US EditionSingapore’s PAP maintains 66-year control of its government
- The People's Action Party won 87 of 97 seats in Singapore's general election held on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
- The election took place amid global economic uncertainty and a leadership transition, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong facing his first electoral test.
- The PAP increased its vote share to 65.57% from 61.24% in 2020, maintaining all existing seats and staving off challenges primarily from the Workers' Party .
- Prime Minister Wong stated that the election results demonstrate strong public support and endorsement for the government, providing Singapore with a solid foundation to navigate an uncertain and challenging global environment.
- The outcome preserves six decades of PAP rule, reinforces its dominance, and sustains Singapore's one-and-a-half party political system with the WP as the main opposition.
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Singapore’s PAP Strengthens Parliamentary Stranglehold
Wong wins going awaySingapore’s People’s Action Party, which has ruled the city-state for 66 straight years, has extended its rule for another five in a general election that saw the party increase its parliamentary hold, winning 82 seats after earlier taking five uncontested ones for 87 of the 97-seat legislature. It was a race that, as with several others over the planet, was heavily influenced by the tariffs that US President Donald Trump has…
Singapore Voters Choose Stability as PAP Secures Overwhelming Victory
Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP) captured 87 of 97 parliamentary seats in elections held on May 3, 2025. The ruling party secured 65.57% of the popular vote, improving significantly from its 61.2% showing in 2020. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong celebrated the results as “a clear signal of trust, stability and confidence” in his government. The […]
Colorado Springs Gazette
As PAP triumphs again in Singapore, Workers' Party emerges as main opposition
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the convincing re-election of his People's Action Party would help the city-state face turbulent times, as analysts said the weekend poll also showed one party emerging as the main opposition group.
Lawrence Wong's PAP secures landslide victory in Singapore General Election
Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP) secured a landslide victory, returning to government by winning 87 out of 97 seats, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong securing a strong mandate. Amid a backdrop of party renewal and leadership transition, Singaporeans voted for political stability and economic security over opposition calls for greater checks and balances in the May 3 election, according to Channel News Asia. The ruling People’s Action Par…
Financial Times
PAP sweeps to victory as Singaporeans vote for stability
Party’s 16th consecutive win comes against backdrop of global trade conflict caused by Trump’s tariffs
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