#654 - PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics & SDP Candidate Uses Slur During Rally

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As GE2025 hustings hit full swing, Lawrence Wong calls a rare press conference warning against race and religion in politics, though some headlines painted a murky picture. We dive into the real issues, including foreign interference concerns and how WP got dragged in. Plus, an SDP candidate referring to a teammate using a racial slur at a rally has sparked major online backlash - what happened and why this matters. We also recap our journey covering Aljunied GRC, Tampines, Pasir Ris, Changi and more, as the APolitical Party Bus tours Singapore’s east.

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(00:00) Intro
(07:35) PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics
(31:57) SDP Candidate Uses Slur During Rally
(48:05) One Shiok Comment
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PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics

• PM Wong: Identity politics has no place in S'pore & we should never mix religion & politics
• GE2025: Singapore identifies foreigners trying to influence elections; Meta directed to block access to Facebook posts
• Religious teacher says he had talks with WP, urged party to prioritise rights of Malay/Muslim community
• GE2025: WP says it did not make promises to any individual in exchange for political support
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