Overview
- The nine-day campaign for Singapore's General Election 2025 concluded on May 1 with final rallies and televised appeals from both the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and opposition parties.
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the importance of a strong, experienced government to navigate global challenges, warning that opposition gains could weaken governance.
- Opposition leaders, including the Workers' Party and Progress Singapore Party, argued that a more pluralistic Parliament would enhance policy debates and accountability.
- Rising cost-of-living concerns, particularly due to the 9% GST increase, emerged as the dominant voter issue, with 72% of Singaporeans citing it as their top concern in surveys.
- Polling predicts the PAP will retain at least 85% of parliamentary seats, marking the first major electoral test for PM Wong's leadership since succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.