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Singapore GE: Could PAP relook plans to retire veteran MPs?

Some feel virus crisis might see experienced hands being retained even as party refreshes its ranks

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Veterans expected to step down are (clockwise from top left) Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan, Professor Yaacob Ibrahim, Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Mr Lim Swee Say.

PHOTOS: TIMOTHY DAVID, BERITA HARIAN, LIANHE ZAOBAO, LIM SWEE SAY

Tee Zhuo, Danson Cheong

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Could the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) change the script of its usual practices for party renewal and retain more experienced MPs in the coming general election (GE)?
Some political observers are wondering if there could be fewer changes to the PAP line-up given the present coronavirus outbreak.
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