MESSAGE FROM VOTERS
It will take some time for the dust to fully settle around GE2025, there are some early signs of possible lessons for political parties looking to succeed in Singapore in the years ahead.
The call for more support for opposition to check the PAP seems to have lost its allure, other than in some WP-contested areas. This seems to suggest that the quality of the opposition opponent matters to voters, rather than just a generic desire for checks and balances.
As such, some soul-searching about how to build their brand and appeal among Singaporeans will be required if opposition parties are to improve on their performance going forward.
For the ruling party, the strong mandate for Mr Wong and his 4G team will be welcome as they seek to establish themselves and also address the broader geopolitical and domestic challenges facing Singapore and Singaporeans.
If the latest electoral contest is anything to go by, there will likely be increasing competition for the PAP in future polls. As the electorate and political environment continues to change and evolve, it will be imperative for all parties to do so as well.
Nicholas Fang is senior advisor for The Asia Group, and managing director of strategic consultancy Black Dot. He is a former nominated member of parliament.
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