[CONSOLIDATED] Singapore General Election 2025 Discussion Thread

[Shion]

6 only ah…

maybe more will come, wait first

 

[BBClone]

I think he needs to see a psychologist

A lot of unresolved pain and conflicts

 

[Ethan_]

Think its also the incumbent effect bah. The house always has the advantage. Just like incumbent on the whole place. The election is theirs to lose. Not opposition.

As for the opposition, its hard to beat against that odds, the house advantage. But once they make it, become the incumbent in that area. Then they also benefit from the house advantage.

Thus it become theirs to lose also. Unless they did alot to irk the people, if not, they don't need to do much just need to maintain the status quo also hard to lose bah.

For people can see that having opposition won't really change their life much for the bad. But with incumbent there deciding everyone life. Its bad when there are no opposition to veto their undesirable decision.

 

[idalco]

Will voters forget and forgive the NTUC saga and vote him?

 

[idalco]

With all the high profile resignations joining PAP side for GE? Can opposition even match calibre of candidates???

 

[yperic]

Singapore's Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung delivers a no-holds-barred conversation in this YLB episode - tearing into US-Asia power shifts, Singapore's healthcare time bombs, and his own political war stories after losing Aljunied GRC in 2011. He explains why he believes the Opposition isn't going anywhere, drops truth bombs about how char kway teow could sink his career, and reveals when government should - and shouldn't - step in. The discussion also turns personal as he reflects on the family conversations that shaped his decision to enter politics - offering rare insight into the human side of public service.

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:45) Intro
(03:25) Transition to Minister for Health (04:10) COVID Strategies and Challenges (06:01) Vaccine Rollout and Impact
(13:35) The Aging Population Challenge (15:00) Learning from Other Countries (17:46) Health Advocacy and Social Media (23:38) Political Journey and Personal Background
(30:35) Becoming a Civil Servant
(33:10) Political Journey and Views
(38:15) World Trade and Free Trade Agreements
(48:36) US Presence and Security
(53:31) Strategic Position of Singapore (59:18) Global Interconnection and Decoupling
(59:55) Influence of Foreign Politics on Singapore
(01:01:15) Cultural Imports and Political Sentiments
(01:02:35) Changing Dynamics in Singapore Politics
(01:04:15) Singapore's Economic Role and Workforce
(01:07:55) Paradox of Meritocracy and Education
(01:11:39) Singapore-Malaysia Relations and Economic Integration
(01:16:53) Emerging Challenges and Global Concerns
(01:19:15) Impact of Technology and AI
(01:22:15) One Shiok Thing

 

[yperic]

She’s the journalist who sparked the NRIC unmasking saga, and she’s back on Yah Lah BUT. Bertha Henson joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about Singapore’s political state of play. From the EBRC Report to the recent NMP resignations, from Edwin Tong’s viral walkabout video to whether opposition “mosquito parties” should just call it quits - Bertha gives her no-holds-barred take on what’s broken, what needs fixing, and what voters should look out for this GE2025. And she also tells us why she’s now going “Chin & Chai” with her political commentary.

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:36) Folklory
(01:31) Intro
(03:03) Political News Reporting
(03:57) Journalistic Experiences and Challenges
(10:41) Discussion on Media and Political Coverage
(12:17) This Election Feels Different
(14:24) EBRC Reports & the Media
(21:56) What Bertha Would Have Changed About the Report
(28:59) Perception of Social Media Savvy Politicians
(31:24) Discussion on Pritam Singh's Conviction
(38:56) Political Scene and Leadership Discussion
(42:42) NRIC Debacle
(53:03) Opposition Parties and Election Strategy
(59:03) Public Debates and Freedom of Expression
(01:05:46) Upcoming Election Perspective
(01:10:56) Media's Role and Accountability
(01:15:46) One Shiok Thing

 

[CCCustom]

This area is “claimed” by small potato party opposition like the Red Dot clowns and GMS.

Quite frankly, I have a good feeling that, should WP contest there, the jokers will back off because the possibility of them losing deposit doubles … if WP contest there and they still insist on 3-way, then I am convinced their deposit is sponsored by others.

 

[icezombie]

i think he would serve sinkapore better by getting out of the way. go private sector IF he can since he ish soooo talent wor

 

[j4jersey.]

can you move house to either EC, MP or Punggol?

I’m heading to Bidadari next year lol

 

[JM_LAU]

what GRC Punggol is called? Will WP go punggol contest election?


Read HWZ Forum Rules!

 

[Shion]

what GRC Punggol is called? Will WP go punggol contest election?


Read HWZ Forum Rules!

???

Punggol GRC

 

[Medicated Oil]

Just stating and accepting the obvious and moving on from there.
It is better than demanding for a strong mandate so that they can DO SOMETHING for the residents.

What did they do after getting so much strong mandate under the previous boss ?
Monitoring issues, brushing off serious questions, fixing the other side and creating saga.
That is what we are getting after giving you the mandate for the past 2 decades with our livelihood becoming worse every 5 years.

If that is the case, it is better off giving the tick to the other side so that they can make all of you cough out the answers and addressing any issues immediately.
And not wait for 5 years later to fix it.

 

[Vicodin]

Aljunied WP team is still good.

SK team, come out one #metoo Khan and one Pronouns Lim.

Mai la mai la.

 

[Shion]

I’m heading to Bidadari next year lol

potong pasir smc ?

 

[exsniper62]

Why do they wear these stupid looking tee shirts ?

You don't see Democrats/Republicans or Conservatives/ Labour walking around in such awful attire

 

[Shion]

PPP and GMS suddenly not making any more noises ???

 

[s-ghost]

yes and they will win it

 

[106gunner]

Doubt so, from past election, it seem they are only Keen in Sengkang, Aljunied, and Hougang

Back when Pasir Ris and Punggol GRC is still together they also never came and contest

The only opposition party that keep contesting is Desmond and Singh