Elizabeth Cescar Hallasgo
People's Action Party of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong won the general election on July 10, gaining 83/93 Singapore parliamentary seats.
Speaking at a press conference in Singapore this morning, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the election results showed clear support for his People's Action Party (PAP), but the percentage of popular votes was not as high as
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at a press conference in Singapore, July 11 Photo: PAP.
"The election results reflect the pain and uncertainty that Singaporeans feel in this crisis," Li said, adding that "this is not a good feeling."
The statement came after PAP won 83/93 seats in Singapore parliament, with the popular vote for the party at 61.2%.
Prime Minister Lee affirmed that Singaporeans understand the risks they are facing and the reasons for protecting the national interests together.
Lee Hsien Loong at an event in Brussels, Belgium, October 2018 Photo: Reuters.
The PAP party of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has been in power since Singapore became an independent island nation in 1965. The election results on July 10 will prolong PAP's country leadership, allowing the party to form a major
The island nation in Southeast Asia is one of the world's lowest recorded Covid-19 mortality rates, initially considered the "gold standard" against the disease.
However, major outbreaks in cramped dormitories for migrant workers have knocked over the image of Singapore, making it the largest epidemic in Southeast Asia with more than 45,600 cases and 26 people.
