GE2025: Marine Parade-Braddell Heights walkover disappointing and surprising, opposition parties say

GE2025: Marine Parade-Braddell Heights walkover disappointing and surprising, opposition parties say

This is the first walkover at a General Election since 2011.

GE2025: PAP retains Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC as WP pulls out; first walkover since 2011

WP had contested Marine Parade GRC in 2020 before the boundaries were redrawn for this election. Read more at straitstimes.com.

'Extremely disappointed': Residents react after WP bows out of Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC

Residents of the newly formed Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC found out on Wednesday (April 23) that they will not partake in this year's general election. The People's Action Party (PAP) was the only party to submit nomination papers for this constituency, resulting in a walkover — the first since the 2011 General Election. The Workers' Party (WP) was expected to...

Singapore Opposition Parties Disappointed as Workers' Party Pulls Out of Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC

The recent decision by the Workers’ Party (WP) not to contest the Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC has stirred up disappointment and frustration among various opposition parties in Singapore. The unexpected walkover in this constituency, which has not seen such an outcome at a general election since 2011, has led to a wave of criticism and questioning within the political landscape. One notable comment came from Mr. Goh Meng Seng, the Secretar…

What Singapore Loses in an Electoral Walkover

RICE does not endorse any political party in Singapore. Refer to our GE2025 content coverage policy for details. Top image: Stephanie Lee / RICE Media “Wait… does that mean I can’t vote?” our 23-year-old intern mutters, half to herself, as she watches Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim deliver a victory speech on Nomination Day.  It would’ve been her first time at the ballot box. Now, like her neighbours, she’ll have to …

5 Key Highlights & Surprises That Happened During Nomination Day for GE2025

Nomination Day is always filled with surprises, but this year’s Nomination Day is especially surprising. Aside from last-minute tactical changes that would make even Zhuge Liang proud, there were also eye-opening events such as an actual walkover, the likes of which have not been seen in 14 years. A Walkover Has Just Occurred For the first time in 14 years, a walkover has occurred. The People’s Action Party (PAP) team for Marine Parade-Braddell …