Dr Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation has put Singapore’s political leadership renewal back in the spotlight.

With two experienced 4G political office holders stepping down in just weeks, could this bring forward Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s Cabinet reshuffle? How will the PAP balance the need for experienced leadership with the push to develop its next generation of 5G leaders? And what does Dr Faishal’s departure mean for Malay/Muslim representation at the highest levels of government?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law at SMU’s Yong Pung How School of Law, to unpack the political implications, succession challenges and what to watch for next.