GE2025: PAP unveils Sengkang GRC slate led by Lam Pin Min

“RIGHT MIX OF CANDIDATES”

When asked about the one-plus-one narrative in opposition wards, Dr Lam said: “I believe one plus one may not necessarily be two. In fact, one plus one can be less than one”. 

Dr Lam was referring to the idea in opposition wards, where if residents vote for the opposition, the losing PAP team would then serve as a grassroots leader and branch advisor, benefiting the residents even more.

“If there is no synergy, in both parties working together, then the outcome may not necessarily be better,” said Dr Lam.

Responding to a question about whether the Sengkang slate should include a political heavyweight like a minister,  Dr Lam said it is more about the “right person with the right heart”. 

He added that the 2020 slate included three political officeholders, and the outcome was “not what we wanted it to be”.

He said that after the GE 2020 loss, the team did a “post-mortem” and realised there was “a call for younger candidates” and female candidates who could best represent the female residents within Sengkang GRC. 

“We have the right mix of candidates of different backgrounds. We also have very young candidates who can best represent the aspirations and the needs of the young families.” 

On how confident the team is about winning Sengkang GRC, Dr Lam acknowledged that it is “always difficult” to run in an opposition ward.

Dr Elmie agreed with Dr Lam that it would “not be easy” and said that after serving for four to five years, his confidence is “strong” and that he hopes the Sengkang residents see the team’s sincerity. 

“I think we are under no delusion that winning back Sengkang GRC will be easy,” said Dr Lam.

“No matter how difficult the journey may be or what the chances will be, I think one thing we are very sure of is that we are very determined to try to win it (Sengkang) back.”