GE2025: World leaders congratulate PM Wong, PAP on election victory | Rare butterfly species spotted in S’pore for first time

Plus: Malicious bots behind nearly half of web traffic in S'pore: Study | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. SUNDAY, MAY 04 2025 Amee Enriquez Deputy Newsletter Editor Good evening, Leaders around the world have extended their congratulations to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the PAP on their resounding election victory on May 3. More details in this report. In other news, a rare butterfly species has excited the wildlife community after sightings of the black-and-yellow winged insect at the Botanic Gardens emerged on social media this week. For the latest news, download the ST app on your iOS or Android devices. Singapore World leaders congratulate PM Wong, PAP on election victory PAP won 65.57 per cent of the popular vote in the May 3 General Election. Singapore PM Wong and team greet residents in Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC after election victory The PAP team garnered 73.46% of the votes, against the SDP's 26.54%. Singapore Strong support comes with huge responsibility in uncertain times: Shanmugam He led a five-member PAP team to secure 73.81 per cent of the vote against Red Dot United in Nee Soon GRC. Singapore Unity is 'strongest chip on table' as S'pore competes with the world: Chan Chun Sing Focus should be on core issues like the ongoing trade war, global challenges and uncertainties, he added. Singapore WP did well despite vote swing to PAP, says Pritam The party retained three of its constituencies, while also putting up close fights in the five others it contested. Singapore PSP's poor showing shows need for party to rethink branding, policy proposals, say analysts More direction and clarity needed moving forward as the party rethinks its strategy, said experts. Singapore Rare butterfly species spotted in Singapore for first time sets hearts aflutter The Troides aeacus is also commonly known as the golden birdwing. Singapore Malicious bots behind nearly half of web traffic in S'pore: Study Singapore ranks fourth among countries in Asia-Pacific most targeted by bad bots in 2024. Asia 'US tariffs don't hurt': Chongqing's car sector a bright spot amid trade turmoil Chongqing produces one in every eight cars in China. Singapore Driver, 76, unconscious after car crashes into wall at Anderson Secondary School polling station Three other people were assessed for minor injuries. 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.