Swearing-in of Singapore's fourth Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Mr Lawrence Wong and his wife, Ms Loo Tze Lui, arrive at the Istana on May 15, 2024
Mr Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister on Wednesday (May 15), replacing Mr Lee Hsien Loong.
The swearing-in at the Istana took place just after 8pm, with more than 800 guests attending the ceremony. They include Cabinet ministers, members of parliament, frontline healthcare and transport workers, religious and business leaders, teachers and students, among others.
The ceremony began with a speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, followed by the swearing-in of the new Prime Minister and members of his Cabinet. In his first remarks as Prime Minister, Mr Wong said: “We will lead in our own way. We will continue to think boldly and to think far. We know that there is still much more to do … and the best chapters of our Singapore Story lie ahead.”
Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister
Lawrence Wong is Singapore's first new Prime Minister in 20 years, taking over from Lee Hsien Loong
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore’s fourth Prime Minister on Wednesday (May 15), marking the country’s first leadership transition in 20 years.
Mr Wong, 51, is the first Singapore Prime Minister born after the country’s independence in 1965.
Speaking after he and his Cabinet were sworn in at the Istana, Mr Wong said his team will "lead in our own way" and with a style different from previous generations.
The Enigmatic Elegance of Lawrence Wong's wife, Loo Tze Lui at President Tharman's Inauguration
Loo Tze Lui, the Vice President of Singapore's Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), and the wife of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, made a rare public appearance at the inauguration ceremony. Clad in a sleek black cheongsam, she exuded an aura of grace and poise, catching the attention of many.
TikTok, as always, had a field day with her moments on screen. Comments poured in, ranging from admiration for her elegance to playful banter. Some even humorously claimed that there were "two winners" that day at Tharman's inauguration.
Interestingly, Lawrence Wong himself is no stranger to TikTok, where he also managed to turn heads with his content. But let's not be distracted by social media buzz alone. Loo Tze Lui's professional background is equally impressive. She currently runs a single-family office, where she manages a diverse portfolio, oversees real estate assets, and has over 25 years of experience in finance and investments.
DPM Lawrence Wong's wife steals hearts with appearance at President Tharman's inauguration
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was sworn in as the ninth President of Singapore at his inauguration ceremony on Sep. 14.
While congratulations for the newly minted president were in order, many people seemed enraptured by an attendee who makes rare appearances on social media. Namely, Loo Tze Lui, the vice president of Singapore’s Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA).
Also the wife of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. Although Loo's cameos on the ceremony's livestream were sparse and fleeting, it didn't stop one of her fans from stitching together a TikTok video of her moments on screen.
DPM Lawrence Wong and his wife, and another new TikTok account: What politicians are up to this week
The Straits Times looks at what politicians, and the politically related, are up to in this weekly series. In this edition, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's wife makes a "guest" appearance in some social media posts, as does former Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang. Look out for the latest edition of the series every Friday and check out past ones here.
When Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong was chosen by his fourth-generation People's Action Party colleagues as their leader in April this year, curiosity peaked about him and his personal life. And one of the things people were interested about: just who his wife is. From April 10 to 16, the search terms "Lawrence Wong and wife" reached its peak popularity, based on Google Trends.
But most people were unlikely to have found many pictures of Ms Loo Tze Lui, who has mostly kept out of the spotlight. This week, though, she made a guest appearance as Mr Wong and Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean hosted a special guest, Brunei Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, during his visit to Singapore for the 8th Singapore-Brunei Young Leaders' Programme.
5 things to know about PM Wong’s wife Loo Tze Lui, a former banker with a heart of gold
On Wednesday (15 May), Mr Lawrence Wong officially kickstarted his tenure as the fourth Prime Minister (PM) of Singapore.
Among many notable guests at the swearing-in ceremony was his wife, Ms Loo Tze Lui
From her experience in banking to her selfless acts of philanthropy, here’s everything you need to know about our new PM’s wife:
- Formerly a banker for 12 years
- Previously served on the board of the YMCA since 2017
- She has donated thousands of dollars to charity
- Loo Tze Lui is PM Wong’s second wife
- Education - Ms Loo graduated from University of Southern California in 1993
Wife Of PM Lawrence Wong Is So Pretty, Netizens Are Saying She Looks Like A "Korean Actress”
It was her husband's swearing-in ceremony, but thanks to her beauty, Loo Tze Lui was the one who turned heads tonight
All eyes are on newly-minted Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, 51, as he takes over from now-senior minister, Lee Hsien Loong today (May 15). All that focus on our new PM has also catapulted his wife, Loo Tze Lui, into the spotlight.
