Singapore's Ruling party, People's Action Party (PAP), Secures 14th Consecutive Victory; Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Maintains Position in Election
Singapore's 2024 General Election: PAP Secures Another Victory
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In the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore's ruling party, the People's Action Party (PAP), once again dominated the political landscape by securing a whopping 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats in the general election. The main opposition, Workers' Party (WP), managed to hold onto 10 seats, marking a consistent presence in the political scene.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took over leadership from Lee Hsien Loong in 2024, gave his heartfelt thanks to supporters. A total of 211 candidates from 11 political parties kept the competition fierce, with the fight for 97 parliamentary seats heating up.
About 82% of the voters (2,164,593 people) exercised their right to vote by 5 pm, as reported by CNA. According to The Straits Times, sample counts showed 10 seats secured by the WP.
The campaign, which lasted just nine days, followed the official announcement on April 15. Despite strong opposition party hopes, particularly in urban districts plagued by cost-of-living concerns, the PAP was widely expected to retain its majority.
Singapore's political landscape is heavily influenced by strict campaigning rules and a centralized political culture. The PAP, the only party fielding candidates in all constituencies, emphasized its commitment to stability, economic growth, and social order during its campaign.
The final results were expected to be announced late on Saturday, with official declarations following after all votes, including overseas and postal ballots, were counted and reviewed.
What Lies Ahead for Singapore?
With the PAP's impressive victory, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's leadership has been further legitimized. He now faces the challenge of steering the nation through economic uncertainties. However, the Workers' Party's consistency as a formidable opposition force ensures continued political debate and diversity in Singapore's representative bodies.
- In the 2024 General Election, Wong, Lawrence (now Prime Minister), led the People's Action Party (PAP) to another victory, securing 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats.
- Despite the PAP's dominance, the Workers' Party (WP) maintained a presence in the political scene, securing 10 seats, as reported by The Straits Times.
- Through the General Election, Singapore's average voter turnout was around 82%, with 2,164,593 people casting their votes, according to CNA reports.
- Looking ahead, Singapore will face economic uncertainties, and thecontext of war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, and politics will continue to shape the narrative of general news in the region.
