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AsiaOne
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Poultry supply in Singapore not affected by bird flu outbreak in Brazil, supermarkets say — and other top stories today, Singapore News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Poultry supply in Singapore not affected by bird flu outbreak in Brazil, supermarkets say Poultry supply remains stable despite Brazil reporting its first bird flu outbreak at a commercial farm last week, supermarkets in Singapore said on Tuesday (May 20)... » READ MORE 2. 'I will serve with conviction and integrity': WP's Eileen Chong and Andre Low on being elected NCMPs After being elected as Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs), the Workers' Party's (WP) Eileen Chong and Andre Low have promised to take Singapore further... » READ MORE 3. Singapore's beef kway teow ranks 18th in best stir-fried dishes list, Indonesia's sambal goreng takes crown Our local cuisine has once again made us proud by having not one, not two, but four dishes ranked on a list by experiential travel online guide TasteAtlas... » READ MORE 4. 'I told him not to be too ruthless': Mark Lee responds to Addy Lee's fallout with Quan Yi Fong Veteran local actor Mark Lee has spoken up on former celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee's fallout with local host Quan Yi Fong, after Addy brought him up multiple times in his livestreams and a Facebook post recently..... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
19-05-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
WP's Andre Low and Eileen Chong declared elected NCMPs, Singapore News
Workers' Party (WP) members Andre Low and Eileen Chong have been declared elected Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs), the Elections Department (ELD) announced on Monday (May 19). Low, 33, contested the Jalan Kayu SMC against People's Action Party's (PAP) Ng Chee Meng and lost, but received the highest percentage of votes (48.53 per cent) amongst the unelected opposition candidates. WP also contested the Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) to receive the second highest percentage of votes (47.37 per cent) amongst the unelected opposition candidates. They had lost in the four-cornered fight against the PAP. The team, consisting Eileen Chong, Faisal Manap, Dr Ong Lue Ping, Jimmy Tan and Michael Thng were contacted by the Returning Officer Han Kok Juan on May 9 and asked to determine among themselves the candidate to be declared elected as NCMP by May 19, according to ELD's media release. The WP team informed the Returning Officer on Sunday (May 18) that they would nominate Chong, 33, as the candidate to be declared elected as NCMP. According to the Parliamentary Elections Act, the number of NCMPs to be elected for GE2025 is 12 minus the number of Opposition MPs elected. NCMPs are then determined from among contesting opposition candidates, with the candidate receiving the highest percentage of votes being placed first, followed by the other candidates in descending order based on the percentage of votes polled by them, ELD stated. This year, 10 Opposition MPs were elected, all from the WP. They are: Party secretary-general Pritam Singh, party chair Sylvia Lim, Gerald Giam, Kenneth Tiong and Fadli Fauzi for Aljunied GRC; He Ting Ru, Louis Chua, Jamus Lim and Abdul Muhaimin for Sengkang GRC and Dennis Tan for Hougang SMC. [[nid:718162]] khooyihang@
Online Citizen
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Online Citizen
Progress Singapore Party vows to regroup after election loss, Dr Tan Cheng Bock to step back
On 10 May, Dr Tan Cheng Bock, Chairman of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), announced that he would not be contesting in the next general election. Speaking to the media at West Coast Market, Dr Tan said that while he would step back from the frontlines, he remained committed to advising the younger generation within the party. He stated: 'Today, it's just to come here and say thank you to those who voted for us, and also to show to those who didn't vote for us that we are not running away. We'll be back soon. We'll be back in maybe five years' time. By then, I hope a younger team will take over.' Dr Tan's remarks came during a doorstop statement ahead of PSP's thank-you walkabout at Block 726 West Coast Road, seven days after the party's defeat in the 2025 General Election. PSP contested six constituencies and failed to secure any parliamentary seats, leaving it without representation in the 15th Parliament. Reflecting on the election results, Dr Tan acknowledged the challenges faced by younger candidates, expressing his wish that they would learn from the experience. 'It's been a good journey for us, for the younger people. They know what it's like to fight in the direction with all the odds against you,' he said. Despite the loss, Dr Tan remained optimistic, highlighting that political success takes time and persistence. Drawing parallels with the Workers' Party, he noted that it took decades for them to secure seats. 'I told them (PSP members), don't be discouraged. At least we were given the initial chance. But never mind, we will learn and come back.' Dr Tan, who turned 85 on 26 April during the campaigning period, reiterated his commitment to guiding younger members. He stated that his motivation for participating in this election was to encourage more young people to enter politics and gain experience in Parliament. Leong Mun Wai, PSP's Secretary-General, also addressed the media, reaffirming the party's commitment to reflection and renewal. 'PSP is not going to run away. We'll reflect, regroup and return,' he said. Leong thanked voters for their support and explained that the party was still reviewing its performance and plans. Hazel Poa, PSP's first vice-chair, was also present at the briefing. Following the media session, the PSP team continued their walkabout, visiting four other locations, including Boon Lay Place and Jurong West. In the recent 2025 General Election, PSP's A-team, led by Dr Tan, Leong, and Poa, contested the West Coast-Jurong West GRC but lost to the People's Action Party (PAP) team, which secured 60.01 per cent of the vote. The PAP team was led by Minister for National Development Desmond Lee. In the previous 2020 General Election, PSP had made significant gains by narrowing the PAP's vote share in West Coast GRC to 51.68 per cent, sending Leong and Ms Poa to Parliament as Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs). However, in the latest election, both Leong and Poa lost their NCMP seats. Leong, who was among the most active MPs in the 14th Parliament in terms of questions and debate participation, stressed that the party remains committed to community engagement and political renewal. The West Coast-Jurong West GRC, newly formed for the 2025 General Election, includes parts of the former West Coast GRC and Jurong GRC. It has a voter base of 158,581 and remains a five-member constituency. Dr Tan concluded by expressing his hope that the younger PSP members would continue to grow and learn from the experience, with the aim of eventually securing a stronger presence in future elections.
