As PAP triumphs again in Singapore, Workers' Party emerges as main opposition


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  • Sunday, 04 May 2025

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addresses People's Action Party (PAP) supporters, at an assembly area for the results of the general election, in Singapore, May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the convincing re-election of his People's Action Party would help the city-state face turbulent times, as analysts said the weekend poll also showed one party emerging as the main opposition group.

The PAP's 14th successive election victory was never in question. Instead, the focus was on the mandate voters would give Wong in his first electoral test since assuming the top job a year ago.

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