Overview

• The ruling PAP, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, argues for a strong mandate to navigate global uncertainties and ensure effective governance.
• The Workers’ Party (WP) highlights the importance of opposition representation, urging voters to compare its candidates with PAP backbenchers and aiming for one-third parliamentary presence.
• New election rules targeting foreign interference have led to Meta blocking posts by foreigners deemed to influence voter decisions along racial and religious lines.
• Minister Edwin Tong critiques WP's proposals, emphasizing the complexity of Singapore's challenges and urging voters to scrutinize opposition plans for practicality and long-term impact.
• Opposition leaders, including PAR chief Lim Tean, continue to call for denying PAP a 'blank cheque,' proposing alternative policies on cost of living and public services.