PAP wins Singapore election, taking 83 of the 93 seats
The People's Action Party (PAP) retained power in Singapore's intensely-contested general election Friday, winning 83 of the 93 parliamentary seats at stake.
Sat Jul 11 2020
Singapore Election: Sample count shows PAP to retain power, taking 83 of total 93 seats
These early results, as of 1 am Saturday, are based on a sample count at the start of the counting process. The margin of error is four per cent.
Fri Jul 10 2020
Singapore Election: Polling extended to 10 pm, 81 per cent voted up to 5 pm
Due to long queues, the polling hours for Singapore's 2020 General Election have been extended to 10 pm so that voters can cast their votes, according to Singapore's Election Department (ELD).
Fri Jul 10 2020
Singapore election: PAP going for super majority again in Parliament?
The PAP won 83 of the 89 seats contested in the last general election in 2015, with the Workers' Party taking the remaining six seats.
Thu Jul 09 2020
Singapore election: PAP not afraid of open contest of ideas
The republic's constitution ensures that there will be at least 21 alternative voices in Parliament after the elections.
Thu Jul 02 2020
COVID-19: Singapore draws up contingency plans for safe general election
These measures would protect the health and safety of voters, candidates and election officials throughout the nomination and polling proceedings.
Mon Jun 08 2020
Singaporeans vote in 2015 General Election
Singapore General Election 2015
Fri Sep 11 2015
GE 2015 'most competitive' for ruling PAP
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Sat Sep 05 2015
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Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
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Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
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Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
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Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
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Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
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Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
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Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
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Tue Nov 26 2024
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Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
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Tue Nov 26 2024