Singaporeans will cast their votes in a general election on May 3, amidst unprecedented global economic instability. The ruling PAP party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, has announced its candidates and is expected to contest all 97 seats.
The election comes as the world grapples with profound changes, including the ongoing trade war between the US and China. Singaporeans are likely to consider factors such as inflation, job security, and affordability of public housing when making their decisions.
The opposition parties, including the Workers’ Party (WP) and Progress Singapore Party (PSP), have also announced their candidates and strategies for the election. The WP will contest at least 30 seats in the east, while the PSP is expected to run its A-team in West Coast-Jurong West GRC.
In recent years, bread-and-butter issues such as cost of living, job security, and public housing affordability have dominated the national conversation. The government has rolled out measures to soften the impact of higher prices, but external events may spark a fresh round of global price hikes.
The election also comes with concerns over foreign interference, cyber threats, and political scandals. Candidates must abide by laws on campaigning during the hustings, while voters will be reminded to guard against foreign interference and stay alert for cyber threats.
With nine nomination centres and a minimum of nine days of campaigning before Cooling-off Day on May 2, candidates have just nine days to make their final push before nominations close. The outcome of Singapore’s elections must be decided by the people alone, as stated by the Elections Department.
Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ge2025-singapore-parliament-dissolved-writ-of-election-to-be-issued-soon