Ruling party faces succession questions


The country’s ruling party, stung by its worst ever election results, signalled a possible delay to its meticulous succession plans, and analysts foresaw other policy changes that could affect the international business hub.

The People’s Action Party secured 83 of 93 parliamentary seats in Friday’s election – a resounding win by international standards – and its share of the popular vote dropped near a record low, while the opposition won an unprecedented 10 seats.

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