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Singapore faces pivotal election as ruling party battles rejuvenated opposition for mandate

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Singapore's electoral boundary changes have been criticized for potential gerrymandering, as they occur shortly before general elections and are driven by voter growth and future housing developments. These changes, the most extensive in years, are expected to impact the outcome of the upcoming election. The election is a key indicator of the popularity of the ruling People's Action Party (PAP), which has maintained power since Singapore's independence in 1965. The PAP, led by Lawrence Wong, is expected to retain a clear majority in parliament, with Wong taking over the leadership from his predecessor Lee Hsien Loong last year.

  1. SG
    Nydia Ngiow
    National University of Singapore
    1. Given that general elections in Singapore tend to focus on local issues, it is unlikely that geopolitics will shape voters' decisions -- unless Singaporeans feel a direct and tangible impact on their cost of living, job security or the broader economy.
  2. SG
    Lam Peng Er
    National University of Singapore
    1. Would Singaporeans be that surprised if the PAP's electoral support were to dip to 57% or 58%? It will surprise nobody. I don't think it will even surprise the PAP at all.
    2. It is to be expected that (its) overall electoral support will gradually, gradually dip from general election to general election.

2025 Singapore Election

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sources

  1. 1.Al Jazeera
  2. 2.The Times of India
  3. 3.CNN
  4. 4.Agence France-Presse

perspectives

  1. 1.Chinese Foreign Policy
  2. 2.Election
  3. 3.China Claims in South China Sea
  4. 4.Inflation
  5. 5.Tariffs
  6. 6.Singapore under Lawrence Wong

countries

  1. 1.ChinaCN
  2. 2.United KingdomGB
  3. 3.IsraelIL
  4. 4.MalaysiaMY
  5. 5.SingaporeSG
  6. 6.United StatesUS

organizations

  1. 1.People's Action Party
  2. 2.Workers Party
  3. 3.National University of Singapore

persons

  1. 1.Lawrence WongSG
  2. 2.Lee Hsien Loong
  3. 3.David Wee
  4. 4.Lee Kuan Yew
  5. 5.Donald TrumpUS
  6. 6.Fan Li-Ti
  7. 7.Lam Peng ErSG
  8. 8.Lim Meng Wee
  9. 9.Nydia NgiowSG
  10. 10.PN BaljiSG
  11. 11.Shi'ai Liang

technicals

  1. 1.Gender Recognition Act
  2. 2.Covid-19 Pandemic
Singapore faces pivotal election as ruling party battles rejuvenated opposition for mandate