Famously known to rep the “Duck” symbol during GE2025, Darryl Lo became an overnight internet sensation during this year’s election as an independent candidate who captured the hearts of many with his ingenuity and candor in Radin Mas SMC.

At just 28 years old, he won 23.47 percent of the vote, ranking the second highest in a three-cornered fight between the incumbent PAP and opposition party PAR in that constituency.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Darryl Lo, the independent candidate who ran for Radin Mas SMC during GE2025, to find out more about how he managed to win the hearts of Singaporeans of all ages, and how he bridged the generational gap despite his first time in politics.

Famously known to rep the &ldquo;Duck&rdquo; symbol during GE2025, Darryl Lo&nbsp;became an overnight internet sensation during this year&rsquo;s election as an independent candidate who captured the hearts of many with his ingenuity and candor in Radin Mas SMC.
At just 28 years old, he won 23.47 percent of the vote, ranking the second highest in a three-cornered fight between the incumbent PAP and opposition party PAR in that constituency.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Darryl Lo, the independent candidate who ran for Radin Mas SMC during GE2025, to find out more about how he managed to win the hearts of Singaporeans of all ages, and how he bridged the generational gap despite his first time in politics.

GE2025: Darryl Lo on what GE2025 revealed about running as an independent candidate

The PAP celebrated a resounding victory at the 2025 General Election held on 3rd of May, where we saw a landslide victory in their favour, winning 87 out of 97 seats.

However, how did this happen when just a mere few days ago we saw a lot of noise online which put the opposition parties as the favourable candidates to be elected into Parliament. 

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terence Chia, Co-Host of Yah Lah BUT Podcast and Daniel Lim, Co-Host of The Daily Ketchup Podcast, in order to find out whether social media overhyped expectations for change in GE2025?

The PAP celebrated a resounding victory at the 2025 General Election held on 3rd of May, where we saw a landslide victory in their favour, winning 87 out of 97 seats.
However, how did this happen when just a mere few days ago we saw a lot of noise online which put the opposition parties as the favourable candidates to be elected into Parliament.&nbsp;
On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Terence Chia, Co-Host of Yah Lah BUT Podcast and&nbsp;Daniel Lim, Co-Host of The Daily Ketchup Podcast, in order to find out whether social media overhyped expectations for change in GE2025?

The Hot Seat: Did social media overhype expectations for change in GE2025?

For the first time since 1972, independent candidates turned out to be the more popular choice during Singapore’s General Elections. 

GE2025 saw an independent candidate in Mountbatten SMC, winning 36.16% of the vote, making it The highest vote share for an independent in the constituency in over 50 years.

Hongbing Jeong speaks to Jeremy Tan, the former candidate who ran for Mountbatten SMC during GE2025, to learn more about his participation in GE2025 and finding out what’s next for him as he continues to engage Singaporeans beyond the ballot box. 

For the first time since 1972, independent candidates turned out to be the more popular choice during Singapore&rsquo;s General Elections.&nbsp;
GE2025 saw an independent candidate in Mountbatten SMC, winning 36.16% of the vote, making it The highest vote share for an independent in the constituency in over 50 years.
Hongbing Jeong speaks to Jeremy Tan, the former candidate who ran for Mountbatten SMC during GE2025, to learn more about his participation in GE2025 and finding out what&rsquo;s next for him as he continues to engage Singaporeans beyond the ballot box.&nbsp;

GE2025: Jeremy Tan looks back on his political campaign, shares his plans for his future

Singapore has marked off its 14th General Election and Singaporeans have returned the PAP to power with 65.57% of the popular vote, a commanding swing from its 61.24% share in the last general election.

But, GE2025 shook up Singapore’s political landscape in more ways than one. Shifting alliances, unexpected or expected outcomes, and a changing voter base have left many asking: what just happened—and what’s next?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Zakir Hussain, Associate Editor, The Straits Times to find out more. 

