News Archive
 
16 Jul 2006
Workers' Party elects 7 new members to executive council
Pakistan's 'jihadi option' threatens regional peace
 
13 Jul 2006
Analysis: M'sia's covert power struggle
 
12 Jul 2006
Government has duty to respond to unjustified comments: minister
Analysis: The Politics of the case
 
11 Jul 2006
Tiger Beer teams with top Spanish club Barcelona for 3-year deal
 
10 Jul 2006
Women MPs to focus on jobs, special needs Singaporeans
Analysis: Next superstar, India: myth or fact?
 
08 Jul 2006
Sailing: Singaporeans win top honours in Laser 4.7 World Championships
 
07 Jul 2006
DSTA awards 41 scholarships for studies in science and engineering
 
03 Jul 2006
MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh says upgrading of estates a priority
 
02 Jul 2006
More than 250 temp staff sought for IMF, World Bank meetings
 
01 Jul 2006
Dr Tony Tan and former Sembawang GRC MPs honoured for their contributions
 
28 Jun 2006
Mah Bow Tan rejects Chiam See Tong's request for $80m upgrading funds
Name list of voters who failed to cast ballot in GE released
Analysis: Let the Chen boat sink
 
27 Jun 2006
Analysis: Who will be Timor Leste’s new Prime Minister?
 
23 Jun 2006
Analysis: Timor Leste’s Prime Minister says his resignation would “make things more complicated”
Singapore and Afghanistan establish diplomatic relations
 
22 Jun 2006
SDP's Chee Siok Chin loses petition to extend time to pay deposit for GE court suit
Analysis: Thai PM facing judicial pressure?
 
21 Jun 2006
Analysis: What now, Pak Lah?
 
20 Jun 2006
PAP has the people's support because of leadership renewal: PM Lee
 
18 Jun 2006
Analysis: Will a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas-led Palestine hold for long?
 
16 Jun 2006
Analysis: Bush and the American malaise
 
15 Jun 2006
Analysis: Mission accomplished in Iraq?
 
13 Jun 2006
Four Million Smiles' organisers writing to organisations for smiling photos
Analysis: When silence is not golden
HDB launches 5-room, executive flats for sale under walk-in-selection exercise
 
12 Jun 2006
Judgment reserved on Attorney General's petition to dismiss Chee's suit on GE
Singapore's five mayors sworn in for new term in office
 
09 Jun 2006
Analysis: Why are we unhappy even in good times
 
08 Jun 2006
Elections expenses revealed for contested wards
 
07 Jun 2006
Analysis: Let politics ride this Net animal
 
05 Jun 2006
SDP members served summons for giving public speeches without licence
Engaging younger voters key to meeting future aspirations: new PAP MPs
 
03 Jun 2006
PAP rethinking strategy for Potong Pasir, Hougang: SM Goh
 
02 Jun 2006
Singapore Democratic Alliance wants to strive for on single party in next polls
Good governance is top concern for voters in post-GE survey by IPS
Analysis: The fairer side of Singapore politics
 
31 May 2006
Government to review media policies for next GE
New term, new challenges
Messages they took back
Analysis: Because everyone needs a mentor ...
 
30 May 2006
Guests at Cabinet swearing-in react to PM's plans for Singapore
Singapore's future depends on its actions in next 5 years: PM Lee
Uncontested PAP candidates complete filing election expenses statements
PSA's Grace Fu primed for new job as Minister of State for National Development
 
29 May 2006
New Cabinet to be sworn in at the Istana on Tuesday
Veteran politician says current WP should confront more
 
27 May 2006
New working committe set up for Ang Mo Kio GRC and Yio Chu Kang ward
SDP's Chee Siok Chin appeals for funds to her legal defence in 2 lawsuits
 
26 May 2006
MND issues orders on formation of town councils
 
25 May 2006
New chairman Amy Khor to re-brand, re-position Feedback Unit
New Ministers of State to keep an open mind and learn about their new duties
'What you see is what you get'
Moving on after his ride as Transport Minister
 
24 May 2006
Reasons for 12% of non-voters, spoilt votes should be analysed: NUSS Forum
Masagos at the wheel of opportunity
Analysis: The line between defamation and debate
SDP's Chee Siok Chin wants High Court to void GE results
 
22 May 2006
Singapore's PM Lee unveils new Cabinet line-up
MPs S Iswaran, Amy Khor and Zainudin Nordin to take up political office
Five new MPs appointed to office are raring to go
PM Lee announces changes to Cabinet line-up
 
20 May 2006
SDP misses deadline to file defence against defamation suit
 
19 May 2006
PAP Community Foundation to do more to help meet future challenges: SM Goh
 
18 May 2006
MPs say they will adopt own value system to uphold integrity of party
Analysis: The Opposition and its future
 
17 May 2006
PM Lee spells out rules of prudence in letter to PAP MPs
 
16 May 2006
Analysis: Voting must be seen to be secret
 
15 May 2006
Analysis: To be global, drop the 'me' mentality
 
14 May 2006
Helping middle class manage healthcare costs a major issue: Khaw
Aljunied GRC MPs concentrate on helping residents after polls win
 
13 May 2006
Jurong GRC team to roll out new plans for residents: Lim Boon Heng
Returning Officer names WP Chairman Sylvia Lim as Non-Constituency MP
James Gomez is still liar, dishonest despite stern warning: MM Lee
 
12 May 2006
WP says it will work the ground at East Coast GRC till next election
WP's Gomez let off with stern warning in run-in with Elections Dept
Blogging activity up during Singapore election campaigning
 
10 May 2006
Soccer: S'pore beat Selangor 3-0 to win Sultan of Selangor's Cup
1.8 million viewers watched MediaCorp's live coverage of GE results
335 Singaporeans voted in first overseas voting exercise
WP chief assures cooperation with police on Gomez investigations
Chee Soon Juan and sister file defence for defamation suit
MPs attend to residents' needs immediately after elections
 
09 May 2006
Singapore's Workers' Party names chairman Sylvia Lim as next NCMP
Chee siblings to file defence for defamation suit on Wednesday
Elections Department says overseas voters do matter
Elections Dept asks WP to name NCMP from its Aljunied team
James Gomez questioned by police for second time
Analysis: Time to chew on carrots and the size of GRCs
Divided SDP 'ding-dongs' over lawyer
 
