GE2025 results signal voters’ trust in PAP to steer S’pore through uncertainty: Analysts

Plus: WP retains strongholds in Aljunied, Hougang despite national swing to PAP | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. SUNDAY, MAY 04 2025 Tan Mae Lynn Newsletter Editor Good morning, Singaporeans have returned the PAP to power with 65.57 per cent of the popular vote, a commanding swing from its 61.24 per cent share in the last general election. Political analysts say the party's resounding victory reflects voters' trust in the ability of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his team to steer the country through the brewing global turmoil. Despite a national swing towards the ruling party, the WP maintained their hold on Aljunied and Sengkang GRCs, and Hougang SMC. It will also be offered two Non-Constituency MP seats as its Jalan Kayu SMC and Tampines GRC candidates had the highest vote shares amongst losers. Singapore PAP gets 65.57 per cent of votes in landslide win The ruling party won 87 seats, WP retained its 10 seats and secured 2 Non-Constituency MP seats. Singapore Election results a 'clear signal of trust, stability and confidence' in the PAP govt: PM Wong The PAP improved on its 2020 vote share by 4 percentage points. Singapore Results signal voters' trust in PAP to steer S'pore through uncertainty: Analysts While PAP "outperformed", WP has entrenched itself as the dominant opposition party, say experts. Singapore PM Wong looks forward to constructive, robust debates in Parliament; says WP put up a tough fight "I have always taken their suggestions and views seriously, and I will continue to do so," he said. Singapore WP retains strongholds in Aljunied, Hougang despite national swing to PAP WP's Hougang SMC candidate Dennis Tan did better in GE2025 than in GE2020. Singapore WP to get two NCMP seats in the next Parliament, on top of 10 elected MPs WP newcomer Andre Low and one member of the WP Tampines team will be offered the seats. Singapore WP holds its place amid national swing against opposition The results show there is clearly a strong desire for a continued WP presence. Singapore After a poor showing, PSP vows to regroup, but can it reinvent itself to be relevant? The outcome of the election means that the PSP will lose both its NCMP seats. Singapore Unwavering, steady messaging pays off for PM Wong and PAP Historically, the PAP's vote share dips after a new PM takes office, but PM Wong reversed the trend. Singapore With storms, cheers and mandates, S'pore votes in the age of PM Wong The PAP secured a decisive victory in his first electoral test as leader. If you received this newsletter from someone, sign up here to get daily updates right in your inbox! If you have any feedback, please drop us an e-mail at st-newsletters@sph.com.sg Sign up for more free newsletters from The Straits Times here. Manage subscription here.