Singapore has marked off its 14th General Election and Singaporeans have returned the PAP to power with 65.57% of the popular vote, a commanding swing from its 61.24% share in the last general election.
But, GE2025 shook up Singapore&rsquo;s political landscape in more ways than one. Shifting alliances, unexpected or expected outcomes, and a changing voter base have left many asking: what just happened&mdash;and what&rsquo;s next?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Zakir Hussain, Associate Editor, The Straits Times to find out more.&nbsp;

GE2025: Plot twists, voter shifts & bold outcomes - now everyone’s asking, what’s next?

As the dust settles from GE2025, we are taking a look back at the viral moments, memes, and trends that shaped election coverage, with a focus on a younger, digitally-savvy crowd.

From "Taskforce Man" to "Look Left Look Right" remixes, we gain a behind-the-scenes look into the Straits Times' 'Young and Political' initiative, and how the past two weeks played out in the media space.

Audrey chats with Danson Cheong, Assistant News Editor at The Straits Times.

 

Produced & Presented by: Audrey Siek

Edited by: Trisha Yeong

Photo credits: The Straits Times

As the dust settles from GE2025, we are taking a look back at the viral moments, memes, and trends that shaped election coverage, with&nbsp;a focus on a younger, digitally-savvy crowd.
From "Taskforce Man" to "Look Left Look Right" remixes, we gain a behind-the-scenes look into the Straits Times' 'Young and Political' initiative, and how the past two weeks played out in the media space.
Audrey chats with Danson Cheong, Assistant News Editor at The Straits Times.
&nbsp;
Produced &amp; Presented by: Audrey Siek
Edited by: Trisha Yeong
Photo credits: The Straits Times

GE2025: From 'Taskforce Man' to 'Look Left Look Right'; let's look behind the scenes of The Straits Times coverage

GE2025 delivered a strong mandate for Lawrence Wong and the 4G team — but what made it possible? And what does the result really say about the electorate’s mood and Singapore’s political future?

In this review roundtable of our GE coverage, we’re joined by a powerhouse panel:
🎙 Nicholas Fang, Managing Director of Black Dot and former Nominated Member of Parliament
🎙 Dr. Reuben Ng, Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
🎙 Dr. Felix Tan, Political Lecturer at Nanyang Technological University

Together, we unpack everything from the shifting middle ground to the PAP’s improved showing in East Coast, the nail-biting save in Pasir Ris-Punggol, and the opposition’s underwhelming performance in Punggol and Tampines GRCs.

We ask: Did the Workers’ Party miss a key opportunity? Who should they nominate for NCMP in Tampines? Will Jalan Kayu remain an SMC? And why hasn’t the PAP managed to win back any lost GRCs?

Plus: the fading presence of legacy opposition figures, the rise of independents, and why viral popularity on social media still doesn’t equate to votes. We wrap with a look ahead to GE2030 — and one reform each of us hopes to see before then.

GE2025 delivered a strong mandate for Lawrence Wong and the 4G team &mdash; but what made it possible? And what does the result really say about the electorate&rsquo;s mood and Singapore&rsquo;s political future?
In this review roundtable of our GE coverage, we&rsquo;re joined by a powerhouse panel: 🎙 Nicholas Fang, Managing Director of Black Dot and former Nominated Member of Parliament 🎙 Dr. Reuben Ng, Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy 🎙 Dr. Felix Tan, Political Lecturer at Nanyang Technological University
Together, we unpack everything from the shifting middle ground to the PAP&rsquo;s improved showing in East Coast, the nail-biting save in Pasir Ris-Punggol, and the opposition&rsquo;s underwhelming performance in Punggol and Tampines GRCs.
We ask: Did the Workers&rsquo; Party miss a key opportunity? Who should they nominate for NCMP in Tampines? Will Jalan Kayu remain an SMC? And why hasn&rsquo;t the PAP managed to win back any lost GRCs?
Plus: the fading presence of legacy opposition figures, the rise of independents, and why viral popularity on social media still doesn&rsquo;t equate to votes. We wrap with a look ahead to GE2030 &mdash; and one reform each of us hopes to see before then.

