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SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with " {{DISPLAYTITLE:People's Action Party}} == '''Formation and Early Years (1954-1959)''' == The People's Action Party (PAP) was formed on 21 November 1954 by a group of British-educated left-wing lawyers and trade unionists, including '''Lee Kuan Yew''', '''Goh Keng Swee''', '''S. Rajaratnam''', '''Toh Chin Chye''', and '''Devan Nair'''. The founding members were motivated by the desire to end British colonial rule in Singapore and achieve full self-governance. They also...") |
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* '''Leadership Transition to Lawrence Wong''': In '''2024''', '''Lawrence Wong''' became the Prime Minister, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong. Wong was chosen as the leader of the '''4G leadership''' team within the PAP. His leadership has focused on guiding Singapore through post-pandemic recovery, managing the economy in the face of global uncertainties, and dealing with evolving social challenges. | * '''Leadership Transition to Lawrence Wong''': In '''2024''', '''Lawrence Wong''' became the Prime Minister, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong. Wong was chosen as the leader of the '''4G leadership''' team within the PAP. His leadership has focused on guiding Singapore through post-pandemic recovery, managing the economy in the face of global uncertainties, and dealing with evolving social challenges. | ||
* '''Continued Dominance and Challenges''': While the PAP continues to dominate Singapore's political scene, it faces increased scrutiny from a more politically engaged electorate, particularly among younger voters. Issues such as freedom of speech, economic inequality, and transparency remain at the forefront of political discourse in Singapore. | * '''Continued Dominance and Challenges''': While the PAP continues to dominate Singapore's political scene, it faces increased scrutiny from a more politically engaged electorate, particularly among younger voters. Issues such as freedom of speech, economic inequality, and transparency remain at the forefront of political discourse in Singapore. | ||
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