People’s Action Party
Ruling political party of Singapore since 1959. Famous for developing Singapore from a third-world country to a first world country and controlling almost all seats in the Parliament of Singapore since its independence, despite the fact that elections in Singapore are free and fair. A non-ideological, pragmatic party that takes a hands-on approach to solving problems. Their policy can usually be described as socially centrist and fiscally conservative, though individual policy positions may be more nuanced. Despite certain questionable actions in the past to detain, sue and bankrupt political opponents, these efforts have been toned down somewhat in recent years with the PAP trying to appear more consultative. The PAP enjoys describing its political opponents as opportunists seeking to score political points even if they oppose the PAP on relatively logical grounds.
People’s Action Party by Frederick Yeo November 17, 2023
