Polling begins in Singapore's general election

Beyond determining the makeup of the next parliament, the election will also influence the formation of Singapore's next cabinet, which will be responsible for steering the country through rising global uncertainty, particularly in the wake of sweeping US tariffs.

Both Wong and Lee have repeatedly warned that recent global developments could have lasting repercussions for Singapore's open economy. During the May Day Rally on Thursday, Wong cautioned that recent global shifts "may cause further disruptions, and may cause further price shocks," potentially exacerbating cost-of-living pressures for Singaporeans.

The Workers' Party (WP), the only opposition party to win seats in the previous election, expanded its representation from six seats in 2015 to ten in 2020. This year, the WP is fielding 26 candidates across eight constituencies, in a bid widely viewed as an effort to extend its presence into the broader eastern region.