GE 2025: The Stability Mandate. Change can wait? What's next for Singapore?

What do a viral karaoke clip, some flirty dating bios, and a beauty contest nickname have in common? They're all part of the wild world of GE2025’s online buzz — and we’re breaking it all down on GE Tonight’s Social Media Wrap with Thecla Li.

We kick things off with a look at the uncomfortable but all-too-familiar territory of women in politics being judged for their looks. Candidates like Alexis Dang and Sun Xueling are being compared online in what some netizens call a “goddess showdown.” But not everyone is amused. Prominent voices like Anna Haotanto and Sylvia Lim have spoken out to remind voters what truly matters in a political race: substance over surface.

Then, it’s time to smile. From campaign songs to unplanned singalongs, it seems our politicians have discovered their inner pop stars. The standout moment? Edwin Tong jumping into a duet at Bedok North Market — and melting hearts across TikTok.

And just when you thought things couldn’t get more entertaining, the internet went and turned our leaders into Tinder profiles. Whether it's “looking for a long-term relationship... with peace and stability” or “loves fresh starts and making plans,” the bios have made policy seem a little more… dateable. To cap things off, guests Nicholas Fang and Reuben Ng step up with their own hilarious entries. Trust us — this is one episode you’ll want to swipe right on.

What do a viral karaoke clip, some flirty dating bios, and a beauty contest nickname have in common? They're all part of the wild world of GE2025&rsquo;s online buzz &mdash; and we&rsquo;re breaking it all down on GE Tonight&rsquo;s Social Media Wrap with Thecla Li.
We kick things off with a look at the uncomfortable but all-too-familiar territory of women in politics being judged for their looks. Candidates like Alexis Dang and Sun Xueling are being compared online in what some netizens call a &ldquo;goddess showdown.&rdquo; But not everyone is amused. Prominent voices like Anna Haotanto and Sylvia Lim have spoken out to remind voters what truly matters in a political race: substance over surface.
Then, it&rsquo;s time to smile. From campaign songs to unplanned singalongs, it seems our politicians have discovered their inner pop stars. The standout moment? Edwin Tong jumping into a duet at Bedok North Market &mdash; and melting hearts across TikTok.
And just when you thought things couldn&rsquo;t get more entertaining, the internet went and turned our leaders into Tinder profiles. Whether it's &ldquo;looking for a long-term relationship... with peace and stability&rdquo; or &ldquo;loves fresh starts and making plans,&rdquo; the bios have made policy seem a little more&hellip; dateable. To cap things off, guests Nicholas Fang and Reuben Ng step up with their own hilarious entries. Trust us &mdash; this is one episode you&rsquo;ll want to swipe right on.

GE Tonight: Politics or Pageant? Why Singapore's Female Candidates Deserve Better

As we enter the final stretch of the 2025 General Election campaign, GE Tonight is back to help you cut through the noise before you head to the polls. Over the past two weeks, we’ve followed the debates, policies, and political personalities shaping this pivotal election. Now, we’re taking stock of it all.

In this wrap-up episode, we break down key issues that could influence your vote—from cost-of-living pressures and leadership succession to the evolving role of the opposition and what’s at stake for veteran political figures. What happens if Gan Kim Yong doesn’t get elected? Are opposition parties offering real alternatives, or just generating “heat without solutions”? And how should we interpret calls for a stronger mandate—from both sides of the aisle?

Joining us for this critical conversation are two familiar and insightful voices: Nicholas Fang, Managing Director of strategic consultancy Black Dot and former Nominated Member of Parliament, and Dr. Reuben Ng, Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Together, they unpack standout moments from the campaign trail, dissect powerful soundbites—from “chicken wing politics” to “not a passing storm”—and offer analysis on what it could all mean for Singapore’s political future.

Whether you're undecided or already made up your mind, this episode is your essential listening before you cast your vote.