08 May 2006
Elections Department offers NCMP seat to top performing loser in GE
Police say no arrest so far over Elections Department's complaint
Margin at Aljunied was decisive, says PM Lee
Results a boost for investors: MM
Singapore won big: SM Goh
Young candidates a 'breakthrough' for WP
Welcome back, Mr Chiam
James Gomez under police investigation
 
07 May 2006
Election mandate will boost investor confidence in Singapore: MM Lee
WP's Gomez detained over Elections Department complaint
PAP will do more to improve lives of Singaporeans: PM Lee
WP's Low says priority is lift upgrading, if he gets government funds
Potong Pasir MP Chiam to pursue government funds for upgrading
PAP's Jalan Besar team to deliver on promises: Lee Boon Yang
Singaporeans in Shanghai stay up late to watch General Election results
Focus now back on taking care of residents, says Mah
Singaporeans must stay together as we move forward: Lim Swee Say
PAP's East Coast GRC team thanks residents for strong support
PM Lee has won a resounding victory: SM Goh
Voting outcome "very good": DPM Wong
Supporters of PAP, WP gather at 3 centres for results
PAP maintains hold on 7 out of 9 single seats contested
PAP retains all seven GRCs contested in polls
Observers say 66% mandate is comfortable ground for PAP and PM
WP wins Hougang, loses contests in 3 GRCs and 3 SMEs
PM Lee calls on Singaporeans to close ranks after election
PM Lee says PAP's programmes, team strike chord with younger voters
SDA retains Chiam's Potong Pasir ward, fails to gain other seats
Singapore's PAP returned to power with 66.6% of valid votes
SDP says poor results due to "undemocratic" elections
PAP's Ho Peng Kee wins Nee Soon East seat
PAP's Teo Ho Pin, Chan Soo Sen win in Bt Panjang, Joo Chiat
PAP wins Yio Chu Kang, MacPherson seats
PAP wins Tampines GRC
Singapore's PAP returned to power with 66.6% of valid votes
PAP's victory margin in Sembawang biggest in a GRC
PAP wins Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC
PAP wins Aljunied GRC
DPM Jayakumar leads PAP to East Coast GRC win
PM Lee leads PAP team to Ang Mo Kio GRC victory
PAP's Ong Ah Heng wins Nee Soon Central seat
 
06 May 2006
Opposition retains Hougang and Potong Pasir seats
Singapore's PAP returned to power with 66.6% of valid votes
PAP wins Jalan Besar GRC
PAP's Gan Kim Yong beats Steve Chia in Chua Chu Kang
Singaporeans in Shanghai honoured by opportunity to vote in GE
Singaporeans await election results as vote counting begins
Singapore voters in Beijing cast their ballots for the General Election
Candidates out bright and early visiting polling stations
GE adds excitement to weddings of Polling Day brides
Residents in Ang Mo Kio GRC get to vote for the first time since 1988
President Nathan, Health Minister cast their votes
Early-bird voters brave the rain as polling gets off to smooth start
Near D-Day, East Coast candidates emphasise different issues
Will the real First World voter please stand up?
All eyes on the measure of PM Lee's mandate
We can make life better: PM
MNCs looking at the long term
Alternative views possible without Opposition
Chiam, Goh debate lift upgrading options
We have a game plan: PM
S'poreans abroad get to vote early
SDA rides on Chiam's personality, appeal
Not a one-man team
Dr Chee's sister emerges as SDP's driving force
An unusual contest in Ang Mo Kio
Calls galore and helpful feedback for NSP's Chia
1.22 million Singaporeans vote today in Singapore's 10th General Election
DPM Wong surprised by WP's Low's latest comments on Gomez
 
05 May 2006
SDP's Chee Siok Chin reads out brother's email at rally
Irene Ng will not apologise for comments about opposition MPs
PAP's Eric Low promises to make Hougang better than Marine Parade if elected
PAP candidate Gan Kim Yong says he understands residents' concerns better
SDP's Ling How Doong turns up at party's rally at Woodlands Stadium
S'pore PM asks voters for personal mandate on eve of Polling Day
SM Goh rebuts Chiam's claims over lift upgrading for Potong Pasir
PAP candidates visit thousands of voters on last day of campaigning
Big picture issues will sway the vote at polls: analysts
SDA aims to field a candidate in every constituency in two elections' time
PAP team in Aljunied GRC writes to all 75,000 households with concrete plans
SDA's Chiam says Potong Pasir has enough money for lift upgrading
Impact of Internet on General Election likely to be studied after polls
Jayakumar rebuts as baseless WP's claims on East Coast upgrading
On eve of Polling Day, Singapore's PAP confident of voter support
WP chief says support not hurt by PAP's S$100m upgrading offer
Yishun Hospital Phase 1 to have outpatient services, one ward: Khaw
Live election results available on all MediaCorp platforms
'Suicide squad' vows to fight till the end
Gomez issue, macro issues concern Singaporean voters in HK
PM Lee clarifies words used at lunchtime rally: press secretary
Analysis: The answers that will come May 6
Battle brews in the Aljunied cauldron
Retiree engages in heated conversation with Health Minister over Medisave funds
SDA's Chiam: I'm not a day too old to tackle issues, elections
Hougang's $100m carrot: Some bite, some don't
I'm missing? Residents know better: PAP man
Upgrading carrot just money politics: Chiam
Still no poll card yet?
Teo defends Punggol 21 plan
Take my phone number, my allowance: Steve Chia
Chiam's worked hard, but has to go: SM
Hougang, Potong Pasir to stay as single member wards if PAP wins: SM Goh
Rally Hightlights: PAP can steer country through crisis
Rally Highlights: WP's candidate says neighbourhood schools need more support
 
