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Singapore's Political Future in Focus as Campaigns Intensify Ahead of May 3 Election

Parties debate governance, opposition roles, and socioeconomic policies in final days of hustings under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's leadership.

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Workers’ Party supporters attend a rally ahead of the general election in Singapore April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong gestures at a People's Action Party (PAP) lunchtime rally ahead of the general election, in Singapore's central business district, April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong gestures with candidates at a People's Action Party (PAP) rally ahead of the general election in Singapore April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

Overview

  • Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasizes leadership credibility and multiracial harmony as key election themes during walkabouts in battleground constituencies.
  • Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh critiques the Non-Constituency MP scheme, asserting elected opposition MPs are essential for meaningful government oversight.
  • Progress Singapore Party leader Tan Cheng Bock calls for immediate release of police investigation findings into volunteer harassment allegations before polling day.
  • People's Power Party's Goh Meng Seng criticizes reliance on GST vouchers, warning of a 'nation of beggars,' while opposition parties push for cost-of-living relief measures.
  • National Solidarity Party advisor Ken Sun questions Workers' Party's constituency commitment, highlighting historical withdrawals from contested areas.