PAP rules again – with more votes


“WHAT a wonderful, amazing win by the People’s Action Party (PAP),” Singapore’s former Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zainul Abidin Rasheed WhatsApped early yesterday morning.

The ruling party has returned to power in the island republic’s general election as expected but with a far larger share of the popular votes – 69.9%, up from 60.1% in 2011 and even surpassing 66.6% in the 2006 polls.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Politics , Singapore , polls

Next In Nation

Malek Razak appointed new Armed Forces Chief
Thousands throng George Town streets for Thaipusam gold and silver chariots journey
PM calls for zero compromise on foreigners misusing visitor’s pass
Holding on to gold despite surging price
Johor mall gets community together for record-breaking feat
Family of five to tug three-tonne chariot as act of thanksgiving
LRT3 Shah Alam trial run in March
1,399 housing projects revived under task force
Enforcement at all levels the only way ‘country can be fixed’, says Anwar
EPF for medical coverage a relief

Others Also Read