The Humanist Society (Singapore) congratulates Mr Lawrence Wong, on becoming the 4th Prime Minister of Singapore today, and thanks Mr Lee Hsien Loong for his 4 decades of public service to the country.
Never has a transition in leadership been overnight. The process where talent has been meticulously groomed, and knowledge has been carefully institutionalized, spans across multiple years of history.
These years of dedication and preparation from Singapore’s cabinet ministers and government are now reflected in this smooth and orderly handover.
For those interested in Mr Wong’s perspectives on thorny issues involving race and religion, his 2021 speech offers valuable insight:
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-racism-speech-ips-rsis-forum-1941591
At its core, humanism asserts that we all share one world, one reality, and one humanity, and despite the immense challenges of maintaining harmony and building consensus, we remain committed to advancing society united towards our shared future
We as the Humanist Society (Singapore) trust that we can uphold our pledge to be a force for societal good under his leadership, and we will be working alongside our leaders democratically and wisely elected through due process to work on the issues as addressed as a people proactive in fostering positive change.
We will uphold our values—goodness for its own sake—and are prepared to embrace this new era of leadership for Singapore’s betterment, no matter what challenges arise.
Executive Committee
Humanist Society (Singapore)
15th May 2024
