Tan Cheng Bock, founder of a political party, announces his departure from electoral politics, but will not be abandoning his party.
In Fresh, Unexpected AnnouncementTan Cheng Bock, the ingenious founder and powerhouse chairman of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), spilled the beans about his retirement from electoral politics on a sultry Saturday (May 10, 2025). His declaration came following an intimate gathering of PSP members and allies, including the noble warriors who valiantly battled the election booths of West Coast-Jurong West GRC and the esteemed Pioneer SMC.
"Alright, here's the deal – we didn't win the battle royale. I don't wanna lay blame on anyone – not just yet," Dr. Tan mused nostalgically before embarking on a leisurely stroll around West Coast Market Square with his confidants.
PSP: Face Down in the DustWith the election results, PSP faces a crushing setback, as they say farewell to their parliamentary presence. The illustrious vacancy will be a hard pill to swallow, especially since it means the departure of secretary-general Leong Mun Wai and first vice-chairperson Hazel Poa from their esteemed Non-Constituency MP seats.
This harsh verdict left the PSP with nary a scrap of parliamantereal representation. In the GE2025, they were unmistakably defeated in every battleground they challenged. The once proud West Coast-Jurong West GRC, which had witnessed the tightest contest against the powerhouse People's Action Party back in the 2020 General Election, showed no mercy this time around, as the PSP took a severe beating. To add insult to injury, the electoral misfortunes extended to constituencies where they had previously fought, including West Coast-Jurong West GRC, which witnessed a distressing decline in votes[1][3].
Sources:
- https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/psp-unlikely-to-stay-out-of-politics-for-too-long-tan-says
- https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/psp-likely-to-contest-wc-again-as-they-lose-ncmp-placement
- https://www. Channel News Asia.com/news/singapore/psp-ge2025-result-tan-cheng-bock-not-winning-any-seats-12771740
- Tan Cheng Bock, the founder of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), confirmed his retirement from electoral politics in 2025, following the party's disappointing performance in the General Election (GE2025).
- The PSP, led by Secretary-General Leong Mun Wai and First Vice-Chairperson Hazel Poa, faced a crushing defeat in the GE2025, losing their parliamentary presence.
- Despite the setback, Tan Cheng Bock hinted that the PSP might not stay out of politics for long, suggesting potential future involvement in policy-and-legislation, general news, and politics.
- The PSP suffered a severe beating in the once-tight West Coast-Jurong West GRC during the GE2025, marking a distressing decline in votes compared to their performance in 2020.
