The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: At MOE (Evans) Stadium, there was no eruption of cheers. No thunderous applause or victory dance from the supporters of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP). Just a quiet sigh, a tightening of the jaw, and a knowing glance shared among campaigners—the kind of silence that follows the extinguishing of a […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has been handed a clear and strong mandate in his maiden election as head of government, with the People’s Action Party (PAP) clinching a landslide 65.57% of the national vote. This is its best election result since the 2015 general election, which was called in the […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News The ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) retained its majority in the 2025 General Election, securing all but ten seats in Parliament. The Workers’ Party (WP) held its strongholds, while opposition parties like the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), Singapore Democratic Party (SDP), and Red Dot United (RDU) performed respectably in select constituencies. […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: The ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) has won over the opposition Workers’ Party (WP) at East Coast Group Representation Constituency (GRC). After the votes were tallied, it was shown that the PAP team, led by Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong, 55, received 58.76% of the votes, while […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: The ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) has won at Tampines GRC in a four-cornered fight that resulted in the opposition party being denied winning another GRC. The PAP team at Tampines is comprised of Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli, 62; Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Sustainability and […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: The shock results of the 2025 general election, which many expected would be a watershed one, have left some opposition parties feeling disappointed and others resolute on staying the course. Red Dot United (RDU), which contested Nee Soon GRC, Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC, Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, and Jurong Central SMC, […]Continue reading