[GE2025] PAP Discussion Thread

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Kee chiu def got 1 gang.. he must be very angry he is not pm.. u see he so quiet nv really atk oppies
Ish true. I neber met anyone who claimed to be from Tik Tok Ong gang or Youth Olympics gang or East Coast gang or Liang Popo gang. Onlie met peepur who identified as being from Xiasuay's gang.

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The incumbents all frm the same mould nothing impressive

Whereas u cn c the passions in serving the ppl in WP rallies
 

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LW originally ish oredi buay zai. He was not the first choice candidate.

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Not even the second choice candidate.


He was the compromise candidate.


No lah he didn't want to be considered initially.

Only HSK, CCS and OYK put themselves out to be selected by their fellow ministers and HSK received the most votes, followed by CCS and OYK was last.

When HSK decided to drop out, LW was asked to step up and be considered by his peers.

So a new round commenced with LW, CCS and OYK, and LW received an overwhelming 15 votes while CCS and OYK got 2 votes each cannot even smell the car oil.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/dpm-lawrence-wong-to-take-over-from-pm-lee-on-may-15
 

jericho75

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Faction fighting. After tharman and ah teo gone, more power struggle within pap will occur.

Contemporary Divisions (2010s–Present)Recent analyses suggest the PAP is not monolithic. Differences in outlook have emerged, particularly within the cabinet and among elites:Reformist vs.

Conservative Leanings: Figures like Tharman Shanmugaratnam, known for progressive economic and social views, contrast with more security-focused or traditionalist members like Teo Chee Hean. These are not formal factions but reflect differing instincts within the party.

Fourth-Generation (4G) Leadership Struggles: The 4G leadership transition has exposed tensions. For example, Heng Swee Keat’s decision to step aside as prime minister-designate in 2021 highlighted competition and distrust among 4G leaders, with no clear successor to Lee Hsien Loong. Some argue this has intensified factionalism, though it remains understated due to party discipline.


is like that every where. KMT after chiang kai sek died also weaken very jia lak.
 

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Do you think the current fresh PAP candidates are forgettable?​


As in 43 years old "Super Power Baby Face"???

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No lah he didn't want to be considered initially.

Only HSK, CCS and OYK put themselves out to be selected by their fellow ministers and HSK received the most votes, followed by CCS and OYK was last.

When HSK decided to drop out, LW was asked to step up and be considered by his peers.

So a new round commenced with LW, CCS and OYK, and LW received an overwhelming 15 votes while CCS and OYK got 2 votes each cannot even smell the car oil.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/dpm-lawrence-wong-to-take-over-from-pm-lee-on-may-15
I read the linked article twice. Could not find any sentence where LW said he didn't want to be considered initially.
 

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You are not wrong. There is infighting.
One of the main reasons why this elections mean so much to LW.
It will essentially cement his position in the CEC.
You ask me, he is up against the old guards, and old guards don't like new ways.
 

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Amidst all this, Ah Jo is quietly praying no one notices her and her recent fk ups, so she can shun shun sneak in for another 5 years.
 

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https://mustsharenews.com/pap-difference-campaign-efforts/


‘So starkly different’: Netizens call out double standards in PAP’s campaign efforts between ‘safe’ & ‘hot’ GRCs


Latest News Politics Singapore
Netizens say PAP campaigns harder in hotly contested GRCs than "safe" ones.
By Gary Yang - 30 Apr 2025, 4:51 pm

As the 2025 General Election heats up, some Singaporeans are noticing a stark difference in how the People’s Action Party (PAP) appears to be campaigning across constituencies — with “hot” GRCs getting the VIP treatment while “safe” wards seem left on read.

A Reddit post that went viral on 29 Apr on r/singapore voiced this exact frustration.
The OP, who has lived in the same estate for seven years, said they’ve never seen their Member of Parliament (MP), “not during the last election, and not this time either”.

Redditor points out difference in PAP efforts for ‘safe’ GRCs​

The OP pointed out how residents in hotly contested areas are receiving personal visits and warm greetings from MPs, while those in “safe” wards feel overlooked, especially when the GRC has a heavyweight anchor minister.

The OP wrote: “PAP campaign efforts in ‘safe’ GRC is so starkly different from ‘hot’ GRCs.”

