The Elections Department's update of the register has given rise to speculations that the Hougang by-election is imminent. SMU Assistant Professor of Law and NMP Eugene Tan opined that the by-election will only take place towards the end of the year. He felt the ruling party will give itself ample time to prepare so as to obtain as best an outcome as possible. The Government is also dealing with some critical issues right now and PAP will give it some time for the results to be seen, so that they can take advantage of these plus points during the by-election.
Lianhe Wanbao