Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the Prime Minister’s Office do?
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) comprises seven agencies and three statutory boards that support and advise the PM. You can find out more here: http://www.pmo.gov.sg/about-us
2. Where is the Prime Minister’s Office located?
The Prime Minister’s Office is located in the Istana at Orchard Road. It is opposite Istana Park, and next to Plaza Singapura and Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station. You can read more about the Istana here: http://www.istana.gov.sg/
3. What is the website for the Prime Minister’s Office?
You can visit the website of the Prime Minister’s Office at www.pmo.gov.sg. Which you are most likely currently on.
4. Who is the current Prime Minister?
The current PM is Mr Lawrence Wong. He was sworn in as PM on 15 May 2024.
5. How many Prime Ministers has Singapore had?
Singapore has had four PMs: Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Mr Goh Chok Tong, and Mr Lee Hsien Loong, and Mr Lawrence Wong (who is the current PM). You can read more about the former PMs here: http://www.pmo.gov.sg/past-prime-ministers
6. Who are the Ministers in the Prime Minister’s Office, and what other portfolios do they manage?
- PM Lawrence Wong, who is also Minister for Finance
- Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong
- Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who is also Minister for Trade and Industry
- Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat
- Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean, who is also Coordinating Minister for National Security
- Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah, who is also Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development
- Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Maliki Osman, who is also Second Minister for Education and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs
Their contact details can be found here: https://www.sgdi.gov.sg/ministries/pmo
7. How can I send a message to PM Lawrence Wong?
You can email PM Wong at lawrence_wong@pmo.gov.sg
Or write to PM at:
Prime Minister’s Office
Istana
Orchard Road
Singapore 238823
You can also contact the Prime Minister’s Office at:
Email: pmo_hq@pmo.gov.sg
As PM receives a large amount of correspondence, we seek your understanding that it may take a while to properly respond to all your emails and queries.
All views are welcomed but please share your opinions respectfully and courteously, and avoid offensive language. PMO reserves the right to ignore trolls or take preventive action against abusive emails, especially if the source is anonymous.
8. Where can I find past speeches delivered by PM Lawrence Wong?
You can find past speeches by PM Lawrence Wong, media releases, and speeches by the other Ministers in the Prime Minister's Office at the PMO Newsroom here: http://www.pmo.gov.sg/newsroom
Permission must be sought and granted in writing from PMO to reproduce any part of PMO content.
9. Where else can I see what PM Lawrence Wong has been up to?
You can follow PM Wong on his social media platforms: https://www.pmo.gov.sg/PM-Lawrence-Wong-Social-Media-Platforms
You can also watch videos of PM Wong’s speeches, dialogues, and overseas visits at the PMO YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/pmosingapore
Permission must be sought and granted in writing from PMO to reproduce any material from the above accounts.
10. Where can I find speeches and photos of past Prime Ministers?
You can try searching the National Archives of Singapore: https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/