The People’s Action Party (PAP) retained power in Saturday’s general election, extending its 66-year rule despite signs of voter frustration. Political analyst Eugene Tan says the results signal voters aspiration for continuity and stability in uncertain times
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00:00And now we move on to the next stories.
00:02Other than looking at the US, we are also keeping a close eye on our neighbours.
00:07The People's Action Party, or PAP, has kept its stronghold on power,
00:11winning big in Saturday's general election and continuing its unbroken 66-year rule.
00:17Despite signs of rising voter discontent with the PAP's tight control,
00:22the party still managed to win all but 10 seats in parliament,
00:25a clear sign that it remains firmly in charge.
00:28According to Eugene Tan Kang Boon of Singapore Management University,
00:32this suggests that voters continue to value stability and continuity
00:36in an increasingly uncertain world.
00:58You know, in the midst of the international order being upended,
01:04that this was perhaps, you know, an important time to signal
01:08that there had to be a vote for continuity, for stability, for security.
01:15And I think when you look at the outcome of the general election, right,
01:20PM Wong getting the mandate that he sought,
01:23the opposition party, essentially the Workers' Party,
01:27maintaining, you know, their grip on the seats that they won the last time.
01:32I think that, to me, also demonstrated that this was an outcome
01:38that is a victory for both Singapore and Singaporeans
01:43because it demonstrated, you know, that it is possible
01:48to give the Prime Minister the mandate he sought
01:51but also to continue ensuring, you know,
01:54that Singapore's democratic development, you know,
01:57will not be stymied in any way.