04 May 2006
Rally Highlights: SDA calls for weekly allowances for retrenched workers
Rally Highlights: PAP's Charles Chong questions SDA's sincerity in wanting to help voters
WP's Low Thia Khiang calls for review of ministers' salaries
Rally Highlights: WP chief says worrying if PM Lee can be distracted by opposition
PAP's candidate Sitoh pledges a revitalised Potong Pasir if elected
Potong Pasir Town Council's accounts to be published on Friday: SM Goh
WP candidates for Ang Mo Kio GRC ask for support for fourth generation
PM Lee wants to encourage more to step forward to contribute solutions
WP questions timing of PAP's upgrading plans in East Coast GRC
Khaw listens to resident's gripe about Medisave use
PM Lee says Singapore's future is key issue in General Election
PAP candidates intensify activities to woo voters
Singaporeans share their views on issues raised at election rallies
Battle between for Hougang heats up
NTUC slams WP chief for factual errors, allegations
Analysis: Rage against the Dying of the Light
Some overseas voters in Japan put off by election tactics of certain opposition parties
Candidates into last leg of campaign before May 6 polls
PM Lee says time to refocus on key issues of General Election
DPM Wong dismisses opposition's pledge over full-time MPs
FM Yeo wants to move on from Gomez issue, focus on Aljunied residents' needs
Lift upgrading not as expensive as PAP claims: SDA's Chiam
Election officials to help elderly and disabled on polling day
Healthcare issues raised by opposition exaggerated: minister
MM Lee not suing Low as WP chief had not defamed him
$100m carrot: SM Goh unveils upgrading plans if PAP wins in Hougang
The Hokkien factor in Nee Soon East
Lose Gomez and get back on track: FM Yeo to WP
Police investigating another incident involving SDP chief Chee
Chee takes up brother's baton
New faces, new ideas: SDA
Streaming keeps drop-out rates to 3%: Tharman
Clean up Joo Chiat? Measures already in place: Chan Soo Sen
Jaya to WP: Upgrading in 97% of East Coast
Not perfect, but not bad: PM
Four fresh faces primed for top office
Prove your claims, says Low
No suing but Gomez stays
Wayang party with no solution: Dr Ng
Singaporeans not getting the opportunities they deserve: SDA's Steve Chia
 
03 May 2006
PM Lee names four potential office-holders among new faces
WP's Low asks MM Lee to prove his allegations against him
MM Lee responds to WP's comment on possible suit against PAP
WP's Gomez says he is staying calm and focused despite PAP attacks
SDP to file defence against defamatory suit before May 18 deadline
Chan Soo Sen says not clear how Tan Bin Seng will clean up Joo Chiat
WP says it will not drop Gomez from Aljunied GRC
Not too late for WP to take principled stand on Gomez: PM Lee
Means-testing not likely in the next two years: Health Minister
PAP aims to win at least 80% of votes in Ang Mo Kio GRC: Lim Boon Heng
FM George Yeo says WP can drop Gomez after polling day
Special help for mentally unstable voters on polling day
Manpower Minister calls Workers' Party the 'Wayang' Party
PM Lee says countries worldwide respect and admire Singapore's proven system
Halimah Yacob says WP's views on unions inaccurate
DPM Jayakumar says East Coast GRC gets upgrading project yearly
Singapore congratulates Costa Rican president on election victory
PAP's new candidates, MP-elects chide opposition for lack of vision
Singaporeans in Shanghai keep an eye on General Election campaign
CASE needs to maintain balance between consumers and businesses
Education is the best social leveller for Singaporeans: Tharman
Get rid of Gomez before he drags WP's Low down: PM Lee
Singapore PM Lee names four potential office-holders among new faces
James Gomez was trying to frame elections office: George Yeo
New plans for volunteer organisations
Analysis: Nuances of a vote in a foregone conclusion
End the saga, says WP
Amid conflicting responses to lawsuits, Chee stands defiant
Looking out for workers
Chiam hits back
Of fresh eyes and Chua Chu Kang's crows
Don't force Singaporeans to retire, says Chia
Lower cost of living, lower salaries: Khaw
Flats for $70K? Do your homework: Mah
Last-minute carrots and WP's chances
It's all about leaders
Don't fall for seductive bad ideas: PAP
It's Third World gutter politics: Gomez
Gomez a liar, so sue us: MM Lee
Dump Gomez, field 4-man slate: Yeo to WP
WP 'wayang' takes centrestage
Health Minister avoiding questions on means-testing for C-Class wards: Workers' Party
WP's Gomez warns of Third World gutter politics in election campaigning
WP never planned to field Gomez in Ang Mo Kio GRC: Low Thia Khiang
SDA's Chiam rebuts PAP charges that he is a poor judge of character
 
02 May 2006
SM Goh questions SDP chief Chee and sister's loyalty to Singapore
SDP calls for greater accountability on how national reserves are used
MM Lee says Gomez is a liar, a bad egg in Workers' Party
James Gomez issue will not be deciding factor in vote: analysts
Gomez stage-managed Elections Department episode: DPM Wong
PAP's candidate pledges $57m to upgrade Chua Chu Kang
Real campaigning is door to door, not at walkabouts: Khaw
SDA's Edmund Ng takes up PAP's challenge to build HDB flats
Way to help the needy is to grow economy: Minister Lee Boon Yang
Analysis: Like for Like
Lunchtime election rallies make comeback in GE 2006
SDA's Yip Yew Weng says he will do more for Yio Chu Kang residents
Analysis: Britain’s embattled Labour Party could face setback in key local election
Close ties with PAP ensure workers' influence in policies: NTUC chief
DPM Jayakumar says WP ignorant of East Coast GRC affairs
Video footage of Gomez's conversation with Elections Dept staff
WP's Gomez said missing form was a "show": Inderjit Singh
Singapore polls: WP can still contest Aljunied even if Gomez dropped, says minister
Economy, jobs top election issues among Singaporeans in China
Police investigating SDP chief for speaking to crowd after rally
Real people front PM's point
Accountability is a real issue
Back to the real issues ...
Careful of the seed you sow: SM
SDA team sets up job portal
Can Chiam's men be trusted?: Teo Chee Hean
Swipes and sarcasm galore at SDA rally
WP debates the GRC obstacle
Time to move on: Low
They met, they sparred ... in the middle of a busy market
Means testing put on hold
Mah to SDA: Want to build flats for me?
 
