SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan remarked that WP has a good track record of victories, and Low Thia Khiang's influence remains strong in Hougang. PAP is unable to convince the Hougang voters despite putting up a good fight. This shows the Hougang voters' desire to secure the opposition's stronghold. They have refused change, and expressed their confidence and trust in WP,? he said.
Shin Min Daily News