SINGAPORE: Opposition party Singaporeans First has been dissolved, said the party's founder and secretary-general Tan Jee Say on Thursday (Jun 25).
The party made the decision "in the best interests of Singapore" and in the name of "opposition unity and cooperation", said Mr Tan in a Facebook post.
"This decision was not made lightly, but we believe that this move is in the best interests of Singapore," said Mr Tan.
Founded in 2014, Singaporeans First contested Jurong and Tanjong Pagar GRCs during the 2015 General Election.
It lost to the People's Action Party (PAP) in both GRCs, garnering 20.71 per cent of the votes in Jurong and 22.29 per cent in Tanjong Pagar.
"Opposition unity and cooperation have always been a guiding principle of our party," said Mr Tan, adding that the party chose to avoid three-cornered fights in the 2015 General Election.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...-party-dissolved-founder-tan-jee-say-12869884
SINGAPORE - The People's Power Party (PPP) secretary-general Goh Meng Seng on Thursday (June 25) said he will contest MacPherson SMC, where he is expected to face off against the People's Action Party's Tin Pei Ling.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, Mr Goh posted a picture of a map of the MacPherson area and captioned it: "Finally put my Operational Skills learned from Army as Officer into good use..."
When contacted, the 50-year-old confirmed that he would stand in the single seat, and said more details will be released later on Thursday.
https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-ppps-goh-meng-seng-to-contest-macpherson-smc
