Singapore’s Ruling Party Wins Election in Landslide

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Singapore’s long-standing ruling party, the People’s Action Party (PAP), has secured a decisive victory in the recent general election, granting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong a strong mandate to navigate the nation’s economy amidst potential challenges posed by US tariffs.

The PAP won all but 10 of the 97 seats in the legislature, garnering 65.57% of the total votes.

Wong, who took over from Lee Hsien Loong last year, emphasised that the election results provided a “clear signal of trust, stability, and confidence” in his government, positioning Singapore to face global economic uncertainties better.

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He had campaigned on the need for a strong mandate to address potential economic disruptions from US tariffs, warning of the necessity for economic restructuring.

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Credit: NBC

Despite facing more vocal opposition and internal controversies, including a family feud involving Lee Hsien Loong and his brother and corruption and affair scandals involving former PAP officials, the party’s popularity increased compared to the 2020 election.

The PAP’s victory was attributed by some to Wong’s effective leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic and voter concerns about economic stability in the face of potential US tariffs.

While the opposition Workers’ Party (WP) held well-attended rallies with charismatic candidates, they failed to significantly increase their seat count, maintaining their 10 seats.

The PAP’s continued dominance reflects a preference among Singaporean voters for stability and reliability, as expressed by PAP supporters

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