They shared that the only interaction they’ve had was one evening on 29 Apr, when a PAP volunteer showed up at their gate, muttered “vote PAP” in a monotone voice, and dropped the manifesto booklet into their house.

The post highlighted how, while “hot” areas see MPs actively going door-to-door and engaging warmly with residents, the less contested wards feel neglected.

The OP speculated that this could be due to complacency in constituencies where PAP is seen as having a guaranteed win, especially when they have a strong anchor minister in place.

Netizens share PAP campaign efforts in their GRCs​

This post struck a nerve with many Singaporeans, sparking a broader discussion on how campaign efforts differ between constituencies.

One Ang Mo Kio GRC resident chimed in to say they haven’t seen a single candidate at their doorstep in four straight elections.

Another user, while acknowledging their MP is fairly active outside campaign season, admitted they felt “a bit put off by the lack of effort” during elections.

PAP efforts

Source: Reddit

Some noted a stark drop in engagement after their constituencies were redrawn. One said that their former MP, who used to be diligent, has been noticeably absent this time.

PAP efforts

Source: Reddit

Others tried to play devil’s advocate, pointing out that MPs have limited time and massive constituencies to cover and that “hot” wards tend to feel more exciting simply because of media attention.

PAP efforts

Source: Reddit

One Sembawang resident also recently shared a TikTok video questioning the PAP’s approach to outreach after receiving a political brochure with no personal interaction.
Who to blame. U love to vote incumbent unless they going to lose u so they will come after u like a dog
 

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https://mustsharenews.com/pap-difference-campaign-efforts/


‘So starkly different’: Netizens call out double standards in PAP’s campaign efforts between ‘safe’ & ‘hot’ GRCs


Latest News Politics Singapore
Netizens say PAP campaigns harder in hotly contested GRCs than "safe" ones.
By Gary Yang - 30 Apr 2025, 4:51 pm

As the 2025 General Election heats up, some Singaporeans are noticing a stark difference in how the People’s Action Party (PAP) appears to be campaigning across constituencies — with “hot” GRCs getting the VIP treatment while “safe” wards seem left on read.

A Reddit post that went viral on 29 Apr on r/singapore voiced this exact frustration.
The OP, who has lived in the same estate for seven years, said they’ve never seen their Member of Parliament (MP), “not during the last election, and not this time either”.

Redditor points out difference in PAP efforts for ‘safe’ GRCs​

The OP pointed out how residents in hotly contested areas are receiving personal visits and warm greetings from MPs, while those in “safe” wards feel overlooked, especially when the GRC has a heavyweight anchor minister.

The OP wrote: “PAP campaign efforts in ‘safe’ GRC is so starkly different from ‘hot’ GRCs.”

They shared that the only interaction they’ve had was one evening on 29 Apr, when a PAP volunteer showed up at their gate, muttered “vote PAP” in a monotone voice, and dropped the manifesto booklet into their house.

The post highlighted how, while “hot” areas see MPs actively going door-to-door and engaging warmly with residents, the less contested wards feel neglected.

The OP speculated that this could be due to complacency in constituencies where PAP is seen as having a guaranteed win, especially when they have a strong anchor minister in place.

Netizens share PAP campaign efforts in their GRCs​

This post struck a nerve with many Singaporeans, sparking a broader discussion on how campaign efforts differ between constituencies.

One Ang Mo Kio GRC resident chimed in to say they haven’t seen a single candidate at their doorstep in four straight elections.

Another user, while acknowledging their MP is fairly active outside campaign season, admitted they felt “a bit put off by the lack of effort” during elections.

PAP efforts

Source: Reddit

Some noted a stark drop in engagement after their constituencies were redrawn. One said that their former MP, who used to be diligent, has been noticeably absent this time.

PAP efforts

Source: Reddit

Others tried to play devil’s advocate, pointing out that MPs have limited time and massive constituencies to cover and that “hot” wards tend to feel more exciting simply because of media attention.

PAP efforts

Source: Reddit

One Sembawang resident also recently shared a TikTok video questioning the PAP’s approach to outreach after receiving a political brochure with no personal interaction.
The daft voter want to ownself vote like that, cannot blame PAP for being complacent lor.
 
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