Singapore General Elections 2025

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Singapore's long-ruling People's Action Party won another landslide in the general elections, extending its 66-year unbroken rule, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong receiving a strong mandate to steer the country through economic challenges. The opposition failed to make significant gains despite concerns over government control and rising living costs.

Key Points

  • PAP won 82 out of 97 Parliamentary seats
  • PAP's popular vote rose to 65.6%
  • Opposition Workers Party maintained its 10 seats
  • Prime Minister Lawrence Wong succeeded Lee Hsien Loong
  • Growing concerns over global economic volatility

Pros

  • People's Action Party won a landslide victory
  • Prime Minister Lawrence Wong received a strong mandate
  • Stability and continuity in government

Cons

  • Growing unhappiness among younger voters
  • Income disparity and unaffordable housing issues
  • Criticism of tight government control and lack of free speech