People's Action Party facts for kids

Quick facts for kids People's Action Party Parti Tindakan Rakyat (Malay) 人民行动党 (Chinese) Rénmín Xíngdòng Dǎng மக்களின் செயல் கட்சி (Tamil) Makkaḷin Ceyal Kaṭci
Abbreviation	PAP
Chairman	Desmond Lee
Secretary-General	Lawrence Wong
Vice-Chairman	Masagos Zulkifli
Assistant Secretary-General	Chan Chun Sing
Founders	Lee Kuan Yew Goh Keng Swee Toh Chin Chye S. Rajaratnam Lim Chin Siong ... and others
Founded	21 November 1954; 70 years ago (1954-11-21)
Preceded by	Malayan Forum
Succeeded by	Democratic Action Party (Malaysia)
Headquarters	Block 57B New Upper Changi Road #01-1402 Singapore 463057
Youth wing	Young PAP
Ideology	Conservatism Economic liberalism Civic nationalism Secularism Historical: Anti-communism
Political position	Centre-right
International affiliation	None
Colours	White⬜, red🟥, blue🟦
Slogan	Changed World, Fresh Team, New Resolve – Securing a Brighter Future for You
Governing body	Central Executive Committee
Parliament	87 / 99
Website
(official website) (party newspaper)

The People's Action Party (PAP) is a major political party in Singapore. It is the main party in charge of the government in Singapore. The PAP has been the ruling party in the Parliament of Singapore for a very long time. The main opposition party is the Workers' Party (WP).

The PAP started in 1954. It was first a party that leaned towards the centre-left. After winning its first big election in 1959, Singapore's first Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, wanted to move the party more towards the centre. In 1961, he removed a group of members who had more left-wing ideas. This happened when Singapore was joining Malaysia.

Over the years, the PAP moved more towards the centre-right. After Singapore became independent from Malaysia in 1965, most other political parties did not take part in the 1968 general election. Because of this, the PAP won all the seats in Parliament that year. In the years that followed, the PAP continued to win many elections. It has always formed the government and has a lot of influence over important national groups. This includes the country's main trade union, the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC), which is connected to the party.

From 1965 to 1981, the PAP was the only political party in Parliament. This changed in 1981 when the Workers' Party won a seat in a special election. Even with this, the PAP has remained the strongest political force. In every election since then, the party has won more than 60% of the votes. It has also won over 80% of the seats in Parliament, which are called landslide victories. The PAP has been in power continuously for over 66 years. This makes it one of the longest-serving ruling parties in the world. It can also change the Constitution because it always has a large majority of seats.

The PAP is generally considered a centre-right party in Singapore. It supports a mix of traditional social values and free-market ideas for the economy. The party usually believes in policies like low taxes, no tariffs (taxes on imported goods), and less government control over businesses. However, the PAP also sometimes steps in to help the economy, showing some support for welfare. A special part of its economic plan is supporting and growing state-owned enterprises (SOEs). These are companies owned by the government, called Government-Linked Corporations (GLCs) in Singapore. They were first set up to help Singapore's economy after the British military left in 1971. GLCs have been very important in helping Singapore's economy grow and creating jobs. For social issues, the PAP supports communitarian values. This means focusing on the community's well-being over just one person's. It also promotes civic nationalism, which means building a strong national identity for all Singaporeans, no matter their background.

History of the People's Action Party

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister and one of the PAP's founders.

Lee Kuan Yew, Toh Chin Chye, and Goh Keng Swee were part of the Malayan Forum. This was a student group in London in the 1940s and 1950s that wanted to end colonial rule in Malaya. When they returned to Singapore, they often met to talk about how to gain independence. They looked for others who thought like them to start a political party.

How the PAP Started

The PAP officially became a political party on 21 November 1954. The first leaders of the party included people from trade unions, lawyers, and journalists. Lee Kuan Yew was the secretary-general, and Toh Chin Chye was the first chairman.

The PAP first took part in the 1955 general election. In this election, the PAP's four candidates received a lot of support from trade union members and student groups. The party won three seats. One was won by Lee Kuan Yew, and another by Lim Chin Siong. Lim Chin Siong was only 22 years old at the time, making him the youngest person ever elected to the Assembly. The Labour Front party, led by David Marshall, won that election.

