Singaporeans Continue to Align in Striving for a Prosperous Nation's Future, Affirms President Tharman in GE2025
Unfiltered Take: Singapore's Epic Political Victory in 2025
Let's Cut the Bullshit: After the dust settled on the recent election in Singapore, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on the 4th of May, 2025, took to social media to say that Singaporeans remain united in their quest for a prosperous future. There wasn't a loss of trust in politics nor the divisiveness that plagues many other nations. Over the past week, the Australian Labour Party and Canada's Liberal Party, both left-leaning, triumphed in their elections, which were shaped by inflation woes and Trump tariffs.
The Long and Short of It: In its first General Election under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) won a whopping 87 out of 97 seats. This increased their vote share from 61.2% in the previous election to 65.57%. They even won hotly contested wards and extended their margin of victory in most constituencies.
From the Horse's Mouth: President Tharman congratulated PM Wong and invited him to form the next government. He praised the opposition for their efforts and commended the citizens for maintaining a calm and composed attitude throughout the campaign.
Looking Ahead: The country's future, Tharman hoped, would offer each Singaporean opportunities and dignity. It would be a future that is multiracial, respected internationally, and sparks creativity and independent thinking among its citizens. He also urged parliamentarians from both the PAP and the Workers' Party to debate policies maturely and respectfully, seeking common ground for building the most prosperous future for Singaporeans.
Now, Here's the Tea: The Workers' Party, the only opposition party in parliament, won 10 seats. They were offered two Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) seats, as they lost by a hair's breadth in two constituencies – Jalan Kayu SMC and Tampines GRC, a four-way race. Despite the PAP's dominance, concerns about rising inequality and the lack of a comprehensive social safety net are still on the table.
And for Shits and Giggles: In 2022, the Australian Labour Party took control after a long period of Conservative rule. They prioritized climate change, social welfare, and economic recovery. Canadian Liberals, who have been in power since 2015, focused on similar issues. But unlike these nations, the PAP has maintained power since 1959, with PM Wong securing a strong mandate in 2025.
So What Now? The PAP will face economic challenges, such as global uncertainties and potential recessions, and will need innovative policies to maintain stability and growth. They must also address social concerns like inequality and enhance political inclusivity to secure long-term support and legitimacy. Lastly, the PAP should renew its leadership and engage with the evolving needs of Singaporeans to maintain its dominance.
Policy-and-legislation initiatives are likely to focus on addressing economic challenges and social concerns in the coming years, as the People's Action Party (PAP) moved towards formulating mature and respectful debates in parliament to address the nation's future, especially with regards to maintaining stability and growth, as well as addressing issues like inequality and political inclusivity.
In the realm of general-news, the dominance of the PAP in the GE2025 elections and their continued tenure beyond 2025 signals a significant journey in Singapore's political landscape, as they are expected to face challenges such as global uncertainties and potential recessions, and will need innovative policies to secure long-term support and legitimacy.
