Singapore dissolves parliament, paving way for general elections

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Singapore's parliament was dissolved Tuesday, paving the way for general elections in which the city-state's long-ruling People's Action Party will seek to strengthen its dominance under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

But Wong, who was sworn in as Singapore's fourth leader in May last year, wants to clinch a stronger win after the PAP suffered a setback in 2020 polls over voters' rising discontent with the government.

Wong succeeded Lee Hsien Loong, who stepped down after two decades at the helm.

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Topics: Lee Kuan Yew Lee Kuan General election General elections PAP chief Prime Minister Politics of Singapore Singapore's parliament United States Elections Department Media censorship Lee Hsien Loong Maritime Southeast Asia Action Party Leader Lawrence Wong Singaporean general election First leader Forward Singapore plan

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Published On: 2025-04-15 @ 15:00:17 (1 weeks ago)

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