GE 2025: Battle Heats Up! Have You Decided Which Party You'll Vote For?
The campaigning period for Singapore’s general election has entered its final stretch, with only today and tomorrow remaining. Seven election rallies are set to take place on April 30, just three days before about 2.75 million Singaporean voters head to the polls on May 3.
The intensity of the race now rivals that of last year’s US election, with Punggol emerging as the focal point of this electoral showdown.
On Nomination Day, April 23, Gan Kim Yong, who had long been rooted in the northwest, was fielded in Punggol in the northeast.
Meanwhile, the Workers’ Party, with its stronghold in the northeast, also fielded a formidable team led by Harpreet Singh, a prominent Indian senior lawyer and one of the Workers’ Party’s rising stars this election.
Both parties have strong reasons not to lose Punggol
People’s Action Party: Losing the Deputy Prime Minister would be a massive blow.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that Gan Kim Yong is a key pillar of his Cabinet, and losing him would cause serious disruption. Gan Kim Yong is responsible for a wide range of duties, including national economic strategy, financial oversight, and international trade. “If he loses, who will replace him?” Lee Hsien Loong asked.
Workers’ Party (WP): It can’t afford to lose in its own stronghold—the northeast.
The WP has been deeply entrenched in the northeast. It holds strong positions in Hougang and Aljunied, where it won 61.19% and 59.93% of the vote in the last election, respectively.
If the WP wins Punggol, it will further expand and connect its northeastern base, allowing better resource sharing across districts.
This kind of voter dilemma is nothing new in Singapore.
In the 2020 general election, the PAP reassigned then-Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat to East Coast, where a tight race was expected. At the time, he was already announced as the next Prime Minister. Many voters gave their votes to the PAP, and the WP lost with 46.61% of the vote.
In the 2011 election, the WP said: “If you don’t vote for our Aljunied team, the Workers’ Party could be wiped out completely, and there would be no opposition voices left in Parliament.”
Is the race in your constituency competitive?
Have you decided which party you'll vote for?
Can we afford to lose a Deputy Prime Minister?
Or can we afford to lose the voice of the opposition?
Which do you think is more important?
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I’m still weighing my options. Losing a Deputy Prime Minister like Gan Kim Yong would certainly shake the Cabinet, especially given his role in economic and trade matters. But at the same time, the Workers’ Party plays a critical role in keeping Parliament balanced. A strong opposition ensures accountability and keeps the government on its toes.
At the end of the day, I’ll vote for the team I believe offers the clearest vision and strongest commitment to Singapore’s long-term future. Whether from the ruling party or opposition, we need capable leaders who put people first.
@Tiger_SG @TigerStars @Tiger_comments
my side doesn't seem to be active [Glance] [Smug] [Thinking] [Victory] [Helpless] how about yours [Doubt] [Doubt] [Doubt]
The campaigning period for Singapore’s general election has entered its final stretch, with only today and tomorrow remaining. Seven election rallies are set to take place on April 30, just three days before about 2.75 million Singaporean voters head to the polls on May 3.
Is the race in your constituency competitive?
Have you decided which party you'll vote for?
Can we afford to lose a Deputy Prime Minister?
Or can we afford to lose the voice of the opposition?
Which do you think is more important?
leave your comments to win tiger coins~
As for Ng Chee Meng at Jalan Kayu, he lost Sengkang GRC in GE2020 as he thinks so highly of himself then not to walk the ground. When his team realised how aggressive WP’s candidates were, PAP tried to salvage the situation door-to-door visit. With the limited time available to them, they were unable to complete every household. PAP downfall was their arrogant and not close to the people’s heart. Whereas, WP Jamus Lim 😍[Heart][Love][Love you] “It warms the cockles of our hearts to be able to work for Singaporean” 🫶
@MHh @Wayneqq @melson @ELI_59 @HelenJanet
Not keen on following what's happening in SG, but I've heard some pretty funny speeches by the different political groups lol.
I believe that in PAP, Singapore has the best chance not only to survive but thrive. So I will vote PAP which stands for Excellence and Meritocracy.
@Tiger_SG @TigerStars @Tiger_comments
坦白说，我还没有百分百决定投给哪个政党，但有几项我特别在意的议题：住房政策、医疗资源分配，以及新一代年轻人的发展空间。如果有政党或候选人能在这些方面提出具体且具执行力的方案，对我来说会是重要的加分项。
至于“副总理”与“反对派声音”哪个更不能失去，我个人认为，失去反对派声音的代价可能更大。副总理的确重要，但制度应该有延续性，不应建立在少数人身上。而反对派的存在，不是为了唱反调，而是为了确保每一项政策都经得起质疑与讨论。
没有监督的权力容易失衡，而一个国家要真正成熟，不能只是依靠治理者聪明，也要有制衡的智慧。这场选举，我更在意的是我们是不是还保有选择与被倾听的自由。
Paying a politician millions and claiming to be serving the people is a hard sell. Moreover, a politician always has two mouths. Will GE outcome change Singapore's economic stability? Doubt it unless it is a watershed outcome. If watershed is the outcome, it may bring the best in every citizen.