PAP Facing A Tougher Fight In Singapore Elections

James Gomez, Regional Director of the Asia Centre

17-Apr-25 08:30

PAP Facing A Tougher Fight In Singapore Elections

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Singapore has dissolved its parliament and will head to the polls on May 3rd. PAP Leader, Lawrence Wong faces his first test against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and rising cost of living. James Gomez, Regional Director of the Asia Centre tells us how the election will pan out and the issues that will arise.

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Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam

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Categories: politics, international, government, Law/Activism

Tags: singapore economy, election, pap, people's action party, lawrence wong,

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