How new PAP candidates fared at rally

Lack of specifics from new PAP candidates?

PAP’s opposition to opposition parties

Is DPM Gan Kim Yong at risk in Punggol GRC?

Did GST turbo-charge inflation?

Will PAP get clear mandate on Polling Day?

Three seasoned political observers analyse and offer talking points.

Synopsis:The Usual Place now moves to a half-hour daily livestream at noon from April 24 till May 1 - a day before Cooling-off Day - with Singapore's general election on May 3.

Host and ST correspondent Natasha Ann Zachariah invites candidates, analysts and hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. 

The People’s Action Party held the first lunchtime election rally of GE2025 at noon on April 28 at the promenade area beside UOB Plaza. The PAP’s secretary-general and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, along with other party members, addressed Singaporeans.

The Fullerton rally, named for its venue being close to Fullerton Square, has in the past attracted thousands of office workers. The area has been a venue for political rallies since 1959, when the earliest Singapore political parties took to the podium there.

Chatting with Natasha at The Usual Place are Dr Gillian Koh, senior research fellow from the Institute of Policy Studies, Dr Rebecca Grace Tan, a political science lecturer from the National University of Singapore, and Dr Felix Tan, an independent political observer.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:35 How the new PAP candidates fared in their speeches at the Fullerton rally

6:17 Was there a lack of specifics from new PAP candidates on their motivation to join politics?

15:57 Thoughts on PAP’s opposition to the opposition parties

22:50 Is DPM Gan Kim Yong in danger of losing Punggol GRC?

25:47 Did GST turbocharge inflation in Singapore?

40:35 Will the PAP get a clear mandate from the ballot box on Polling Day?

Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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Three seasoned political observers analyse and offer talking points.
Synopsis: The Usual Place now moves to a half-hour daily livestream at noon from April 24 till May 1 - a day before Cooling-off Day - with Singapore's general election on May 3.
Host and ST correspondent Natasha Ann Zachariah invites candidates, analysts and hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.&nbsp;
The People&rsquo;s Action Party held the first lunchtime election rally of GE2025 at noon on April 28 at the promenade area beside UOB Plaza. The PAP&rsquo;s secretary-general and Singapore&rsquo;s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, along with other party members, addressed Singaporeans.
The Fullerton rally, named for its venue being close to Fullerton Square, has in the past attracted thousands of office workers. The area has been a venue for political rallies since 1959, when the earliest Singapore political parties took to the podium there.
Chatting with Natasha at The Usual Place are Dr Gillian Koh, senior research fellow from the Institute of Policy Studies, Dr Rebecca Grace Tan, a political science lecturer from the National University of Singapore, and Dr Felix Tan, an independent political observer.
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:35 How the new PAP candidates fared in their speeches at the Fullerton rally
6:17 Was there a lack of specifics from new PAP candidates on their motivation to join politics?
15:57 Thoughts on PAP&rsquo;s opposition to the opposition parties
22:50 Is DPM Gan Kim Yong in danger of losing Punggol GRC?
25:47 Did GST turbocharge inflation in Singapore?
40:35 Will the PAP get a clear mandate from the ballot box on Polling Day?
Host: Natasha Zachariah (<a href="mailto:natashaz@sph.com.sg">natashaz@sph.com.sg</a>)
Read Natasha&rsquo;s articles: <a href="https://str.sg/iSXm">https://str.sg/iSXm</a>
Follow Natasha on her IG account and DM her your thoughts on this episode:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/8Wav">https://str.sg/8Wav</a>
Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: <a href="https://str.sg/v6DN">https://str.sg/v6DN</a>
Filmed by: Studio+65&nbsp;
ST Podcast producers: Teo Tong Kai &amp; Eden Soh
Shorts edited by: ST Video
Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Danson Cheong and Lynda Hong
Follow The Usual Place Podcast and get notified for new episode drops:
Channel: <a href="https://str.sg/5nfm">https://str.sg/5nfm</a>
Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://str.sg/9ijX">https://str.sg/9ijX</a>
Spotify: <a href="https://str.sg/cd2P">https://str.sg/cd2P</a>
YouTube: <a href="https://str.sg/wEr7u">https://str.sg/wEr7u</a>
Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>
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Natasha and her guests unpack the latest current affairs, every Thursday.

Synopsis: Join host and correspondent Natasha Ann Zachariah every Thursday live at noon, as she unpacks the latest current affairs with guests. 

Podcaster: Natasha Ann Zachariah

Executive producers: Danson Cheong, Elizabeth Khor & Ernest Luis

Editorial producer: Lynda Hong

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media

Synopsis: Join host and correspondent Natasha Ann Zachariah every Thursday live at noon, as she unpacks the latest current affairs with guests.&nbsp;
Podcaster: Natasha Ann Zachariah
Executive producers: Danson Cheong, Elizabeth Khor &amp; Ernest Luis
Editorial producer: Lynda Hong
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media