In 1956, Lim Chin Siong and Lee Kuan Yew represented the PAP at talks in London about Singapore's future. These talks failed because the British did not want to give Singapore full self-government. After this, David Marshall stepped down as Chief Minister. Lim Yew Hock took his place. Lim Yew Hock worked to convince the British to make a clear plan for self-government. The Constitution of Singapore was changed in 1958. This new constitution gave Singapore self-government and allowed its people to fully elect their own Legislative Assembly.

Some PAP members, especially those from trade unions, were criticized for causing riots in the mid-1950s. Several union leaders, including Lim Chin Siong, were arrested. In August 1957, more PAP members were arrested. This happened when members from the trade unions won many seats in the party's leadership committee. The "moderate" leaders, like Lee Kuan Yew, refused to take their positions. Lim Yew Hock's government then arrested all the "communist" members. After this, the "moderate" leaders took back their positions.

After these events, the PAP decided to strengthen its ties with workers. This was to gain the support of Chinese Singaporean workers, who often supported the jailed unionists. Lee Kuan Yew convinced the jailed union leaders to sign papers supporting the party. He promised to release them if the PAP won the next elections.

First Years in Government

The Sunday Times newspaper reporting on the PAP's victory in the 1959 election.

The PAP won the 1959 general election. This election was important because it created a fully elected parliament and a government with full power over Singapore's internal affairs. The party has been in power ever since, winning most seats in every election. Lee Kuan Yew became Singapore's first Prime Minister. He held this position for 31 years. He asked the British to release the left-wing PAP members who had been jailed.

In 1961, the Singapore Trades Union Congress (STUC), which had supported the PAP, split. One part became the pro-PAP National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). The other part was the Singapore Association of Trade Unions (SATU), which was more left-leaning. SATU later closed down in 1963 after the PAP-led government arrested its leaders. The NTUC is still the main trade union in Singapore today and works closely with the PAP.

The Big Split of 1961

In 1961, there were disagreements within the PAP about the plan to join Malaysia. There were also power struggles inside the party. This led to a group of left-wing members leaving the PAP.

Ong Eng Guan, a former Mayor, proposed some changes to the party. These ideas came from the left-wing group led by Lim Chin Siong. However, Lee Kuan Yew saw this as a sign that they did not trust his leadership. This caused a big disagreement between Lee's "moderate" group and Lim's "left-wing" group.

Ong Eng Guan was then removed from the party. He resigned his seat and challenged the government in a special election in Hong Lim in April 1961. He won this election with a large number of votes.

Barisan Sosialis Forms

The group of members who left the PAP formed a new party called Barisan Sosialis. Lim Chin Siong became its secretary-general. Many Chinese union leaders, lawyers, and university students joined this new party. A large number of PAP branches and their secretaries also moved to Barisan Sosialis.

Years with Malaysia (1963–1965)

After gaining independence from Britain, Singapore joined the federation of Malaysia in 1963. Even though the PAP was the ruling party in Singapore, it acted as an opposition party at the federal level in Malaysia. The federal government in Kuala Lumpur was led by the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO).

The PAP decided to compete for seats in federal elections outside Singapore. UMNO also decided to compete for seats within Singapore. This went against an unwritten agreement between the parties. The disagreements between PAP leader Lee Kuan Yew and Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman caused problems. This led to Rahman asking Singapore to leave Malaysia on 9 August 1965. After Singapore left, the PAP's branch in Malaysia was closed down. Its members later formed the Democratic Action Party (DAP) in Malaysia.

After Independence (1965 to Today)

A PAP election rally in 2011.

The PAP has held a very large majority of seats in the Parliament of Singapore since 1966. This happened after the opposition Barisan Sosialis party left Parliament. They had won 13 seats in the 1963 general election. This was after some of their leaders were arrested.

The PAP then won every seat in the next four elections (1968, 1972, 1976, and 1980). Opposition parties returned to Parliament in a special election in 1981. The 1984 general election was the first election in 21 years where opposition parties won seats.

From 1984 until 2006, the PAP faced at most four opposition Members of Parliament (MPs). In the 2011 election, the Workers' Party (WP) won six seats. They also won a Group Representation Constituency (GRC) for the first time. In 2020, the WP won more than one GRC.

