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Singapore general election 2025

Singapore general election 2025
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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of the People’s Action Party thanks voters at an assembly area for the party’s supporters on general election day on May 3. Photo: AP
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Singapore in 2025: election fever, courtroom drama, pickleball mania

Local politics, tariff concerns, a horrific child abuse case and noise disputes dominate the headlines this year.

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Why Singapore’s PAP is taking aim at opposition WP so soon after an election

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Singapore PM says election win came after ‘very tough’ constituency battles

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Singapore doubles down on zero tolerance for identity politics

Speaking in parliament, Minister K Shanmugam and opposition leader Pritam Singh disagreed over a preacher’s support for a WP candidate.

People walk in an underground MRT train station in Singapore. The government reiterates its stance in parliament on Tuesday against the politics of race and religion. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Singapore’s Wong warns against exploiting race and religion in future elections

Singapore’s leader said that the government would engage with opposition views in parliament and create new opportunities for public participation.

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Gap between Singapore’s PAP, WP credibility scores narrows: survey

A rise in the proportion of young conservative voters has helped the ruling PAP to win the May 3 general election, an IPS survey shows.

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Will Singapore’s PAP rule forever?

The People’s Action Party may have found a lasting formula for governing, with Singaporeans wanting it to remain in power, analysts say.

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Supporters of the ruling People’s Action Party gather at a nomination centre in Singapore on April 23 ahead of the May 3 general election. The PAP has ruled Singapore for 66 years. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Singapore’s new Muslim affairs minister condemns ‘divisive rhetoric’ on Gaza issue

Faishal Ibrahim takes a tougher position than his predecessor in defending former president Halimah Yacob against the Critical Spectator.

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Singapore’s new cabinet: PM Wong vows to steer country through new world order

Speaking at the Istana, Wong pledges to review and update Singapore’s economic strategies to meet the challenges of the new global landscape.

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Singapore cabinet changes show PM Lawrence Wong’s consultative approach

Analysts cite moves including Masagos Zulkifli handing over his minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs role and the omission of Ng Chee Meng.

Analysts note that Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has listened to the views of Singaporeans when deciding on his cabinet changes. Photo: Then Chih Wey/Xinhua
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Workers’ Party names Andre Low, Eileen Chong as Singapore’s NCMPs

The posts of Non-Constituency Members of Parliament are given to the “best losers” after every election in Singapore.

The Workers’ Party’s members Andre Low and Eileen Chong will become Non-Constituency Members of Parliament, following Singapore’s May 3 general election. Photos: The Workers’ Party/Facebook
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Inside the minds of Singapore’s opposition members – why do they keep returning?

SDP’s Chee Soon Juan and Paul Tambyah, WP’s Yee Jenn Jong and SDA’s Desmond Lim explain why politics matter to them despite the hurdles.

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In Singapore, Gen Z voters are less happy with the election results. Here’s why

About 47 per cent of Gen Z voters, born between 1997 and 2004, approve of the poll results, lower than the other age groups, a survey shows.

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Fujian gang photos cast shadow on lead-up to Singapore cabinet reveal

The city state awaits Prime Minister Wong’s government line-up amid controversy over images of Ong and Chee with a convicted money-launderer.

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong greets his supporters after the election in Singapore on May 3. Photo: AFP
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Singapore election: why can’t the opposition make inroads?

As the dust settles after a charged polling season, observers point to changing voter patterns among supporters, signalling the beginning of the end for some parties.

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Supporters of the opposition Workers’ Party listening to a speech on Saturday night as preliminary results trickled in. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Singapore election: how PAP scored big win, denying opposition’s breakthrough

The People’s Action Party’s bigger 65.57 per cent vote share reflects Singaporeans’ economic fears, analysts say.

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Singapore election: podcasts, memes, ‘chiobu’ – a look back at hustings colour

On top of bread-and-butter debates over an intense nine days of political campaigning, here’s a recap of other side issues.

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As it happened: Singapore election – PAP wins big with 65.57% vote share

This race has been seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

Supporters of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong react while waiting for the vote count on Saturday night. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Singaporeans vote in election overshadowed by cost-of-living pressures

The race will be closely watched as a gauge of public confidence in Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership.

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Singapore election: PAP’s potential seat loss vs balanced parliament narrative

Political parties clash on cost of living, GST and need for more voices in parliament versus a stronger mandate for the PM.

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) greets residents during a campaign walkabout. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Singapore election: single-ward battles are where the action lies

With tighter margins and high-profile candidates, these smaller races are drawing the most attention this election.

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Supporters of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) wave flags in support of their political party at a nomination center in Singapore on April 23. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Singapore election: race, foreign meddling hot topics with seats too close to call

Singapore’s election sees cost of living and foreign interference take centre stage as PM warns against weakened government amid tight races.

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Singapore’s PAP boosts diversity with record female candidates for election

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the move would ‘inject fresh energy’ into the party that’s aiming to connect with a changing electorate.

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Lawrence Wong flags Malaysian influence attempt in Singapore election

The city state’s prime minister also warned at an electoral rally against the ‘very dangerous’ mixing of religion and politics.

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at a People’s Action Party rally on Saturday ahead of the city state’s general election. Photo: Reuters
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Singapore election: do politicians ‘abandon’ residents when they switch wards?

The debate arose after Health Minister Ong Ye Kung accused SDP chief Chee Soon Juan of abandoning Bukit Batok to contest in Sembawang West.

Singapore Democratic Party chief Chee Soon Juan has been criticised by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung for “abandoning” Bukit Batok residents and contesting in another ward in the 2025 election. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Singapore orders curb on 3 foreigners’ Facebook posts for election interference

The authorities say the posts ‘intended to promote or prejudice the electoral success or standing of a political party or candidate’.

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Are Singapore election rallies a good gauge of voting results?

With the competing parties holding their first rallies in 10 years, there is strong interest to hear what their candidates have to say.

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