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Major Political Rallies Set for April 24

 




Five political parties will be holding election rallies on the evening of April 24, with large turnouts expected at various rally venues approved by the police. These rallies are part of the build-up to Singapore’s General Election 2025, where both ruling and opposition parties are expected to campaign actively across the island.








According to a police advisory issued on April 23, rally permits have been granted to the People’s Action Party (PAP), Workers’ Party (WP), Progress Singapore Party (PSP), Singapore Democratic Party (SDP), and People’s Power Party (PPP). The rallies will take place between 7pm and 10pm on April 24.

Each party will hold its rally in a constituency where it is fielding candidates. The PPP, which is contesting in Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC), will hold its rally at Temasek Junior College. The PSP, which is fielding a candidate in Marymount Single Member Constituency (SMC), will hold its rally at Catholic High School. The PAP, which is defending its Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC seat, will campaign at Woodlands Stadium.

Meanwhile, the Workers’ Party will hold a rally for Sengkang GRC at a field next to The Vales condominium, along Anchorvale Crescent. The Singapore Democratic Party, also contesting in Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, will hold its rally at Choa Chu Kang Stadium.

The police expect significant crowds at these venues and have urged the public to take public transport. Road users are advised to expect traffic diversions, temporary lane closures, and delays in areas surrounding rally venues. Pick-up and drop-off points for ride-hailing services may also be affected due to these traffic conditions.

Additionally, carpark access near the rally sites will be limited. The use of nearby carparks will be restricted to season parking holders only. Any vehicles found parked illegally or causing obstruction will be subject to towing.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has issued a notice prohibiting the operation of unauthorised drones and unmanned aircraft, as well as the flying of kites and captive balloons over the rally sites between 6pm and 11pm on April 24. This measure is being taken in the interest of public safety and crowd control.

The police have also released a comprehensive list of prohibited items that are not allowed at the rally sites. These include:

  • All types of firearms and firearm components, such as spent cartridges, empty magazines, air pistols, air rifles, and spear guns

  • Explosives, dynamite, blasting caps, and corrosive substances

  • Fireworks, firecrackers, signal flares, and other flammable materials

  • Machetes, parangs, spears, knives, and long or sharp objects that can be used as weapons

  • Glass bottles and laser pointers

  • Stun guns, batons, night sticks, and T-batons

  • Antique and toy guns that resemble real firearms

  • Knuckle dusters, nanchakus, and crossbows

  • Industrial acid and tear-gas or pepper sprays

  • Keychains or lighters shaped like weapons or ammunition

  • Bulletproof vests and other items considered security threats

  • Kirpans and other ceremonial blades

The police have made clear that those who bring any of these banned items to the rally sites may face enforcement action. These measures are being taken to ensure the safety of rally participants and the general public.

As the political atmosphere intensifies ahead of Polling Day, these rallies are expected to draw large numbers of supporters and curious onlookers alike. Rally attendees are advised to plan their journeys carefully, avoid driving where possible, and comply with security checks at the venues.

The rallies mark one of the first major public events of this election season, offering parties a platform to present their messages directly to voters. All eyes will be on the speeches, crowd responses, and public order as the campaigning period enters full swing.

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