Even with these changes, the PAP still holds a very strong majority in Parliament. This means Singapore is largely a dominant party system. With its strong majority, the PAP can always change the Constitution of Singapore. This includes introducing systems like the GRC system (in 1988) or the Nominated Member of Parliament (NMPs) scheme (in 1990). These changes have helped the government keep its strong position in Parliament.

How PAP Leaders Change Over Time

Members of the first Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the PAP, formed in November 1954.

The PAP has been Singapore's ruling party for a long time. There have been several changes in its leadership. The most notable changes happened in the mid-1980s. This is when the first group of PAP leaders passed power to a second group.

First to Second Generation Leaders

By 1984, the first group of leaders had been governing Singapore for about 25 years. It was important to find younger leaders. The Prime Minister at the time, Lee Kuan Yew, wanted to prepare new leaders. He said that the first generation was still strong, but they should not hold onto power until they were too old. This would allow them to choose who would take over.

On 30 September 1984, power was officially given to the second generation of leaders. These new leaders were elected to the party's main committee, the Central Executive Committee (CEC). Of the 14 members, Lee Kuan Yew was the only one from the first group.

The first leaders trusted themselves to use their power for Singapore's good. But they were not as sure about the next generation. They thought about ways to limit the power of the government to prevent corruption. One idea was to have a President elected by the people with real powers. This change was made to the Constitution in 1991.

The first leaders also wanted to spread power more widely in society. They wanted to include local community leaders in the government. They also started a policy to exchange leaders between different parts of society. This included people from private companies, the government, the military, and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC).

Second to Third Generation Leaders

In the late 1980s, the next group of leaders had two main groups. One was led by Lee Hsien Loong, and the other by the more experienced Goh Chok Tong. Lee Hsien Loong had support from people in the Ministry of Defence and the army. Goh Chok Tong had more influence in the civil service, the Cabinet, and government-linked companies.

Lee Kuan Yew remained Prime Minister until 1990. Then, he stepped down, and Goh Chok Tong became Prime Minister. Lee Hsien Loong became Prime Minister in 2004.

Third to Fourth Generation Leaders

On 23 November 2018, two leaders from the fourth generation were elected to important positions in the party. These were Heng Swee Keat and Chan Chun Sing. They became the First and Second Assistant Secretaries-General. This was a big step in passing leadership from the third to the fourth generation.

On 1 May 2019, Heng Swee Keat became the new and only Deputy Prime Minister. Many people thought he would be the next Prime Minister. However, on 8 April 2021, Heng announced he would step down as the fourth-generation leader. He said this was due to his health and age. After this, several other Cabinet members were seen as possible candidates. These included Lawrence Wong, Ong Ye Kung, and Chan Chun Sing.

On 14 April 2022, Lawrence Wong was chosen as the new leader of the PAP's fourth-generation (4G) team. He received strong support from other leaders. His choice was fully supported by the Cabinet and then by the PAP Members of Parliament. On 4 December 2024, he was elected Secretary-General of the People's Action Party.

How the PAP is Organised

People's Action Party activists during the 2011 general election.

The People's Action Party headquarters in Singapore.

When the PAP first started, it had a way of organizing that was similar to some other political parties. It had a special group of important members called "cadres" who were often from the labour movement. However, the PAP later removed the left-leaning group in 1961. This changed the party's main ideas to be more in the centre, and then more to the right in the 1960s.

There were about 500 temporary cadres at first. The exact number of cadres today is not known, and their list is kept private. In 1988, a leader named Wong Kan Seng said there were more than 1,000 cadres.

Cadre members can attend party meetings. They can also vote for and be elected to the Central Executive Committee (CEC). This is the highest group of leaders in the party.

To become a party cadre, a member must first be suggested by their local Member of Parliament (MP). The person then has three interviews with ministers or MPs. The CEC then makes the final decision. About 100 people are suggested each year. Cadres can also be chosen based on suggestions from existing PAP cadres. People who might run in elections are also chosen this way.

Central Executive Committee and Secretary-General

The main power in the party is held by the CEC. It is led by the secretary-general. Since the PAP has won every election since 1959, the prime minister of Singapore is usually also the secretary-general of the PAP. Important people in the CEC are usually also members of the Cabinet (the group of ministers who lead the government).

Since 1957, the rules said that the old CEC should suggest a list of people for the next CEC. Then, the cadre members would vote. This has changed recently. Now, the CEC suggests eight members, and the party members choose the other ten.

