PM Wong Launches PAP Manifesto, Introduces New Faces in Fresh Team

He says it cannot be politics as usual with the changes going on in the world

- Goh Yan Han

The upcoming general election that takes place amid profound changes across the world carries far greater stakes, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on April 17.

The PAP is stepping up with new resolve, and is ready for the challenge with a fresh team, he said.

PM Wong, who is heading into his first hustings as secretary-general of the ruling party, was speaking at the launch of the PAP manifesto: Changed World, Fresh Team, New Resolve - Securing a Brighter Future for You.

Addressing more than 400 party activists gathered at a studio in one-north, he said: "Comrades, let's give it our all in this election. Let's convince Singaporeans to give the PAP their mandate and support.

"Let's work hard to secure a brighter future for every Singaporean, and for many more years to come."

It cannot be politics as usual with the changes going on in the world, said PM Wong.

The stakes involved include how Singapore's interest is defended on the global stage, and how the nation will navigate through stormy weather to secure lives and livelihoods for its people, he added.

"This SG60 election is ultimately about our future. History has rarely been kind to small states," he said.

PM Wong added: "What we have today is nothing short of a miracle. How long can this miracle last? Especially as the world turns more dangerous and hostile? Frankly, no one can tell.

"But you have my word - the PAP will do everything we can to keep this miracle going for as long as possible."

The party is ready for the new challenge, he said, as he introduced 32 new candidates who will stand in the upcoming election. There are 97 seats to be contested.