PSP's Tan Cheng Bock confirms GE2025 will be his last election, says there's a need for 'political balance'
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The general election on May 3 will mark the final time Progress Singapore Party (PSP) founder Tan Cheng Bock contests a seat. «This will be my last election,» said Dr Tan, 84, in a video posted to his Facebook page on Thursday (April 24). He wilPSP's Tan Cheng Bock confirms GE2025 will be his last election, says there's a need for 'political balance'
The general election on May 3 will mark the final time Progress Singapore Party (PSP) founder Tan Cheng Bock contests a seat. «This will be my last election,» said Dr Tan, 84, in a video posted to his Facebook page on Thursday (April 24). He will turn 85 this weekend. «At my current age, I wouldn't be in politics unless I saw a real need,» he added, saying that many are struggling with cost of living, housing and employment issues. Dr Tan reflected on his 26-year political career and highlighted key issues he had championed, including free parking on Sundays and public holidays, and using CPF funds for tertiary education. Read more