PAP’s Dr Koh named chairman-designate for Punggol East branch Yahoo! Newsroom - Tue, Feb 5, 2013Former People’s Action Party candidate for Punggol East, Dr Koh Poh Koon, has been named chairman-designate of the ruling party’s branch in the single member constituency. More »
- Lee Li Lian takes oath as MP for Punggol East Yahoo! Newsroom - Mon, Feb 4, 2013
Workers' Party member Lee Li Lian took her oath as the new Member of Parliament for single member constituency Punggol East Monday. More »
- YOUR VIEW: There is no need for 7 million people Yahoo! Newsroom - Fri, Feb 1, 2013
The government's recently revealed plan to increase the population of Singapore to 7 million is a shocking one. Most people I know are incredulous at the audacity of such an action and question not only the need but the governments authority to do such a thing. More »
- Workers' Party to seek merger of town councils Yahoo! Newsroom - Thu, Jan 31, 2013
Days from its victory in Punggol East, the Workers' Party said it would seek a merger of the single member ward with the town formed from Aljunied and Hougang to more efficiently manage the three areas. More »
- Fury over 6.9 million population target for Singapore Yahoo! Newsroom - Wed, Jan 30, 2013
Singaporeans’ comments blasting the government came fast and furious after news broke Tuesday of its plan to allow for an increase in the city-state’s population to 6.9 million by 2030. More »
- Clearly, we could have done more: PM Lee Yahoo! Newsroom - Tue, Jan 29, 2013
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday admitted that his government “could have done more” to prepare for Singapore’s rapid population growth that has strained the capacity of existing infrastructure. More »
- Why WP isn't more 'rebel-rousing and vociferous': Sylvia Lim Yahoo! Newsroom - Mon, Jan 28, 2013
Workers' Party chairman Sylvia Lim on Monday addressed criticism the opposition group has been too moderate and too ideologically similar to the People's Action Party. More »
- Govt will go deeper into public issues: Lawrence Wong Yahoo! Newsroom - Mon, Jan 28, 2013
Singapore's government plans to further ramp up efforts to engage with its citizens following the ruling party's by-election defeat Saturday that reflected the level of unhappiness over government policies. More »
- Dr Koh Poh Koon to wait for PM Lee for next steps Yahoo! Newsroom - Sun, Jan 27, 2013
Saying he was still around to do his best despite his loss Saturday, People’s Action Party candidate Dr Koh Poh Koon gamely went on a tour of Punggol East Sunday morning to thank residents and supporters. More »
- Lee Li Lian receives hero’s welcome in Punggol East Yahoo! Newsroom - Sun, Jan 27, 2013
She may have gotten barely four hours worth of sleep, but victory was sweet indeed for new WP’s Lee Li Lian as she embarked on a three hour thank you parade around her newly won constituency. More »
- Look at PE poll in perspective: WP's Low Thia Khiang Yahoo! Newsroom - Sun, Jan 27, 2013
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang cautioned the public against reading too much into opposition group's election victory in Punggol East. More »
- We wanted change: Punggol East residents Yahoo! Newsroom - Sun, Jan 27, 2013
We want change. That was the resounding message from Punggol East residents Yahoo! Singapore spoke to following Workers' Party's decisive win in the by-election on Saturday. More »
- RP’s Jeyaretnam and SDA’s Lim unbowed by low number of votes Yahoo! Newsroom - Sun, Jan 27, 2013
Despite ending up being a mere sideshow to the by-election contest in Punggol East, both Reform Party’s Kenneth Jeyaretnam and Singapore Democratic Alliance’s Desmond Lim refused to be downcast. More »
- Result shows voters want gov't to work harder: WP's Low Yahoo! Newsroom - Sun, Jan 27, 2013
The voters have spoken -- and they want the government to work harder. So says Workers' Party secretary-general Low Thia Kiang, referring to the clear margin of victory for candidate Lee Li Lian over the PAP rival Dr Koh Poh Koon. More »
- COMMENT: 'Punggol slap turns into Punggol punch' Yahoo! Newsroom - Sun, Jan 27, 2013
When some reporters, including myself, met with the People’s Action’s Party (PAP) candidate for the Punggol East by-election Dr Koh Poh Koon before nomination day, he asked us to join him for breakfast at Rivervale Plaza. More »
- WP’s margin of victory ‘devastating’ for PAP: analysts Yahoo! Newsroom - Sun, Jan 27, 2013
Political observers say that the Workers Party’s win has dealt a huge blow to the PAP and indicates rapidly growing resentment on the grown. More »
- WP's Lee Li Lian takes Punggol East by decisive margin Yahoo! Newsroom - Sat, Jan 26, 2013
Lee Li Lian of the opposition Workers’ Party won the Punggol East by-election by a comfortable margin Saturday, delivering a big blow to the ruling People’s Action Party. More »
- PM rebuts WP's Low, says 'PAP is on your side' Yahoo! Newsroom - Thu, Jan 24, 2013
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s message at the People’s Action Party (PAP) rally at Rivervale Thursday night was plain and simple: “The PAP is on your side.” More »
- Reform Party's K Jeyaretnam in final rally: We are no motley crew Yahoo! Newsroom - Thu, Jan 24, 2013
The Reform Party was on the offensive last night at their rally in Punggol East, attacking rival candidates and repeatedly emphasising the “broken promises” made by both PAP and WP. More »
- WP's Lee Li Lian: It's time for voters to decide Yahoo! Newsroom - Thu, Jan 24, 2013
Over to you. Workers' Party by-election candidate for Punggol East, Lee Li Lian, says that after nine days of hustings, it's time for the voters of the ward to decide. More »
Know the candidates
Kenneth Jeyaretnam (RP)
Reform Party chief Kenneth Jeyaretnam announces his candidacy for the Punggol East by-election. More »
Desmond Lim (SDA)
Desmond Lim, a former protege of Chiam See Tong, is now Secretary General of the SDA. More »
Lee Li Lian (WP)
Sales trainer Lee Li Lian will have a second shot at Punggol East, having contested in 2011. More »
Koh Poh Koon (PAP)
Colorectal surgeon Koh Poh Koon is standing on the PAP ticket for the upcoming Punggol East by-election. More »