 Singapore 's Prime Minister is the Head of the Government of Singapore . The President appoints as Prime Minister an MP who , in his judgment , is likely to command the confidence of a majority of the MPs . This is a power that the President exercises in his personal discretion . The President then acts in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister to appoint other Ministers from among the Members of Parliament . These Ministers , together with the Prime Minister , form the Cabinet . The Cabinet has the general direction and control of the Government and is collectively responsible to Parliament . 
