Overview

• The Infocomm Media Development Authority directed Meta to block Facebook posts by foreigners attempting to sway voter sentiment ahead of the May 3 election.
• All major political parties, including the PAP and opposition groups, have condemned foreign interference, emphasizing that Singaporeans alone decide their elections.
• Prime Minister Lawrence Wong urged voters to provide the PAP with a strong mandate to navigate global uncertainties, while opposition leaders advocate for greater parliamentary checks.
• Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh criticized the PAP manifesto as lacking specifics and urged voters to compare WP candidates with PAP backbenchers for a balanced Parliament.
• Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong framed the election as a choice between a strong government or increased opposition representation, highlighting the stakes of global challenges.