Reading, brushing up on Malay, Mandarin: 3 things DPM Lawrence Wong is doing in his spare time


DPM Lawrence Wong taking a "wefie" with participants at a Singapore World Water Day event at Marina Barrage in March 2023. - ST

SINGAPORE: In an interview in which Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong talked about his aspirations for Singapore and the challenges that lie ahead, the 51-year-old leader also gave the media a glimpse into what he does in his spare time.

1. He reads biographies of leaders, tech books and more

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