# PM Lawrence Wong: Political leadership affects civil service quality

https://mins.news/en/video/49215

- CNA, 2026-09-08 05:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaypmPyh9g

> Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in Parliament that the quality of political leadership shapes the quality of the civil service. He said ministers need strong values, technical competence and resilience to earn Singaporeans’ confidence and trust and represent them beyond the country.

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