01 May 2006
PAP, SDA teams meet May Day crowds at Tampines markets, food centres
Election rallies focus on unions, education, water and town council
SM Goh says Gomez issue has raised questions about latter's character
Singapore PM Lee highlights special ties between unions and PAP
Analysis: The Gomez affair: Is there something we don't know?
New polling stations for some voters in Tampines, Jalan Besar GRCs
WP remains silent on Gomez issue, PAP tells WP not to dodge questions
Upgrading issues dominate PAP visits in Aljunied and Jalan Besar GRCs
Health Minister says WP scoring political points with populist health solutions
Mixed reactions from Ang Mo Kio, East Coast residents on contests
Improvements in Aljunied GRC but more needs to be done: George Yeo
WP chief says he will not respond anymore to James Gomez case
Voters question distribution of NRIC numbers to political parties
Sembawang bustles with election activity after 3 consecutive walkovers
PM Lee says he will reappoint Khaw as Health Minister if re-elected
Opposition raises healthcare costs as key election issue
Singaporeans in Beijing keep a close eye on election campaigning
 
30 Apr 2006
Election rallies continue for third night in lead up to May 6 polls
SM Goh calls SDA Chiam See Tong's policies unrealistic
Health minister promises better amenities in Sembawang GRC
Workers' Party unfazed by James Gomez incident
WP's suggestion of scrapping RCs is dangerous: DPM Jayakumar
PAP wants more answers from James Gomez on minorities certificate saga
PAP says statements, apologies by WP raise more questions
PM Lee says PAP will help grow Singapore's economy
PAP will integrate Hougang with Aljunied GRC, if they win single seat ward
Young, bilingual Lian banks on WP's coin
Party rift a media construct, insists SDP chairman Ling
Win a GRC if you can
PM is up for the fight
It is about checks and balances: WP
SDP written off by voters?
WP's 'suicide squad' volunteered for the job
Gan slams Steve Chia, promises $57m upgrading
PAP promises Tampines voters townhall forum
All eyes on Potong Pasir as Chiam battles to defend his seat
Just compare and decide
4 more SDP members may apologise to Singapore leaders over defamation suits
The curious case of Gomez and the missing certificate
NTUC celebrates May Day with 2-day carnival at Downtown East
Women candidates say they offer different perspectives to political scene
SDA's Chiam See Tong rebuts NCMP suggestion
Battle for votes gaining momentum ahead of Singapore's General Election
Analysis: Regardless of race or gender
Apology by WP's James Gomez does not properly address issue: George Yeo
DPM Jayakumar dismisses Workers' Party's claim that upgrading is divisive
Lift upgrading a top request by Sembawang residents
SDA candidate Steve Chia says govt not transparent on NKF, reserves
Grassroots organisations are important: DPM Jayakumar
SDA Chief Chiam criticises PAP for poor ties with Malaysia
SM Goh says strong mandate needed for third cycle of growth
WP's Brandon Siow suggests co-payment, with deduction from CPF for unemployment insurance
WP team for Ang Mo Kio GRC prepared to lose to PM Lee's team
PAP has demonstrated capability and commitment: PM Lee
 
29 Apr 2006
Ministers join residents in celebrating Mothers' Day, Tamil New Year
WP's Low slams PAP for comments over Gomez's minority certificate issue
Dr Balaji Sadasivan promises lower healthcare costs if PAP given strong mandate
WP's Gomez admits he did not submit form to Elections Dept
Government aware of concerns over costs, has addressed them: Halimah Yacob
PAP turns tables on WP over accountability, transparency
Two Chinese nationals found distributing election pamphlets at Bedok
Analysis: PM Lee needs to fight the election on three fronts
Strict rules in place to regulate political posters and banners for GE
PAP candidates launch early campaign in contested wards
Special measures to help elderly and disabled vote on Polling Day
Minister Mah criticises SDA chief's 2-in-1 formula
Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC sees flurry of campaigning from PAP, SDA
PAP's Aljunied GRC team campaigns in Serangoon Gardens
Rain fails to deter public from attending political rallies
PM Lee says the PAP delivers what it promises
SM Goh doubts Steve Chia will be chosen as NCMP in this election
Bukit Panjang residents to vote for the first time in more than 15 years
PAP, SDA candidates meet again during campaign trail in Yio Chu Kang
Tampines sees another PAP vs SDA contest
PM Lee tells WP's Gomez to come clean about filing papers
PAP chairman out campaigning in contested wards
MM Lee poses scenario: what would happen with opposition in power?
Several PAP veterans face first contest at the ballot box
PAP General Branch Chairman says SDA's Edmund Ng was never a PAP member
Elections Dept releases CCTV pictures on encounter with James Gomez
WP candidate tells voters to vote for opposition in GRC
SM Goh to address ageing, upgrading issues at Hougang
PM Lee calls on opposition to be serious and not evade real issues
Singapore abuzz with election fever as campaigning starts
 
28 Apr 2006
PAP's Amy Khor criticises opposition for their "recycled ideas"
WP candidate says government adopted his idea of smaller classes in schools
PAP questions SDA Steve Chia's commitment to Chua Chu Kang residents
WP candidate says Singaporeans are First World, not the government
SDA's Chiam claims credit for scrapping of streaming in schools
14 stadiums designated as Assembly Centres on Polling Day
SDA team engages elderly voters in Tampines walkabout
PAP team urges Tampines residents to weigh their choices carefully
Three men fined $440,000 over Nicoll Highway collapse
WP says PAP's upgrading programme is national, not local issue
Elections Dept says Singapore not ready for electronic voting
Singaporean-registered voters allowed to vote from overseas
Singapore abuzz with election fever as campaigning starts
PAP candidate looks at lift upgrading, HUDC privatisation in Hougang
Singaporeans have written off SDP: PAP chairman
Analysis: Clean sweep for PAP a likely outcome in this election?
PAP team in Aljunied says lift upgrading tops priority list
Bt Panjang residents to vote for first time in more than 15 years
PAP, SDA candidates start campaigning in Jalan Besar GRC
PM Lee begins campaigning at Ang Mo Kio GRC
47 seats up for grabs, issues back in focus
Parties to make broadcasts
Of confidence and choices
Yip challenges rival to debate at joint rally
Stakes escalate as Gan, Chia vie for Chua Chu Kang
SDP papers over Ling-Chee cracks
Let's see your full slate, Opposition: MM
Rallies roll out on Friday night
Jitters, smiles and gender ticks
No contest, but there are battles to fight
Peanuts - and a little bit of help from PAP
'A' teams in Aljunied
Sitoh makes Potong Pasir pitch
WP team may be presentable but PAP team tried and tested: George Yeo
 
