GE2025

With Nomination Day set for April 23, political parties are ramping up their presence on the ground, unveiling new candidates and sharpening their messages.

And as the countdown begins, all eyes are on how each party is positioning itself from strategic walkabouts to social media campaigns.

What do these moves signal about their broader game plans and how might they shape the battles ahead?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Felix Tan, an independent political observer and analyst, to find out more.

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With Polling Day set for 3rd May, the countdown is on for Singapore to vote for 97 Members of Parliament, who will serve the country for the next five years. 

We are just a week away from Nomination Day, slated for 23rd April, of which the finalised list of candidates will be confirmed. Then, it's 9 days of whirlwind campaigning, before a cooling off day.

Fielding 30 potential new faces, this election will be the first under the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. 

On the Breakfast Show, Audrey Siek speaks to Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law from the Yong Pung How School of Law at Singapore Management University, to talk about the key issues that are top of mind for Singaporeans, and the reasons behind our shorter campaign periods.

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Parliament has been officially dissolved, marking the start of Singapore’s next General Election. 

Nomination Day has been set for April 23, kicking off a minimum nine-day campaigning period before Cooling-off Day.

This election marks the first election under Prime Minister Wong’s leadership but also a time of growing global uncertainty, rising geopolitical tensions, and renewed focus on domestic issues like cost of living, housing affordability, and job security.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

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Election season is in full swing as both the People’s Action Party (PAP) and opposition parties unveil their candidates ahead of the upcoming General Election.

The PAP is fielding over 30 new faces, including teams for key opposition-held constituencies like Aljunied and Sengkang GRCs.

Meanwhile, opposition parties are preparing for a fiercely contested race in areas like Tampines and Sembawang GRCs.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr. Teo Kay Key, Research Fellow at the IPS Social Lab, Institute of Policy Studies, to discuss more about these key developments.

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The race is heating up as we see new faces appearing in the community with GE2025 soon to be upon us. 

However, recent global unrest regarding US Trump Tariffs have shaken up Singapore in more ways than one. So the question is, will this be a factor to consider when we look at how political parties approach potential voters.  

On the Breakfast Show, Audrey speaks to Dr Reuben Ng, Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS, as they discuss more about recent news surrounding GE2025 and how US Tariffs could potentially play a role in campaign strategies. 

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More fresh faces with potential political aspirations have been spotted engaging with residents across Singapore – a sign that preparations for the upcoming General Election are gaining pace. 

This comes as the Elections Department announced last Thursday (Mar 27) that the election expense limit has been raised from S$4 to S$5 per voter. It also confirmed the designation of Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) where candidates from Malay, Indian or other minority communities are required.

Who are the fresh faces? Will we see younger potential candidates being fielded for this year’s General Election and what impact might this have on voting sentiments?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Teo Kay Key, Research Fellow at IPS Social Lab at the Institute of Policy Studies to find out more. 

Presented by: Hongbin Jeong

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As Singapore gears up for the 2025 General Election, significant changes are unfolding in the political landscape, through an increase in the election expenses cap from S$4 to S$5 per elector.

The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee cites inflation and rising campaign costs, but how will this reshape electoral strategies and voter engagement in the upcoming polls?

Joining us on The Breakfast Show to elaborate more on the implications of these changes is Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris Strategies Singapore.

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Punggol is new, vibrant, and also poised to be the battleground of a fierce political contest in this year’s General Election. 

For years, Punggol has held the title of the nation’s youngest town, with more than half of its over 120,000 voters estimated to be between the ages of 21 and 45.

As a result, the newly formed Punggol GRC was formed by dividing the previous Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, pulling in estates from Punggol, combining with Punggol West SMC.

With neighboring Sengkang GRC falling to the Workers' Party in the last election and the WP maintaining an active presence in parts of Punggol over the past year, a face-off with the ruling People’s Action Party seems almost certain.

How will this contest unfold? Will there be a fierce rivalry between PAP-WP in Singapore’s youngest GRC in GE2025?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin,Senior International Affairs Analyst with Solaris Strategies Singapore to find out more. 

Presented by: Hongbin Jeong

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Singaporean voters will head to the polls in 33 electoral divisions in the 2025 General Election, up from 31 in the last polls. This follows a slew of proposed changes by the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee, which the government has accepted.

Sweeping changes have been made to Singapore’s electoral map, with just five Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) and four Single-Member Constituencies (SMCs) remaining unchanged from the last election.

According to the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee, the changes were driven by voter growth and future housing developments in areas such as Punggol, Tengah and Bukit Batok West.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
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Major changes have been made to Singapore’s electoral map, with just five GRCs and four single-seat wards remaining unchanged from the last election.

The total number of constituencies now stands at 33, compared to 31 previously. Additionally, the next parliament will comprise 97 elected Members of Parliament.

So what impact will these changes have on GE2025? How will the electoral landscape change?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University, to find out more.

Presented by: Hongbin Jeong

Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh ([email protected]) 

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