Littlespeck.com, 28 Mar 2009
For five years since Mr. Lee Hsien Loong became Prime Minister (in 2004), Singaporeans did not have any idea who would take over when he left, or if something were to happen to him.
Now, at last they have a clear idea.
The defence minister and former naval chief, Teo Chee Hean, who at 54, is three years younger than PM Lee, has been promoted as Deputy Prime Minister, and although he has not been officially named as the successor, the official statement made it clear he will fill the PM's place whenever he is away.
In Singapore's system, in which voters have no say on who the becomes the chief of state, this is almost as good as being crowned heir apparent.
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