Singapore's ruling PAP secures commanding win amid global tensions

SINGAPORE, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) secured a commanding mandate in Saturday's general election, winning 65.57 percent of the popular vote, according to official results released early Sunday. The ruling party's vote share climbed from 61.24 percent in 2020 to 65.57 percent this time, capturing 87 out of the 97 contested parliamentary seats, including several with eye-catching margins. Lawrence Wong, who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong as Prime Minister in May 2