The People’s Action Party has won 65.57 per cent of the popular vote in the 2025 general elections. This strong mandate for PAP Secretary-General Lawrence Wong and his team, is one they will not take lightly, as they work to bring Singapore to a brighter future amid a turbulent world.
Speaking at a 3am press conference, Sec-Gen Wong said he was “deeply humbled and grateful” by the results, and that the PAP will work even harder with this mandate to ensure concrete progress for Singapore
He added that the election outcome will put Singapore in a better position to face a turbulent world.
“It’s a clear signal of trust, stability and confidence in your government,” said Mr Wong. “Singaporeans, too, can draw strength from this and look ahead to our future with confidence.”
“To all Singaporeans, I say the results will motivate us to work even harder for you. We will do our best to serve you and improve your lives.”
The Party secured 87 of 97 seats in an election that took place against a backdrop of global uncertainty, trade wars, and concerns over issues such as cost of living, housing and social mobility.
The PAP secured 70 per cent or more of the vote share in five Single Member Constituencies (SMCs) and eight Group Representative Constituencies (GRCs).
This is Sec Gen Wong’s first electoral contest as leader of the PAP and head of government.
Immediate task is to form the Cabinet: Sec-Gen Wong
The immediate next task is to form the Cabinet, and Sec-Gen Wong said he was grateful that all his key MPs had been voted in, and he could “put together the best team to serve Singapore”, while adding that he would announce the Cabinet line-up when ready.
On his considerations when selecting members of his Cabinet, he said he would look at how best to assign the right responsibilities to the individuals based on their strengths and contributions.
Reminding PAP MPs of their “heavy responsibility”; leaving no constituency behind.
Sec-Gen Wong reminded all the newly elected PAP MPs that the mandate they have received is a “heavy responsibility”.
They will have to take good care of their constituencies, engage residents and build deep relationships with them, bring forward their voices in Parliament, as well as advocate and champion causes that matter to them, he said.
For the PAP teams who contested Opposition-held Aljunied, Hougang and Sengkang, Sec-Gen Wong conveyed his deepest gratitude, and hailed their contribution to giving every Singaporean a chance to exercise their democratic rights.
Sec-Gen Wong said: “They did not win, but they fought hard and made their mark,” he said. “And I thank them for stepping forward and giving Singaporeans in these constituencies a real choice.”
He added that the PAP will continue to work hard in these areas. “We will not give up. We will continue to engage, serve and strive to win over residents,” he said.
Sec-Gen Wong: Key is to have effective governance that can take Singapore forward
Sec-Gen Wong said the desire for more opposition MPs and alternative voices in Parliament was an issue that came up in this election.
He said he respects Singaporeans with these views, and understands the sentiment.
“I would also ask that they consider the merits of the perspective of having a good, strong team in government to work effectively for you,” he added.
“Because, in the end, the key is to have effective governance that can take Singapore forward.”
PM Wong also reflected on the concerns that had been raised throughout the hustings, like cost of living and housing.
“We have been working on these issues, and I assure you, we will redouble our efforts in the coming term to tackle these issues of concern,” he said.
“My team and I will use this mandate to serve with humility and responsibility. We will serve all Singaporeans, whether you voted for the PAP or you voted for another party – everyone matters. We will serve all of you. We will do our utmost to improve your lives.”
He reiterated that the real contest facing Singapore is not between the PAP and the opposition, but between Singapore and the world.
PM Wong said Singapore has always been and continues to be the underdog despite what it has achieved, and must now close ranks to face the challenges ahead together.
“To improve our chances, we cannot afford to fight one another. We have to fight together to achieve better outcomes for Singapore and Singaporeans.
“And now that the election is over, we must put aside our differences and stand together as one Team Singapore to confront the storms ahead and to secure a brighter future for ourselves our families and Singapore.”
| Constituency | % of votes |
| Queenstown SMC Eric Chua Swee Leong | 81.12 |
| Tanjong Pagar GRC Chan Chun Sing, Alvin Tan, Foo Cexiang, Joan Pereira and Rachel Ong | 81.03 |
| Jurong Central SMC Xie Yao Quan | 80.51 |
| Holland-Bukit Timah GRC Vivian Balakrishnan, Sim Ann, Christopher de Souza and Edward Chia Bing Hui | 79.29 |
| Ang Mo Kio GRC Lee Hsien Loong, Darryl David, Nadia Ahmad Samdin, Victor Lye and Jasmin Lau | 78.95 |
| Yio Chu Kang SMC Yip Hon Weng | 78.73 |
| Jurong East- Bukit Batok GRC Grace Fu, Murali Pillai. Rahayu Mahzam, David Hoe and Lee Hong Chuang | 76.66 |
| Bukit Gombak SMC Low Yen Ling | 75.83 |
| Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Chee Hong Tat Cai Yinzhou Elysa Chen Saktiandi Supaat | 75.21 |
| Jalan Besar GRC Josephine Teo Denise Phua Shawn Loh Wan Rizal | 75.21 |
| Nee Soon GRC K Shanmugam, Goh Hanyan, Jackson Lam, Lee Hui Ying and Syed Harun Alhabsyi | 73.81 |
| Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC Lawrence Wong, Zaqy Mohamad, Alex Yam and Hany Soh | 73.46 |
| Marymount SMC Gan Siow Huang | 70.70 |
| Potong Pasir SMC Alex Yeo Sheng Cai | 69.18 |
| Radin Mas SMC Melvin Yong Yik Chye | 69.17 |
| Kebun Baru SMC Henry Kwek | 68.50 |
| Sembawang GRC Ong Ye Kung, Gabriel Lam, Mariam Jaafar, Ng Shi Xuan and Vikram Nair | 67.75 |
| Pasir Ris-Changi GRC Indranee Thurai Rajah, Desmond Tan, Sharael Taha and Valerie Lee | 67.66 |
| Pioneer SMC Patrick Tay | 65.42 |
| Mountbatten SMC Gho Sze Kee | 63.84 |
| Chua Chu Kang GRC Tan See Leng, Choo Pei Ling, Jeffrey Siow and Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim | 63.59 |
| Bukit Panjang SMC Liang Eng Hwa | 61.41 |
| West Coast-Jurong West GRC Desmond Lee, Shawn Huang, Ang Wei Neng, Hamid Razak and Cassandra Lee | 60.01 |
| East Coast GRC Edwin Tong, Tan Kiat How, Jessica Tan, Hazlina Abdul Halim and Dinesh Vasu Dash | 58.76 |
| Tampines Changkat SMC Desmond Choo | 56.17 |
| Punggol GRC Gan Kim Yong, Janil Puthucheary, Sun Xueling and Yeo Wan Ling | 55.17 |
| Sembawang West SMC Poh Li San | 53.19 |
| Tampines GRC Masagos Zulkifli, Koh Poh Koon, Baey Yam Keng, Charlene Chen and David Neo | 52.02 |
| Jalan Kayu SMC Ng Chee Meng | 51.47 |
| Sengkang GRC Lam Pin Min, Theodora Lai, Elmie Nekmet and Bernadette Giam | 43.69 |
| Aljunied GRC Chan Hui Yuh, Faisal Abdul Aziz, Daniel Liu, Jagathishwaran Rajo and Adrian Ang | 40.32 |
| Hougang SMC Marshall Lim | 37.83 |