[CONSOLIDATED] Singapore General Election 2025 Discussion Thread

[coyote]

Dear all,

This is from infamous person.



Confidence for the future. More good years ahead... Let us take Singapore forward together.
Thank you.

EDMWers and their opposition party said this economic onslaught is fear mongering leh...

 

[rtfm38]

with the jerry mandarin, incumbent will probably at least retain their seats from previous elections. Even if the total vote counts in their favour drop. And that is in the worst case scenario for them. Might even turn out better. Don't have too much hope to those who are dreaming.

Yeah as long as they got Mr jerry mandarin on their side, can never lose one.

 

[wwenze]

No matter what is said, PAP will return to power with a majority.

Is this majority large or small?

I don't know, is majority decided by people or something else

 

[Carnage]

one of the mechanism the GRC is slowly but surely biting them back now..

if this GE 1 or even 2 more GRCs fall, u can be sure they are really in deep sheet.

The worst policy is still People's Association and their Grassroots Advisors.

 

[nachtsid.er]

when ever i see thumbnail with mouth open big big i will not click
unless they are jap documentaries

 

[zensushi]

 

[yperic]

PAP team in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC on house visits

The PAP team contesting Holland-Bukit Timah GRC has been conducting house visits in the last few days.

The slate led by Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, and comprising Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development Sim Ann, Mr Christopher de Souza and Mr Edward Chia, is up against candidates from Red Dot United.

Dr Balakrishnan on Monday posted a Facebook video of himself chatting and mingling with residents.

Similarly, Ms Sim and Mr de Souza also shared videos on Facebook documenting their house visits, and thanked residents for the encouragement and support.

Meanwhile, Mr Chia shared photos of the upcoming Active Ageing Centre by New Life Community Services at Block 525 Jelapang Road. He said the centre, which opens on May 11 officially, is “shaping up beautifully”.

“This has been a labour of love, and reflects our deep commitment to ensuring that our seniors continue to thrive and enjoy their golden years. We believe that active, engaged seniors also mean fewer concerns for their caregivers – bringing peace of mind to many families,” Mr Chia said.

 

[Scenario84]

honestly. i see this elections as a referendum on singaporeans. if pap still get above 60%, i think singapore is doomed. not because of pap's policies or how they govern but because of how spineless singaporeans are.

Got spine must vote opposition?

 

[yperic]

How come NSP no Rally.

 

[MynameisS]

No matter what is said, PAP will return to power with a majority.

Is this majority large or small?

Thumping majority

99.9% of voters will vote them in.. Wan Tsui!

remaining 0.1% are trouble makers or dun wan Singapore to have wise leadership from PAP.

 

[Scenario84]

Because PAP have no new ideas and brought us to this.

Stoopid LW and LHL still ask us to vote for more of the same.

Time to vote in more opposition to correct PAP mistakes.

bro u should go in mah, u smarter then them.

 

[huattoeat]

You ownself see chatgpt, summarize all the parties housing policies. PAP don't even have a proper plan/roadmap. Really 0 confidence from them to solve the issue.

Spoiler: CHATGPT GE2025 Housing Policy

Here is a comprehensive summary of the housing policies proposed by various political parties in Singapore's 2025 General Election (GE2025):

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People's Action Party (PAP)​

• Enhanced Housing Grants: Continues to provide enhanced grants to assist Singaporeans in purchasing HDB flats. (What Is Each Singaporean Party Promising You This Election? - Kopi)

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Workers’ Party (WP)​

• Affordability Measures: Proposes pegging HDB Build-To-Order (BTO) prices in non-mature estates to household incomes, offering discounts to lower-income applicants to achieve manageable debt service ratios.
• Transparency: Advocates for HDB to provide detailed breakdowns of land sale costs, developmental costs, and subsidies to buyers.
• Lease Decay Solutions: Suggests a universal buy-back scheme for HDB lessees and expanding the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) without requiring a proxy relocation site.
• Inclusivity: Recommends lowering the minimum age for singles to apply for 2-room BTO flats from 35 to 28 and removing ethnic quotas for HDB resales. (What Is Each Singaporean Party Promising You This Election? - Kopi, Where Does Each Political Party Stand On Bread-And-Butter Issues?)

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Singapore Democratic Party (SDP)​

• Non-Open Market (NOM) Flats: Proposes introducing flats sold at cost (excluding land cost) that cannot be sold on the open market.
• Young Families Priority Scheme (YFPS): Advocates granting balloting priority for first-time families with children or expectant couples for BTO flats in non-mature estates.
• Inclusivity: Supports enabling single-parent families and singles to own flats and enhancing the Lease Buy-Back Scheme for needy senior citizens.
• Policy Reform: Calls for the abolition of the Ethnic Integration Policy. (Where Does Each Political Party Stand On Bread-And-Butter Issues?, GE 2020: What every party says about housing in their manifestos - 99.co)

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Progress Singapore Party (PSP)​

• Lease Decay Addressal: Proposes en-bloc redevelopment for all old HDB flats.
• Affordability Measures: Suggests pegging new flat prices to income levels to make housing more affordable, especially for young Singaporeans. (GE 2020: What every party says about housing in their manifestos - 99.co, Where Does Each Political Party Stand On Bread-And-Butter Issues?)

