GE2025

The PAP celebrated a resounding victory at the 2025 General Election held on 3rd of May, where we saw a landslide victory in their favour, winning 87 out of 97 seats.

However, how did this happen when just a mere few days ago we saw a lot of noise online which put the opposition parties as the favourable candidates to be elected into Parliament. 

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terence Chia, Co-Host of Yah Lah BU...

For the first time since 1972, independent candidates turned out to be the more popular choice during Singapore’s General Elections. 

GE2025 saw an independent candidate in Mountbatten SMC, winning 36.16% of the vote, making it The highest vote share for an independent in the constituency in over 50 years.

Hongbing Jeong speaks to Jeremy Tan, the former candidate who ran for Mountbatten SMC during GE2025, to learn more a...

Singapore has marked off its 14th General Election and Singaporeans have returned the PAP to power with 65.57% of the popular vote, a commanding swing from its 61.24% share in the last general election.

But, GE2025 shook up Singapore’s political landscape in more ways than one. Shifting alliances, unexpected or expected outcomes, and a changing voter base have left many asking: what just happened—and what’s next?

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As the dust settles from GE2025, we are taking a look back at the viral moments, memes, and trends that shaped election coverage, with a focus on a younger, digitally-savvy crowd.

From "Taskforce Man" to "Look Left Look Right" remixes, we gain a behind-the-scenes look into the Straits Times' 'Young and Political' initiative, and how the past two weeks played out in the media space.

Audrey chats with Danson Cheong, Assistant Ne...

GE2025 delivered a strong mandate for Lawrence Wong and the 4G team — but what made it possible? And what does the result really say about the electorate’s mood and Singapore’s political future?

In this review roundtable of our GE coverage, we’re joined by a powerhouse panel:
🎙 Nicholas Fang, Managing Director of Black Dot and former Nominated Member of Parliament
🎙 Dr. Reuben Ng, Assistant Professor...

What do a viral karaoke clip, some flirty dating bios, and a beauty contest nickname have in common? They're all part of the wild world of GE2025’s online buzz — and we’re breaking it all down on GE Tonight’s Social Media Wrap with Thecla Li.

We kick things off with a look at the uncomfortable but all-too-familiar territory of women in politics being judged for their looks. Candidates like Alexis Dang and Su...

As we enter the final stretch of the 2025 General Election campaign, GE Tonight is back to help you cut through the noise before you head to the polls. Over the past two weeks, we’ve followed the debates, policies, and political personalities shaping this pivotal election. Now, we’re taking stock of it all.

In this wrap-up episode, we break down key issues that could influence your vote—from cost-of-living pressur...

On today’s episode of GE Tonight, Joel Lim — host of The Political Prude — takes us through a refreshingly human side of the campaign trail. In a moment that broke through the usual talking points and political posturing, party leaders gave unexpected shoutouts to their wives, offering a glimpse into the personal lives behind the public persona...

What began as a routine deal has turned into one of GE2025’s defining flashpoints. As the Income-Allianz saga puts Ng Chee Meng — and even Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong — under scrutiny, the Workers’ Party seizes the moment, sharpening its attacks and widening the debate into a referendum on governance.

We break down the political fall...

The secrecy of the ballot is a pillar of democratic integrity — a guarantee that every citizen can vote without fear or influence. 

As Singapore heads to the polls on May 3, some might be wondering: “Is my vote really secret?”

From serial numbers on ballot papers to sealed boxes under police escort and months-long storage in the Supreme Court, the process is designed to be secure — but does this also ra...

In tonight’s Social Media Wrap, brought to you by Joel Lim, host of The Political Prude, we track the breakout stars turning heads online like WP’s Michael Thng and PSP’s Stephanie Tan.

We also unpack the sharper moments from the rally stage, with Sun Xueling stirring conv...

As political campaigns increasingly play out online, artificial intelligence and social media algorithms are reshaping how voters engage with politics — often without them even realising it. From curated content to algorithmic echo chambers, the digital space has become both a tool and a battleground in the 2025 election.

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