Overview

• Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned that losing key PAP ministers, such as DPM Gan Kim Yong, could undermine government stability, calling opposition arguments to the contrary 'ridiculous.'
• Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh emphasized that only elected opposition MPs can effectively hold the government accountable, rejecting the PAP's reliance on the NCMP scheme.
• Debates over race and religion in politics continue, with SM Lee urging Singaporeans to reject divisive rhetoric and maintain harmony amidst online calls for voting along communal lines.
• Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong pledged to establish a new town council in Punggol GRC if elected, addressing local issues raised by residents, including infrastructure and safety concerns.
• Opposition leaders, including SDP's Chee Soon Juan, criticized the PAP's 'fearmongering' over opposition gains, arguing that stronger parliamentary scrutiny would enhance governance.