27 Apr 2006
Over 1.2 million Singaporeans to vote on Polling Day
Opposition parties contesting 7 GRCs
MM Lee says first world opposition must have key qualities like PAP
Four permits issued for election rallies on Friday
Chee Soon Juan denies plans by SDP to oust him
Political parties start queuing to book rally sites early
PAP confident it'll be returned to power on Polling Day
Locations of polling stations in contested constituencies
Supporters of political candidates throng Nomination Centres
Campaigning starts as volunteers rush to hang up banners, posters
Opposition to contest in all single-member constituencies
Police release list of 24 election rally sites
Analysis: Buzz remains for hustings
Syed's sideshow at Bendemeer Primary Nomination Centre
Analysis: Of alternatives and a future choice
Elections Dept confirms WP's James Gomez did not submit minority form
Singapore's PAP denied majority on Nomination Day
Full-time MP, yet Cheo was rejected by voters: Dr Lee
The straight-forward fight
Where are all the independents?
No contest, but the hard work continues
PAP 37, contests 47
Channel NewsAsia doubles website capacity to handle increased hits as GE nears
PAP's Ho Peng Kee challenges WP candidate in Nee Soon East
Walkover in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC for PAP team led by DPM Wong Kan Seng
PAP team faces Workers' Party in hot seat Aljunied GRC
SDP to contest Sembawang GRC against Health Minister Khaw's PAP team
PM Lee leads PAP team in Ang Mo Kio against WP challengers
PAP's Teo Ho Pin up against SDP's Ling How Doong in Bt Panjang
Straight fight for PAP's Ong Ah Heng, WP's Lian Chin Way in Nee Soon Central
PAP's Seng Han Thong fights SDA's Yip Yew Weng for Yio Chu Kang
Tampines GRC to see contest between PAP and SDA
Chee may be sacked from SDP's executive committee: party chairman
East Coast GRC sees first election battle as WP takes on PAP
PAP's Matthias Yao faces off SDA's Sin Kek Tong in MacPherson
PAP's Eric Low battles WP's Low Thia Khiang for Hougang again
SDA to fight PAP Jalan Besar team led by MICA Minister Lee Boon Yang
PAP's Sitoh back for another fight against SDA's Chiam in Potong Pasir
Singapore's PAP denied majority on Nomination Day
PAP's Chan Soo Sen and WP's Tan Bin Seng in straight fight for Joo Chiat
SDA's Chia challenges PAP's Gan in Chua Chu Kang as expected
Walkover in Hong Kah GRC for PAP
Walkover for PAP team in newly-formed Holland-Bukit Timah GRC
PAP team returned unopposed in West Coast GRC
No contest against PAP team in Jurong GRC
Walkovers declared for PAP in 7 GRCs
Walkover in Tanjong Pagar GRC for PAP
Walkover for PAP and SM Goh in Marine Parade GRC
Opposition parties file papers to contest in all 9 SMCs
PAP's Gan on rival Chia: Ability wins, not youth
Return of the queue - this time for rally spots
When divergent sides engage
Sprucing up for Nomination Day
An age-old debate
Elections Department keeps the polls running in gear
Jeyaretnam calls off press conference
Jalan Besar issues: Why the delay, asks SDA
No stone unturned for PAP team at Sembawang
Sembawang key to today's equation
Writs and splits as SDP gears up for Nomination Day
Full-time MP, yet Cheo was rejected by voters: Dr Lee
 
26 Apr 2006
PAP team in likely hotspot Aljunied GRC all geared up for battle
Four new faces in SDA team for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC
PAP candidate pushing for SERS for Toa Payoh Lorong 8 residents
Channel NewsAsia plans extensive GE coverage on all media
Cynthia Phua confident of Aljunied GRC victory
Elections Dept says WP candidate did not apply for minority certificate
High Court grants lawyers permission to sue SDP chief
Two ministers expected to face GE competition for first time
SDA team ready to serve Tampines GRC full-time
Election officials make final preparations at 9 nomination centres
Dr Balaji says GE 2006 is about Singaporeans voting for future
All eyes on whether PAP will stay in power on Nomination Day
A symbolic challenge
Workers' Party to field 20
JBJ-backed candidate likely for single ward
Tampines can be S'pore's 2nd Suntec City, says SDA
Promises made on borrowed ideas: Dr Lee
More trouble looms for SDP as some of its leaders apologise
Singapore is First World and so is its Government: MM
 
25 Apr 2006
SDP pulls podcasts after Elections Department ruling
MM Lee rebuts Workers' Party's 'First World government' criticism
Elections Department issues certificates of eligibility to candidates
Lim Hwee Hua happy to see more women candidates
Bicultural candidates feature strongly in general election
Two more SDP members apologise to PM and MM
SDA's Tampines team issues challenge to PAP
Yio Chu Kang incumbent Seng to contest on track record
SDP told to remove podcasts from website
Elections Dept reminds candidates on documents needed for nomination
Schools used as nomination centres get day off on Thursday
Chee puts out podcast despite ban
A contest almost over before it began
MM Lee to Low: With JBJ out, take WP to First World standard
Distribute government funds fairly: Low
Jalan Besar contest sees hatchets buried
WP's Ang Mo Kio flutter
Chee adamant, but SDP member apologises
 
24 Apr 2006
Deadline for candidates to declare political donations passes
Ahead of deadline, SDP says it won't apologise to PM and MM
SDA unveils team for Jalan Besar GRC
PAP's Chan confident of re-election in Joo Chiat
Workers' Party's Low says PAP 'not First World government'
Jobs, more help for needy the key issues for new voters
Lifts issue in the limelight
Hardly 'run-of-the-mill'
SDA to unveil mystery candidate
Yip's 'campaigning' cut short
SDA's Tampines team unaffected by legal action
SM Goh's Plan B: To 'translate warmth for me into support for PAP' in other wards
Wanted: Credible opposition
 
