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GE2025

2026 outlook: What’s next for politics – and the top stories of 2025

Parliament discussion on WP chief Pritam Singh's conviction, Singapore's cost of living and the future of 38 Oxley Road are among topics to watch for in 2026.
Parliament discussion on WP chief Pritam Singh's conviction, Singapore's cost of living and the future of 38 Oxley Road are among topics to watch for in 2026.

2025 in visual stories and digital graphics

GE2025 ballot papers and other documents incinerated

The incineration of ballot papers and documents used in the general election is in accordance with the Parliamentary Elections Act.
The incineration of ballot papers and documents used in the general election is in accordance with the Parliamentary Elections Act.

S’pore must be careful the NMP system does not become a revolving door for aspiring politicians

The NMP scheme was conceived to give voice to those without electoral ambitions who could still help shape our laws and contribute to parliamentary debate.
The NMP scheme was conceived to give voice to those without electoral ambitions who could still help shape our laws and contribute to parliamentary debate.

Ballot papers, other documents used in GE2025 to be destroyed on Nov 22

Sealed boxes containing ballot papers and other documents used in the election will be transported to the Tuas South Incineration Plant for destruction.
Sealed boxes containing ballot papers and other documents used in the election will be transported to the Tuas South Incineration Plant for destruction.

Beyond policy, PAP must also set the tone for politics in Singapore: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at the Singapore Expo on Nov 9.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at the Singapore Expo on Nov 9.

Losing Tampines and Punggol at GE2025 would have sent ‘serious, far-reaching message’: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.

‘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.

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