PM Wong’s marriage to Loo Tze Lui is his second. The pair do not have kids, and the latter is known to keep a very low profile, hardly appearing in any of PM Wong’s social media posts. Ms Loo used to be a banker, and was on the board of directors for the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) up till 2023. According to reports, she currently works in wealth management.
Last September, Ms Loo was seen alongside PM Wong at President Tharman’s inauguration at the Istana. Her appearance quickly turned her into a widely discussed topic on social media, with many netizens taking notice of her elegance and beauty. Some dubbed her “Singapore’s prettiest Prime Minister wife”, while other netizens have said she gives off a “Korean star vibe”. She again impressed many with her grace and beauty earlier tonight during her husband’s swearing-in ceremony. She had on simple black dress and necklace, much like the classic outfit she wore during President Tharman's inauguration ceremony.
5 Things To Know About Loo Tze Lui, PM Lawrence Wong’s Wife
Remember the buzz and excitement over Jamus Lim a few years ago during the 2020 election, warming the cockles of our hearts? Well, the Singapore political scene has welcomed a new heartthrob this year, with Loo Tze Lui capturing the hearts of many during the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in May 2024.
While Loo Tze Lui has not appeared much publicly prior to the ceremony, her occasional appearances have certainly garnered the attention of Singaporeans, with many netizens praising her good looks, elegance and style. She is also known by many as an accomplished banker who has since moved on to managing a single family office. Here are five facts about her:
- She studied at one of the top business schools in the US
- She has a career in finance and investments
- She has practised philanthropy
- She’s friends with entrepreneur Tjin Lee
- She is PM Lawrence Wong’s second wife
PM Wong has largely kept his private life out of the spotlight – little is known about his first wife. In fact, the public only found out about his second marriage after he casually mentioned how his wife, Loo Tze Lui, helped him cut his hair back in 2020 during a Covid-19 press conference. As of now, we do not know when they got married and how they met. Perhaps more information might be shared in the future.
Lawrence Wong
Wong was born on 18 December 1972, in the eastern part of Singapore. Growing up, Wong and his family lived in a public Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Marine Parade. Wong's Hainanese father worked as a sales executive while his mother was a teacher at his primary school. As a child, his father gave him a guitar and he developed a love for music.
Wong attended Haig Boys' Primary School (now Tanjong Katong Primary School), Tanjong Katong Technical School (now Tanjong Katong Secondary School), and Victoria Junior College before going to college.
Wong received a Bachelor of Science with a major in economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1994 under the Public Service Commission scholarship.[ He received a Master of Arts in applied economics from the University of Michigan in 1995 and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University in 2004
Loo Tze Lui
Loo Tze Lui (born 1974) is a former investment banker, best known as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s wife. She is currently an Investment Manager of a Single Family Office and has been reported to be active as a Vice President of real estate investment house, Pacific Star Group, as well as an individual private investor. She has also previously sat on the Board of Directors of YMCA for 8 years, before stepping down in2024.
Overall, not much is known about Loo Tze Lui’s personal life and she is known to keep a low profile. Although she has appeared alongside PM Wong on state visits and events, she made her first official public appearance during President Tharman’s inauguration in 2023. In 1993, Loo Tze Lui graduated from the University of South California with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Loo specialized in finance.
Loo is married to PM Lawrence Wong and the couple have no children. She is also his second wife.
During the circuit breaker in 2020, Loo was first mentioned by the Prime Minister who stated that he “didn’t go to the barber” because his “hair was cut by [his] wife at home”. Loo is friends with internet personality and entrepreneur, Tjin Lee. In 2018, Loo also attended Tjin Lee’s renewal of wedding vows, alongside the latter’s close friends and family. Some of the other attendees include the director of Lum Wen Kay Holdings, Marilyn Lum and influencer Doloroes Au