23 Apr 2006
Workers' Party says more time needed to build up first-class opposition
Fair that HDB residents who vote for PAP should get upgrading first: Mah
Workers' Party refuses to confirm candidates for East Coast GRC
New PAP candidates for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC talk about constituency plans
Two opposition parties appear to be eyeing contest in Jurong GRC
Integrity is key factor behind PAP's success: SM Goh
SDA unveils 5-man team to contest in Tampines GRC
Permits for election meetings can be made from Nomination Day onwards
Vote for the right team to secure Singapore's future: SM Goh
Analysis: Singapore gears up for general election on May 6th
PAP will challenge any allegation casting doubt on its integrity: Wong Kan Seng
PAP candidates welcome introduction of opposition candidates
 
22 Apr 2006
PM Lee willing to be cross-examined in court over NKF issue
First World country must have First World government and opposition: MM Lee
Timing of lawsuit against SDP not decided by PM Lee or MM Lee: Mah
32-year-old lawyer among candidates introduced by Workers' Party
Candidates must along bring proposer, seconder and assentors on Nomination Day
One-third of parliament should be made up of women: New PAP candidate
SDA introduces four candidates for upcoming General Election
Political parties should refrain from making defamatory remarks: Lim Swee Say
Joo Chiat or MacPherson could see three-cornered fight
PM Lee and the right people
 
21 Apr 2006
SDP's Chee rejects call for Commission of Inquiry over NKF issue
Opposition parties have been given time to prepare: PAP Chairman
PAP team for Chua Chu Kang constituency gears up for election battle
Workers' Party's slate of candidates better than in previous polls: Low Thia Khiang
39 nomination forms collected a day after polls announcement
Coming General Election is about long-term issues: Tharman
Health Minister welcomes opposition's intention to raise NKF as election issue
Workers' Party introduces first 3 candidates for upcoming GE
Police to institute security measures during election rallies
Now the real battle begins
Should MPs give up their day jobs?
Net postings now fall under Election Act
Hot spots to watch
Opportunities lost and won in the long run-up
 
20 Apr 2006
Parties given ample time to plan campaign for upcoming GE: Dr Balakrishnan
Workers' Party to introduce 20 candidates in run-up to Nomination Day
Government fairer to opposition this election: Steve Chia
SDP members hold closed-door meeting for coming election
PAP wants to continue working with Singaporeans for future: Raymond Lim
Opposition expected to contest all single-member seats in upcoming GE
Fare revision delay not an election move: Transport Minister
Election timeline: From nomination to Polling Day
Singapore General Election: Nomination Day on April 27, Polling Day on May 6
Singapore Parliament dissolved, paving way for general election
Please mind the age gap
 
19 Apr 2006
Joo Chiat residents ask MP to do more to clean up sleaze
Committees set up to certify minority candidates for General Election
Rules on overseas voting released in sign polls imminent
Opposition for opposition's sake may not be enough: analysts
Long wait for Chiam opponent
 
18 Apr 2006
SM Goh gives Seng Han Thong ringing endorsement ahead of election
Government, Health Minister handled NKF issue well: SM Goh
SDP to pursue NKF issue during election
No manifesto, but Chiam shows his hand
Analysis: Casinos? NKF? Do voters care at all?
 
17 Apr 2006
Expectations of Singaporeans changing with new generation of voters
SDA is 'the quantity surveyor'
Polling choices are indeed secret: Steve Chia
 
16 Apr 2006
Pasir Ris-Punggol's Michael Lim is last of 24 PAP MPs to quit politics
SDA 'soft' launches manifesto, gunning for 15 seats in GE
Yeo Cheow Tong says no need for shadow Cabinet
MPs commend PAP's election manifesto
Familiar slate of faces for West Coast GRC
Walkabouts islandwide after release of PAP manifesto
Election date announcement possible over 'next few days': PAP chairman
TV forum with young Singaporeans reveals differences
SDA says it aims to win at least 15 seats
 
15 Apr 2006
PAP unveils election manifesto, slogan 'Staying Together, Moving Ahead'
SDA team for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC unveils election agenda
NSP's Yip dismisses PAP manifesto, says party out of ideas
Aljunied GRC MP Yeo supports Eric Low's plans for Hougang
Three new candidates address Young PAP
No sign of opposition in Hong Kah but PAP team ready: Yeo
PM Lee says moment right for elections, PAP ready
PAP's election slogan "Staying Together, Moving Ahead" as PM Lee releases manifesto
 
14 Apr 2006
Khaw says opposition raising NKF topic as they have "no other issues"
SM Goh hints polls in first half of May
Winning 83 out of 84 seats will be good result for PAP: Lim Boon Heng
Marine Parade GRC MPs Ravindran, Gan step down
 
13 Apr 2006
Non-constituency MP Steve Chia pleads guilty to driving without due care
Re-draw Potong Pasir, Hougang boundaries into one GRC: Chiam See Tong
Racial bias is a problem that will take a few generations to solve: MM Lee
SDP silent over making way for WP to contest Nee Soon Central
MPs Leong Horn Kee, Davinder Singh stepping down
Polling Day near, PAP releasing manifesto on Saturday
Former HDB chief among new PAP candidates introduced
In the face of youthful fire, a lesson in politics
 
12 Apr 2006
Hougang MP Low says he is not averse to running in GRC with Chiam
MM Lee says current opposition not up to the mark
WP giving up Sembawang GRC, set to contest Nee Soon Central
DPM Wong optimistic about PM Lee-led PAP's prospects
MM Lee challenges opposition MPs to take on GRCs
 
11 Apr 2006
DPM Wong assures Singaporeans that all votes are secret
Coming polls a watershed election, says PAP
University lecturer among three more candidates introduced by PAP
 
10 Apr 2006
Holland-Bukit Panjang GRC MP David Lim to retire from politics
Opposition bides time to unveil line-up
Goodies if PAP votes hit 60% in Hougang
This General Election, think big: PM Lee
 
