The opposition Workers' Party retained its 10 parliamentary seats through its four-member Sengkang GRC, five-member Aljunied GRC and Hougang single-member constituency (SMC). The two non-constituency member of parliament (NCMP) seats will also likely go to the Workers' Party as they were the so-called "best losers" for Jalan Kayu SMC and Tampines GRC.
The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) failed to retain its two NCMP seats.
At the post-general election press conference, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that the election took place at a "critical time for Singapore".
"It is a changed world, not just in economic slowdown, but in fundamental shifts in the international order. And we've just had a leadership transition," he told the media.
Noting that this was his first election as prime minister and as secretary general of the PAP, Wong thanked voters, saying he was "deeply humbled and grateful" for the results. "Singaporeans have given the PAP a clear and strong mandate to govern."
"The results will put Singapore in a better position to face this turbulent world," he added. "Many are watching the elections closely, whether it's international media, investors or foreign governments. They will have taken note of tonight's results. It's a clear signal of trust, stability and confidence in your government."
At the close of the polls this year, a total of 2.43 million votes were cast in Singapore. The figure, which includes 42,829 rejected votes, makes up 92.47% of the 2.63 million registered electors in all the contested electoral divisions, says the Elections Department in a May 4 statement. The percentage marks a new low, after 2011's previous record of 93.18%.
