[CONSOLIDATED] Singapore General Election 2025 Discussion Thread

[miko66]

Let's move on !

Talk of the town now is whether there's going to be another leak pic ..

Who's going to be exposed next ?

 

[Medicated Oil]

If the person is not new citizen but a local born then the outcome will not be the same?

https://www.eld.gov.sg/voters_dosdonts.html

As part of the Elections Department’s Education Programme, appropriate and prohibited activities of Elections are listed for voters’ information and adherence.

Do not bring or use any camera, video or photographic equipment in the polling station

It is stated in their own website.
Please kindly ENFORCE the rules.
Unless the unit is telling us that the DON'T is for show and NO NEED TO COMPLY.

 

[limmk]

New citizen privilege?

免死金牌..

 

[GarnetDragon]

 

[limmk]

 

[havetheveryfun]

The 2025 General Election results were not just a reflection of voter sentiment, but also of how effectively parties communicated their vision, built trust, and demonstrated readiness to govern.

The PSP’s complete exit from Parliament, despite the vocal presence of Leong Mun Wai and Hazel Poa, signals a disconnect between their approach and what voters were looking for. Their confrontational style, while principled in intent, may have come across as combative or lacking in constructive engagement. In fact, PSP’s vote share dropped significantly across all constituencies they contested—West Coast-Jurong West GRC fell from 48.3% in 2020 to just 39.99% in 2025 1. That’s not a minor dip; it’s a clear signal that their message didn’t resonate as strongly this time.

Moreover, criticisms of the Workers’ Party (WP) for being “too quiet” overlook the strategic value of measured opposition. WP retained all 10 of its elected seats and even gained two more NCMP positions 2. That’s not silence—it’s effectiveness. Their approach of picking battles wisely and focusing on long-term credibility appears to have earned them sustained voter trust.

It’s also worth noting that PSP’s rhetoric, particularly on sensitive issues like foreign manpower, was criticized for being overly populist and potentially harmful to Singapore’s economic interests 3. This may have alienated moderate voters who value both accountability and pragmatism.

In politics, being vocal isn’t enough. Voters reward those who balance principle with poise, and who can offer not just critique, but credible alternatives. The results speak volumes—not just about who shouted the loudest, but who earned the most trust.

PSP did themselves in by getting Leon Perera as their emcee

 

[LeiHongYi]

PSP did themselves in by getting Leon Perera as their emcee

sigh
that explains the result.

 

[Shion]

Staying on message and away from ‘knuckleduster politics’ pays off at polls for the PAP​

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...duster-politics-pays-off-at-polls-for-the-pap

 

[Shion]

When it comes to voting for the opposition, Singaporeans want it slow and steady, and not suddenly​

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...eans-want-it-slowly-steadily-and-not-suddenly

 

[Shion]

Why multi-cornered fights didn’t matter in GE2025​

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/why-multi-cornered-fights-didnt-matter-in-ge2025

 

[Shion]

GE2025: With a more discerning electorate, smaller opposition parties face an uncertain future​

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...r-opposition-parties-face-an-uncertain-future

 

[Shion]

WP’s strategy clicks into place, even without new wins at GE2025​

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...ks-into-place-even-without-new-wins-at-ge2025

 

[Shion]

GE2025: Play nice, focus on the east and 'keep quiet' elsewhere – inside the PAP’s successful electoral strategy​

Despite early doubts and strong opposition momentum, PAP activists revealed how quiet discipline, strategic focus on battlegrounds and a more respectful tone helped the ruling party to retain power and strengthen its mandate.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/today/big-read/ge2025-keeping-quiet-playing-nice-pap-5118971

 

[Eureka75]

Why multi-cornered fights didn’t matter in GE2025​

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/why-multi-cornered-fights-didnt-matter-in-ge2025

The 4 corner contest in 10KKJ essentially becomes a straight contest between PAP and WP, the votes for NSP and PPP are negligable and less than spoilt votes and doesn't affect the outcome of the election. On the other hand, when 2 mosquito parties contest in the same constituency, their votes become so evenly split that one gets 10% and the other gets 11% and end up both lost deposit.

 

[Yuripa]

Nothing to do with WP

Must see ppap agree to it or not even if WP gives up 1 slot

Basically if CSJ can go in, he will be at the mercy of both WP and PPAP since they are the ones who "gave" it to him.

As much as I think he deserves a chance to be nominated as NCMP but honestly speaking, going in under such circumstances is really... A tough stretch.

 

[limmk]

Nothing to do with WP

Must see ppap agree to it or not even if WP gives up 1 slot

Basically if CSJ can go in, he will be at the mercy of both WP and PPAP since they are the ones who "gave" it to him.

As much as I think he deserves a chance to be nominated as NCMP but honestly speaking, going in under such circumstances is really... A tough stretch.

Yeah, moi get what you mean. if CSJ enters under those terms, it really puts him in a weak position politically. being 'let in' by others kind of undermines the independence and credibility he stands for. better not go in than to be seen as someone else's token loh

 

[Yuripa]

Yeah, moi get what you mean. if CSJ enters under those terms, it really puts him in a weak position politically. being 'let in' by others kind of undermines the independence and credibility he stands for. better not go in than to be seen as someone else's token loh

Worst is wait he produce "0 results" for next 5 years then give ppap a chance to suan siao and arrow him during the next ge.

I srsly think it's pointless lah but who knows, maybe he has different thinking from what I speculate?

Go in better than dont go in?

Who knows?

 

[Eureka75]

Nothing to do with WP

Must see ppap agree to it or not even if WP gives up 1 slot

Basically if CSJ can go in, he will be at the mercy of both WP and PPAP since they are the ones who "gave" it to him.

As much as I think he deserves a chance to be nominated as NCMP but honestly speaking, going in under such circumstances is really... A tough stretch.

WP have their own self interest and have the priority to choose who they want to be NCMP as they are the best losers

 

[limmk]

Worst is wait he produce "0 results" for next 5 years then give ppap a chance to suan siao and arrow him during the next ge.

I srsly think it's pointless lah but who knows, maybe he has different thinking from what I speculate?

Go in better than dont go in?

Who knows?

CSJ go in liao at least got chance to do something… but also risk kena badly suan. look at LMW — he debated for us, but still tio suan not good enough. at least he got balls to step in and try lah

 

[GarnetDragon]