09 Apr 2006
Nomination Day not likely before April 22: SM Goh
Veterans making way for new blood in GE
New PAP candidate Hri Kumar moves to Thomson, new face at Toa Payoh
Two former SDP, DPP members join SDA, to stand in Tampines GRC
PAP MPs step up presence in Aljunied GRC
Three MPs stepping down in East Coast GRC
SDA hints at contents of manifesto
SM Goh working the ground in Potong Pasir
All current Jurong GRC MPs staying on, says Lim Boon Heng
Important for PAP to win strong mandate: PM Lee
 
08 Apr 2006
Tharman joins Eric Low for Hougang Indian New Year festivities
 
07 Apr 2006
SM Goh expects clean, fair fight in coming GE
Two businessmen, former union leader to run on SDA ticket
Aljunied GRC team is in place, ready for upcoming general election: George Yeo
PAP dismisses claims that Progress Package is vote buying
State of fair play, opposition also key issues for voters in GE: analysts
SDA to formally introduce more new candidates next week
Speculation rife that MP Charles Chong will contest MacPherson
 
06 Apr 2006
Voters call for more post-1965 candidates, new faces from opposition
Time to show hand, Opposition parties
 
05 Apr 2006
Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council unveils estate upgrading plan
Singapore has transparent elections system: DPM Wong Kan Seng
DPM Wong tight-lipped on candidate plans for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC
Gan says General Election not just about enthusiasm
Malay doctor among 3 new PAP candidates introduced on Wednesday
 
04 Apr 2006
Gan Kim Yong says ready for good election fight against Steve Chia
 
03 Apr 2006
PAP chairman rebuts SDP's accusations on healthcare costs
Jeyaretnam's court hearing to pay off debts adjourned
Podcasting is not allowed during elections
PM Lee in '4th gear', polls date drawing nearer: PAP Chairman
CEO Lee Yi Shyan of IE Singapore resigns to contest in upcoming GE
Former civil servant among 3 more new PAP candidates introduced for upcoming GE
 
02 Apr 2006
Lim Swee Say hopeful of having woman candidate in his ward
Final candidate line-up for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC not finalised: Teo
Opposition should introduce candidates for people to assess: Lim Hwee Hua
DPP's Tan Lead Shake keen to be part of SDA team in Tampines GRC
Potential new candidate understudying Yatiman Yusof: Mah
Two MPs from Hong Kah GRC to step down
Khaw ready to take on NKF saga as GE issue
 
01 Apr 2006
Tharman hoping for contest in Jurong GRC
PAP Policy Forum holds second election for office bearers
 
31 Mar 2006
New to the fray but up for the fight
SDP eyes Sembawang GRC
 
30 Mar 2006
PAP introduces third batch of new candidates for upcoming GE
Over half of new PAP candidates to come from post-independence generation: Teo Chee Hean
Sneak peek into GE?
A potential minister to take over from Khaw in Tanjong Pagar GRC: MM Lee
 
29 Mar 2006
Yatiman Yusof, an MP hard to replace: Mah Bow Tan
NUS students, politicians debate election issues at forum
A mandate for PM Lee's team
 
28 Mar 2006
PAP calls for strong mandate in coming election
PAP introduces second batch of candidates for upcoming election
Coming GE is about leadership renewal: DPM Wong
I'll push for Sitoh in Cabinet if he wins, vows SM Goh
 
27 Mar 2006
SM Goh wants PAP candidate's "battle plan" to win back Potong Pasir
 
26 Mar 2006
NSP members tour Jalan Besar GRC
Holland-Bukit Panjang GRC may have up to two new PAP candidates
Tharman hopes to see little change to his Jurong GRC team
Opposition MP Chiam welcomes SM Goh's visit to Potong Pasir on Monday
PAP's slate for Aljunied GRC settled pending PM's decision: George Yeo
SM Goh concerned Potong Pasir, Hougang residents will lose out on upgrading
Another possible new candidate for PAP seen at Tampines community event
Ex-DPM Tony Tan to retire from politics, Khaw to lead Sembawang GRC
SDA assembling team to contest in Tampines GRC
Yeo Cheow Tong says he will step down if asked by PM Lee
 
25 Mar 2006
PAP to introduce second group of new candidates on Tuesday
New Malay candidates must help country progress: Yaacob Ibrahim
DPM Jayakumar to lead team at East Coast GRC in upcoming General Election
An 'active supporter of self-renewal', MP Yatiman says he wants to call it a day
No rift, says SDP's Chee
Chiku man gunning for a win
Jeyaretnam fails to pay legal costs
 
24 Mar 2006
PAP's new candidate Lim Wee Kiak resumes grassroots work in Marsiling
Award winner to run for election?
Ready to disagree, ready to serve
Not afraid to speak his mind
 
23 Mar 2006
Company director Zaqy Mohamad one of new PAP candidates
Eye surgeon one of new PAP candidates for GE
Volunteer Denise Phua one of new PAP candidates
PAP and SDA's 'happy' challenge
Steve Chia's secret weapon – a 200-page book
'Old face' is not worried
No urgency to go to polls: PM
WP checks out Ang Mo Kio
SM Goh's hoofbeats on opposition turf
National Solidarity Party to go on publicity blitz
Workers' Party chief confident of retaining his seat
Why PAP is raising the stakes in Hougang, Potong Pasir
Tampines GRC MPs point to long track record, explain Progress Package to the elderly
Chee's sister says there is no rift in SDP's ranks
PAP introduces first 3 new candidates for upcoming General Election
 
22 Mar 2006
1,017 overseas S'poreans registered to vote in upcoming GE
 
20 Mar 2006
Opposition wards' residents believe PAP has 50% chance of regaining seats
Nee Soon East MP Ho Peng Kee confident of chances in upcoming GE
 
19 Mar 2006
PAP advisers welcome SM Goh's help in Hougang, Potong Pasir
NSP Steve Chia to launch book to raise funds for election campaign
Chiam See Tong dismisses PAP's plan to recapture opposition wards
SM Goh to help PAP candidates win back Hougang, Potong Pasir seats
No confirmation whether Workers' Party contesting in Ang Mo Kio GRC
More estate upgradings soon for residents of Holland-Bukit Panjang, Punggol 21
PM Lee says PAP aiming to win all wards in upcoming General Election
Dr Lee Boon Yang unveils Concept Master Plan for Jalan Besar GRC
Health Minister Khaw confident of ability to helm GRC
 
