Singapore’s Election Countdown Begins!

SINGAPORE: The stage is set for a political showdown! As the 2025 General Election approaches, Singaporeans will witness riveting campaign messages from a diverse lineup of eight political parties. Thanks to the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), these messages will air on free-to-air TV and radio, allowing citizens to engage with the nation's political heartbeat.

Airtime Allocated for Maximum Impact!

Mark your calendars! The first of the two anticipated broadcasts is scheduled for April 25, followed by a second airing on May 1. Viewers can catch these pivotal moments on six Mediacorp TV channels and an impressive lineup of 13 radio stations—including SPH and So Drama! Entertainment.

Diversity in Language, Unity in Purpose!

In a bid to reach all Singaporeans, the parties will deliver their messages in all four official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. However, not every party gets an equal shot; only those fielding a minimum of six candidates under a recognized party symbol are granted this airtime privilege.

Who’s In and Who’s Out?

This precaution means that smaller factions like the Singapore People's Party and Singapore United Party will miss out on broadcasting their messages, as only bigger players are given the green light.

Airtime Allocation: The Big Players Shine!

The eligible parties will enjoy airtime ranging from four to fourteen minutes based on the number of candidates they’re fielding. Here’s the competitive breakdown: - **Four Minutes**: National Solidarity Party, People's Power Party, Singapore Democratic Party. - **Five Minutes**: People's Alliance for Reform, Progress Singapore Party, Red Dot United. - **Six Minutes**: Workers' Party. - **Fourteen Minutes**: The powerhouse, People's Action Party!

The Order of Broadcasts: The Race Begins!

Viewers will witness the broadcasts in a strategic order, starting with the party fielding the fewest candidates and climaxing with the heavyweight People's Action Party. Here’s the lineup: 1. National Solidarity Party 2. People's Power Party 3. Singapore Democratic Party 4. People's Alliance for Reform 5. Progress Singapore Party 6. Red Dot United 7. Workers' Party 8. People’s Action Party

Multi-Platform Access for All!

But that’s not all! Mediacorp is primed to offer extensive coverage of the 2025 General Election across various platforms. From April 25 to May 1, citizens can catch the broadcasts between 8 PM and 11:45 PM on multiple channels, including YouTube and Facebook, as well as mewatch and melisten. Just tune in, and get ready to engage with democracy like never before!

Catch All the Action Live!

Don’t miss out! CNA will be streaming the action-packed broadcasts on its YouTube channel at 8 PM on both nights, ensuring that every Singaporean can partake in this vital democratic event.