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Singapore General Election

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.

Singapore Writers Festival 2025

Rishi Budhrani, TalkingCock founder Colin Goh, ST’s Mandy ask if laughs can effect change

ST's Christie Chiu speaks at the panel with Colin Goh, Don Shiau, Anngee Neo and Rishi Budhrani.
ST's Christie Chiu speaks at the panel with Colin Goh, Don Shiau, Anngee Neo and Rishi Budhrani.

Former Workers’ Party politician Tang Liang Hong dies at 90

Mr Tang Liang Hong’s wake will be held at the Woodlands Memorial Funeral Parlour from Oct 2 to 4, with a private family farewell service to be held on Oct 5.
Mr Tang Liang Hong’s wake will be held at the Woodlands Memorial Funeral Parlour from Oct 2 to 4, with a private family farewell service to be held on Oct 5.

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.

S’poreans have clear expectations of PAP’s and WP’s roles; want contest of good ideas: Ong Ye Kung

Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung speaking in Parliament on 23 Sept 2025.
Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung speaking in Parliament on 23 Sept 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.

S’poreans mostly relied on digital platforms of traditional media for GE2025 information

Digital platforms of outlets like The Straits Times were most frequently used by both younger and older people who previously relied on other sources.
Digital platforms of outlets like The Straits Times were most frequently used by both younger and older people who previously relied on other sources.

Upswing in younger voters backing status quo in GE2025: IPS study

IPS found a sharp rise in conservatives, or those who support the political status quo, among those aged 20 to 39-years-old.
IPS found a sharp rise in conservatives, or those who support the political status quo, among those aged 20 to 39-years-old.

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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.