GE 2025: Battle Heats Up! Have You Decided Which Party You'll Vote For?

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The campaigning period for Singapore’s general election has entered its final stretch, with only today and tomorrow remaining. Seven election rallies are set to take place on April 30, just three days before about 2.75 million Singaporean voters head to the polls on May 3.

The intensity of the race now rivals that of last year’s US election, with Punggol emerging as the focal point of this electoral showdown.

On Nomination Day, April 23, Gan Kim Yong, who had long been rooted in the northwest, was fielded in Punggol in the northeast.

Meanwhile, the Workers’ Party, with its stronghold in the northeast, also fielded a formidable team led by Harpreet Singh, a prominent Indian senior lawyer and one of the Workers’ Party’s rising stars this election.

Both parties have strong reasons not to lose Punggol

People’s Action Party: Losing the Deputy Prime Minister would be a massive blow.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that Gan Kim Yong is a key pillar of his Cabinet, and losing him would cause serious disruption. Gan Kim Yong is responsible for a wide range of duties, including national economic strategy, financial oversight, and international trade. “If he loses, who will replace him?” Lee Hsien Loong asked.

Workers’ Party (WP): It can’t afford to lose in its own stronghold—the northeast.

The WP has been deeply entrenched in the northeast. It holds strong positions in Hougang and Aljunied, where it won 61.19% and 59.93% of the vote in the last election, respectively.

If the WP wins Punggol, it will further expand and connect its northeastern base, allowing better resource sharing across districts.

This kind of voter dilemma is nothing new in Singapore.

In the 2020 general election, the PAP reassigned then-Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat to East Coast, where a tight race was expected. At the time, he was already announced as the next Prime Minister. Many voters gave their votes to the PAP, and the WP lost with 46.61% of the vote.

In the 2011 election, the WP said: “If you don’t vote for our Aljunied team, the Workers’ Party could be wiped out completely, and there would be no opposition voices left in Parliament.”

  • Is the race in your constituency competitive?

  • Have you decided which party you'll vote for?

  • Can we afford to lose a Deputy Prime Minister?

  • Or can we afford to lose the voice of the opposition?

  • Which do you think is more important?

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  • MHh
    04-30
    MHh
    The race in my constituency is not competitive, likely PAP will win it. I don’t vote based on party but based on who best represents my needs and who will be able to advance the nation and her interests. Although I like Gan Kim Yong, his fate is in the voters of Punggol. In the unfortunate event that he lost, the ruling party/ government will have to settle for the next candidate, just like they had to settle for someone else when George Yeo lost. The voice of opposition is important to provide alternative view points and better solutions for Singapore’s best interests and not simply for the sake of opposing. The most important thing is to have competent ministers who want nothing but the best for Singapore and will selflessly and smartly advance Singapore. @rL @Fenger1188 @Success88 @Kaixiang @SPOT_ON @DiAngel @Universe宇宙 @Wayneqq @LuckyPiggie @HelenJanet come join
    • MHh: 
      They will find another one.
    • SPOT_ON: 
      if gan Kim yong out , there goes our DPM
    • LuckyPiggie: 
      wan nothing but the best for SG ... Very hard to find [Surprised] and I dont see any ... but who care what I think [LOL] [lovely] [Spurting]
  • Shyon
    04-30
    Shyon
    The race in my constituency feels more competitive than ever, especially with all eyes on Punggol. Both the PAP and WP are fielding heavyweight candidates, and it’s clear that the outcome here could shift the national conversation. It’s encouraging to see such energy in the campaign, but it also makes the decision more difficult.

    I’m still weighing my options. Losing a Deputy Prime Minister like Gan Kim Yong would certainly shake the Cabinet, especially given his role in economic and trade matters. But at the same time, the Workers’ Party plays a critical role in keeping Parliament balanced. A strong opposition ensures accountability and keeps the government on its toes.

    At the end of the day, I’ll vote for the team I believe offers the clearest vision and strongest commitment to Singapore’s long-term future. Whether from the ruling party or opposition, we need capable leaders who put people first.

    @Tiger_SG @TigerStars @Tiger_comments

  • icycrystal
    04-30
    icycrystal
    @GoodLife99 @LMSunshine @koolgal @Shyon @Aqa @Universe宇宙 @rL @HelenJanet @SPACE ROCKET @TigerGPT

    my side doesn't seem to be active [Glance] [Smug] [Thinking] [Victory] [Helpless] how about yours [Doubt] [Doubt] [Doubt]

    The campaigning period for Singapore’s general election has entered its final stretch, with only today and tomorrow remaining. Seven election rallies are set to take place on April 30, just three days before about 2.75 million Singaporean voters head to the polls on May 3.

    Is the race in your constituency competitive?


    Have you decided which party you'll vote for?


    Can we afford to lose a Deputy Prime Minister?


    Or can we afford to lose the voice of the opposition?


    Which do you think is more important?


    leave your comments to win tiger coins~

  • DiAngel
    04-30
    DiAngel
    I m betting all my Tiger coins ie 20,000+ that WP will win Jalan Kayu and Punggol. Whenever folks from PAP joined force or should I say non PAP Punggol GRC candidate appears on Punggol ground, this proves how much PAP “values” the constituency and couldn’t afford to lose it.


    As for Ng Chee Meng at Jalan Kayu, he lost Sengkang GRC in GE2020 as he thinks so highly of himself then not to walk the ground. When his team realised how aggressive WP’s candidates were, PAP tried to salvage the situation door-to-door visit. With the limited time available to them, they were unable to complete every household. PAP downfall was their arrogant and not close to the people’s heart. Whereas, WP Jamus Lim 😍[Heart][Love][Love you] “It warms the cockles of our hearts to be able to work for Singaporean” 🫶


    @MHh @Wayneqq @melson @ELI_59 @HelenJanet

    • DiAngelReplyrL: 
      I m not too greed. [Chuckle]🤭🤫 Aljuined-Hougang-Jalan Kayu-Punggol win by WP will put Singapore map very pretty. It will look like Japan Flag. 🇯🇵[Chuckle][LOL][Happy][Smile]😍🤭😂😃😁
    • rL: 
      I really hope they can win Punggol, Jalan kayu, Tampines and East Coast .
    • DiAngel: 
      🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨
  • SPACE ROCKET
    04-30
    SPACE ROCKET
    Not keen on SG politics at all. More keen on what happens in the US since it will affect my money more.

    Not keen on following what's happening in SG, but I've heard some pretty funny speeches by the different political groups lol.

  • Aqa
    04-30
    Aqa
    7 election rallies tonight! Singapore’s General Election 2025 is really happening. With so many parties participating, voters are faced with great dilemma as to which party to vote for. It is more sensible to vote for Han Kim Yong, the Deputy Prime Minister because as a DPM, he will be powerful to do more for Punggol as compared to the candidate from the opposition party. Thanks @Tiger_SG @icycrystal @rL [Happy][Happy] You voting for Alexis Dang?[Heart][Heart]
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