran5646it’s not ok to say such a thing!

@awequayzngs1780 Ай бұрын

The Lord tarry, another notable Singaporean PM candidate, is Joseph Schooling, if he decides to enter politics.

@BrandyHeng007 Ай бұрын

Australia PM Albo also make an passionate speech during his inauguration , as times pass by , he's now a fallen hero. LW may end up like Albo.

@offiz Ай бұрын

Don't bother to compare with any aussie politicians in the current era. The last respectable leader that emerged in down under is Paul Keating. All the leaders after him aren't worth mentioning.

@BrandyHeng007 Ай бұрын

@@offiz The metaphor of my comment is .. "Talk less, Do more Let the end results speak for himself" Give him the benefits of the doubt , of course , we wish him all the best.

@davidwong7283 Ай бұрын

Well lets see if he will just be a puppet ? dont forget Lee Hsien SM loong is still in the room .

@sooonbeotoh840 Ай бұрын

I want Lawrence Wong do like lee Kuan yew Justice and equality no fear and flavors and 废除 coe and downpayment for own an veh. Return our past coe and downpayment money to let Singaporeans to survive change the baby bonus into low salary bonus let the low income Singaporeans to survive the high cost of living in Singapore. If cannot be done let the hammer party take over Singapore.

@onlymylovable Ай бұрын

no favours and you want all coe money to be returned to the public pls make up your mind

@offiz Ай бұрын

hammer party? I have given up hope on them.

@TheSunPrince Ай бұрын

Dream on