CNA
05-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh to continue as Leader of the Opposition: PM Wong
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong confirmed on Monday (May 5) that Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh would remain as Leader of the Opposition. This came after Mr Singh told reporters on Sunday that he was unsure whether he would remain in the position. 'I don't know whether I'm going to be Leader of Opposition. This is something that the government of the day has to decide. So let's see what happens there,' Mr Singh had said. In a Facebook post on Monday, Mr Wong said: "Mr Singh will continue as Leader of the Opposition, with staff and resources to perform his duties." He also said that he had spoken to the WP secretary-general. 'The WP fielded a strong slate of candidates and put up a tough fight in this election. They have consolidated and increased their presence in parliament – with 10 elected seats and 2 more NCMP seats,' added Mr Wong. 'I look forward to the contributions of the WP members in parliament.' The WP will be the only opposition in parliament. It retained Aljunied GRC, Sengkang GRC and Hougang SMC in the general election and lost by the slimmest of margins in Jalan Kayu SMC and Tampines GRC. If there are fewer than 12 opposition candidates voted in after an election, the "best losers" from among the opposition candidates are offered seats as Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs), to guarantee a minimum number of opposition members in parliament. WP chief Pritam Singh was formally appointed Leader of the Opposition after the 2020 election. In his role, Mr Singh receives confidential briefings by the government on select matters of national security and external relations, and in the event of a national crisis or emergency. He also receives an extra allowance to hire up to three additional legislative assistants, on top of what Members of Parliament (MPs) get for one legislative assistant and one secretarial assistant. Mr Singh also has the right of first response among MPs and more time for his speeches, equivalent to that given to political office holders.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
GE2025: WP to get two NCMP seats in the next Parliament, on top of 10 elected MPs
Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE – The WP will be offered two Non-Constituency MP seats, as its Jalan Kayu SMC and Tampines GRC candidates had the highest vote percentages among losers at the polls. WP newcomer Andre Low, 33, lost to labour chief Ng Chee Meng, 56, with 48.53 per cent of the vote in Jalan Kayu, while the WP team in Tampines got 47.37 per cent – losing in a four-cornered fight to the PAP. This means that Mr Low and one member of the WP Tampines team will be offered NCMP seats in the next Parliament. The WP team comprises party vice-chairman Faisal Manap, 49; Mr Jimmy Tan, 53, co-founder of an industrial equipment supply firm; Dr Ong Lue Ping, 48, a senior principal clinical psychologist; Ms Eileen Chong, 33, a former diplomat; and Mr Michael Thng, 37, a technology start-up co-founder. Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan, 62, who was the next best-performing losing candidate with 46.81 per cent of the vote in Sembawang West SMC, will miss out on a seat in Parliament. He lost to the PAP's Poh Li San, 49, a senior vice-president at Changi Airport Group. The NCMP scheme, introduced in 1984, guarantees a minimum of 12 opposition MPs in Parliament. As there are 10 elected opposition MPs in this election, there will be two NCMP seats. This is the same as the 2020 General Election, when the two seats went to the PSP's Leong Mun Wai and Hazel Poa. They had been on a five-member PSP team which secured 48.3 per cent of the vote in West Coast GRC. The pair returned in GE2025 with party chairman Tan Cheng Bock and new faces Sani Ismail and Sumarleki Amjah, but got 39.99 per cent of the vote, and will lose their parliamentary presence. This means that there will be only two parties in the 15th Parliament – the PAP and WP – down from three in the previous term. NCMPs are accorded all the rights, privileges and duties of elected MPs. Opposition candidates have not always accepted NCMP seats. In 2015, WP's former Punggol East SMC MP Lee Li Lian declined an NCMP seat after being the best-performing losing opposition candidate at that year's general election. The seat eventually went to academic Daniel Goh, who was on the WP's East Coast GRC team. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
