‘Clear signal of trust and confidence,’ says Lawrence Wong following PAP’s victory in his first election as PM
The People's Action Party (PAP) is grateful to Singaporeans for the mandate given to them, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said at the post-election press conference on Sunday (May 4).
PM Wong, who is also the party's secretary-general, said that Singaporeans had «given the PAP a clear and strong mandate to govern», with 65 per cent of the popular vote and 82 of the 92 contested seats in Parliament, in addition to the five in Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC.
Thanking supporters, PM Wong said that this was a «clear signal of trust, stability and confidence» that Singaporeans have in the Government.
«The results will put Singapore in a better position to face this turbulent world,» he said, adding that many are watching the elections closely, including international media, investors or foreign governments.
«They will have taken note of tonight's results. It's a clear signal of trust, stability and confidence in your government. Singaporeans too can draw strength from this and look ahead to our future with confidence.»