The issue of political succession is back on the agenda, after being put on the back burner due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Political observers said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong might have a slight edge due to his public profile, and Health Minister Ong Ye Kung is also a potential successor

The analysts expect more clarity on PM Lee Hsien Loong's successor by November ahead of PAP’s internal elections

In Singapore's two leadership transitions so far, a General Election was called within two years after a new prime minister was sworn in

However, analysts all but ruled out a General Election in 2023