Idea of ‘less capable ministers’ above strong civil service ‘a fantasy’: PM Wong

A strong civil service is no substitute for effective political leadership, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in parliament on Tuesday (Sep 8). “If ministers consistently fall short, good officers will become frustrated. Many will leave,” he added. Mr Wong was delivering his ministerial statement on the government's response to the review of salaries for political appointment holders and MPs. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia