Election Campaigning Continues: Parties Flaunt Day Seven Activities with Rallies, Walkabouts during GE2025
In the Lion City: It's all systems go as the election fever heats up ahead of Polling Day on Tuesday, April 29. Candidates are out in force, rallying crowds, knocking on doors, and engaging with voters.
The race is getting tight with parties ramping up rallies and walkabouts across the nation. Be sure to stay tuned for our live updates!
The political landscape of Singapore is reaching a boiling point as we approach the May 3, 2025 General Election. The ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) and the opposition parties are focusing on different priorities in response to shifting voter concerns.
Cost of living is still the top issue on voters' minds, followed closely by employment, housing, and civil rights, particularly among higher-income groups[2]. The quality of local governance is emphasized by nearly 90% of voters, highlighting the importance of candidate competence and effective constituency-level service delivery over national personality politics[2]. Additionally, geopolitical uncertainties, such as potential U.S. tariffs under a second Trump administration, are emerging as secondary concerns, linked to domestic economic stability[2][5].
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is arguing that losing 3-4 ministers could weaken Singapore’s global standing, citing Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong’s crucial role in U.S. trade negotiations[3][5]. He contends that a "clear mandate" is necessary to resist foreign coercion and push Singapore’s interests forward[4][5]. The opposition parties, on the other hand, are advocating for more parliamentary diversity, countering PAP warnings about instability with calls for stronger checks-and-balances[2][3].
Finally, Polling Day is scheduled for May 3, 2025, with all 97 parliamentary seats up for grabs[2]. The election results will decide whether the PAP's 65-year domination persists amid increased scrutiny of its next-generation leadership, including seven new candidates tipped to be future leaders[3][5]. This election is seen as a referendum on the PAP's ability to manage domestic priorities amid global economic challenges, while the opposition seeks to capitalize on the demand for broader representation[2][3][5].
- Singapore's 2025 General Election, scheduled for May 3, 2025, is approaching, with all 97 parliamentary seats up for grabs.
- The race for the 2025 General Election in Singapore is getting tight, as parties increase rallies and walkabouts across the nation leading up to Tuesday, April 29, which is Polling Day.
- Issues such as cost of living, employment, housing, civil rights, and local governance quality are at the forefront of voters' minds in the lead-up to the 2025 General Election in Singapore.
- The political landscape in Singapore is reaching a boiling point ahead of the 2025 General Election, with the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and opposition parties focusing on different priorities as they seek to win voters' support.
