PM Wong appeals to voters to pick the best team, says more opposition will weaken S'pore

He calls for strong support to take country through uncertain times

- Hariz Baharudin

Midway into the 2025 General Election hustings, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has appealed to voters to pick the best team, saying that a weakened government will undermine Singapore's position in an increasingly volatile world.

Speaking at the PAP's lunchtime Fullerton rally, he cautioned that should the opposition gain more ground, it would severely weaken the PAP's ability to govern effectively, even if the party is returned to power.

He said: "If opposition parties break through in several constituencies - not just one, not just two, but a few - then even if the PAP were to be returned to govern, it would be with a severely weakened mandate. It's not just the loss of one minister. I could lose three (or) four ministers."

PM Wong added: "Losing three to four ministers will weaken the Cabinet team, will weaken the Government, will weaken Singapore."

Addressing the WP's call for voters to compare opposition candidates with PAP candidates backbencher to backbencher, he said this is not how elections work.

Serving ministers are contesting group representation constituencies, he said, stressing that their loss would be immediately felt.

PM Wong said: "A vote for the opposition is not a free vote for more alternative voices in Parliament. It is a vote to weaken the PAP team - the team that is truly working for you."

He urged Singaporeans to think carefully about the consequences of their choice when they go to the polls on May 3.

"If you, in your heart of hearts, believe that the PAP is still the best party to take Singapore forward through these uncertain times, then support me and my team," he said.

He added: "Your vote matters - in every constituency, all across Singapore. Because I need a team. And this election is not just about forming today's government. It's also about building tomorrow's leadership."