POTONG PASIR SMC: SITOH YIH PIN TAKES THE WIN WITH A THUNDEROUS 60.7%
In a surprisingly smooth finish, PAP’s Sitoh Yih Pin defeated SPP’s Jose Raymond in the Potong Pasir single‑member constituency, sealing a 60.69%–39.31% victory. Sitoh garnered 11,232 votes, while Raymond managed 7,275.
Quick Vote Breakdown
- Potong Pasir, Singapore: 19,740 registered voters
- PAP (Sitoh): 11,232 votes – 60.69%
- SPP (Raymond): 7,275 votes – 39.31%
What the Sample Count Tells Us
The sample count – a quick estimate using 100 randomly selected ballots from every polling station – already points towards a solid win for Sitoh, echoing historical trends where these counts have been highly predictive (95% confidence within a ±4% swing). With the final numbers still to be declared, the sample gives us a good feel for the outcome.
Meet the Contenders
- Sitoh Yih Pin (56): Veteran MP for Potong Pasir since 2011, former deputy S‑team portfolio.
- Jose Raymond (48): The charismatic chairman of SPP and chief strategist at a communications firm. First‑time campaigner with a journalism background.
History Spotlight
Potong Pasir was a proud opposition bastion under veteran Chiam See Tong from 1984 until 2011. In 2015, PAP swept the seat with 66.4% against Chiam’s wife, Lina. Today, the district’s narrative shifts, steering a new chapter in Singapore’s political story.
Stay tuned – the final vote tallies will be posted as soon as the Constitutional Commission releases them. For the live feed and upcoming updates, keep your eyes on the official news portal.
