Singapore’s long-ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has secured a decisive victory in Saturday’s general election. With this victory, PAP has registered its 14th consecutive mandate. It has won 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats, while the opposition has failed to make any mark. There has also been an increase in its share of the popular vote to 65.6 per cent, up from 61.2 per cent in the previous election (2020). The PAP has been ruling the country since 1959, much before its independence in 1965.
People of Singapore have given clear mandate to Wong, who had become the fourth Prime Minister last year. Following PAP’s victory in general election, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed gratitude and thanked voters for their strong support.
Wong wrote on X, “Singaporeans have given the @PAPSingapore a clear and strong mandate to govern. I am humbled by and grateful for the faith you have placed in me and my team.”
At a press conference, Wong declared the mandate as “a clear signal of trust, stability and confidence” by Singaporeans in the government led by PAP. He further mentioned that the election took place at a critical time. He noted that there has been fundamental shifts in the international order along with the global economic slowdown. Wong asserted that the election results have put “Singapore in a better position to face this turbulent world.”
Wong assured that the party will work harder for the development and progress of Singapore. He has urged Singaporeans to look at the collective future with confidence and drawn strength from this election.
In another post, Wong wrote, “So let’s stand as One Team Singapore–to confront the storms ahead together and secure a brighter future for all of us. We will involve Singaporeans in this journey to shape our future. We will engage and listen-because every voice is important.”
Singaporeans have given the @PAPSingapore a clear and strong mandate to govern. I am humbled by and grateful for the faith you have placed in me and my team. pic.twitter.com/wApxFUmegY
— Lawrence Wong (@LawrenceWongST) May 3, 2025
Who Is Lawrence Wong?
Born on 18 December 1972, Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai is a Singaporean politician, economist and former civil servant who has been the PM of Singapore since 2024 and Minister for Finance since 2021. He received a Bachelor of Science with a major in economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1994. He has graduated in Master of Arts in applied economics from the University of Michigan in 1995 and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University in 2004. Wong began his career as an economist and worked in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) in August 1997.
As a member of PAP, he represented Limbang division of Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC since 2015 as an MP. Wong was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 2011.
Before assuming role as the Prime Minister, he held Ministerial appointments in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, the Ministry of National Development, and the Ministry of Education. He was also the Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Wong has also co-chaired the Multi-Ministry Taskforce, which oversaw the Singapore Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was elected as the Secretary-General of People’s Action Party on 4 December 2024.
PM Modi Extends Congratulations
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended congratulations to Wong on winning the election. He reiterated India and Singapore’s close relations and multifaceted partnership.
“Heartiest congratulations @LawrenceWongST on your resounding victory in the general elections. India and Singapore share a strong and multifaceted partnership, underpinned by close people-to-people ties. I look forward to continue working closely with you to further advance our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” wrote PM Modi on X.
Heartiest congratulations @LawrenceWongST on your resounding victory in the general elections. India and Singapore share a strong and multifaceted partnership, underpinned by close people-to-people ties. I look forward to continue working closely with you to further advance our…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 4, 2025
