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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong intends to nominate Seah Kian Peng as Speaker of the Parliament, with Indranee Rajah designated as Leader of the House when Parliament convenes in September.This was announced through a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMPM Wong to nominate Seah Kian Peng as Speaker of Parliament, Indranee Rajah will remain Leader of House
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong intends to nominate Seah Kian Peng as Speaker of the Parliament, with Indranee Rajah designated as Leader of the House when Parliament convenes in September.This was announced through a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday (June 20).The 15th Parliament is set to meet for the first time on Sept 5, following the last session in April 15 when the 14th Parliament was dissolved ahead of the General Election.Seah has served as the Speaker since 2023, and has «presided over our debates with fairness and ensured that proceedings are conducted with dignity and decorum,» said PM Wong in a Facebook post on Friday (June 20).«I am confident he will continue to discharge his responsibilities with distinction.» In a Facebook post on Friday, Seah thanked PM Wong for his «confidence, support and nomination» and expressed his gratitude to the Members of the House, past and present, for their support.«I also have my two Deputy Speakers and colleagues at Parliament Secretariat to thank for their solid support to me since I assumed this appointment in August 2023,» he wrote. Read more