As we enter the final stretch of the 2025 General Election campaign, GE Tonight is back to help you cut through the noise before you head to the polls. Over the past two weeks, we&rsquo;ve followed the debates, policies, and political personalities shaping this pivotal election. Now, we&rsquo;re taking stock of it all.
In this wrap-up episode, we break down key issues that could influence your vote&mdash;from cost-of-living pressures and leadership succession to the evolving role of the opposition and what&rsquo;s at stake for veteran political figures. What happens if Gan Kim Yong doesn&rsquo;t get elected? Are opposition parties offering real alternatives, or just generating &ldquo;heat without solutions&rdquo;? And how should we interpret calls for a stronger mandate&mdash;from both sides of the aisle?
Joining us for this critical conversation are two familiar and insightful voices: Nicholas Fang, Managing Director of strategic consultancy Black Dot and former Nominated Member of Parliament, and Dr. Reuben Ng, Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Together, they unpack standout moments from the campaign trail, dissect powerful soundbites&mdash;from &ldquo;chicken wing politics&rdquo; to &ldquo;not a passing storm&rdquo;&mdash;and offer analysis on what it could all mean for Singapore&rsquo;s political future.
Whether you're undecided or already made up your mind, this episode is your essential listening before you cast your vote.

GE Tonight: "Chicken wing" politics and who's really in Singapore's driver's seat?

Born in 2004, the first-time voters of GE2025 represent a new generation stepping into Singapore’s democratic process.

As they head to the polls for the first time, their voices will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation.

Born in 2004, the first-time voters of GE2025 represent a new generation stepping into Singapore&rsquo;s democratic process.
As they head to the polls for the first time, their voices will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation.

The Numbers Game: What does being born in 2004 mean for this year's elections? | GE2025

On today’s episode of GE Tonight, Joel Lim — host of The Political Prude — takes us through a refreshingly human side of the campaign trail. In a moment that broke through the usual talking points and political posturing, party leaders gave unexpected shoutouts to their wives, offering a glimpse into the personal lives behind the public personas. It was a rare pause in a high-stakes election season — and honestly, kind of sweet.

But it wasn’t all soft and sentimental. Over in a kopi shop somewhere in Singapore, PSP and PAP supporters faced off in a full-blown cheer battle that quickly became a viral moment. The energy? School camp flashbacks. The vibe? “The team that cheers the loudest eats first.”

Whether it was good-natured fun or an accidental metaphor for political hunger, it gave us all a much-needed laugh.

Joel unpacks it all with his signature blend of insight and humour — the campaign, one cheer at a time.

On today&rsquo;s episode of GE Tonight, Joel Lim &mdash; host of The Political Prude &mdash; takes us through a refreshingly human side of the campaign trail. In a moment that broke through the usual talking points and political posturing, party leaders gave unexpected shoutouts to their wives, offering a glimpse into the personal lives behind the public personas. It was a rare pause in a high-stakes election season &mdash; and honestly, kind of sweet.
But it wasn&rsquo;t all soft and sentimental. Over in a kopi shop somewhere in Singapore, PSP and PAP supporters faced off in a full-blown cheer battle that quickly became a viral moment. The energy? School camp flashbacks. The vibe? &ldquo;The team that cheers the loudest eats first.&rdquo;
Whether it was good-natured fun or an accidental metaphor for political hunger, it gave us all a much-needed laugh.
Joel unpacks it all with his signature blend of insight and humour &mdash; the campaign, one cheer at a time.

GE Tonight: Wives, Whistles and Who Cheered Louder

As Singapore heads to the polls in 2025, we keep you up to speed on the latest developments surrounding the political milestone - with expert insights from analysts and discussions on the hot button issues that are shaping voter sentiments. Tune in to get the latest on GE2025!

As Singapore heads to the polls in 2025, we keep you up to speed on the latest developments surrounding the political milestone - with expert insights from analysts and discussions on the hot button issues that are shaping voter sentiments. Tune in to get the latest on GE2025!

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