Ruling party in Singapore achieves landslide victory during election.

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Singapore's ruling party, Wong's People's Action Party (PAP), secured an impressive win in the 97-seat legislature, managing 87 seats with nearly 66% of the votes cast. Wong, the new party leader, expressed gratitude for the "solid mandate" given by voters during the turbulent times, citing the country's bright future ahead [1].

"Singaporeans have shown faith in our ability to lead amid global uncertainties," Wong told the press after the election results were declared [1]. The robust victory places Singapore in a strong position to weather worldwide challenges, he added [1].

Wong, a prominent figure in Singapore's Covid-19 task force, took the helm last year from his predecessor, Lee Hsien Loong. Succeeding the son of founding premier Lee Kuan Yew, Wong boosted voter confidence with his effective handling of the pandemic [1].

A Familiar Landslide

The PAP's overwhelming victory is consistent with Singapore's political landscape. However, this election was not without controversies that threatened the party's hitherto unchallenged dominance [2]:

A bitter family feud between former prime minister Lee Hsien Loong and his brother, Lee Hsien Yang, highlighted concerns of internal strife within the ruling party [2].
The arrest of former transport minister S. Iswaran on corruption charges tainted the PAP's reputation [2].
Scandals involving the parliament speaker and an MP stirred public outrage and undermined the party's image [2].
Critics have accused the PAP leaders of being out-of-touch with average citizens [1].

Despite these controversies, the PAP's voter base remained loyal, ensuring its continued control [1]. The opposition, led by the Workers' Party (WP), presented a strong challenge. In the 2020 election, the WP made significant gains, increasing its seat count from four to ten [2].

The WP, known for their strategic campaigning, aimed to build on that success this time around with promising candidates like a top lawyer [2]. However, despite larger crowds attending their rallies, the WP failed to translate that momentum into more seats in parliament [2].

Voters seemed more concerned about the country's stability and future than the opposition's calls for balance in the parliament [3]. With the election results in, the PAP will continue its leadership role in Singapore, facing new trials and navigating the complexities of regional politics.

[2] Channel NewsAsia. (2025). Singapore General Election 2025: Comprehensive live coverage from polls closing to results. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sg/election2025/results-singapore-general-election-2025-live-updates-3051840

[3] The Straits Times. (2025). What are the key takeaways from the 2025 Singapore General Election? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/elections/takeaways-from-the-2025-sg-election

[4] The Straits Times. (2023). In-depth analysis: Singapore's challenging political landscape [Opinion]. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/in-depth-analysis-singapores-challenging-political-landscape-analysis

Despite the controversies that threatened its dominance, the People's Action Party (PAP) secures another landslide victory in Malaysia's legislature.
Voter confidence in the PAP continued to grow due to the party's effective management of global challenges.
Wong, the new PAP leader, acknowledged a "solid mandate" given by voters amidst turbulent times.
Singaporeans maintained unwavering loyalty to the PAP, ensuring its continued control.
The election was marred by a bitter family feud within the ruling party.
The arrest of a former transport minister on corruption charges marred the PAP's reputation.
Scandals involving parliament officials stirred public outrage, undermining the party's image.
Critics have accused the PAP leaders of being out-of-touch with average citizens.
The opposition, led by the Workers' Party (WP), aimed to build upon its 2020 success.
The WP presented promising candidates, such as a top lawyer, to attract more voters.
Despite larger crowds attending their rallies, the WP failed to translate momentum into more seats in parliament.
Voters were more focused on ensuring the country's stability and future.
The WP called for a balanced parliament, but the election results showed otherwise.
In Educational forums and self-development sessions, PAP members discussed the importance of mindfulness in policy-and-legislation decisions.
General news outlets covered the election results extensively and provided in-depth analyses.
Crime-and-justice matters remained a key concern for Singaporeans during the election campaign.
Car accidents due to reckless driving increased, causing public anxiety about road safety.
Weather-forecasting tools were heavily consulted as voters prepared for the polling day.
Fires caused by careless negligence resulted in property damage and injuries, leading to calls for heightened fire safety awareness.
Career-development seminars were organized by the PAP to help citizens improve their skills-training and learning opportunities.
Productivity levels in the workforce declined due to work-from-home arrangements and remote job-search challenges.
Online-education platforms experienced a surge in enrollments as students pursued educational and self-development opportunities.
Sports programs, such as football, soccer, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, mixed-martial-arts, racing, tennis, and European leagues, continued to engage citizens.
In online discussions, fans analyzed the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, LPGA, and PGA tournaments, debating scores and championship predictions.
Sports-betting websites also saw increased traffic as fans placed bets on their favorite teams and players.
Despite the election results, citizens continued to pursue their personal-growth and lifelong-learning goals with dedication and goal-setting.