'Competitors but Not Enemies': Sylvia Lim Says PAP and WP Share Duty to Singaporeans

'Competitors but not enemies': Sylvia Lim says PAP and WP share duty to Singaporeans

The Workers’ Party is “cautiously optimistic” that Singapore’s parliamentary system has the potential to do better, said the party chair.

Sylvia Lim urges building trust in Parliament; says PAP and WP are competitors, not enemies

On 26 September 2025, during the Debate on the President’s Address, Workers’ Party chair Sylvia Lim highlighted the importance of building trust in Parliament. She stressed that while the People’s Action Party and Workers’ Party are political rivals, they are not enemies and share a “common cause”. Lim, who represents Aljunied GRC, said the people had elected MPs to act on their behalf and to ensure Singapore’s long-term survival. She added that…