In the past, the Secretary-General was not automatically the Prime Minister. The CEC used to hold an election to choose the Prime Minister. There was a contest between PAP Secretary-General Lee Kuan Yew and PAP Treasurer Ong Eng Guan before 1959. Lee Kuan Yew won and became Singapore's first Prime Minister.

HQ Executive Committee

Below the CEC is the HQ Executive Committee (HQ EXCO). This committee manages the party's daily operations. It also oversees 14 smaller committees.

These smaller committees include:

• Branch Appointments and Relations
• Constitutional Relations
• Information and Feedback
• New Media
• Malay Affairs
• Membership Recruitment and Cadre Selection
• PAP Awards
• Political Education
• Publicity and Publication
• Social and Recreational
• Women's Wing (WW)
• Young PAP (YP)
• PAP Seniors Group (PAP.SG)
• PAP Policy Forum (PPF)

Young PAP and Online Presence

The Young PAP is the party's youth group. It is for young adults and students in Singapore who support the PAP and are interested in politics. The current chairman of the youth group is Janil Puthucheary. The Young PAP started in 1986 as the PAP Youth Committee. All PAP members under 35 were part of this committee. In 1993, it was renamed the Young PAP. To attract more members, the age limit was raised from 35 to 40. Members join through PAP branches in each area of Singapore. By 2005, the group had over 6,000 members. In 2010, the Vice-Chairman said that over 1,200 new members joined that year.

Since 1995, the Young PAP has had an online presence. Its goal is to "correct wrong information" about Singapore's politics or culture. The Young PAP has set up various blogs and social media accounts. They use these to connect with many people.

In 2007, The Straits Times reported that the PAP's new media committee was working to respond to critics online. This was because the PAP felt it needed a voice in the online world. This effort started after the 2006 general election. It included about 20 PAP members who were good with technology.

Friends of the PAP

The PAP has a program called 'Friends of the PAP'. Through this, it asks people and groups to help promote its goals. In 2002, the secretary-general, Goh Chok Tong, said he wanted to expand this program. At that time, it was mostly for important people in public and private sectors. He also started a "Young Friends of the PAP" scheme to attract Singaporeans under 40. He said the goal was to "refresh" the PAP and improve its members. Being a 'Young Friend' was by invitation only, and the group was limited to about 500 people.

Local news reports said that the Friends of the PAP program was not talked about much after 2002. However, in June 2024, the PAP brought the program back and made it bigger. Now, it focuses on local social media influencers. The goal is to connect with more people, especially younger ones. The PAP did not answer questions about whether the program was still invite-only or what the rules were for its members.

How the PAP Chooses and Keeps Members

Unlike many political parties in other countries, the People's Action Party (PAP) in Singapore chooses its candidates in a very specific way. It is a centralised and meritocratic process. This means that people are chosen based on their abilities and achievements. This system helps prevent unfair practices like choosing family members or friends.

Instead of rising through local groups, future lawmakers are found by senior leaders in the government and businesses. This way of choosing people aims to find individuals who have done very well in the civil service, the armed forces, universities, or as managers in private companies. They also look for people from professional fields like engineering, law, finance, and health care. This special invitation system is designed to keep the PAP focused on practical solutions and good governance. It also helps avoid leaders who might only care about their own power or popularity.

People who might be candidates are first suggested by PAP members, business leaders, Members of Parliament, and senior civil servants. Each year, about one hundred people are invited to "tea sessions." Many of these people have studied or worked abroad. During these sessions, they talk deeply with two or three ministers for up to two and a half hours. Sometimes, the person being interviewed does not even know at first that it is a try-out for a political role. Those who are chosen then have two formal interviews at the party's main office. If they do well, they meet with ministers again. The final decision to "invite them to join politics" is made by the Central Executive Committee (CEC). Before an election, approved candidates spend time with current MPs to learn from them. They also get training in public speaking and talking to the media.

A small number of candidates, usually five or six each election cycle, also go through a special psychological test. This test helps to understand their personality. These candidates are then considered for future ministerial roles. The PAP says this detailed process helps them choose the "best man or woman for the job." However, some critics say that because it relies so much on people from elite groups, it might lead to everyone thinking the same way. They argue it might not be truly open to everyone in society, especially working-class people who might have different life experiences.