18 Mar 2006
S$850m makeover announced for Pasir Ris, Punggol, Sengkang
Potential Workers' Party candidates work the ground in East Coast
Aljunied GRC MPs get to know Serangoon Gardens
 
16 Mar 2006
Young voters likely to make up more than half of electorate in upcoming GE
NCMP Steve Chia says traffic charge to be reduced
SDP chief Chee found in contempt of court
 
15 Mar 2006
Expect new PAP women candidates from diverse backgounds: MP Irene Ng
 
13 Mar 2006
MP, youths welcome move to bring in younger election candidates
WP works the ground at Sembawang GRC
 
12 Mar 2006
NSP president may contest against PAP's Seng Han Thong in Yio Chu Kang ward
PAP to introduce new candidates soon
More women candidates expected in next General Election
PAP expects to introduce some 20 new candidates "in a couple of weeks": party chairman
Some Malay candidates identified by PAP for next General Election
 
11 Mar 2006
More MPs look forward to challenge from opposition
Lim Swee Say welcomes opposition's plans to drop by-election tactic
Jalan Besar MPs ready for any opposition challenge: Yaacob
DPP insists it will contest MacPherson
PAP not taking united opposition for granted: Lim Boon Heng
 
10 Mar 2006
Opposition parties unveil plan to contest 57 seats in next General Election
 
08 Mar 2006
Elections Department corrects numbering of 22 polling districts
 
06 Mar 2006
National Solidarity Party says by-election strategy not on cards
Aljunied GRC may see new PAP line-up of election candidates
Transport Minister Yeo welcomes contest in GE to gauge support
 
05 Mar 2006
Face-off between PAP and WP expected in Aljunied GRC in coming GE
 
04 Mar 2006
PAP chairman says list of who stands where in GE not finalised yet
Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC may see contest in upcoming GE
MP Teo Ho Pin says he's ready to fight for Bukit Panjang if fielded there
 
03 Mar 2006
Ayer Rajah's Tan Cheng Bock not surprised at merger into GRC
Few changes in electoral boundaries means good news for opposition: Chiam
'No surprises' in electoral boundaries report: analyst
Few surprises in electoral boundaries review: SDA's Desmond Lim
MPs say it's business as usual even with boundary changes
NSP to contest Chua Chu Kang, Bukit Panjang, Yio Chu Kang in next GE
Singapore unveils electoral map in hint polls could be near
 
01 Mar 2006
Electoral boundaries report expected to be made public soon: DPM Wong
PAP still on lookout for possible candidates for elections: minister
Budget is one with feet on the ground and eye on the future: PM
 
28 Feb 2006
MPs debate whether Budget a sign of coming General Election
 
27 Feb 2006
MPs fear expectations of more goodies from future Budgets
 
26 Feb 2006
MM Lee challenges opposition to a contest in Tanjong Pagar in upcoming election
Senior citizens and low-wage workers head priority list this year: Dr Balakrishnan
 
25 Feb 2006
FM George Yeo and grassroots leaders visit Johor
 
22 Feb 2006
More employers working with NTUC to redesign work for older workers
 
21 Feb 2006
PAP confident of fielding able Eurasian candidates in elections
 
19 Feb 2006
Minister George Yeo hopes for minimal changes to Aljunied GRC team
MPs from West Coast GRC ready for General Election: Lim Hng Kiang
General Election likely to be held in next 3 quarters: DPM Wong
Bloggers, podcasts online may be subject to Parliamentary Elections Act
 
18 Feb 2006
Marine Parade unveils S$565m upgrading masterplan
 
17 Feb 2006
Government giving priority to most needy in its help schemes: Raymond Lim
MPs welcome Progress Package, say business community may be disappointed
Nearly 2.16m Singaporeans eligible to vote in coming general election
 
13 Feb 2006
MPs hope to see more help for low-wage workers, Medisave top-ups in Budget
Report on electoral boundaries review not out yet
 
12 Feb 2006
Minister George Yeo says he'll contest in Aljunied GRC
Eric Low optimistic 'chikus' in Hougang sure to ripen this time round
DPM Jayakumar welcomes contest in East Coast GRC
 
10 Feb 2006
MM Lee says PAP ministers right to challenge opposition parties' ideas
SDP's Chee Soon Juan declared bankrupt, cannot stand for elections till 2011
 
08 Feb 2006
Minister Lim Swee Say confident Dr Balakrishnan ready to lead GRC
 
06 Feb 2006
Elections closer to the heart
 
01 Feb 2006
Bread and butter issues likely to dominate next election: observers
 
29 Jan 2006
PAP is ready to introduce new candidates for next GE: PM Lee
Bicultural candidates wanted for upcoming GE: SM Goh
 
27 Jan 2006
DPP won't contest Joo Chiat, East Coast GRC
Opposition SDA joins in debate over WP's manifesto
 
24 Jan 2006
Workers' Party stands by manifesto
41,412 people have checked names in Registers of Electors so far
Workers' Party manifesto contains 'poison' that must be removed: Khaw
Government that knows its job seen as key election issue: MM Lee
 
23 Jan 2006
PAP expresses disappointment at Workers' Party response
 
22 Jan 2006
PM Lee urges opposition Workers' Party to revise their manifesto
PM Lee says help for needy is for Singapore's long-term progress
Education minister says PAP prepared for elections
 
21 Jan 2006
Too early to release details of PAP manifesto: Dr Balakrishnan
 
20 Jan 2006
'Grow the economy, share the fruits' may be PAP's election theme: SM
 
19 Jan 2006
Singapore's SDA defines election targets
 
17 Jan 2006
NTUC will not press for restoration of CPF contribution as yet
HDB offers 406 flats in January's walk-in selection exercise
 
16 Jan 2006
Elections Dept completes revision of registers of electors
Singapore's PM Lee congratulates UAE's new PM
Police have fair and transparent system for allocating rally sites: DPM Wong
 
14 Jan 2006
Workers' Party unveils manifesto, plans to contest 3 single wards & 4 GRCs
 
04 Jan 2006
PM Lee won't wait too long to call GE after closing register: experts
 
03 Jan 2006
Elections Department to revise registers of electors by Feb 28
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