Singapore GE: SPP to field just five candidates as it seeks to rebuild after end of Chiam See Tong chapter

The Singapore People's Party candidates for the next general election are (from top left, clockwise) secretary-general Steve Chia, chairman Jose Raymond, members Osman Sulaiman and Melvyn Chiu, and vice-chairman Williamson Lee. PHOTOS: THE NEW PAPER, FACEBOOK
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SINGAPORE - The Singapore People's Party (SPP) will field five candidates in two constituencies at the next general election - with the party having finalised a line-up that for the first time does not include veteran opposition figure Chiam See Tong or his wife, Lina.

The party will contest Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Potong Pasir SMC. Of the five candidates to be fielded, two will be first-time candidates.

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