[GE2025] Extensive changes to electoral boundaries due to population shifts; only 5 GRCs, 4 SMCs left intact

[Medicated Oil]

Then, all of them should be exempted from voting.

 

[Mancunian2]

 

[whatheheck]

 

[whatheheck]

 

[888blancgmail]

ELD must be fair to all Singaporean !

As long as there is Opp contest in that constituency, must split if it is in a grc to smc.

 

[Reborn]

yes. just like ntuc fair price.not politically affiliated like what some EDMWers say.

 

[Prime 13]

I encourage chiu all to ownself do ownself social experiment.

When habing casual conversation with chuir friends or collicks or family, casually said "We just had the biggest gerrymandering exercise in Sg history!"

Then see how many pple didn't correct chiu.
And see how many pple agree with chiu.
Lolz.

 

[Mr.Chibaboom]

Till this day i also dunno who's the artist named Jerry who's very good at drawing boundaries once every 5 years

 

[icebleue]

Of course, but they can always appoint the people they like to draw the boundaries.
Their trusted ones...

 

[byfun]

Chairman of Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) Mr Tan Kee Yong, the Secretary to the PM and the Secretary to the Cabinet leh....

 

[gonewiththesmart]

summary--PSP have not been fixed in GE boundary..

let me compare the PSP contested areas in 2020 and 2025 boundary below.

PSP still get almost the same turf to fight in 2020 GE.
unlike some hard core opp supports think miw to fix psp in 2025.


let me explain
pl refer to maps of various GE at the last of this news
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/interactives/ge2025-singapore-electoral-boundary-map-changes-4992996


PSP contested constituency area in 2020
Cck GRC--changed



unless you think the portions removed are more psp supporters than pap, then

no one get the advantages of the change.


Opp get more SMC to fight too, For Opp, they can easier to fight in SMC, because GRC need

minority candidate.

Hong Kah North SMC—removed-- some PSP supporters will cry .

this is the only fixed constituency area..

Kebun Baru smc—unchanged
Marymount smc—unchanged

Nee Soon GRC—unchanged
Pioneer smc--unchanged

Tg pg –portion become Queentowns smc, and Added constituency area.

not a disadvantage to psp.. they can fight in new smc..


Wc—2020 plus Added constituency area,, same lah ,,psp not fixed..
YCK smc — removed small portion.

summary--PSP have not been fixed in GE boundary..

 

[Ethan_]

This effect only applicable to opposition la. Exclusive problem to them.

Erm, think its also confusing in some incumbent wards. Just that oppo one some even more confusing.

 

[krikering]

At least they bother to show face. Opposite one dun even got shadow. But I still vote opposite.

Grassroot events are held by PAP, of course PAP MPs are able to freely attend. Most probably, they are ferried over by bus or other forms of transportation.

They go there immediately VIP treatment, straight away go to stage give a speech then stay for around 30 mins - 1 hr then zao liao.

Oppositions unless, the elected WP MPs are unable to even get permission to hold similar events.

At most can only do those outreach events, where go to Hawker centres to shake hands or give away ice-creams in their constituencies, etc.

PSP/SDP/WP are trying their best to increase their outreach to their constituencies, with the limited resources they can le imo.

CSJ/Paul Tambyah and SDP are quite active in Bukit Batok/Bukit Panjang and areas like Holland/Bukit Timah one. That is why the gerrymandering this time round impacted them alot.

PSP, also seem them at areas like Khatib/Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre time to time.

WP, no need to say le they are quite entrenched in the North-East area. Already saw them a few times over the years at Haig Road Hawker Centre/Eunos Hawker Centre liao.

What you mentioning is more for the other opposition parties, only during elections timing then come out only.

That is why I said PAR/SPP/NSP/PPP, etc. all those try to not kachiao PSP/SDP/WP, they can contest in the areas these 3 are not contesting in to not give rise to multi-corners fight.

 

[Hypernova]

A true non-politically affiliated would only be a foreigner who has no ties, investments or whatsoever interest in Singapore.

Sinkies will never be non-politicallly affiliated, because voting is compulsory and that alone makes them lean towards their favoured party.

 

[xcodes]

this one watched before but it's really epic until today ...

 

[jericho75]

Chairman of Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) Mr Tan Kee Yong, the Secretary to the PM and the Secretary to the Cabinet leh....

If I can reinvent football field as a host. I will give opponent goal post expand across half the field length

 

[Dr Stephen Strange]

How much are you paid for this post?

 

[tsnd01]

If I can reinvent football field as a host. I will give opponent goal post expand across half the field length

Also make the field slopes towards the opponent's end.

 

[Alphidius]

But this time around, they not only shifted the goalposts, but have also changed the shape of the playing field

Which is why up till now, SDP, PSP and WP haven't staked any claims on the new GRCs and SMCs yet...

 

[Evcats]

Eh, the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC)ah, confirm got people anyhow speculate lah! Let’s break it down Singlish-style with humor and logic:

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**1. "Merge Opposition Strongholds" ​

• How It Works: If an area votes heavily for opposition, PAP might merge it into a GRC (Group Representation Constituency) with PAP-friendly areas. Like that how to win?
• Example: In 2020, Joo Chiat SMC disappeared into Marine Parade GRC after WP nearly won it in 2011. Wah, like that how to lose?

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**2. "Carve Out Safe Seats" ​

• How It Works: Create new SMCs (Single Member Constituencies) in areas where PAP is strong. Wah, like that how to lose?
• Example: In 2015, MacPherson SMC was carved out of Marine Parade GRC, which PAP won comfortably. Like that how to win?

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**3. "Split Opposition Votes" ​

• How It Works: Redraw boundaries to dilute opposition support. Like that how to win?
• Example: In 2020, Punggol East SMC was absorbed into Sengkang GRC after WP won it in 2013. Wah, like that how to lose?

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**4. "No Fixed Rules" ​

• How It Works: The EBRC doesn’t have to explain why they change boundaries. They just say “trust us lah” and anyhow redraw. Like that how to win?
• Example: In 2020, the EBRC redrew boundaries without clear justification, leading to speculation of gerrymandering. Wah, like that how to lose?

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**5. "GRC System" ​

• How It Works: Opposition needs to win a majority in a GRC to get a seat, while PAP only needs to win one strong candidate. Like that how to win?
• Example: In 2020, WP won Sengkang GRC with 52.1%of the vote, but PAP won West Coast GRC with 51.7%. Wah, like that how to lose?

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**6. "Frequent Changes" ​

• How It Works: Boundaries change every election, making it hard for opposition to build a strong base. Like that how to win?
• Example: In 2020, the EBRC redrew boundaries just months before the election, causing confusion and kancheong among voters. Wah, like that how to lose?

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**7. "Public Sentiment" ​

• How It Works: Voters anyhow kancheong because their constituency might change. Like that how to win?
• Example: In 2020, some voters were moved from Aljunied GRC to Marine Parade GRC, diluting WP’s support. Wah, like that how to lose?

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Conclusion​

Eh, EBRC anyhow redraw boundaries to maximize PAP’s chances of winning, while opposition anyhow struggle to keep up. Like that how to win?

But hor, voters should stay informed, vote wisely, and make their voices heard. Steady lah, we all just trying to survive in this kiasu world together!