Not everyone who is invited to become a PAP candidate accepts the offer. Many say no for personal or work reasons. Some have rules from their employers, others face opposition from their families, or they simply feel that politics is not for them. Similarly, some serving PAP MPs choose not to run for re-election or step down before an election. They also mention personal, family, or career reasons, even though ministers and MPs in Singapore receive good salaries.

PAP's Main Ideas

Asian Democracy

Professor Hussin Mutalib from the National University of Singapore (NUS) says that the PAP often talks about "Asian democracy" and "Asian values." These ideas come from a sense of Asian culture and Confucianism. They are used to show how Singapore's way of governing is different from Western democracies. He added that for founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore would be better without Western-style liberal democracy.

Because of this, some people, especially in Western countries, have described the PAP's rule as semi-authoritarian. They might also say Singapore is a "nanny state" because the government has a lot of control over people's lives. According to Professor Kenneth Paul Tan from NUS, the PAP believes that many Singaporeans continue to vote for the party because they value economic stability and practical solutions more than having many opposition parties.

Economic Policies

The party's ideas about the economy have always included the need for some welfare spending and for the government to step in when needed. However, free-market policies have been popular since the 1980s. Singapore often ranks very high in studies of economic freedom. Singapore is also the only Asian country with the highest credit rating (AAA) from major rating agencies.

Lee Kuan Yew said in 1992 that he learned from Hong Kong that too much government welfare can make people less motivated to succeed. He decided to change Singapore's welfare policies, which his party had taken from British Labour Party ideas.

Since Singapore became independent in 1965, the party has also supported creating state-owned enterprises. These are called Government-linked Corporations (GLCs) in Singapore. They were set up to help start industries, boost the economy, and create jobs. This was important because there was not enough private money or expertise, especially in Singapore's early years. GLCs were formed in important areas like shipbuilding, aviation, defense, and telecommunications. Some GLCs were also set up as partnerships with foreign companies to bring in special skills, especially in oil and chemicals.

Social Policies

Since the early days of PAP's rule, the idea of survival as a small country with challenges has been a key theme in Singaporean politics. According to experts, the PAP has four main ideas: being practical, choosing people based on merit, having many races live together peacefully, and promoting Asian values or community spirit. The PAP also supports nationalism that is not based on one ethnic group. It encourages a united Singaporean identity while also recognizing the different ethnic groups in the country.

In January 1989, then President Wee Kim Wee said that Singapore must have a set of shared national values. He believed that a national idea would help bring Singaporeans together. It would do this by keeping the cultural heritage of Singapore's main communities and supporting common values that show what it means to be Singaporean. The government then set up a committee. In January 1991, the PAP officially introduced a plan for "Shared Values" for the country. These five national values were: nation before community and society above self; family as the basic unit of society; respect and community support for the individual; agreement instead of arguments; and racial and religious harmony. These values were also meant to be different from a "more Western, individualistic, and self-centered way of life." They aimed to support "traditional Asian ideas of morality, duty, and society."

In July 2015, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke about the need to keep a system where the best people lead. He said this helps create a culture of respect and avoids chaos. In November 2019, Lee said at a party meeting that the PAP must not let a gap grow between ordinary people and the leaders, as seen in other countries.

Views on Other Ideas

Especially during the Cold War, the party was openly against communist or left-wing political ideas. This was despite a short alliance with the pro-labour co-founders of the PAP in its early years. These co-founders were later accused of being communists and arrested. However, Singapore officially joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1970. This meant it did not openly side with the capitalist countries. In 1987, the PAP government arrested several people. They were accused of planning to overthrow the government and create a communist state. Since the 2010s, the party has remained mostly conservative. However, some observers believe it has adopted more centre-left ideas in certain areas. This is to remain strong in elections.

In 1976, the PAP officially left the Socialist International (SI). This happened after a Dutch political party suggested removing the PAP. They accused the PAP of holding political prisoners for a long time, referring to Chia Thye Poh.

Symbolism

The PAP symbol is a red flash and blue circle on a white background. The red flash means action, and the blue circle means unity among different cultures. This symbol also appears on party flags during parades. PAP members at party rallies usually wear white shirts and white trousers. This symbolizes the party's honesty and pure ideas for the government. Lee Kuan Yew said that the Flash and Circle symbol was taken from another group, but the colors were changed to better represent the PAP.

