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Singapore GE2025 Campaign Concludes with Final Appeals from PAP and Opposition

As Cooling-Off Day begins, PM Wong emphasizes leadership continuity while opposition parties advocate for greater parliamentary diversity.

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Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong gestures at a People's Action Party (PAP) rally ahead of the general election in Singapore April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Lawrence Wong urged voters to support the PAP team, highlighting their experience and ability to navigate economic challenges like US-China trade tensions and rising tariffs.
  • Wong emphasized the importance of tripartism and pledged that the PAP would continue its strong partnership with the labour movement to safeguard workers' interests.
  • Opposition leaders, including PSP's Tan Cheng Bock and Leong Mun Wai, countered claims that more opposition voices would weaken governance, advocating for robust parliamentary debates and policy scrutiny.
  • The Workers' Party's Harpreet Singh called on Punggol GRC residents to vote for a more open and representative parliament, framing it as a pivotal opportunity for change.
  • PAP candidates, including Desmond Lee and the team in Sengkang GRC, reaffirmed their commitment to addressing cost-of-living concerns, housing affordability, and local development if re-elected.