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==== '''Recent History (2010-Present)''' ==== | ==== '''Recent History (2010-Present)''' ==== | ||
In the last decade, the PAP has faced greater electoral challenges. In the '''2011 General Election''', the PAP won 60.1% of the vote, its lowest share since independence, and lost the Aljunied GRC to the '''Workers' Party'''. The results were seen as a reflection of growing discontent over issues like rising costs of living, income inequality, and immigration policies. | In the last decade, the PAP has faced greater electoral challenges. In the '''2011 General Election''', the PAP won 60.1% of the vote, its lowest share since independence, and lost the Aljunied GRC to the '''Workers' Party'''. The results were seen as a reflection of growing discontent over issues like rising costs of living, income inequality, and immigration policies. | ||
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''<small>Typical PAP uniform worn by members on their walkabouts</small>'' | |||
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In response to the growing dissatisfaction, the PAP government introduced reforms to address issues like social inequality, housing affordability, and an aging population. Measures like the '''SkillsFuture initiative''', the '''Pioneer Generation Package''', and '''Workfare''' were rolled out to provide more support for Singaporeans. | In response to the growing dissatisfaction, the PAP government introduced reforms to address issues like social inequality, housing affordability, and an aging population. Measures like the '''SkillsFuture initiative''', the '''Pioneer Generation Package''', and '''Workfare''' were rolled out to provide more support for Singaporeans. | ||