Lee Hsien Loong makes his presence felt in Singapore elections

Former leader puts in campaigning time to support PM Lawrence Wong

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks during an election rally on April 28 while his predecessor, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (right), also appears on stage. (Photo by Mayuko Tani)

DYLAN LOH

SINGAPORE -- In sweltering Singapore's central business district on Monday, former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong watched as his successor, Lawrence Wong, delivered a campaign speech to a crowd of hundreds that went on for more than half an hour.

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