Singapore forms committee, initiates GE2025 preparations

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has officially formed the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) as part of the preparations for Singapore's next general election, which must occur by November 2025. The committee, comprising five senior civil servants, is tasked with reviewing electoral boundaries in response to population shifts and housing developments, and its report will influence the number of Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) and Single Member Constituencies (SMCs). Historically, the period between the committee's formation and the election has ranged from four to 11 months, indicating that polls could be held as early as May 2025. Wong expressed anticipation for the committee's recommendations, emphasizing their importance for the upcoming elections. The EBRC report will be submitted to Parliament, which will decide on the new boundaries, a necessary step before the election can be called. This formation is seen as a critical signal for the timing of the election and the political landscape ahead.