Singapore’s leader Lee Hsien Loong is eyeing an early election. Photo: AFP

Will Lee Hsien Loong call for an early election? Watch the Singapore Budget to find out

Observers say the budget, set to be unveiled on February 18, will offer the strongest indication on early polls
All eyes will be on the man announcing the budget, Heng Swee Keat, who’s tipped to be the next prime minister

Topic | Singapore

Bhavan Jaipragas

Published: 9:04am, 6 Jan, 2019

Updated: 12:25pm, 7 Jan, 2019

Singapore’s leader Lee Hsien Loong is eyeing an early election. Photo: AFP

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Bhavan Jaipragas

Bhavan is Asia Correspondent for the SCMP, covering breaking news, politics, diplomacy, trade and Southeast Asian macroeconomic trends. His work for the Post's Asia desk also focuses on the region's multifaceted interactions with the United States and China. A Singapore native, Bhavan previously worked for Agence France-Presse.