Singapore Announces May 3rd General Election
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Singapore's general election is set for May 3rd, following the parliament's dissolution. Nomination Day is April 23rd, with nine days of campaigning to follow. This is the 14th general election since independence and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's first. The ruling People's Action Party (PAP), in power since 1965, faces challenges across all 97 parliamentary seats. Key voter concerns include cost of living, jobs, and unemployment. The election occurs amidst global economic uncertainty and following Singapore's recent monetary policy easing.
Singapore's general election is set for May 3rd, following the parliament's dissolution. Nomination Day is April 23rd, with nine days of campaigning to follow. This is the 14th general election since independence and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's first. The ruling People's Action Party (PAP), in power since 1965, faces challenges across all 97 parliamentary seats. Key voter concerns include cost of living, jobs, and unemployment. The election occurs amidst global economic uncertainty and following Singapore's recent monetary policy easing.
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