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Red Dot United (RDU)​

• Mandatory En-bloc Redevelopment: Advocates making the En-bloc Redevelopment Programme compulsory to address lease decay concerns.
• Inclusivity: Proposes lowering the minimum age for singles to purchase flats to 30 and allowing them to buy larger BTO units.
• Transparency and Affordability: Calls for greater transparency in HDB flat pricing, including detailed cost breakdowns, and pricing new flats based on multiples of median income and location factors. (What Is Each Singaporean Party Promising You This Election? - Kopi, Where Does Each Political Party Stand On Bread-And-Butter Issues?)

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Singapore People’s Party (SPP)​

• Lease Buyback Scheme Extension: Recommends allowing all HDB owners to sell their leases back to HDB at near market value after five years.
• SERS Expansion: Proposes extending the SERS to all estates.
• Policy Reform: Advocates abolishing the Ethnic Integration Policy. (GE 2020: What every party says about housing in their manifestos - 99.co, Where Does Each Political Party Stand On Bread-And-Butter Issues?)

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National Solidarity Party (NSP)​

• Transparency: Calls for HDB to release comprehensive cost details of each project before launch.
• Support for Financially Needy: Suggests more assistance for those with genuine financial difficulties and developing more subsidised rental flats.
• Regulations on PRs: Proposes restrictions on resale and rental of HDB flats owned by Permanent Residents to prevent speculative transactions. (What Is Each Singaporean Party Promising You This Election? - Kopi, Where Does Each Political Party Stand On Bread-And-Butter Issues?, GE 2020: What every party says about housing in their manifestos - 99.co)

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Reform Party​

• Leasehold Review: Advocates reviewing the leasehold nature of HDB flats with a view to granting freehold status or allowing lease extensions before expiry. (Where Does Each Political Party Stand On Bread-And-Butter Issues?)

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People’s Power Party (PPP)​

• Redevelopment Initiatives: Suggests implementing the Home Improvement Programme (HIP), Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (VERS), or SERS in MacPherson as soon as possible. (Where Does Each Political Party Stand On Bread-And-Butter Issues?)

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This summary encapsulates the diverse housing policy proposals presented by Singapore's political parties in GE2025, reflecting a range of approaches to affordability, inclusivity, transparency, and redevelopment.

 

[yperic]

Watch: How did RDU go from a one-GRC outing in 2020 to fielding 15 candidates in 4 constituencies this GE?

We are past the halfway mark of the general election. In today’s episode of The Usual Place, podcast host Natasha Ann Zachariah speaks to Red Dot United’s (RDU) candidates for Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC, Ms Liyana Dhamirah and Mr Marcus Neo, as well as Jurong Central SMC candidate Kala Manickam.

Today, they’ll discuss how RDU has changed since its inception five years ago.

Their appearance is part of ST’s special daily GE2025 show, where candidates from different parties talk about their campaign strategies and key issues.

Catch this half-hour live stream at noon every day till May 1, which is a day before Cooling-off Day; and on polling night.

 

[dambio]

Because PAP have no new ideas and brought us to this.

Stoopid LW and LHL still ask us to vote for more of the same.

Time to vote in more opposition to correct PAP mistakes.

Can't expect them to say pls choose us for more population ponzi n foreigners come take ur jobs isn't it?

 

[Prime1984]

Why leh ? I think with the GST increase, retirement of many PAP stalwarts and lower confidence in the new 4G leadership, they may not get as strong a mandate this time round. Don’t get me wrong, I am realistic, PAP confirm win but i feel it will be more like 2011 kind of win, especially if the opposition are credible and don’t chut all the K-word, look left look right pattern.

 

[Skoda29]

Who is he?
Oky?

 

[Jurong640]

PSP's Stephanie Tan on making the leap from homemaker to the political stage | Deep Dive podcast​

After years of being a lawyer, Stephanie Tan became a stay-at-home mum to care for her two daughters. In the last 2 years, she has been using her law experience to help the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) with their parliamentary work. Now a first-time candidate contesting Pioneer SMC, Stephanie tells Otelli Edwards on the Deep Dive podcast how party chairman Dr Tan Cheng Bock inspired her to join politics, and how being a parent helps her connect better with residents.

 

[AuraKUPO]

Let's make pap great again! Let's take back aljunied this time!

 

[yperic]

Yio Chu Kang SMC residents raise concerns with PAP’s Yip Hon Weng

During a walkabout at Ang Mo Kio 628 Market and Hawker Centre this morning, PAP candidate for Yio Chu Kang SMC, Mr Yip Hon Weng, was greeted by residents.

Among them was Madam Lim, 50, who runs the Hua Fatt Coffee & Toast Stall. She said several ceiling fans in the hawker centre have been malfunctioning in the past month. Mr Yip, who is seeking re-election in the SMC, took photos of the faulty fans and assured her that he will raise the issue with the town council.

Another resident handed Mr Yip a hand-drawn map, pointing out areas in the neighbourhood where he hoped covered walkways could be built.

Mr Yip also visited several housing blocks around Ang Mo Kio avenues 4 and 5.

One of the residents he visits regularly is Ms Cindy Tay, 55, who has been living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a motor neuron disease, since 2019. Using a communication device on her iPad, Ms Tay wrote that “she is rooting for Mr Yip”.

“He helped me apply for financial assistance and invited me to the Chinese New Year celebration. Even when I can’t be present, he will ask his volunteers to send me gifts,” she said.

Mr Yip is contesting against People’s Alliance for Reform’s Mr Michael Fang.

ST PHOTO: HAZEL TANG

 

[sunsetbay]

Had stopped watching Mr Loo videos~ not bcos of his political stands but his "financial" videos were merely reading the headlines and gave many wrong suggestions~