Lee Hsien Loong MP (born 10 February 1952) is a Singaporean politician who has served as the 3rd Prime Minister of Singapore since August 2004. Lee is the eldest son of the 1st Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew. He has taken over the leadership of People's Action Party as the Secretary-General since December 2004 when former Prime Minister and Secretary-General Goh Chok Tong stepped down from the position to become the Senior Minister. Lee then led the party to victory in the 2006, 2011, 2015 and 2020 general elections. He began his current term on 15 January 2016 following the opening of Singapore's 13th Parliament.
ICA to restrict counter services under new COVID-19 measures
SINGAPORE: The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Sunday (Apr 5) that it will be restricting counter services at its building along Kallang Road for urgent matters that have pre-approved appointments only.
This as enhanced safe distancing measures, described by authorities as a “circuit breaker” to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Singapore, are set to kick in from Tuesday to May 4.
