Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will make several changes to his cabinet, other political appointments and promote an office holder.

According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office, the changes are part of continuing leadership renewal.

Masagos Zulkifli will be promoted to full minister as minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, with effect from today. He will continue in the Home Affairs Ministry and Foreign Affairs Ministry as second minister in both ministries.

Chan Chun Sing will be appointed minister in the Prime Minister’s Office. He will relinquish his appointments as minister for social and family development and second minister for defence, with effect from today.

Lim Swee Say will be appointed minister for manpower and will relinquish his appointment as minister in the Prime Minister’s Office on May 4.

Tan Chuan-Jin, current minister for manpower ,will be appointed minister for social and family development on April 9.

He will hold both portfolios until he relinquishes his appointment as minister for manpower on May 4.

Lui Tuck Yew will be appointed second minister for defence, with effect from today and continue in his current post as minister for transport.

- Bernama