SINGAPORE, Nov. 9 -- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he hopes the outlines of the People's Action Party's (PAP) fifth generation of leaders will emerge by the next general election.

Wong, who is also the party's secretary-general, made the remarks at the PAP's awards and biennial convention, where he addressed more than 1,800 party activists, according to The Straits Times.

"We now have a Cabinet made out largely of 4G (fourth generation) ministers with some 3G (third generation) veterans. Before too long, it will be a 4G cabinet with a few 5G (fifth generation) ministers," said Wong.

"There's no time to waste. You have to give the next generation enough time, time to learn, to prepare, and importantly, to earn the confidence and tru...