PAP Leaders Pledge to Draw Lessons From General Election, Focus on Unity, Global Risks

They Say Vital to Boost Trust With Singaporeans, Prepare Nation to Navigate Global Challenges

- Hariz Baharudin

A day after the PAP was returned to power with 65.57 per cent of the vote, its elected leaders said the country must draw lessons from the general election, remain united, and stay alert to the risks and uncertainties in the external environment.

Speaking at walkabouts and victory parades to thank voters on May 4, several PAP ministers said the results reflected support for the party.

But they also pointed to the importance of strengthening trust with Singaporeans and preparing the country to navigate an increasingly challenging global climate.

The PAP won 82 out of 92 contested seats, retaining all the constituencies it previously held.

The group representation constituency of Marine Parade-Braddell Heights was uncontested, bringing the total number of PAP-held seats to 87 out of 97 in the 15th Parliament.

The WP retained its foothold in Aljunied and Hougang, and successfully defended Sengkang, winning a total of 10 elected seats.

The PSP did not win any constituency and lost both the Non-Constituency MP (NCMP) seats it had held since 2020.

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing said the real competition for Singapore lies not within the country but with the rest of the world. The country must continue to field its best team, backed by the people, he added.

The PAP team led by Mr Chan in Tanjong Pagar GRC achieved the party's best GRC result since the scheme was introduced in 1988, securing 81.03 per cent of the vote against the People's Alliance for Reform (PAR).