Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Secretary-General of the People's Action Party, speaking at a virtual press conference following the general elections in Singapore. - The Star/ANN
SINGAPORE, July 11 (Bloomberg): Most political parties around the world would be thrilled to win 89% of seats in an election. Not in Singapore.
The worst showing for the ruling People’s Action Party, or PAP, since independence in 1965 prompted analysts to declare a "vote for change” that will trigger "soul searching” among the country’s leaders. Supporters for the main opposition Workers’ Party -- which took 10 of 93 seats up for grabs -- waved flags, blew whistles and beat drums like they were about to take office.
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