[GE2025] PAP Discussion Thread

[JohannSu1864]

Oh I remember got 1 candidate who looks like PS, they call him Pretend Singh.

 

[BBClone]

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.

 

[N4E.SI]

Rocket means must vote SDP Bro N4E.SI!!!

WP or SDP also ok bro

We just need oppies to bring them back to Earth

 

[crimsontactics]

WP or SDP also ok bro

We just need oppies to bring them back to Earth

WP ish hammer Bro N4E.SI...

 

[itedino]

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

 

[Kiwi8]

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

[buttbERry]

how come like that leh?

 

[Vincentlow82]

Yah loh, Josephine Teo never come knock at my door.

 

[ShinnAsuka]

Pritam said it best. Vote opposition so pap will work harder!

 

[BlackWing1977]

This is why I always LOL when those kumgongs say if MIW is doing a good job, there's no need to rock the boat, there is NO NEED FOR ANY OPPIES at all

If no strong oppies challenging, you think Gan bo yong will bother to step out of his comfy offices to shake hands with all you chao peasants, listen to your problems & requests?

Actually all sinkies really owe it to the brave people at Hougang, Aljunied & Sengkang

If not for their courage, I think there will be no strong & credible challengers and MIW will confirm rise up to level 200 on the ivory tower. By then you want to see them on the ground you prob need to take rockets!!

Hougang, Aljunied & Sengkang

 

[mike-q]

since PAP dont need your vote, please vote for opposition

 

[zensushi]

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

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”.

Repent. Show the incumbent that no seat is "safe".

 

[fire]

Yah loh, Josephine Teo never come knock at my door.

Till now no pap came to my door... I haven't seen small space at my door since I moved here 8 years ago... No respect us, we should show them a sign

 

[Whimsica]

I read the linked article twice. Could not find any sentence where LW said he didn't want to be considered initially.

If he wanted to be considered then he will put his name in the first round and be considered together with HSK, CCS and OYK.

Nobody is stopping him.

And him getting 15 out of 19 votes vs CCS and OYK during the re-selection round certainly indicated he is not as per what you described.

Maybe you want to share some sentences on him being not even second choice/ is just a compromised choice?

 

[qhong61]

Ong on ch 8 now

 

[Kunkka]

 

[ridiculous?]

Boating haz consequences, hu did chiu boat?

 

[Whimsica]

MP/BH the best.
Dun even need to sweat and enjoy the one week leave doing nothing.

Dun liddat say.

TPL start work meeting the people liao.

 

[Medicated Oil]

Dun liddat say.

TPL start work meeting the people liao.

At least she dun need to tabulate the number of house visits that she achieved since 2020.

 

[Whimsica]

At least she dun need to tabulate the number of house visits that she achieved since 2020.

Walau dun bully SXL leh.

TPL is like my right hand and SXL is my left.

Cannot choose...