SINGAPORE — The landslide win by Singapore’s ruling party in Saturday’s general election reflected voters’ preference for stability and continuity, analysts said, giving Prime Minister Lawrence Wong a strong mandate to lead the country through growing global uncertainty.
The People’s Action Party, which has governed Singapore since its independence in 1965, won 87 out of 97 seats in parliament, including five uncontested seats. Its overall vote share rose to 65.6% from 61.2% in the last 2020 election, marking an endorsement of Wong in his first electoral test since succeeding Lee Hsien Loong last year.
