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Singapore facing a watershed election

Among other reasons, the fact was that the opposition Barisan Socialis (Socialist Front) decided to boycott the General Election of 1968 and take politics to the streets. This resulted in the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) sweeping the polls. The PAP’s complete monopoly of Parliament lasted until 1981, when an opposition candidate won a seat in a by-election. Opposition inroads into Parliament have remained limited since then. --- READ MORE

Singapore polls close; election results expected in hours

Singaporeans voted on Saturday in the city-state's most hotly contested parliamentary election since independence, although Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's long-ruling People's Action Party (PAP) is almost certain to retain power. --- READ MORE