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Business Times
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Times
Singapore election 2025: PAP defeats SDA in Pasir Ris-Changi GRC
[SINGAPORE] The People's Action Party (PAP) has won Pasir Ris-Changi GRC with 67.66 per cent of the valid votes cast, defeating the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA). The slate was led by Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah, who moved from Tanjong Pagar GRC to head the PAP's team for the newly formed Group Representation Constituency. The PAP team secured 60,887 of the votes against SDA's 29,109. Rejected votes numbered 2,483. Also on the PAP slate were Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Desmond Tan, incumbent Sharael Taha and newcomer Valerie Lee. SDA's slate was led by Desmond Lim, who returned as the alliance's chairman in a reversal of his decision to step down following GE2020. His team – the only one fielded by SDA in GE2025 – comprised returning candidates SDA secretary-general Abu Mohamed and communications lead Harminder Pal Singh, as well as new face Chia Yun Kai. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up Chia, a restaurant owner, had initially announced that he would form his own party – Most Valuable Party – to contest East Coast GRC. He was later revealed as a surprise member of SDA's Pasir Ris-Changi slate on Nomination Day. This election, Pasir Ris-Changi GRC and Punggol GRC were formed with the splitting-up of five-member Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, which the SDA had unsuccessfully contested in every general election since 2006. Lim helmed the SDA's team in 2006, 2015 and 2020. The party's best showing in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC was in 2011, when it garnered 35.21 per cent of the votes. Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, which has 100,957 registered voters, also took in adjacent areas from East Coast GRC. In 2020, the PAP took 64.16 per cent of the votes in a three-cornered fight in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, with a team led by Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean. SDA came in second with a 23.67 per cent vote share, while Peoples Voice garnered 12.18 per cent of the votes. Teo announced his retirement from politics on Nomination Day. In a rally speech on Apr 28, Indranee said she cannot fill Teo's 'big shoes' in the new GRC but would serve residents with the same dedication if elected. She promised voters that her team would continue plans started under Teo, which includes updating facilities and improving transport connections. For more election coverage, visit our GE2025 microsite
Business Times
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Times
GE2025: PAP defeats SDA in Pasir-Ris Changi GRC with 67.66% of valid votes
[SINGAPORE] The People's Action Party (PAP) has won Pasir Ris-Changi GRC with 67.66 per cent of valid votes, defeating the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA). The slate was led by Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah, who moved from Tanjong Pagar GRC to head the PAP's team for the newly formed GRC. The PAP team secured 60,887 of the votes against SDA's 29,109. Rejected votes numbered 2,483. Also on the PAP slate were Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Desmond Tan, incumbent Sharael Taha and newcomer Valerie Lee. SDA's slate was led by Desmond Lim, who returned as the alliance's chairman in a reversal of his decision to step down following GE2020. His team – the only one fielded by SDA in GE2025 – comprised returning candidates SDA secretary-general Abu Mohamed and communications lead Harminder Pal Singh, as well as new face Chia Yun Kai. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up Chia, a restaurant owner, had initially announced that he would form his own party – Most Valuable Party – to contest East Coast GRC. He was later revealed as a surprise member of SDA's Pasir Ris-Changi slate on Nomination Day. This election, Pasir Ris-Changi GRC and Punggol GRC were formed with the splitting up of five-member Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, which the SDA had unsuccessfully contested in every GE since 2006. Lim helmed the SDA's team in 2006, 2015 and 2020. The party's best showing in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC was in 2011, where it garnered 35.21 per cent of the votes. Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, which has 100,957 registered voters, also took in adjacent areas from East Coast GRC. In 2020, the PAP took 64.16 per cent of votes in a three-cornered fight in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, with a team led by Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean. SDA came in second with 23.67 per cent of votes, while Peoples Voice garnered 12.18 per cent of the votes. Teo announced his retirement from politics on Nomination Day. In a rally speech on Apr 28, Indranee said she cannot fill Teo's 'big shoes' in the new GRC but would serve residents with the same dedication if elected. She promised voters that her team would continue plans started under Teo, which includes updating facilities and improving transport connections. For more election coverage, visit our GE2025 microsite
AsiaOne
03-05-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
PAP wins Pasir Ris-Changi GRC with 67.66% of votes over SDA, Singapore News
