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GE2025

‘Unacceptable’ for foreign entities to tell S’poreans how to vote: MHA in response to Malaysia party PAS

Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs refuted the position made by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan on Oct 15.
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs refuted the position made by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan on Oct 15.

Citing GE2025, Shanmugam urges WP to reject racial politics, foreign influence clearly and without delay

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam told Parliament that any delay and ambiguity could give rise to questions and confusion.
Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam told Parliament that any delay and ambiguity could give rise to questions and confusion.

Steer clear of identity politics, uphold integrity of Singapore’s secular system: Shanmugam

K. Shanmugam speaking at the Parliament on Oct 14, 2025.
K. Shanmugam speaking at the Parliament on Oct 14, 2025.

Elections Department removed 227 ads that broke the rules during GE2025

All 11 parties which contested GE2025 had pieces of traditional election advertising removed between April 15 and May 3.
All 11 parties which contested GE2025 had pieces of traditional election advertising removed between April 15 and May 3.

Guard against temptation to play race, religion card in future elections: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong called for constructive politics, conducted with seriousness and integrity.
PM Lawrence Wong called for constructive politics, conducted with seriousness and integrity.

Keep populism at bay, or there will be dire, lasting implications: Ong Ye Kung

Banners for PAP and WP candidates for Tampines GRC ahead of the 2025 General Election.
Banners for PAP and WP candidates for Tampines GRC ahead of the 2025 General Election.

Current balance in Parliament can shift, evolve at each GE: Desmond Lee

At the 2025 General Election, the PAP, under PM Lawrence Wong (left) secured 65.57 per cent of the popular vote, while the Workers’ Party under Mr Pritam Singh emerged as the main opposition.
At the 2025 General Election, the PAP, under PM Lawrence Wong (left) secured 65.57 per cent of the popular vote, while the Workers’ Party under Mr Pritam Singh emerged as the main opposition.

PAP’s measured tone, PM Wong’s style of governance contributed to GE2025 swing: Desmond Lee

Education Minister Desmond Lee in an interview with the media on Sep 18, 2025.
Education Minister Desmond Lee in an interview with the media on Sep 18, 2025.

Commentary

The elastic minds of Singapore’s millennial and Gen Z voters

Voters casting their ballots at an HDB pavilion during the 2025 General Election on May 3.
Voters casting their ballots at an HDB pavilion during the 2025 General Election on May 3.

Political balance kept in GE2025, zero chance of opposition wipeout: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (second from right) speaking on local current affairs podcast The Daily Ketchup.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (second from right) speaking on local current affairs podcast The Daily Ketchup.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.