SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan commented that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s decision to call a snap election in Punggol East was surprising but that it will be well-received by citizens. Assistant Prof Tan added that the early election is expected to give the PAP an edge, and even more so if there is a multi-cornered fight as votes towards the opposition parties will be diluted.
Berita Harian
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