51 h. ago Singapore election: what’s to blame for the opposition’s failure to make inroads?

As the dust settles after a charged polling season, observers point to changing voter patterns among supporters, signalling the beginning of the end for some parties.

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63 h. ago Elon Musk’s Starbase takes off as SpaceX city wins vote to rename Boca Chica

Virtually all of the inhabitants of the Texas beachfront town are Musk’s SpaceX employees or their family members.

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69 h. ago Singapore election: how ruling PAP scored landslide win, denying breakthrough for opposition

The People’s Action Party’s bigger 65.57 per cent vote share reflects Singaporeans’ economic fears, analysts say.

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69 h. ago Singapore election: how ruling PAP scored massive win, denying breakthrough for opposition

The People’s Action Party’s bigger 65.57 per cent vote share reflects Singaporeans’ economic fears, analysts say.

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3 d. ago Singapore election: ruling PAP set for solid wins scoring 80% in sample count at some wards

The opposition is seeking to expand its reach in parliament, while the ruling PAP is aiming for a stronger mandate under new leader Lawrence Wong.

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3 d. ago Singapore election: ruling PAP blazing to landslide win as opposition vows regroup

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

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3 d. ago Singapore election: ruling PAP wins 65.57% of vote, no breakthrough for opposition

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

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3 d. ago Singapore election: PAP’s Lawrence Wong ‘humbled’ by 65.57% vote share win

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

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3 d. ago As it happened: Singapore election – Lawrence Wong wins big with 65.57% vote, opposition vows regroup

This race has been seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

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5 d. ago Singapore election: competing narratives of weakened cabinet if PAP loses seats vs balanced parliament

Political parties clash on cost of living, GST and need for more voices in parliament versus a stronger mandate for the PM.

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5 d. ago Singapore election: competing narratives of weaker cabinet if PAP loses seats vs balanced parliament

Political parties clash on cost of living, GST and need for more voices in parliament versus a stronger mandate for the PM.

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6 d. ago Singapore election: Ng Chee Meng, Andre Low battle marks where action lies – single wards

With tighter margins and high-profile candidates, these smaller races are drawing the most attention this election.

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7 d. ago Singapore elections, Japan’s World Expo, Thai park ranger sacked: 7 Asia highlights

From Singapore’s election to Southeast Asians being deported from the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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8 d. ago Singapore election: PAP fields record female candidates in diversity push

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the move would ‘inject fresh energy’ into the party that’s aiming to connect with a changing electorate.

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8 d. ago Singapore’s Lawrence Wong flags Malaysian election influence attempt ahead of polls

The city state’s prime minister also warned at an electoral rally against the ‘very dangerous’ mixing of religion and politics.

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1 week ago Singapore election: do politicians ‘abandon’ residents when they contest elsewhere?

The debate arose after Health Minister Ong Ye Kung accused SDP chief Chee Soon Juan of abandoning Bukit Batok to contest in Sembawang West.

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1 week ago Singapore orders curb on 3 foreigners’ Facebook posts for election interference

The authorities say the posts ‘intended to promote or prejudice the electoral success or standing of a political party or candidate’.

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1 week ago Singapore election rallies are back, but will they sway voters?

With the competing parties holding their first rallies in 10 years, there is strong interest to hear what their candidates have to say.

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1 week ago Singapore’s election campaign kicks off with surprises and shifting stakes

Unexpected candidate swaps and a crowded Tampines GRC signal a more unpredictable election than many anticipated.

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1 week ago Singapore election: late surprise switch for ministers likely on Nomination Day

The May 3 election is seen as a test of public confidence in Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership.

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