Singapore Revises Electoral Boundaries Ahead of 2025 General Election

Singapore's Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) has proposed significant changes to its electoral map ahead of the 2025 General Election, increasing the number of parliamentary seats from 93 to 97. The new structure includes five additional Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) and one more Single Member Constituency (SMC), reflecting population growth in areas like Punggol and Sembawang. This revision is seen as a precursor to the elections, which must occur by November 2025, although earlier polls could be called. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is preparing for his first election as leader of the People's Action Party, has emphasized the importance of these changes in light of the party's previous electoral performance. The report's acceptance by the government indicates that elections could be imminent, with the next steps involving updates to the registers of electors. Observers are keenly watching how these changes will impact the political landscape as Singapore gears up for the upcoming polls.