The results of the election, courtesy of Channel NewsAsia on xin.msn. as follows:
By Channel NewsAsia, Updated: 08/05/2011
GE: Singapore’s PAP returns to power
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) was returned to power on Sunday with a huge majority but lost a Group Representation Constituency (GRC) to the opposition.
The PAP won 81 of the 87 seats, compared with its victory in 82 out of 84 seats in Singapore’s last General Election in 2006.
But the opposition won a GRC for the first time, with the Workers’ Party (WP) grabbing five seats in the hotly—contested Aljunied GRC.
The WP also kept its stronghold — the Hougang single—member constituency (SMC). However, the PAP took back opposition stronghold Potong Pasir with, Sitoh Yih Pin taking the seat by a margin of 114 votes, beating Singapore People’s Party’s (SPP) Lina Chiam.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s Ang Mo Kio GRC won by a large majority, garnering 69.33 per cent of the votes against the Reform Party’s (RP) 30.67 per cent.
Speaking to reporters after his win, PM Lee said: "We have tried our best to serve the voters well over the last five years ... They have confidence in us.
"After this election, we’ll look at the results, analyse them ... This is a long journey and we won’t stop working hard".
Jurong GRC —— led by Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam —— also saw relatively strong victory, with the PAP garnering 66.96 per cent of the votes against rivals National Solidarity Party (NSP).
Meanwhile, Pasir Ris—Punggol GRC, helmed by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, also won by a relatively big margin — 64.79 per cent of the votes against Singapore Democratic Alliance’s (SDA) 35.21%.
In his victory speech, Mr Teo appealed to all residents to be united and to work together with the team.
He said he is deeply honoured and humbled by this responsibility, and he and his team would do their best to listen to residents’ needs and meet their expectations.
In Chua Chu Kang GRC, PAP beat NSP by winning 61.20 per cent of the votes. PAP also won strongly in Holland—Bukit Timah GRC, which was contested by the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP). The PAP team, led by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, won 60.10% of the votes.
The PAP also won Bishan—Toa Payoh GRC, beating SPP’s team, led by veteran Opposition MP Chiam See Tong.
The PAP team, led by Wong Kan Seng, gained 56.94 per cent of the votes, leaving SPP with 43.06 per cent.
In his victory speech, Mr Wong said for those who did not vote for the PAP, they will still continue to work hard for residents there.
Commenting on SPP’s loss, Mr Wong said they have fought very hard.
"I admire Mr Chiam’s spirit and his determination and I really respect him for what he wants to do," Mr Wong said.
"Voters have made their choice and we humbly respect the voters’ choice. In the next five years we have a lot of work to do and we will implement what we said in our manifesto".
Meanwhile, PAP’s Sembawang GRC —— led by Khaw Boon Wan —— received 63.89 per cent of votes, defeating rivals SDP, led by James Gomez.
In Moulmein—Kallang GRC, the PAP team beat WP’s team, winning 58.56 per cent of the votes.
The PAP also won Marine Parade GRC.
It won 56.65 per cent of the votes, while NSP received 43.35 per cent of the votes.
Mr Goh Chok Tong thanked supporters, and said he and his team would work "even harder" after the election.
"My team and I have heard voices of all voters and will work with you for all the issues raised," Mr Goh said.
Ms Tin Pei Ling said she will do her best to serve the people of Singapore.
Over at Tampines GRC, PAP beat NSP.
The PAP team received 57.22 per cent of the votes, while NSP received 42.78 per cent.
Mr Mah Bow Tan and his team thanked residents for electing them into Parliament again.
He said he and his team would work hard to gain the trust of residents who did not vote for them.
Meanwhile, PAP also saw victory in West Coast GRC by a relatively big margin. They won 66.57 per cent of the votes, while rivals Reform Party (RP) received 33.43 per cent.
The PAP team, led by Minister Lim Hng Kiang, defeated the RP team headed by Kenneth Jeyaretnam, son of the late JB Jeyaretnam.
The late Jeyaretnam was the first Opposition candidate in Parliament in 1981.
PAP’s East Coast GRC team, meanwhile, won 54.83 per cent of votes against the WP.
PAP’s Nee Soon GRC team also saw victory —— PAP defeated WP by gaining 58.39 per cent of votes there.
Disclaimer: Above purely for reference. No judgement & offense intended.
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