GE2025 Bukit Panjang Sengkang: Results, Map & Candidates

For political watchers tracking Singapore’s electoral map, Bukit Panjang SMC carried extra weight on 3 May 2025 — it was the fifth straight contest between the ruling People’s Action Party and the Singapore Democratic Party in this tightly contested ward. The riding had historically delivered the narrowest margins in the nation, which made the eventual outcome a telling signal of where opposition politics stand.

Bukit Panjang Electors: 33,596 · PAP Vote Share Bukit Panjang: 61.41% · PAP MP Bukit Panjang: Liang Eng Hwa · SDP Candidate Bukit Panjang: Paul Anantharajah Tambyah · Election Date: 3 May 2025

The table below summarizes the key electoral results for both constituencies in GE2025.

“For a constituency where observers were expecting a tight race, voters gave the ruling party a comfortable margin this time round.”

— Straits Times editorial desk

What were the GE2025 results in Bukit Panjang?

Liang Eng Hwa of the People’s Action Party secured a second consecutive term in Bukit Panjang SMC, claiming 61.41% of the popular vote against Paul Anantharajah Tambyah of the Singapore Democratic Party at 38.59% (AsiaOne). The margin marked a notable improvement for the ruling party compared to five years earlier.

The difference between this result and the 2020 contest is substantial. In the previous election, Liang Eng Hwa won with 53.73% — the narrowest margin of any SMC that cycle (AsiaOne). The 7.68-point swing toward PAP suggests either shifting voter preferences or stronger mobilization efforts by the incumbent’s team.

Vote counts and percentages

Bukit Panjang SMC has 33,596 registered electors, making it one of the largest single-member constituencies in Singapore (Straits Times). This size historically attracted competitive races, as the voter pool offered opposition candidates a realistic path to victory if they could consolidate their base effectively.

The opposition’s ability to widen margins in existing wards — not just defend them — adds a new dimension to Singapore’s electoral map heading into the next cycle.

Candidates performance

The 2025 contest was the fifth consecutive Bukit Panjang matchup between the same two party organizations (Straits Times). Political commentators had flagged the SMC as one to watch heading into election day, given its reputation for delivering close results.

What were the GE2025 results in Sengkang?

The Workers’ Party strengthened its grip on Sengkang GRC, winning 56.31% of votes compared to PAP’s 43.69% (Straits Times). The margin was wider than what WP achieved in 2020, suggesting the opposition team expanded its coalition of support in this northeastern constituency.

Nationally, the results fit a broader pattern: PAP secured a commanding 87 seats across the island, while WP retained its 10 seats with wins in Sengkang, Aljunied, and Hougang (Channel News Asia). WP’s national vote share reached 14.99%.

“The WP has strengthened its hold over Sengkang GRC, winning 56.31 per cent of the vote share against the PAP – a wider margin than that during the 2020 election.”

— Straits Times editorial desk

WP versus PAP in Sengkang

Sengkang has been a WP stronghold since the party’s first win there. The 2025 result builds on that foundation rather than merely holding serve — the wider margin signals voter confidence in the incumbent team.

Who are the GE2025 candidates list for Bukit Panjang and Sengkang?

Bukit Panjang SMC featured two principal candidates: Liang Eng Hwa representing PAP and Paul Anantharajah Tambyah representing SDP (Ahboy). Both candidates had previously contested this ward, making the 2025 matchup a known quantity for local residents.

PAP candidates

Liang Eng Hwa, the incumbent, campaigned on his record as Bukit Panjang’s sole representative. His victory ensures continuity in representation for the ward’s 33,596 electors.

Opposition challengers

Paul Anantharajah Tambyah of SDP mounted his second consecutive campaign in Bukit Panjang. Despite the increased margin for PAP, the SDP maintained a visible presence in the constituency throughout the campaign period.

Where to find the GE2025 electoral map for Bukit Panjang and Sengkang

Official electoral boundaries for GE2025 are available through the Elections Department Singapore at elections.data.gov.sg (government platform for Singapore electoral data). The interactive maps display constituency boundaries, candidate information, and election results.

For those unsure which constituency they belong to, the “Which Constituency Am I In Singapore” tool on sgsignal.com offers a lookup service based on postal code.

Electoral boundaries

Bukit Panjang SMC and Sengkang GRC maintained their existing boundaries for GE2025. The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee had not proposed changes to either constituency, keeping the same voter populations intact.

When is the next general election in Singapore after 2025?

Singapore holds general elections at intervals determined by the ruling government, within a constitutional maximum of five years. The most recent election took place on 3 May 2025, meaning the next polls must occur by 2030 unless an earlier dissolution is called.

Singapore has held elections in 2020, 2015, 2011, 2006, and 2001 — a pattern that shows considerable variation in timing. The practice has been to call elections before the five-year deadline, but the exact schedule remains at the Prime Minister’s discretion.

Election cycle

Constitutional provisions require a general election within three months of Parliament’s dissolution, with the maximum term running five years from the first sitting of a newly elected Parliament.

Historical years

Between 1990 and 2025, Singapore held general elections in 1990, 1991, 1997, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2015, 2020, and 2025 — averaging roughly one every four to five years.