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Singapore general election 2025

Singapore general election 2025
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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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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.

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Inside the minds of Singapore’s opposition members – why do they keep returning?

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

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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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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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A resident walks past a banner showing Singapore’s Prime Minister and secretary general of the People’s Action Party Lawrence Wong (top) and candidates in a residential area in Singapore. Photo: EPA-EFE
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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.

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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’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his wife leave after voting at a polling station on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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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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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.

People attend an election rally in Singapore on April 26. Photo: EPA-EFE
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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.

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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.

Singapore’s main opposition party, the Workers’ Party, holds its first rally ahead of the May 3 general election in Sengkang on Thursday. Photo: Jean Iau
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Opinion | Can the PAP stem a rising opposition tide in Singapore’s election?

Long-term trends favour the opposition, but a fresh approach and focus on global affairs could boost the PAP’s mandate.

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Singapore election: PAP’s Gan in Punggol to face Harpreet Singh’s WP team

The May 3 election is seen as a test of public confidence in Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership.

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No more ‘riff-raff’? Singapore’s opposition narrows talent gap with ruling PAP

The opposition has fielded more candidates ahead of the May 3 election that are seen by analysts as a ‘step-up in the calibre’.

Singapore’s Workers’ Party and other opposition parties are fielding more candidates of higher calibre for the 2025 general election, analysts say. Photo: Xinhua
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Trump tariffs don’t worry Singaporean voters. Here’s what matters more to them

Domestic issues and more perspectives in parliament likely to be on voters’ minds for next month’s election, analysts say.

The facade of the Singapore Parliament building on Tuesday. Singapore will hold a general election on May 3. Photo: Xinhua
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Singapore election set for May 3

The election will ultimately be seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership.

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Singapore PM, opposition leader both enjoy over 70% approval in new voter survey

The survey also revealed Singaporeans are prioritising the cost of living, job opportunities, salaries, and housing affordability ahead of a keenly anticipated election.

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‘Hot potato’: Singapore’s criticism of ex-NMP seen as bid to cool tensions

Calvin Cheng on Thursday apologised for Facebook comments in which he offered to send pro-Palestinian activists to Gaza.

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Former nominated member of parliament Calvin Cheng was criticised for his comments about sending pro-Palestinian activists to Gaza. Photo: Facebook/Calvin Cheng
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Diversity or detachment? Singapore’s civil service a political talent pool

From ex-army chief to clinical psychologist, the public sector has been a reliable hunting ground for new candidates for the PAP, and now the opposition.

People gather next to the Merlion statue at Marina Bay waterfront in Singapore. The city state is expected to hold a general election later this year. Photo: AFP
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4 in 10 Singaporean voters have decided on PAP if election held tomorrow: survey

About 22 per cent of the respondents say the ruling party has been in power for too long, and change is necessary.

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How Singapore’s opposition hopes to loosen the PAP’s 66-year grip on power

The Workers’ Party aims to build on its gains. Tan Cheng Bock’s PSP is back in the fray, too. Can they chip away at the PAP’s supermajority?

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