Commentary: Fast-tracking of former public servants into Cabinet shows PM Wong has limited cards to play

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has moved quickly to appoint former public servants to his Cabinet. As veteran newspaper editor Han Fook Kwang sees it, the fast-tracking reflects limited options for the prime minister, though he notes the resulting diversity across professional backgrounds benefits the Cabinet.

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