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Workers' Party

WP’s next challenge is to convince voters more alternative voices will help S’pore: Yee Jenn Jong

Former WP NCMP Yee Jenn Jong launched a new book on June 3 with a dialogue moderated by Associate Professor Walid Jumblatt Abdullah of Nanyang Technological University.
Former WP NCMP Yee Jenn Jong launched a new book on June 3 with a dialogue moderated by Associate Professor Walid Jumblatt Abdullah of Nanyang Technological University.

WP cadres to meet on June 28 to discuss chief Pritam Singh’s suitability as leader

One year after GE2025

In GE2025’s closest contested wards, the ground game continues a year on

Posters of Tampines GRC candidates from Workers' Party, People's Action Party and National Solidarity Party seen near Block 701 Tampines Street 71 on April 26, 2025.
Posters of Tampines GRC candidates from Workers' Party, People's Action Party and National Solidarity Party seen near Block 701 Tampines Street 71 on April 26, 2025.

Fees collected by govt agencies not illegal, new law puts legal position beyond doubt, says MND

Parliament passed the Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill on May 7 after an intense debate.
Parliament passed the Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill on May 7 after an intense debate.

News analysis

PAP, WP take up positions with AI disruption emerging as next possible political battleground

Street shot of Singapore CBD area.
Street shot of Singapore CBD area.

One year after GE2025

New MPs turn to social media, raise issues in Parliament to connect with Singaporeans

First-term PAP MPs Hamid Razak, Hazlina Abdul Halim and Gho Sze Kee, and first-term WP MP Kenneth Tiong.
First-term PAP MPs Hamid Razak, Hazlina Abdul Halim and Gho Sze Kee, and first-term WP MP Kenneth Tiong.

Parliament passes new laws to validate fees collected by MND agencies after heated debate

he Workers’ Party, for the first time in this term of Parliament, opposed the new laws which were part of a larger Bill containing several administrative changes.
he Workers’ Party, for the first time in this term of Parliament, opposed the new laws which were part of a larger Bill containing several administrative changes.

New skills and workforce agency a ‘two-horse chariot’, not ‘two-headed monster’: Minister

The new Skills and Workforce Development Agency will bring together career guidance, skills training and job matching.
The new Skills and Workforce Development Agency will bring together career guidance, skills training and job matching.

News analysis

Workers’ Party put on the defensive by internal and external pressures

Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh's appeal against his conviction was upheld by the High Court, triggering uncertainty for the party.
Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh's appeal against his conviction was upheld by the High Court, triggering uncertainty for the party.

A new normal in the House a year after GE2025; external challenges take centre stage

Opening of the Fifteenth Parliament on Sept 5, 2025.
Opening of the Fifteenth Parliament on Sept 5, 2025.

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