In a significant announcement from the Singapore political landscape, Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Dr. Chee Soon Juan revealed that he will be contesting in the newly established Sembawang West Single Member Constituency (SMC) for the upcoming General Election 2025. This decision, made public on March 23, marks a notable shift as Dr. Chee steps away from his previous electoral ground in Bukit Batok, where he has campaigned vigorously in both the 2016 by-election and the 2020 General Election.

During a recent walkabout in Woodlands, Dr. Chee expressed his bittersweet feelings about leaving Bukit Batok, a place he has called home for the past decade, stating, "You don’t spend 10 years, getting to know the residents, building up the community... without feeling that void." This heartfelt sentiment reflects his deep commitment to the constituents he has engaged with over the years.

As part of the SDP's new electoral strategy, party chairman Prof. Paul Tambyah is set to contest in the Bukit Panjang SMC, continuing his political endeavors in a constituency he previously contested in 2020.

The changes in constituency align with the recent reconfiguration of Singapore’s electoral boundaries as reported by the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee on March 11. The new Sembawang West SMC is one of six new constituencies, serving an electorate of approximately 24,153 voters. This strategic move not only reshapes Dr. Chee’s political journey but also highlights the evolving political landscape in Singapore ahead of GE2025.

With the SDP making these pivotal announcements, all eyes will be on how these changes influence the party’s performance in the upcoming elections. Will Chee Soon Juan's move to Sembawang West be a winning strategy for the SDP? Only time will tell, as the General Election approaches and the political battles heat up!