Overview

• The People’s Action Party (PAP) announces a record 32 new candidates, with four confirmed retirements, signaling significant leadership renewal.
• Labour chief Ng Chee Meng will contest the newly created Jalan Kayu SMC, while incumbents Henry Kwek and Yip Hon Weng will defend Kebun Baru and Yio Chu Kang SMCs, respectively.
• The opposition Progress Singapore Party (PSP) unveils its Chua Chu Kang GRC slate, led by newcomer Lawrence Pek, and confirms Harish Pillay as its Bukit Gombak SMC candidate.
• Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will lead the PAP slate in Ang Mo Kio GRC, joined by newcomers Victor Lye and Jasmin Lau, as two incumbents retire.
• Nee Soon GRC is expected to see four new PAP candidates, with the lineup to be formally announced on April 21.