PAP Leadership

List of Chairmen

List of Secretaries-General

Central Executive Committee

Current Members of Parliament

Election Results

Legislative Assembly

Election	Leader	Votes	%	Seats					Position	Result
				Contested			Total	+/–
				Seats	Won	Lost
1955	Lee Kuan Yew	13,634	8.7%	4	3	1	3 / 25	3	3rd	Opposition
1959		281,891	54.1%	51	43	8	43 / 51	40	1st	Supermajority
1963		272,924	46.9%	51	37	14	37 / 51	6	1st	Supermajority

Dewan Rakyat

Election	Leader	Votes	%	Seats						+/–	Result
				Contested			Elected	Appointed	Total
				Seats	Won	Lost
1964	Lee Kuan Yew	42,130	2.0%	11	1	10	1 / 104	12 / 55	13 / 159	1	Opposition

Parliament

Election	Leader	Votes	%	Seats						Position	Result
				Contested			Walkover	Total	+/–
				Seats	Won	Lost
1968	Lee Kuan Yew	65,812	86.7%	58	7	0	51	58 / 58	21	1st	Won all seats
1972		524,892	70.4%	65	57	0	8	65 / 65	7	1st	Won all seats
1976		590,169	74.1%	69	53	0	16	69 / 69	4	1st	Won all seats
1980		494,268	77.7%	75	38	0	37	75 / 75	6	1st	Won all seats
1984		568,310	64.8%	79	47	2	30	77 / 79	2	1st	Supermajority
1988		848,029	63.2%	81	69	1	11	80 / 81	3	1st	Supermajority
1991	Goh Chok Tong	477,760	61.0%	81	36	4	41	77 / 81	3	1st	Supermajority
1997		465,751	65.0%	83	34	2	47	81 / 83	4	1st	Supermajority
2001		470,765	75.3%	84	27	2	55	82 / 84	1	1st	Supermajority
2006	Lee Hsien Loong	748,130	66.6%	84	45	2	37	82 / 84		1st	Supermajority
2011		1,212,514	60.1%	87	76	6	5	81 / 87	1	1st	Supermajority
2015		1,579,183	69.9%	89	83	6	0	83 / 89	2	1st	Supermajority
2020		1,527,491	61.2%	93	83	10	0	83 / 93		1st	Supermajority
2025	Lawrence Wong	1,564,770	65.6%	97	87	10	5	87 / 97	4	1st	Supermajority

By-elections

Legislative Assembly

Election	Leader	Constituency contested	Votes	%	Seats	+/–	Result
1957	Lee Kuan Yew	Tanjong Pagar	4,707	37.0%	1 / 2		Won
1961		Anson Hong Lim	5,872	31.1%	0 / 2	2	Lost
1965		Hong Lim	6,398	59.5%	1 / 1	1	Won

Parliament

Election	Leader	Constituency contested	Votes	%	Seats					Result
					Contested		Walkover	Total	+/–
					Won	Lost
1966	Lee Kuan Yew	Bukit Merah SMC Bukit Timah SMC Chua Chu Kang SMC Crawford SMC Joo Chiat SMC Jurong SMC Paya Lebar SMC	9,082	82.9%	1	0	6	7 / 7	7	Won
1967		Bukit Panjang SMC Havelock SMC Jalan Kayu SMC Tampines SMC Thomson SMC	9,407	83.6%	1	0	4	5 / 5	5	Won
1970		Delta SMC Havelock SMC Kampong Kapor SMC Ulu Pandan SMC Whampoa SMC	14,545	69.9%	2	0	3	5 / 5		Won
1979		Anson SMC Geylang West SMC Mountbatten SMC Nee Soon SMC Potong Pasir SMC Sembawang SMC Telok Blangah SMC	53,222	72.7%	5	0	2	7 / 7		Won
1981		Anson SMC	6,359	47.1%	0	1	0	0 / 1	1	Lost
1992	Goh Chok Tong	Marine Parade GRC	48,965	72.9%	4	0	0	4 / 4		Won
2012	Lee Hsien Loong	Hougang SMC	8,223	37.9%	0	1	0	0 / 1		Lost
2013		Punggol East SMC	12,856	43.7%	0	1	0	0 / 1	1	Lost
2016		Bukit Batok SMC	14,428	61.2%	1	0	0	1 / 1		Won

See also

In Spanish: Partido de Acción Popular para niños