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Singapore’s ruling party wins election in landslide

People’s Action Party wins its 14th successive election, giving PM Lawrence Wong the clear mandate he sought.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2025

Singapore election a test for ruling party against rejuvenated opposition

Singaporeans long accepted fewer freedoms in exchange for economic growth and good jobs. But that may be changing.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025

Mic Check: Singapore's Podcast Boom Amplifies Opposition Voices

In a tiny studio, a former Wall Street banker and an ex-aviation executive are doing what critics say is lacking in Singapore's tightly managed media landscape -- giving opposition politicians unfiltered airtime ahead of an upcoming election.

International Business Times · Apr 29, 2025

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Singapore ex-deputy PM Shanmugaratnam elected president

Tharman Shanmugaratnam elected to the ceremonial post in the first contested vote in more than a decade.

Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2023

Singapore to vote on new president amid rumblings of discontent

Former finance minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is leading the field of three candidates chosen under demanding criteria.

Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2023

Singapore MPs to debate bill repealing ban on sex between men

Singaporean lawmakers are set to debate proposals on Monday that repeal a longstanding legal ban on sex between men and ensure only parliament has the right to define marriage that is currently that between a man and a woman.

Tribune News Service · Nov 28, 2022

Will the Queen’s Passing Prompt Discussions of Colonialism in Singapore? Nope.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II is an appropriate time to talk about British colonialism. These discussions aren’t happening in Singapore.

The News Lens · Sep 11, 2022

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Singapore undecided on succession timeline for heir to PM Lee

Singapore has not yet settled on a timeline as to when Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will take over the reins from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as the city-state’s next premier.

Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2022

Singapore PM confirms successor

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed on Saturday that Finance Minister Lawrence Wong would succeed him as the city-state’s next leader.

Bangkok Post · Apr 16, 2022

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