S'pore's global partners note strong support for PAP in poll results, says Josephine Teo

Singapore's international partners have been watching the outcome of the May 3 general election, and apart from sending congratulatory messages, some have noted the strong showing by the ruling party.

- Judith Tan Correspondent and Samuel Devaraj

Speaking to reporters on May 4, a day after the PAP clinched a landslide victory with a vote share of 65.57 per cent, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said those "watching from afar" have also commented that Singapore voters have been "very rational in recognising the risks and uncertainties".

"(Some have also) signalled their belief that a united Singapore is more prepared to weather these storms that are bound to hit Singapore," she said of the PAP's win.

"(Looking) at the results for the PAP in this general election, I think it is a very strong signal of support for the team led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong," added Mrs Teo, who leads the PAP team that won Jalan Besar GRC.

Singaporeans have returned the ruling party to power, heeding PM Wong's call for a strong PAP team to steer the country through coming storms.

The party secured 87 of 97 seats in an election that took place against a backdrop of global uncertainty and trade wars.