Results for Pasir Ris-Changi GRC in GE2025 People's Action Party (PAP) 67.66% Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) 32.34% The People's Action Party (PAP) has won Pasir Ris-Changi GRC with 67.66 per cent of votes over the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA). PAP received 60,887 votes while SDA received 29,109 votes. The PAP's team for Pasir Ris-Changi GRC is led by Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Leader of the House Indranee Rajah. Her team comprises of Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Desmond Tan, Sharael Taha and new face Valerie Lee. Indranee was previously MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC, a PAP stronghold. The SDA's team is led by party Chairman Desmond Lim and includes secretary-general Abu Mohamed, Harminder Pal Singh and new member Chia Yun Kai. In 2020, PAP, led by Senior Minister (SM) Teo Chee Hean, won the Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC with 64.16 per cent of the vote, while SDA came in second in the three-way fight with 23.67 per cent of the vote. The constituency has 100,639 electors. Pulau Ubin walkabout Desmond Tan, Sharael Taha and Valerie Lee as well as SM Teo and Dr Janil Puthucheary were spotted at a walkabout in Pulau Ubin on April 11. The island became part of Pasir Ris-Changi GRC after electoral boundaries were redrawn in March. Lee told media that there are 30 voters in the island with concerns such as "wildlife challenges" and support to redeem the $400 Climate Vouchers, adding that the team had gotten these residents' contacts to give them some assistance. "No matter the number (of residents), we will definitely put in 100 per cent to continue to support everyone, and we will be thinking of some plans to kind of revitalise and help improve life on the island." On April 21, at a press conference to introduce PAP's candidates contesting in the ward, SM Teo announced that he will not be standing for re-election in Pasir Ris-Changi GRC. "I will continue to support PM Lawrence Wong and his 4G team and remain available to contribute to the team wherever and in whatever way PM Wong feels I can best serve," he said. Last-minute move to SDA Chia Yun Kai, the newest member of Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) had previously started his one-man Most Valuable Party to contest East Coast GRC, but moved to SDA on Nomination Day (April 23). The 32-year-old restaurant owner told AsiaOne that he made the switch because he had "aligned values" with SDA. Formed in 2001, SDA is made up of two political parties — the Singapore Justice Party (SJP) and the Singapore Malay National Organisation, and has been contesting in Pasir Ris-Punggol since 2006. For our GE2025 microsite, visit here. [[nid:717377]]
Straits Times
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
GE2025: PAP wins Pasir Ris-Changi GRC
The team from the Singapore Democratic Alliance comprising Mr Desmond Lim (second from left), Mr Abu Mohamed (third from left), Harminder Pal Singh (first from left), and newcomer Chia Yun Kai. FILE PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS The PAP has won Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, led by Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah. Her teammates are Mr Desmond Tan, Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (third from left), one-term MP Sharael Taha (first from left), and new face Valerie Lee. ST FILE PHOTO SINGAPORE – The PAP has won Pasir Ris-Changi GRC – led by Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah – with 67.66 per cent of the vote against the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA), a coalition of two parties and a newcomer. Ms Indranee's teammates are Mr Desmond Tan, 54, Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, one-term MP Sharael Taha, 43, and new face Valerie Lee, 39. They faced a straight fight against a team from SDA comprising the opposition coalition's chairman Desmond Lim, 58, secretary-general Abu Mohamed, 74, communications lead Harminder Pal Singh, 53, and newcomer Chia Yun Kai, 32. Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, which has 100,639 voters, was formed by merging some districts under the former Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC with adjacent areas in East Coast GRC, after electoral boundaries were redrawn. Pulau Ubin was subsumed under the new boundaries of Pasir Ris-Changi GRC. During the nine days of campaigning, Ms Indranee, who is also Second Minister for Finance and National Development, had said that while the PAP has plans to address concerns such as cost of living and jobs at a national level, her team at Pasir Ris-Changi GRC would also explore issues and plans at the local level, including improving infrastructure. Ms Indranee had moved from Tanjong Pagar GRC where she had served for 24 years to anchor the PAP team in Pasir Ris-Changi GRC. This was after Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean, the former anchor minister in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, announced his retirement from politics after 33 years. Mr Teo had been an MP in Pasir-Ris Punggol GRC since 1997. The SDA is a coalition currently comprising the Singapore Justice Party, of which Mr Lim is the secretary-general; the Singapore Malay National Organisation (PKMS), of which Mr Abu Mohamed is the president; and Mr Chia, who had initially announced that he had founded his own party Most Valuable Party – to contest East Coast GRC. Mr Chia joined SDA on Nomination Day on April 23. The SDA had aimed to address cost of living, issues of housing and healthcare, as well as providing better job opportunities for Singaporeans amid competition from foreign talent. The alliance has not prevailed since it began contesting Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC in 2006. Pasir Ris-Changi voters whom The Straits Times spoke to earlier on polling day said the voting process was smooth and hassle-free. The day began with heavy downpours in the earlier part of the morning of May 3 before clearing up to clear skies for the rest of the day. Voters said issues such as cost of living were on the top of their mind when it came to casting their votes. 'What's more important for me is to choose the right team to bring the country forward,' said housewife Noor Huda Abdullah, 49. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Business Times
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Times
Singapore election 2025: SM Teo Chee Hean reiterates importance of continuity amid uncertainty
[SINGAPORE] When no one has answers because even the questions are unknown, a strong and stable government can see Singapore through uncertain times, said Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean on Monday (Apr 28) night. He described Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as someone who is 'full of energy, full of ideas' and is now 'bringing together a team with 32 new MPs to build a strong team, not just for the next five years, but for the next 10, 15 years, so that we have continuity and stability to see Singapore through'. SM Teo made these remarks at a rally for Pasir Ris-Changi GRC. He previously anchored Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, and will not be contesting the May 3 general election as he retires from politics after 33 years. Continuity, stability and good governance are hallmarks of Singapore – and 'very valuable' in uncertain times when people look at these traits to invest their money, he said. Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah anchors the PAP's four-member team in the newly formed constituency, which includes Senior Minister of State Desmond Tan, Sharael Taha, and first-time candidate Valerie Lee. The PAP team is up against a slate from the Singapore Democratic Alliance, which comprises its chairman Desmond Lim, Abu Mohamed, Harminder Pal Singh and Chia Yun Kai. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up Speaking after SM Teo, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Maliki Osman – who was in the East Coast GRC before he stepped down ahead of the election – also addressed the issue of continuity. A fresh team represents the residents of Pasir Ris-Changi, with new perspectives on how to improve the neighbourhoods and communities, 'but with the same commitment that has led to the results you have seen in these years', he said. In her speech, Lee, advocating for the sandwich generation, highlighted that Singapore 'has built support systems, and (they have) been enhanced by feedback' from Singaporeans. 'But we can do better, and we must go further, because the situation is evolving,' she said. Beyond listening to Singaporeans and being their voice, being Members of Parliament is about hard work, the rally speakers said. 'The opposition may want to be the voices of the people in Parliament, but the PAP is your voice,' said Maliki. 'And we are not just your voice, we are also your hands that do the work.' Opposition parties have said in many speeches that they will raise Singaporeans' concerns in Parliament, said Sharael. He added: 'I believe that building the future we want takes more than just raising concerns. It takes hard work. It takes rolling up our sleeves together. It's about the action. It's about the heart. It's about us, moving together, hand in hand.' Other PAP rallies There were two other evening rallies by the PAP on Monday. At the Jurong Central SMC rally, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said that no major decisions – including the move to raise the goods and services tax (GST) – are easy to make, but it is the PAP that is prepared to make these hard decisions. Fu, who leads the Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC team, said there are trade-offs when it comes to policymaking. On the GST increase, the government set up a permanent support system to help Singaporeans with little or no income, such as vouchers, MediSave top-ups and U-Save rebates. 'We may be taking a chicken wing from you, but we are giving you a whole chicken,' said Fu. At the Sembawang GRC rally, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said it was 'disingenuous' of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) to say that the plans and projects for the constituency will carry on no matter who the MP is, so long as the PAP continues to form the government. Ong leads the PAP's five-member team in a three-way battle with the SDP and the National Solidarity Party. 'I don't think they can come here for one month and make all these sweeping statements,' said Ong. He noted that when there are major national projects such as the Thomson-East Coast Line and the Woodlands Health Campus, it is the Cabinet that makes the key decisions. For more election coverage, visit our GE2025 microsite
